The Antioch community is invited to participate in a series of discussions entitled “Bridging the Gap” with the goal of increasing understanding of how to address racial injustice and improve police-community relations.
Those who live or work in Antioch are invited to register for one virtual discussion session from the list below.
Dialogue 1: Police Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency
Date: Tuesday, January 19th
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Discussion will focus on methods of police oversight, the police conduct complaint and discipline process, and practices that can increase police transparency.
Dialogue 2: Racial Disparities in Policing
Date: Saturday, February 6th
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Discussion will focus on the disparate impact of police practices – such as recruitment and training, and use of force – on communities of color.
Dialogue 3: Police-Community Engagement
Date: Thursday, February 18th
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Discussion will focus on how to improve the ways in which the police interact with young people and vulnerable communities, how police approach crime prevention, and how communities impact policing priorities.
