What Do You Want to See Change?
Since the grand jury decision that declined to indict the police officer responsible for Eric Garner's death was released on Wednesday, protests have erupted throughout New York City and the nation. So protesters, we want to know: What changes in law and practice do you want to see in response to the demonstrations?
@BrianLehrer Great question. I think that well-funded civilian review commissions with actual power - that's the trick - would go a long way
— IsaiahThompson (@isaiah_thompson) December 5, 2014
@BrianLehrer To remove conflicts of interest, I'd like to see state DA's handle the grand juries when there is an officer involved shooting.
— Mateo NYC (@teoindustries) December 5, 2014
@BrianLehrer I want more black, asian, and dark skin latino men and women police officers and senior officers!
— chung deh tien (@chungdehtien) December 5, 2014
@chungdehtien @BrianLehrer Agree. Police forces everywhere lack diversity and that is a huge part of the problem.
— April M (@aprilmosca) December 5, 2014
@BrianLehrer Fewer guns on the streets. Could reduce seeming auto assumption by cops that they're ABOUT to get shot at ALL the time. Diallo.
— JB Van Meter (@JVMeter) December 5, 2014
@BrianLehrer police should be members of the community they work in
— Another Ant (@handleofavandal) December 5, 2014
@BrianLehrer Victim representation seems substandard before Grand Juries, independent Special Prosecutors should be assigned to these cases
— Mike Cassaday (@Ca55aday) December 5, 2014
