Calgary police chief stands behind street checks amid swelling BLM movement
摘要
TLDRThe Calgary police chief defends street checks as a vital element of policing despite rising criticism amid the Black Lives Matter movement, which highlights experiences of racism and police brutality. He claims that these checks are responsive to community concerns rather than random acts. Critics argue that street checks disproportionately affect racialized individuals and provide insufficient evidence of effectiveness in crime prevention. The Alberta government is set to review police practices, with fears that the issue could be overshadowed. Past attempts at reviewing these practices have been criticized for inaction, raising concerns about ongoing profiling in policing.
心得
- 👮♀️ Chief defends street checks as vital police work.
- ✊ Critics express concerns about racial profiling.
- 📈 Evidence suggests street checks may not reduce crime.
- 📋 50% of checks relate to community dispatch calls.
- 💔 Street checks disproportionately impact racialized individuals.
- ⚖️ Government to review police practices comprehensively.
- 🔍 Past government reviews criticized for lack of progress.
- 🤝 Public trust in policing is essential for safety.
- 🙅♂️ Many view street checks as a form of profiling.
- 🕵️♀️ There's a call for transparency and factual evidence.
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The police chief defends the practice of street checks amid criticism from the Black Lives Matter movement and claims of racism and police brutality. While he suggests these checks are not random and often relate to community calls for service, critics argue they disproportionately harm racialized communities without effectively combating crime. Personal testimonies highlight feelings of profiling among young men of color. Concerns are raised regarding the potential dilution of scrutiny on street checks in the broader review of the police act, with fears that important issues may be lost in a wider legislative process. Previous efforts to investigate the practice have stagnated, which further fuels skepticism about intentions behind street checks.
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视频问答
What are street checks?
Street checks, also known as carding, involve police stopping individuals, asking for their ID, and documenting their details without suspicion of a crime.
What do critics say about street checks?
Critics argue that street checks disproportionately harm racialized communities and do not effectively reduce crime.
What is the police chief's stance on street checks?
Chief Mark Neufeld believes street checks are important and not random, as they often relate to specific dispatch calls.
What has the government said about reviewing police practices?
The UCP government is modernizing the police act, which will include an examination of police checks.
What is the public's perception of street checks?
Many in the community feel that street checks constitute profiling, especially against people of color.
How have past administrations handled the review of street checks?
The previous NDP government announced a review of street checks before the 2019 election, but it was not completed.
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- Street Checks
- Police Accountability
- Racism
- Police Brutality
- Black Lives Matter
- Community Policing
- Profiling
- Police Review