HomeMy WebLinkAboutIOWA FREEDOM RIDERS' DEMANDSIOWA FREEDOM RIDERS' DEMANDS:
1. Drop all charges against protestors; including citations, tickets, etc.
2. Strong statement from ICPD in favor of protests including deprioritization of law
and order; and property damage. Instead a prioritization of police accountability
for racism while also addressing issues of systemic racism and inequality.
3. The FULL publication of the ICPD budget, and specifically on budget spending.
4. Every Iowa City department should have at least 30% of its staff dedicated to
diversity and inclusion.
5. Every institution and business must not only have but also is required to
implement an equity tool kit.
6. A clear and sensible plan for affordable housing. If this is not met those involved
must have consequences.
7. Johnson County Sheriffs/ICPD may not enforce evictions.
8. Iowa City provides funds for the Special Populations Involvement [SPI program]
(Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department)
9. The curfew must be lifted in Coralville.
10. A plan to restructure ICPD towards community policing. Similarly what is
happening in Minneapolis, MN; Camden, NJ; and Los Angeles, CA.
11. Reforming the Iowa City Community Police Review Board [CPRB] so that it has
real power, including, but not limited to, the ability to subpoena officers. The
reformed CPRB must also have the ability to enact and enforce measurable
consequences when the board recommendations are not followed or
implemented.
12. ICPD divestment from and, removal of, military grade equipment and contracts
from the Federal government.