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Daring to Struggle, Daring to Win, Stop Police Crimes March, Aug 2013
Daring to Struggle, Daring to WIn, Stop Police Crimes March on CIty Hall, Aug 2013
POLICE CRIMES UPDATE 

Watch out for our Police Crime Updates coming to you very soon 
Keep up to date on police crime hearings and individual case developments 
Mr Emmett Farmer - father of Flint Farmer, murdered by CPD Officer, Gildardo Sierra
WhyWHY WE SIGNED THE CPAC PETITION - 
An Appeal from Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Farmer

Our son, Flint Farmer, was murdered by a Chicago Police 
Department officer, Gildardo Sierra, over two years ago. 
Our son was on the ground face down and unarmed, when
Sierra shot him in the back three times; the murder was
recorded live on police squad car video. Nonetheless, 
the police review authority in Chicago has taken no action, 
and States Attorney Anita Alvarez has declined to prosecute
the officer responsible -- exactly what has happened in every
one of the over 70 other police murders since 2009. 
It's time for a change!  That's why we're asking you to support
the call for a civilian board to investigate and prosecute 
police abuse in Chicago. 
ABriefA BRIEF LOOK BACK AT HOW OUR MOVEMENT GOT STARTED
 
In the last 20 months our peoples' movement to stop police crimes and torture has proven at least one thing very clearly and that is that the present system of policing -- which is so plagued with racism, corruption and injustice -- is not impervious to change. We are experiencing significant victories in addressing this system - including legal remedies in specific cases and strong progress organizing (including 250 attendees at the 2nd Peoples Hearing on Police Crimes and 500 at the August 28 march). We are now moving forward with a campaign to bring about systemic change, starting with a Call to the affected communities and known victims of police crimes and torture to create and empower an elected Civilian Police Accountability Council (CPAC)... Read more
UpcUPCOMING EVENTS

Show Your Rights - Community Teach-in 
Saturday, February 8, 2014  12pm - 3pm 
Washington Park Freedom School House
6026 S Vernon Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637

Have you already been a victim of police terror; anything from harassment to police torture or maybe someone you love is in the Criminal Injustice System 
as you read this?

This teach-in will challenge you to escalate from the introductory "Know Your Rights" training to more intensive "Training of Trainers". The assistance you need to give you the skills & confidence to share you knowledge with your community will be offered in this 3-hour session! This workshop will be interactive and informative sharing practical tools that can be implemented right away. 

The Fight for the Torture Victims Must Continue!
Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission Meeting
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 @ 3pm 
Illinois State Building, 100 W Randolph, ROOM 9-040

An urgent call to everyone to attend this meeting and support the fight for justice for all police torture victims! We need your presence in the room on this date tocounter increasing pressure from organizing crime victims, who are demanding the Torture Commission reexamines it's procedures and limits it's review of torture cases. There is great danger that past gains made for torture victims will be lost, hindering the rights of all torture victims to have a fair and impartial hearing. Come and show your stand for justice, strength in unity is required to stop this unjust watering down of Torture Commission policies. 


Stop Police Crime's Valentines 'Sign The Petition Show Some CPAC Love' 
February marks the push to get the CPAC petition drive on its way to the goal of 100,000 signatures. Go to the FB event page SIGN THE PETITION SHOW SOME CPAC LOVE share the event spread the love

Stop Police Crimes Ongoing Event - Days of Service 

Get involved in the movement by signing up for four hours a month of service to help pass CPAC. Working with your individual schedule we will help you with the whats and the hows. Learn how to sign-up
Sign & share the CPAC Petition
* Sign & share the CPAC petition
* Tell your neighbors, friends, community organizations, church... 
* Forward this newsletter 
* Attend SPC upcoming events 
* Sign up for SPC Days of Service
* Come to a meeting, see SPC meeting schedule below...

SPC Organizing Committee
When: meets every Monday @ 3:00 pm 
Location: 1325 S. Wabash, Suite 105

People's Working Group 
When: meets every 2nd Monday of the month @ 4:30 pm. 
Next meeting 2/10 & 2/17, 3/10 & 3/17
Location: 1325 S Wabash, Suite 105

People's Working Group - Victims Of Police Crimes Meeting
When: meets every 4th Monday of the month @ 5pm
Next meeting 2/24, 3/24 & 4/28
Location: 1325 S Wabash, Suite 105

Police Accountability & Watch Working Group (P.A.W.)
When:  2/4/2014, 2/11/2014, 2/25/2014 @ 5:00 pm 
Location: The Washington Park Freedom School House, 6026 S.Vernon

Political Working Group
When: meets every other Tuesday @ 4pm
Next meeting 2/11/2014, 2/25/2014 
Location: The Washington Park Freedom School House, 6026 S. Vernon

Media Working Group
When: meets every Tuesday @ 3pm 
Location: 1325 S Wabash, Suite 105

*Help us reach 100,000 signatures by May 1st!*

SIGN & SHARE THE CPAC PETITION