Event Calendar
A calendar of events focused on reimagining public safety, developing alternatives to police, anti-racism, and social justice.
These events are compiled from publicly available information and submissions, and are not associated with dontcallthepolice.com.
Please note! All events are listed at the time local to the organizer – please check time zones.
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Who Gets to Define Public Safety?
August 26, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm PDT
FreePlease join us in viewing thought-provoking TED Talks on this issue, followed by a moderated audience discussion. Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, this event will be virtual on Zoom.
There is no charge for the Salon, but pre-registration is required. Enrollment is limited to 75.
Legal scholars define public safety as “the protection of the general public.” Local governments form policies to protect people’s physical welfare, and they often focus efforts on combating crime to help community members feel secure. Recently, though, grassroots organizations have advocated for spending more public monies on resources to break the cycles that may lead to crime in the first place.
Who should decide how public safety is achieved? How much input should community members have into how their neighborhoods are protected?
To submit your event, please send the event name, description, instructions for registration and/or attendance, the organizer’s name, and organizer’s website to: calendar@dontcallthepolice.com
