What is Know Your Cops (KYC)

GOAL

Less Police Brutality Complaints.

Better Publice Interactions Between Police & Citizens

Better Rapport With The Public

Identification & Elimination of Bad Cops Earlier

JUSTIFICATION

"If someone complains about an officer’s conduct in the course of his official duties, the investigative reports are public records." Judge Thomas Appleton, Gekas v. Williamson

"...mindful of the right of individuals to privacy, finds and declares that access to information concerning the conduct of the people's business is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state." California Public Records Act Section 6250

MISSION

Dramatically improve the interaction between police & the public to:

1. eliminate (ZERO TOLERANCE) police brutality,

2. promote mutual civility between law enforcement and law abiding citizens of the public.

TODAY'S REALITY

Local police and the citizens they serve are juxtaposed against each other due to a lack of “personal” familiarity between each other. This is purposeful and must be challenged.

VISION OF SUCCESS

- Adoption of KYC across all 50 states,

- > 50% reduction in police brutality claims

LACK OF FAMILIARITY BREEDS

 police misconduct/brutality,  'them' vs 'us' positioning

 stereotyping  “above the law” posturing from the police

 FEAR  DISTRUST  LACK OF COOPERATION

 CONTEMPT FOR THE POLICE FROM THE PUBLIC

TOMORROW

- Local police treat their citizens with respect

- Citizens show appreciation, earned trust and are able to:

1. identify the bad apples within their local police force and

2. can actively advocate for the removal of those bad apples

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