Police demilitarization in California with AB 481

AFSC provides toolkits, trainings, and expert analysis and recommendations to communities across California on "AB 481", a 2021 state law that requires transparency and accountability in law enforcement use of weapons categorized by law as "military equipment".

CONTACT

Fatimeh Khan, Co-Director
John Lindsay-Poland, Co-Director
Jennifer Tu, Program Associate

1730 Franklin St. #201
Oakland, CA 94612
510-282-8983
CAHealingJustice@afsc.org

California Healing Justice Program webpage

This transparency and accountability through AB 481 comes from two parts:

A use policy and inventory for military equipment that must be reconsidered annually by City Council/County Board of Supervisors
A report on use of military equipment that must be issued at least annually and be shared with the public and the governing body

This page is a hub for AFSC's trainings, toolkits, and reports on AB481. Please reach out to share what is happening in your city/county, and when possible we will support you and your organization with analysis, talking points, or recommendations for AB 481 advocacy.

An organizer addresses a press conference from the steps of San Francisco City hall, concerning police use of killer robots

California Healing Justice

The California Healing Justice Program works to reduce reliance on incarceration and policing and replace them with restorative, healing practices. We concentrate on three areas: ending mass incarceration, demilitarizing police, and the promotion of healing alternatives.