We believe that everyone deserves to experience safety, care, and belonging. We’re fighting for a Durham where every community has access to resources that help them feel safe, supported, and cared for—everyday, and especially in times of crisis. That’s why in collaboration with Durham Beyond Policing, we have sent two letters to our elected officials with the following demands:

City Council: We are calling on council members to transfer 60 vacant police officer positions from the Durham Police Department to a new Department of Community Safety and hire unarmed, skilled,  professionals to respond to some of our 911 calls. Read the full letter here. 

Board of County Commissioners: We are urging county commissioners to reallocate 10% of County money budgeted within policing and jails  to strengthen the care work in mental health. Read the full letter here.