A coalition of Shaker Heights residents announced a new ballot initiative on Saturday to reduce police brutality, increase public safety, and to demand more transparency in police reporting.
Citing city data, Shaker Citizens for Fair Ticketing say the city issued 71% of traffic tickets to Black drivers last year. The group also pointed to the use of force, which they say involves Black or Hispanic people almost 100% of the time.
“We stand in unity as neighbors because of our collective belief in equality for Shaker Heights,” said campaign manager Ethan Khorana. ”They’re common sense public safety reforms. Oversight board, transparency, and a new approach to patrolling. You would only not do this if [you] had something to hide.”Expanding the city’s Crisis Intervention Team by creating a newly formedthat will distribute tickets, patrol neighborhoods, and respond to non-violent crimes and mental health services needs.
Create and curate a modernized, transparent, public police records database that tracks ticketing and uses of force to recognize bias and other challenges to equitable practices, and ensures easier complaint submission. “[It’s] a ballot initiative that will ensure an equitable city and move Shaker Heights forward,” Khorana said.
19 News was unable to reach anyone in the mayor’s office or police department on Saturday when administrative offices are closed.
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