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🚨 Oakland: Say NO to FLOCK. Today, Tuesday, October 28, the Public Safety Committee will vote on expanding FLOCK surveillance — a $2.25 million contract that would hand over our community’s data to a private Georgia-based corporation already known for sharing information with ICE and federal law enforcement. FLOCK isn’t just “license plate readers.” It’s a mass surveillance network that links thousands of public and private cameras — including doorbell and business cameras — into a real-time database tracking millions of people. Once that data exists, ICE and other agencies will find a way to access it. Oakland is a Sanctuary City. We cannot build deportation infrastructure and pretend it’s about public safety. Councilmembers Charlene Wang and Ken Houston are pushing this expansion, ignoring the community and Oakland’s own Privacy Advisory Commission, which voted 4–2 to reject the FLOCK proposal. This isn’t about safety. It’s about control. And we refuse to let our city become a surveillance state. 📍 Rally: Tuesday, October 28 | 5PM | Oakland City Hall 🕕 Public Safety Committee Vote: 6PM 📅 If this passes, it goes to the full City Council on November 4 No FLOCK. No ICE. No Surveillance in Oakland. #StopFlock #Oakland #AbolitionInAction #APTP #NoSurveillance #SanctuaryCity

You don’t have to call the police to get help. If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health crisis and does not want police involvement, MH First is here. MH First is a community-led, non-police crisis response providing care rooted in de-escalation, dignity, and support, not punishment or criminalization. 📞 Call or text (510) 999-9641 🕗 Wednesday through Sunday | 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM 📍 Serving Oakland and Sacramento We support: • Mental health crisis response • Domestic violence safety planning • Substance use support and de-stigmatization This is real safety led by community. This is care without cops. This is what public safety should look like. Please save this number. Share it with your people. You never know when it could help someone get through the night. Learn more at: antipoliceterrorproject.org/mental-health-first Follow @antipoliceterrorproject #MHFirst #CommunityFirstResponse #CrisisCareNotCops #MentalHealthSupport #Oakland #Sacramento #APTP #CareNotCages

This March we say the names of our beloved community members murdered by police violence: Reginald Payne, Gabby Nevarez, Desmond Phillips, Christopher Gilmore, and Stephon Clark. We remember to fight for community resources and the abolition of police so we don’t have to add any more names to this list.  Reginald Damone Payne was a 48 year old Black man who died in the custody of Sacramento Police Department on March 3, 2020. On February 20th, Reginald’s mother called 911 for medical assistance for her diabetic son. Claiming he was uncooperative, a Sacramento Fire Dept medic called for police assistance. As 3 officers restrained him and handcuffed him, the medic tested his blood and gave him a shot. Several minutes later, after he was moved to a gurney and brought out to an ambulance, he had no pulse and was not breathing. He was brought to the ER, and passed away 6 days later.  Gabriella “Gabby” Nevarez was killed by Citrus Heights Police on March 2, 2014 at the age of 22.  Gabby’s grandmother told the police that her bi-polar granddaughter took her car and asked for their help to get her home safely. A witness described Nevarez as “having her hands up when she was shot.” She was shot in the back, chest, and thigh and was pronounced dead at the scene. (caption continued in comments)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But awareness without action is not enough. If the only response to a mental health crisis is 911, then we are not offering care, we are setting people up for harm. Too many of our people are met with force instead of support. Too many situations escalate because the response is rooted in policing, not healing. We are building something different. Happening next weekend. Join our Mental Health First Crisis Response Training and learn how to recognize, assess, and respond to a mental health crisis without relying on police. This is about equipping our communities with real tools to show up for each other with care, safety, and dignity. Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Online and free In this two-day training, you will learn how to: • Recognize the signs of a mental health crisis • Respond with de-escalation and care • Support people without involving law enforcement • Build real community-based safety in the moment This is what it looks like to move from awareness to action. This is what it looks like to build real alternatives. T his is how we keep each other safe. Make sure to register if you haven’t already: bit.ly/MH1-2324 Bring your people. Spread the word. Be part of what we’re building. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHFirst #CareNotCops #CommunityCare #WeKeepUsSafe #HealingJustice

In a real "no, trust us bro" moment, Supervisor Serna questions Lt. Grassman on the inclusion of ICE, specifically referenced, in the MOU that was passed during Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting. Apparenly we're just supposed to take their word for it...This is really giving best case scenario, "we had AI write the MOU and didn't read it before submitting it to you", or worst case scenario, "we are gonna give money, share information and resources with ICE, but we're gonna lie through our teeth about it." ...neither option instills confidence...This is why it's incredibly important for all Sacramentans to pay close attention to what is happening at both City and County government meetings. You can help us monitor government meetings and report back to the community! ➡️ /gov-meetings 👀 Link in bio #AtTheTableOrOnTheMenu #ManyHandsLightWerk #DemandTransparencyAndAccountability

We are just over a month away. Registration is now open for CARE NOT COPS. This is not just another conference. This is an international convening bringing together organizers, healers, culture workers, and movement leaders from across the country who are building real alternatives to policing and redefining what public safety actually looks like. At a time when our communities are being pushed toward more policing, more surveillance, and more harm, we are coming together to build something different. Something real. Something rooted in care, healing, and collective power. June 26 Community Concert and Wellness Festival Oak Park, Sacramento 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM June 27 and 28 Healing Justice and Alternatives Conference Featuring keynote voices including Cat Brooks, Malkia Devich Cyril, and Erica Woodland. This is where strategy gets sharpened. This is where relationships are built. This is where the future of community safety is being shaped. Scan the QR code to register and secure your spot. Bring your people. Spread the word. You do not want to miss this. #CareNotCops #HealingJustice #WeKeepUsSafe #APTP #BuildPower #SacramentoEvents #AbolitionNow

We don’t wait for change. We organize for it. Join us for our next APTP General Meeting as we continue building power, sharpening strategy, and moving our work forward together. Wednesday, May 20 at 7PM This is where we align on what’s next, plug into ongoing campaigns, and make real decisions about how we protect our communities and fight for a world rooted in care, not criminalization. Whether you’ve been organizing with us or are looking to get involved, this is your entry point. Join us in person or online: The People’s House 893 Willow St, Oakland OR The Breathe Building 909 12th St, Sacramento RSVP: bit.ly/APTP-2026 K/N95 masks required. COVID tests provided. This is about strategy. This is about community. This is about building what we know is possible. Be in the room. #APTP #CareNotCops #WeKeepUsSafe #Oakland #Sacramento #Organize

At least 116 people were killed by police in response to a mental health crisis in 2025 (US).* Implementing alternative responses to mental health crises, intimate partner violence, and wellness checks would drastically reduce the number of community members murdered by police each year. That is why we do the work we do, to be that alternative. Call or Text 510-999-9641, Wednesday through Sunday, 8pm to Midnight for mental health support and crisis response that does not involve police. It is important that people know the lethal risk of law enforcement response to mental health crises so that other solutions and responses can be found. For mental health support resources in Sacramento county, use our MH First Resource Guide: bit.ly/APTPSacSupport. *(Statistic based on Mapping Police Violence: policeviolencereport.org)

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness each year in the US? In 2025, there were 6,665,000 Californians living with a mental health condition. These numbers prove that struggling with mental health is far more common than many people believe. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you or someone you love struggles with mental health, know that you are not alone. And know that we are here for you. Call or text our Mental Health First Line at 510-999-9641, 8pm to 12am, Wednesday through Sunday for mental health support and crisis response that does not involve police. Because asking for help should be met with care and empathy, not violence and scrutiny. Statistics based on 2025 data from the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI).

🚨REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.🚨 Care Not Cops is coming to Sacramento and this is not just another conference. This is an international convening bringing together organizers, healers, culture workers, and leaders from across the country who are building real alternatives to policing and redefining public safety. We are creating space to learn, strategize, and move forward together grounded in healing justice, community care, and collective power. June 26 Community Concert and Wellness Festival Oak Park, Sacramento 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM June 27 and 28 Healing Justice and Alternatives Conference Featuring keynote speakers @realcatbrooks , @culturejedi , and @ebmore1 . This is where ideas turn into action. This is where community becomes infrastructure. This is where we build what comes next. Scan the QR code to register and secure your spot. You do not want to miss this international conference. Be there. Bring your people. Build with us. #CareNotCops #HealingJustice #AbolitionNow #CommunityCare #WeKeepUsSafe #APTP #BuildPower #SacramentoEvents #PublicSafetyReimagined

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And we need to be clear about what that means. Awareness is not enough if the only response people have in a crisis is calling 911. Too many of our people are met with force instead of care. Too many situations escalate because the response is rooted in policing, not healing. We are building something different. Join our Mental Health First Crisis Response Training and learn how to recognize, assess, and respond to a mental health crisis without relying on police. This is about equipping our communities with the tools to show up for each other with care, safety, and dignity. Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Online and free This two-day training will help you: • Recognize signs of a mental health crisis • Respond with de-escalation and care • Support people without involving law enforcement • Build community-based safety in real time This is what it looks like to move from awareness to action. This is what it looks like to build real alternatives. This is how we keep each other safe. Register now: bit.ly/MH1-2324 Share this with your people. Show up. Learn. Build. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHFirst #CareNotCops #CommunityCare #AbolitionNow #WeKeepUsSafe #OaklandOrganizing #HealingJustice

Join us online this Monday, May 4, 5:30pm-6:30pm for our monthly policy meeting. Register today: bit.ly/APTP-POLICY2026 Our monthly policy meetings are a hub to study local policy issues and discuss a mix of advocacy tactics to carry out in service of APTP campaigns. Community members from all levels of experience are invited to learn and grow as advocates to raise public awareness and mobilize to achieve transformative policy changes.