Recently, several young activists and groups of activists have come together to launch a platform called “Campaign ZERO.” (http://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision). The website states:

“Campaign ZERO was developed with contributions from activists, protesters and researchers across the nation. This data-informed platform presents comprehensive solutions to end police violence in America. It integrates community demands and policy recommendations from research organizations and the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Together, we will win.”

The proposals call for new laws and policies at the federal, state, and local levels that fall into three overall categories:  Interventions, Interactions, and Accountability. The proposals focus on 1) eliminating unnecessary interventions by law enforcement officials in our daily lives by doing such things as banning racial profiling and banning quotas for tickets and arrests; 2) establishing certain requirements and guidelines that must be followed by law enforcement officials in their interactions with members of…