Oakland city council unanimously approves idea of funding community alternatives to policing
By KTVU staff
Oakland city council considers police funding changes
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland City Council held a special meeting on Monday and approved the idea of diverting millions of dollars from the police department to other services.
Some of the alternatives, according to Councilwoman Carroll Fife, include:
A long-term investment in the Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) program which is an alternative to 911.
Increasing gender-based violence services.
Working to end OPD’s use of militarized equipment
Increasing support for restorative justice and violence prevention efforts.