That historically has translated in black communities that black people must stay in line or in place.
It has been to make sure that as it relates to our community that we stay in line where we’re supposed to be.” “And in terms of our history in America, culturally that has always sort of been the role of police. And, it gave people that responsibility and that obligation to sort of return lost ‘property.’ It gave them that authority.” It was literally about being able to support slave owners who had property in the form of human chattel that had been stolen, or taken, or run away, and have that property returned to them. “Police in America started with the slave trades. Coleman says that black people have a “painful history” when it comes to the history of policing in America. One of the most impactful ways to approach police reform is by being honest. If they say we need to think about policing in a different way…” Still, the majority of impact will come from the local elected officials. They have a lot of input and a lot of weight. He also mentions Chicago as an example where the correlation of black male unemployment and crime reflect how marginalizing a group creates a need for them to feel they are seen and heard.Īttorney Coleman says that on a national level, Washington “can set the tone for what the national discussion is. He poses the question “Do black lives matter enough for us to invest in communities where black lives are?” The question underscores his belief that funds could be used in communities so that mental health units like the EDP (Emotionally Disturbed Persons unit) in New York are dispatched rather than police, decreasing the arrests and state supervision of people who are in mental crisis. Attorney Coleman points out that if people have “rewarding jobs, if they are happy about where they live, if they feel like they can provide for their families” they are less likely to be embedded in criminal activity. Lack of resources, perceived lack of resources, opportunities or lack thereof are factors that influence crime within communities. Fundamentally, people have viewed policing as necessary for stopping or preventing crime, but Attorney Coleman raises the point “From a larger standpoint, I think the question becomes do you understand why crime occurs?”
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