Coalition Demands

#erasethedatabasenyc

Abolish gang databases (of any kind) & stop labeling people as “gang” or “crew” members
Stop using or referencing gang allegations in connection with criminal prosecutions (whether pre-trial, during trial, or at sentencing)
Discontinue all “focused deterrence” and other “precision policing” initiatives.
Stop using militarized pre-dawn raids to conduct “gang takedowns”
Stop using theories of guilt by association including the utilization of state and federal conspiracy and RICO charges in street gang and crew cases
End the use of social media monitoring and other forms of digital surveillance
Invest in additional credible messenger programs and expand resources for gang-involved people
Divest from policing and instead invest in increased public health programs, sustainable housing, employment development, schools, conflict transformation and alternative accountability models like restorative justice.
Investigate and audit the NYPD’s current gang suppression practices and its collaboration with local and federal prosecutors
Increase privacy protections, and prevent police from gathering and disseminating information about people based on association.
Create mechanisms to encourage and help to empower youth street gangs and crews to engage politically to advocate for community resources and opportunities.