Behind the move to initiate public oversight of Fresno's police department through the creation of an Independent Police Auditor is an underlying principle that is more profound than the call for equality and justice.

It is important to recognize that within a system that promotes racism to divide a community, the call for equality will fall upon deaf ears and the struggle for justice will never cease because full equality and true justice will never be realized there.

For more information contact: Ellie Bluestein at 229-9807
www.cccjc.org

On Thursday, June 7, 8:30 a.m. supporters of the Independent Police Auditor budget item will be on hand at city hall to address the issue. Many supporters are expected to be present. One issue raised will be that of who will have jurisdiction over the IPA.

From the mayor’s proposal for an IPA: