CAPA Accomplishments

No more roadblocks (w/ help of Supreme Ct.).
Represented affected people in the community-oriented policing plan that the Mayor made a public commitment to implement.
Helped start the process of ending racial profiling by lobbying successfully the legislature.
Researched the drug war, the criminal justice system, police misconduct and solutions.
Created a 50-page study/info packet, titled "Criminal Justice or Institutional Racism and Classism in the United States and Kentucky? How Does this Relate to Police Abuse?" (For a PDF version of this packet, click the following link: full packet-april 10, 2003.pdf)
Contributed to the removal of pro-police brutality Police Chief Gene Sherard.
Passage of independent Civilian Review Board to investigate police abuse.
Built solidarity with other social justice groups in KY and in the region such as in Cincinnati.
Fought the mayor's and police's attempt to lockdown the West End during the KY Derby.
Monitored police behavior during the Derby and maintained a visible presence at Derby festivities.
Helped facilitate a relationship between National Association for the Mentally Ill and police.
CAPA pressure led to hiring of Natl Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives to review and revise police use-of-force policies.
CAPA pressure led to changes in the LPD's use-of-force policies.
Sponsored October 22nd events (National Day of Action Against Police Brutality).
Raised public awareness about high-profile cases that ended in settlements from the city.
Organized and participated in non-violent direct action.

Protest at police headquarters in the wake of the shooting of James Taylor

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