Thread by @BarackObama

In June, I called on elected officials across the country to work with their communities to take steps to review and reform their use of force policies. Already, we’re seeing progress:

In Madison, WI, community groups will now choose the members of a new civilian police oversight board, which must include at least one member who was previously incarcerated.
madison.com/wsj/news/local…

In Washtenaw County, MI, the new Task Force on 21st Century Policing will include community members, faith and nonprofit leaders, and mental health professionals. Plus, residents will be a part of the selection process for new officers.
clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-…

In Evanston, IL, Northwestern University faculty and students worked with their police department to develop recommendations to change the city’s use of force policy and improve training and accountability standards.
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanst…

There’s still so much work to do to make our communities safe and supportive for everybody. Elected officials can join us by taking the @MBK_Alliance’s Reimagining Policing Pledge: obama.org/mayor-pledge/