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DefundHPS is a group advocating for defunding the Hamilton Police Services and funding community-centered services. Donations & contact: info@defundhps.com.
Jul 3, 2021 8 tweets 8 min read
1. Why it’s important to elect NEW Hamilton city councillors in 2022: a thread 🧵

#HamOnt #onpoli #defundpolice #elxn2022

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Many Hamilton city councillors have ties to the Hamilton Police Services Board (HPSB) that extend beyond their roles in government. The ties between power and policing are undeniable and extremely dangerous to our communities.

#HamOnt #onpoli #defundpolice #elxn2022

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Jun 24, 2021 57 tweets 12 min read
The @HamiltonPolice is meeting at 1pm this afternoon to discuss newly released data on use of force among other things. You can tune in here: pub-hpsb.escribemeetings.com/VideoStream.as…

Agenda can be found here: pub-hpsb.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ash…

We will be live tweeting the meeting.

#DefundThePolice We broke down the use of force data report, here’s what we found:
Jun 22, 2021 4 tweets 2 min read
We're on our way to Trinity Bellwoods where there is a mass eviction happening, attempting to clear an encampment. The city of Toronto has brought in swathes of police forces - dozens of officers in paramilitary gear, private security, horse mounted units, helicopters, and drones ImageImage Since this morning, supporters participating in encampment defense have been pepper sprayed and are now kettled by police alongside encampment residents. Legal observers and press are being denied entry at the south gate.