Faith Coalition opposes Sangamon County sheriff getting a military vehicle
As a member of the Faith Coalition for the Common Good's Transformative Justice (TJ) Task Force, I have worked with other members to oppose the militarization of Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell's law enforcement operations, and in particular the sheriff's planned acquisition of a military vehicle. The TJ Task Force believes that law enforcement works best when it acts respectfully toward the community it serves. The plain purpose of a military vehicle, however, is to intimidate individuals and the public at large. The task force agrees with the majority of Americans on this issue, who r...
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