Police abolition
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Police abolitionism is a left wing political movement, mostly active in the United States, that seeks to replace the policing system with other systems of public safety. Police abolitionists believe t
"Abolish the police" sign on an NYPD Ford Police Interceptor Utility during the George Floyd protests
A protester calling to abolish the police during the Daunte Wright protests in Eugene, Oregon, in 2021. The protester's sign features the anarchist circle-A and peace symbol.
Anarchist anti-police art
A person protesting the killing of Ma'Khia Bryant calling to disarm and abolish the police. Disarmament is one of several elements of a process that police abolitionists believe will ultimately accomplish their goal.
Killing of Daunte Wright
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On April 11, 2021, Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old American man, was fatally shot in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, by police officer Kimberly Potter during a traffic stop and attempted arrest for an outsta
Footage from Kimberly Potter's body camera of her holding a firearm during her shooting of Daunte Wright, April 11, 2021.
Daunte Wright
Brooklyn Center Police Station, April 12, 2021.
Protesters and Minnesota National Guard troops at the Brooklyn Center Police Station the night of April 14, 2021.