Killing of Corey Ruiz revives calls to shift power from police to communities
Community organizers demand systemic changes after police killed a 38-year-old Black man in Wisconsin
TL;DR
- The killing of Corey Ruiz, a Black man in Madison, Wisconsin, has led to widespread calls for police accountability, including mandatory body cameras.
- While body cameras are being considered, some activists advocate for community control over policing and policies that address underlying issues like mental health and homelessness.
- Protests and demonstrations have occurred, with activists arrested and cited during the clearing of a memorial encampment.
- Research on the effectiveness of body cameras is mixed, with concerns about transparency and their ability to prevent police violence.
- Madison has a history of police killings, including Tony Robinson in 2015 on the same street where Ruiz was killed.
- Community organizers express frustration that the focus remains on body cameras rather than more substantive changes to policing and power structures.