May 06 2023 77 mins
We ended up taking a bit of an unexpected pause due to the dynamics around police criticism given the officer deaths in March. In this episode we discuss how the officer deaths were politicized to further consolidate power and resources for police as an institution, and examine how institutional failures of police may have even led to these officer deaths..
Oumar had a with Hailey Yasmeen + Mae of the Asilu Collective, a grassroots abolitionist organization working towards policing-free schools in Ontario. Oumar talked with them about their approach to activism and education, a more holistic definition of abolition, and collaborating with other community groups to work around the system rather than in direct opposition.
Useful Links
Article about the police officer deaths in March
Edmonton police say more people interested in joining force after deaths of officers
Sohi calls Alberta adding police, crisis workers on transit a 'significant investment'
Alberta government pushing to add 100 more police officers between Calgary and Edmonton
EPS expands HELP, PACT teams and opens Integrated Care Centre
City leaders will consider UCP request to transfer transit authority to Edmonton police
No charges for Edmonton police constable who kicked Indigenous teen in the head
Questions over video of Edmonton police arrest showing knee near driver's neck
Alberta Sheriffs and Edmonton police execute nearly 3,000 arrests: province