Five years ago this weekend, the killing of George Floyd, just two days after the controversial arrest of Mali Watkins here in Alameda, prompted the city council to establish the Racial Equity Police Reform Task Force. Jennifer Rakowski, who served on it with 50 other Alamedans, talks about one of its successes -- the Care Team -- and some of its unrealized goals.
She also tells us why she is an advocate for listening to families of victims of aggressive policing.
She also tells us why she is an advocate for listening to families of victims of aggressive policing.