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

Asilu Collective Website

Ottawa Students Speak Out: Cops Out of Our Schools! Report

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