Take action
Join our social media campaign!
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Make your own sign saying what Oakland City Council should prioritize instead of more police (or print the PDF linked below)
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Take a picture of your sign!
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Post it to social media (facebook, twitter, instagram)
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Include a link to these instructions and #DefundOPD
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Tag at least one Councilmember, and at least 3 friends - tell your friends to take their own picture and pass it along!

Example posters


Click here to download both posters as a PDF:
Sign up to Get involved as AN:
ORGANIZATION & COMMUNITY PARTNER SIGN-ON
Why sign on?
We are asking community partners to sign onto Defund OPD: Invest in Community to further our coalition’s work and allow us to reach more community members. Defunding a police department and reinvesting in measures that are proven to keep our community safe is a massive and paradigm shifting task. The implications of this work will set a groundbreaking precedent across the nation.
What does signing on mean?
Signing onto Defund OPD: Invest in Community means your organization supports the mission and vision outlined below. In addition a sign on means the following:
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You will share our events to your network whenever possible (newsletters, canvassing, social media)
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Your organization will send a representative to at least 1 meeting per quarter, or ask partners to subscribe to an emailing list
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Your organization will share resources when possible - tables, tents, trainings, advice, etc.