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Committee forwards resolution condemning racial profiling and proposes action to curb false 911 calls
Summary
Supervisors unanimously forwarded a resolution condemning increased racial profiling and discriminatory harassment by businesses and individuals. Sponsor Supervisor Shimon Walton cited local incidents and introduced a proposal described in the transcript as the 'Karen caution against racially exploitative non emergencies act' (also referenced as 'the Caring Act') to discourage false, race-based 911 calls.
The Public Safety & Neighborhood Services Committee on July 9 voted 3-0 to forward to the full Board a resolution condemning an increase in racial profiling and discriminatory harassment by private businesses and individuals.
Supervisor Shimon Walton, who sponsored the measure, said he first introduced the resolution on June 16, 2019 and that public testimony at a prior committee hearing documented an increase in incidents recorded and shared on social media. Walton recounted local episodes he said illustrate the problem, including the…
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