Systems Failure. Answer for Change in Law Enforcement, Monitoring, and Oversight. May 2020

Systems Failure:  The Failure of Law Enforcement to Serve and Protect

With the same fervor and expediency that created the organization and structure at the Federal level for the Department of Homeland Security. This fervor change must also be conducted with great expediency at the Federal, State, County, City, townships, and other jurisdictions for the establishment of a new law enforcement model in the the U.S.

Communities will continue to lose trust in law enforcement if changes across the board are not enacted.

Now is the time for Federal Elected Officials, Governors, Mayors, City Council members,, Law Enforcement officials, and community members to make the change. 

We must proceed with a change across the board, or members of the community.  Vulnerable members, the 'whole community' will foresee 'business as usual' in both the Courts, and Law Enforcement.

Why does BEMA International comprised of homeland security, emergency management, Fire\EMS, Law Enforcement members voice this concern for change? 

The profession of law enforcement plays a key role in all phases of emergency management (preparedness, planning, response, recovery, mitigation) within the incident command system (ICS).

             https://www.emergency-management-degree.org/faq/what-role-does-law-enforcement-play-in-emergency-management/

WHAT ROLE DOES LAW ENFORCEMENT PLAY IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT?

Without the trust, credibility, and transparency in our law enforcement profession and changes needed for 2020 and beyond.  A ‘business as usual’ approach will be the norm.

To our elected officials make the change.

Sincerely,


Charles D. Sharp

Charles D. Sharp                                                                                             Cornell University Climate Fellow                                                                  Chairman Emeritus\CEO                                                                              Black Emergency Managers Association International                                     1231-B Good Hope Road.  S.E.                                                                     Washington, D.C.  20020                                                                               Office:   202-618-909                                            bEMA International

“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today.  We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now.  In this unfolding conundrum of life and history there is such a thing as being too late.  Procrastination is still the thief of time.  Life often leaves us standing bare, naked and dejected with a lost opportunity.  This may well be mankind’s last chance to choose between chaos or community.”   Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ‘Where Are We Going From Here:  Chaos or Community’. Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, Community engagement, and  Partnering (C5&P)             A 501 (c) 3 organization.

National Caribbean American Heritage Month - Massachusetts” on June 1, 2020 at 6pm

Massachusetts Celebrates National Caribbean Heritage Month. Since 2006, June has been designated as National Caribbean American Heritage Month by Presidential Proclamation. Caribbean American have contributed to the development of the United States in extraordinary ways. Millions of people in the United States are connected to our Caribbean Neighbors. Join us on a virtual launch “National Caribbean American Heritage Month - Massachusetts” on June 1, 2020 at 6pm.  Massachusetts State Governor Proclamation along with the following cities proclamation - Boston, Brockton, Cambridge. Guest Speakers: Massachusetts Governor Representative, Mayor Robert Sullivan City of Brockton, Councilor President Kim Janey City of Boston, Councilor Julia Mejia City of Boston, Councilor Quinton Zondervan City of Cambridge, Councilor Gerly Adrien City of Everett, Councilor Natacha Clerger Town of Randolph, Councilor Ken Clifton Town of Randolph and Dr. Claire Nelson of the Institute of Caribbean Studies.

LIVE PERFORMANCE BY BECKY BASS

Becky Bass, hailing from St.Croix, US Virgin Islands, is a renowned vocalist, steel drummer & actor.  A two-time New England Urban Music Award winner, Becky’s beautiful, angelic voice and skillful steel pan playing can now be heard while performing her Caribbean Soul music as a solo artist as well as with several bands all over the New England area.

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National Black Police Association. Taking a Stand. May 2020

BEMA International shall stand with the National Black Police Association (NBPA), and Black Fire Brigade (Chicago).

Charles D. Sharp
Chairman Emeritus\CEO
Cornell University Climate Fellow
Black Emergency Managers Association International
Washington, D.C.

Condemn, Condon, or Practice. Which are you? May 2020

Killing of Black Males, Females, LatinX, and others of color.

Is this prevalent throughout Law Enforcement in the U.S.?

Those within the Law Enforcement community MUST STAND UP and say 'No more'.

You either condemn, condon, or practice.

Which are you?

BEMA International

https://www.npr.org/2011/03/29/134956180/criminals-see-their-victims-as-less-than-human

'Less Than Human': The Psychology Of Cruelty

March 29, 20111:00 PM ET

Heard on Talk of the Nation

Climate Reality Project. May 2020

We have some big news. This July, we will host our first-ever virtual climate advocacy training: a truly global gathering.    During this moment of physical distancing, we’re excited to join together and raise our voices for change.   The COVID-19 emergency has shattered our sense of normalcy and forced us to grapple with the kind of world we want – and need – when this crisis is over.   We believe that together, we can create a world where we rapidly transition away from fossil fuels to end the climate crisis, safeguard our health, strengthen our communities’ well-being, and ensure justice for those who have been marginalized in the past.

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This intensive online event will bring together people like you from around the globe who are ready to make a difference.    During the training, you can expect to: Hear from leading experts on strategies to implement practical clean energy and sustainability solutions around the world. Gain an understanding of the road ahead for the climate movement and how we make a rapid transition to clean energy by promoting justice and equity. Connect with other Climate Reality Leaders and become a member of our global network of activists. Strengthen and build your skills in public speaking, advocacy, community organizing, and digital media outreach to be an effective activist and leader. Our free event will take place virtually and feature one-to-two hours of programming each day between July 18-26, 2020.   While some sessions will be pre-scheduled based on your time zone, others you can stream on demand, so you will be able to create an agenda that works for your schedule.   Attendees who complete the training requirements will join our powerful network of over 20,000 Climate Reality Leaders in over 150 countries around the world.   We hope you’ll be part of our first-ever global training! Register today. Hilary Ashford-Ng Director of Special Projects The Climate Reality Project