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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2021
Page
31
Iowa City council member Laura Bergus urges systemic change to public safety, endorsing talk of abolishing the police while backing nonpolice emergency responses, crisis outreach, and community investments. She notes current violence and immunity concerns amid 36 ICPD restructuring recommendations.
Jada Scott a Linn-Mar High School senior writing for Iowa BIG argues for safer towns for Black residents. She cites frequent police scrutiny and false accusations in Cedar Rapids and recalls the Amy Cooper case to urge passage of protective laws to curb frivolous 911 calls and bias in policing.
Amal Ehayib, a Muslim student at South Last Junior High, argues ICCSD should adopt Ramadan policies to ease fasting students’ academic load and support religious inclusivity. She notes Eid and Yom Kippur holidays were added, urging Ramadan flexibility and better mental health and performance.
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