Established in 2016, PACT is actively working to end mass incarceration, with a focus on systemic redress of local police accountability & transparency policies.
We organize civilians, partners, and impacted communities to push for real, structural reform — making sure local law enforcement is transparent, accountable, and responsible to the people it serves.
Apply Now →Two priority campaigns driving accountability and fairness in Cumberland County.
Standing up a Civilian Police Oversight Authority (CPOA) and Citizen Review Board (CRB) with the power to investigate, inspect, audit, and monitor local law enforcement.
Challenging a cash-bail system that punishes poverty and fuels mass incarceration — working toward fair, equitable pretrial practices for all.
Bodies which conduct independent and impartial investigations, inspections, audits and monitoring of the police force, in order to actively provide unbiased justice for policed communities.
These are the offices with the authority to establish real, independent oversight.
To establish a CPOA & CRB for the Police Department.
To establish a CPOA & CRB for the Sheriff's Office.
To remove legal barriers to independent investigation.
Bring these questions to your elected officials and demand clear answers.
What are you currently doing to establish independent oversight locally?
How will you leverage your power to ensure the CPOA is hired & resourced?
What are you currently doing to remove legal barriers to independent investigations?
Lend your voice to the movement for transparent, accountable policing in our community.
