I observed that young black males attract the «special attention» of law enforcement, and that any population focused on by people with guns — even law enforcers — will
suffer a disproportionate amount of
police violence.
In a letter to chief superintendent Thomas, the group wrote: «While most visitors to previous Camps have had an inspiring and positive experience, some of us have had to
suffer violence, intimidation, theft, sleep deprivation and harassment, thanks to past examples of «pre-planned and proportionate
policing operations».