Our History

In November 2015, community members came together to respond urgently to the murder of Jamar Clark by the Minneapolis Police Department. Even in those first days, we understood that Jamar’s story is the story of so many stolen lives. TCC4J began in the first weeks after November 15, 2015, and during the 18-day occupation of the Fourth Precinct. After the 4th Precinct Occupation, there was a recognized need by local activists and community members to continue the work and gather people around the fight against police crimes.We have been honored to uplift Jamar’s name all these years, and we will continue to fight for justice for Jamar and all stolen lives. 

We recognize that the scope of our work has evolved over the years and we extend our solidarity to everyone who is fighting for police accountability in our community, but also against all injustices. We believe that the fight against police terror and crimes must have a multi-national working class approach which unites the Black Lives Matter movement and everyday working people in the community.

We stand in solidarity with all victims and families of police crimes and this is why we are campaigning for an All-Civilian Police Accountability Council which would control all aspects of Minneapolis policing from budgets, to the police rule-book, appointment of the chief, and hiring/firing/discipline practices and investigations of complaints.