Ask Attica  featured an in-depth conversation between former Kentucky State Representative Attica Scott and Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq. Together, they explored policing oversight, community empowerment, and practical strategies for knowing your rights.

Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq. facilitated a Know Your Rights: Sunshine Law Request (FOIA) workshop hosted by the 11th and 15th Police District Councils earlier this year. Held at the Rutués Center for Business & People Development on West Madison, the session walked residents through how to use public records laws to obtain information, strengthen transparency, and hold agencies accountable. Mayers guided attendees through drafting requests, understanding responses, and leveragi

On October 29, 2025, I had the honor of moderating a groundbreaking discussion at the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Annual Conference themed Reckoning & Resilience in the Post-George Floyd Era in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The session called “Oversight in Action:  How Civilian Oversight Bodies Can Shape Surveillance Accountability,” brought together national and local experts to explore how communities can ensure transparency and ethica

We felt that we needed some help with situations that dealt with gun violence. And that dealt with how to help youth in our community, so we invited Carlton Mayers to be our lead advisor. What was really wonderful about all of it was knowing the expertise that Carlton had. He had already proven himself in other cities to help them with their community situations. So, we were just thrilled to have Carlton here to help us with our particular situation with youth. Carlton got to

On September 26, 2025, Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq., Founder and CEO of Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC, joined the Legal Action Center’s Partners’ Table series to discuss the looming impact of federal funding cuts on community development and public safety. During the session, he walked participants through his company’s Federal Funding Exposure Checklist, a practical tool designed to help nonprofits, governments, and courts identify at-risk programs, especially those serving

Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq. recently presented in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on the urgent issue of how federal funding cuts are affecting community development and public safety initiatives across the country.   During the session, Mayers guided attendees through the firm’s Federal Funding Exposure Checklist, a practical tool designed to help local governments, nonprofits, and advocacy groups identify at-risk programs, locate replacement funding sources, and develop scenario plans

Oversight in Action: How Civilian Oversight Authorities Can Shape Surveillance Accountability in Public Safety Oversight in Action: How Civilian Oversight Authorities Can Shape Surveillance Accountability in Public Safety Date and time: 10/29/25 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT Location: Marriott City Center Minneapolis, MN | Ballrooms 1 & 2 (4th floor) Speakers: Brandon Davis, Jill Fitcheard, Beryl Lipton, Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq. As surveillance technologies and services like automat

Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq., Founder and CEO of Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC, was honored to serve as a panelist at AI in Action: Powering People, Protecting Communities, held on September 17, 2025, at AllArtWorks Viewing Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan.   The event brought together leaders and changemakers from the technology, civic, and nonprofit sectors to explore how artificial intelligence can be developed and deployed ethically to empower communities and advance equi

While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reallocates federal funding streams, expanding resources for some state and local initiatives, it...

In this Point Black STL episode, Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq. discusses how to address school violence and explores innovative community...

Hosted by the NAACP Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Branch, residents from the city of Grand Rapids participated in a community listening...

This moment was captured at last week’s NAACP Greater Grand Rapids forum, where Mayers II, Esq. had the privilege of speaking to over 55...

The City of Grand Rapids has released its second Annual Surveillance Report. This project came to fruition when the Grand Rapids, MI...

On May 7, 2025, Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq., founder and CEO of Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC, addressed the Wilmington City Council’s...

The City of Berkeley, California's Civilian Oversight Authority, collaborated with the Office of the Director of Police Accountability...

A surveillance education video created in conjunction with NAACP Greater Grand Rapids Branch in Michigan. Watch to learn more about how...

Mayers II Esq. presented during Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board's (ILETSB) public comments period on October 11,...

National Expert Problem Solver Solve Challenges Related to Community Development The key items highlighted during this podcast episode...

In honor of Black History Month, the City of Berkeley, California's Civilian Oversight Authority, collaborated with the Office of the...

Carlton T. Mayers II Esq. Since the beginning of this year, I have spoken with and provided expert advice to several state and local...