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"Accountability through decertification of Police who engage in misconduct." Check out the latest published piece by Carlton Mayers II, Esq. in the SDIG's Global Diversity & Inclusion Journal. (Pages 53-57)

The City of Grand Rapids' local law that Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC worked on has been amended to also cover automated license plate readers (ALPRs) like Flock cameras. This is great news because now Flock and other ALPRs used by any and all city government entities will have to go through the same democratic and community empowerment processes such as complaint and audit systems and data collection, analysis, and publication of ALPR data broken down by race, age, sex,

With the passing anniversaries of the tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor — a beloved family member to one of us — George Floyd, Tyre Nichols and countless others who died during encounters with police, cities such as Louisville, Kentucky, Memphis, Tennessee and Minneapolis find themselves at a crossroads. As federal consent decrees are stalled, weakened or abandoned altogether, communities across the country are confronting an urgent question: What comes next for police account

Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq., founder of Mayers Strategic Solutions, joined the Akron NAACP on Saturday, April 4, 2026, for a virtual session titled “The Digital Badge” focused on policing surveillance technology. According to Mayers Solutions, the event examined how law enforcement’s growing use of AI, drones, facial recognition, and other automated tools is changing public safety and raising urgent questions about oversight and accountability. The session was held online and

Originally published June 11, 2026 on chicagobusiness.com Based on the recently published “SAFE-T Act Policing Workgroup Recommendations,” the current state of police decertification in Illinois reflects a painful truth: Illinois has made progress on decertification reform, which removes the legal authority to serve as a police officer in that state, but the current system still leaves significant gaps that undermine public trust, accountability and transparency. Illinois sti

Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq. attended the 2026 National Action Network Convention, joining leaders, advocates, policymakers, and changemakers for important conversations around justice, equity, public safety, and community empowerment. The gathering offered an opportunity to engage national voices, exchange ideas, and reflect on the continued work needed to advance transparency, accountability, and stronger communities. Our latest gallery captures moments from the conference ex

Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq., founder of Mayers Strategic Solutions, joined the Akron NAACP on Saturday, April 4, 2026, for a virtual session titled “The Digital Badge” focused on policing surveillance technology. According to Mayers Solutions, the event examined how law enforcement’s growing use of AI, drones, facial recognition, and other automated tools is changing public safety and raising urgent questions about oversight and accountability. The session was held online and

As law enforcement agencies increasingly adopt AI, drones, and facial recognition, the line between public safety and invasive surveillance becomes a critical point of discussion. Who oversees these tools, and how is accountability maintained? On Saturday, April 4, Mayers Strategic Solutions founder Carlton T. Mayers, II, Esq. will join the Akron NAACP for a virtual session titled "The Digital Badge" to examine these questions. Session Focus The discussion will move beyond th

The recent press conference held by the NAACP Greater Grand Rapids Branch followed the fatal police shooting of Da'Quain Johnson, which has prompted renewed calls for transparency and accountability in Grand Rapids. Community members are seeking the release of information, clarity about the circumstances of the shooting, and meaningful reform within the Grand Rapids Police Department. During the press conference, Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq., Special Advisor for Public Safety,

In Louisville, KY, Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq. participated in a community-led discussion on the State Police Decertification Report Card.

On November 21, 2025, Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq. joined Families United at Roots 101 African American Museum for a community forum on accountability and policy reform in Louisville, KY. Alongside Bianca Austin (Co-founder of Families United and Breonna Taylor's aunt), former KY State Representative Attica Scott, and Louisville, KY Inspector General Ed Harness, Mayers helped highlight the work of the Consent Decree Coalition and shared actionable strategies for strengthening o

Watch SDIG’s powerful convergence, “Law and Policing in the Community,” featuring Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq., moderated by Dr. Joseph Nwoye. This critical discussion explored how communities and law enforcement can strengthen trust, accountability, transparency, and collaboration in public safety and justice. Watch Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq.’s session from the 2025 SDIG Global Summit on patrol-led automated enforcement and how to effectively regulate it. Learn how your organi

Watch SDIG’s powerful convergence, “Law and Policing in the Community,” featuring Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq., moderated by Dr. Joseph Nwoye. This critical discussion explored how communities and law enforcement can strengthen trust, accountability, transparency, and collaboration in public safety and justice. Watch Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq.’s session from the 2025 SDIG Global Summit on unmanned drone automated enforcement and how to effectively regulate it. Learn how your or

Watch Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq.’s session from the Kalamazoo Police & Technology Conference on automated enforcement and how to effectively regulate it. Learn how your organization can develop these policies and laws for public safety. The presentation focused on practical ways communities and public agencies can strengthen oversight of surveillance technologies through complaints and audits, surveillance impact reporting, and clearer accountability structures. Throughout th

Watch SDIG’s powerful convergence, “Law and Policing in the Community,” featuring Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq., moderated by Dr. Joseph Nwoye. This critical discussion explored how communities and law enforcement can strengthen trust, accountability, transparency, and collaboration in public safety and justice. Watch Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq.’s session from the 2025 SDIG Global Summit on automated enforcement and how to effectively regulate it. Learn how your organization can

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 ethical