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 community joined forces with Mayers Solutions, LLC to lobby the city to change its surveillance technology policy. This report provides a framework to identify and analyze constitutional violations and disparities in race; sex; age; and location as it relates to city government entities' purchase and use of surveillance technologies and services

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 public safety surveillance is utilized for law enforcement and more.

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...

Since the beginning of this year, I have spoken with and provided expert advice to several state and local elected officials, law...

Arizona Commission Of African-American Affairs and Pastor Center for Politics and Public Service of Arizona State University presented...

Carlton Mayers II Esq. delivered a powerful keynote during the Wichita NAACP 's 104th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on October 19. He spoke...

In an interview with Chicago Crusader's Chinta Strausberg, Carlton Mayers II Esq. detailed both sides of the debate for the use of...

Mayers II Esq. was presented an award for his public safety advocacy by the Okaloosa County Branch of the NAACP during their 32nd Annual...