Learn more about the purchase and use of surveillance technologies, facial recognition systems, and artificial intelligence—and how to develop policies and laws for public safety. Surveillance & A.I. Technology Services If you’re interested in hosting a Teach-In or workshop to learn more about the purchase and use of surveillance technologies, facial recognition systems, and artificial intelligence—and how to develop policies and laws for public safety—contact Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC. New Online Tool Measures Community Voice in Surveillance Oversight Complete Scorecard The C.A.T. Method® Surveillance Oversight Scorecard is now online. This City Assessment Tool helps assess whether community members are meaningfully engaged and empowered in decisions about the purchase and use of surveillance technologies and services, including their intersections with federal law enforcement activities. The scorecard is designed to highlight gaps in transparency, accountability, and public oversight while helping inform stronger community-centered surveillance governance. Watch: Mayers II, Esq. Provides Insights on Automated Enforcement & Accountability during Kalamazoo, MI Police & Technology Conference 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. Download: ALPR One-pager Log-in to Download Grand Rapids Annual Surveillance Report Released Read Key Takeaways Blog Watch: Mayers II, Esq. Discusses the Oversight of Surveillance Technology with Law Enforcement Leaders in Akron, OH Jun 29 Grand Rapids, MI Second Annual Surveillance Report Released May 19, 2025 Watch: Mayers II, Esq. Advocates for Surveillance Education in Michigan with Informational Video Apr 25, 2025 Schedule a Consultation

Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC is Advancing Community Empowerment-Centered Policing Reform® for long-term solutions in public safety through the C.A.T. Method℠ "The Process Reflects the Outcome" Mayers II, Esq. Co-Authors The Hill Op-Ed on Police Accountability Beyond Federal Intervention Mayers II, Esq. PEns Op-Ed for Crain's Chicago Business Transportation Equity Caucus Webinar: How Automated Enforcement Can Perpetuate Inequities in Transportation Testimonial: Dr. Alisa Carter Testimonial: Yvonne Thompson Mayers II, Esq. at AI in Action: Powering People, Protecting Communities Point Black STL Interview: Lessons from Ferguson and Beyond Check Out Video Clip of Carlton's Presentation on the Assessment of the Metropolitan Nashville Community Oversight Board. NAACP: Grand Rapids Housing Commission must ban facial recognition Workshops Available Mayers II, Esq. Co-Authors The Hill Op-Ed on Police Accountability Beyond Federal Intervention Mayers II, Esq. PEns Op-Ed for Crain's Chicago Business Transportation Equity Caucus Webinar: How Automated Enforcement Can Perpetuate Inequities in Transportation Testimonial: Dr. Alisa Carter Testimonial: Yvonne Thompson Mayers II, Esq. at AI in Action: Powering People, Protecting Communities Point Black STL Interview: Lessons from Ferguson and Beyond Check Out Video Clip of Carlton's Presentation on the Assessment of the Metropolitan Nashville Community Oversight Board. NAACP: Grand Rapids Housing Commission must ban facial recognition Workshops Available Mayers II, Esq. Co-Authors The Hill Op-Ed on Police Accountability Beyond Federal Intervention Mayers II, Esq. PEns Op-Ed for Crain's Chicago Business Transportation Equity Caucus Webinar: How Automated Enforcement Can Perpetuate Inequities in Transportation Testimonial: Dr. Alisa Carter Testimonial: Yvonne Thompson Mayers II, Esq. at AI in Action: Powering People, Protecting Communities Point Black STL Interview: Lessons from Ferguson and Beyond Check Out Video Clip of Carlton's Presentation on the Assessment of the Metropolitan Nashville Community Oversight Board. NAACP: Grand Rapids Housing Commission must ban facial recognition Workshops Available Introduction Advancing the Community Empowerment-Centered Approach for long-term solutions in community safety and development through the C.A.T. Method® Navigate Federal Funding Cuts What to Do Now About the State and Local Impact of Federal Funding Cuts Download the Federal Funding Quick Exposure Checklist Read More Gun Violence Youth Roundtable Discussions Community Listening Session Held with Youth, Munice NAACP and Law Enforcement Read More Surveillance & A.I. Technology Oversight in Action: How Civilian Oversight Bodies Can Shape Surveillance Accountability Download the Surveillance Oversight Scorecard Read More Community Safety Listening Sessions Milwaukee, WI Community-Oriented Policing Report Released, includes Mayers II, Esq.'s Findings Read More Public Trust & Fairness Groundbreaking State Police Decertification Laws National Report Card Released Read More Nashville Community Review Board Introduces Mayers Solutions' Recommendations Read More Book your Consultation or Empowerment Session Book Now

See what clients are saying about working with Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC. Carlton knows combined efforts from community members and those who represent and protect them, to break down their silos, will empower communities for current and future generations. Testimonials Yvonne Thompson Director of the Human Rights Commission for the City of Muncie, IL "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 know many of the community leaders here in town and got a chance to be aware of what the need was for our community so we put together a plan that was specifically for youth. At least for myself, it was the first time I've seen the Muncie Police Department, students and children from other community organizations come together sit down and talk to each other the way that Carlton had the meetings set up. It was very interactive and eye-opening to understand what the kids really wanted in their community. He just understood our need to have something done and he got it done. I appreciate all of his input, his insight, experience, knowledge, compassion and care at one particular middle school." Jill Fitcheard Executive Director, Nashville Community Review Board, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County “Carlton Mayers brought his expansive knowledge of administrative, policy and organizational development to the table while working with the Metropolitan Nashville Community Oversight Board. His ability to assess the structural, culture and systems changes needed to advance our work during some of the most tumultuous times of our existence speaks volumes of his credibility and expertise in policing reform. His overall assessment of our agency was professional, thorough, thoughtful, and left us with a blueprint of how to move forward. Working with Carlton was a wonderful and insightful experience, and we appreciate the opportunity to have worked with him.” Jason Smith Executive Director Michigan Center for Youth Justice "Carlton Mayers brought an exceptional level of commitment to supporting the Michigan Center for Youth Justice (MCYJ) and its local partners in advocating for justice reform in Kalamazoo County. His strategic approach and deep understanding of systemic issues were instrumental in advancing our goals, particularly in collaborating with community partners to increase data transparency and accountability within the justice system. Carlton's work was also pivotal in expanding diversion programs, which are crucial for reducing racial disparities for Black and Brown youth. His community-centered and equity-focused perspective not only made a significant impact on MCYJ's initiatives but also ensured that our efforts were closely aligned with the needs and voices of the Kalamazoo community. Carlton represented MCYJ with integrity and dedication, and his work has been invaluable to our ongoing work in youth justice reform." Book your Consultation or Empowerment Session Book Now Rep. Camille Y. Lilly BS, MPH, MBA, NCCED Illinois State Representative 78th District " Mr. Mayers worked directly with me on ensuring returning citizens that are returning home from incarceration in Illinois have opportunities to gain adequate training, certification, and employment in the clean energy industry. His expertise in and understanding of the intersectionality among reentry reform, environmental justice, and reimagining public safety provided added value to the clean energy industry here in Illinois it enhanced our legislative efforts to sustains equity opportunities across a number of industries. Given Mr. Mayers’ background as a national expert, his insights and knowledge on drafting and amending legislative language reflect real equity and inclusivity. Carlton is a talented professional with a big heart. I truly enjoyed working with him on legislation and other community issues." Chairwoman Ashley Manlove Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Kansas City, Missouri “In a time where there is so much misinformation and manipulation of facts, Mr. Mayers is a beacon of light for honest and intentional research. Mr. Mayers has been instrumental in helping Missouri’s Legislative Black Caucus understand the intricacies and similarities in policing reform legislation and action on a nationwide scale. One such occasion Mr. Mayers gave a presentation on possible solutions to policing reform from a community engagement lens. It is imperative to realize that we need the police but they are a part of a community whose input they should value and implement. I hope to continue to work with him and create legislation that makes Missouri better.” President Cle Jackson NAACP Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Branch “The Greater Grand Rapids Branch of the NAACP retained Attorney Carlton Mayers, II to provide professional consultation and strategic direction for our legal redress and criminal justice work over the past year. Mr. Mayers’ professional expertise and acumen in criminal justice reform has allowed us to take our work to another level. He has led our efforts to demand that the Grand Rapids Police Department and the City of Grand Rapids Municipal Government revise their current policy on surveillance technology that has and will continue to disproportionately impact communities of color and low wealth and poor white communities. Furthermore, Mr. Mayers has provided training and consultation to our membership and local communities about Community Empowerment-Centered Policing Reform ℠ which has been a game changer for us in the Greater Grand Rapids community. We are confident that the work Mr. Mayers has led for our local Branch over the past year will be systemic and life saving for our residents. Mr. Mayers is exceptional, strategic and thoroughly understands the mechanics of civil rights, civil liberties and the damaging impact when these fundamental rights are violated and not protected.” Sonya VasquezCEO & Founder of Speak Justice in Fort Walton, Florida “Attorney Mayers is very sharp and knowledgeable on improving community-police relations. He’s solutions oriented and focuses on custom tailoring solutions for the community based on national and state best practices. He’s also really good at explaining complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable way. Attorney Mayers educated members of Speak Justice on Community Empowerment-centered policing reform related to negotiations of police union contracts and other areas of policing reform. He consulted with me on analyzing and explaining Florida’s laws related to civilian oversight of law enforcement and other police accountability mechanisms as well. This is important since Florida has a Law Enforcement Officer Bill of Rights law. I used Attorney Mayers’ analysis to collaborate with the Fort Walton Police Department on developing and implementing reforms to improve community-police relations. I appreciate his commitment to empower community members and look forward to continuing to work with him.” Josh Hilgart Executive Director, Kalamazoo Defender "Carlton was introduced to me by a friend from the State of Michigan's Office Civil Rights as a potential resource for our community projects around criminal justice reform. What a great contact to have made. After an initial conversation with him about reform efforts in Kalamazoo, we hired Carlton to run a campaign to get our County to produce a publicly available database on arrests, charges, court outcomes, etc. Through that project, Carlton came to be a friend to me and others in Kalamazoo as his competence and high emotional intelligence came to be known. This has led to additional engagements from other quarters of the city and county. In our case, Carlton brought to the table three critical ingredients: 1) he was a subject matter expert on criminal justice reform; 2) he readily understood the politics peculiar to our locale; and 3) his character and approach unified the community around a common vision and solution, without alienating those who were slower to come onboard. If you are in need of a national expert on criminal justice reform, whether as a source of information or a facilitator of that reform, Carlton may be an effective solution and warrants your consideration." Jerry & Carol McIntosh Movement for Change, Inc. Pensacola, Florida “Carlton/Attorney Mayers is dedicated to collaborating with organizations and leaders in our community. I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Mayers a couple of years ago at an event. I observed his participation and interaction with the people around him and was impressed with his knowledge of the subject matter. While at Southern Poverty Law Center, he worked with Movement for Change, Inc. in identifying, strategizing and implementing criminal justice reforms. He has remained committed to providing his perspective on racial justice and police reform to our continued efforts to reimagine public safety in Pensacola and its surrounding areas. Attorney Mayers has also been instrumental in delivering crucial information to the community by guest speaking on the following virtual shows:” Our Voices – The People’s Media Community Conversation “The level of information he provides in all issue areas, especially police reform and anti-protest law is outstanding. He is always welcome to guest speak, host or just call in to interject a point of view or focus that might have been overlooked. Attorney Mayers exemplifies an outstanding man who has proven that he is dedicated to hard work, follow through and team work. He is a true leader and friend and we are honored to have met him.” Fred Royal Co-chairman of the Policy Committee for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Collaborative Community Committee & First Vice President of the NAACP Milwaukee Branch "Attorney Mayers has been extremely helpful in supporting our policing reform efforts in Wisconsin since 2014, when he directed NAACP National Office’s Criminal Justice Reform department and presented NAACP’s Born Suspect: End Racial Profiling Report in Milwaukee. More recently, he worked with the NAACP Wisconsin State Conference to provide his policing reform expertise to the Wisconsin General Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities Subcommittee on Law Enforcement Policies and Standards. His unique perspective as a national policing reform expert helped us pass policing reform bills that address concerns of community members related to use of force, chokeholds, public reporting of police data, etc. He also assisted us to prevent the passage of harmful bills that would have undermined our existing police accountability mechanisms and efforts to invest in necessary community programs that ultimately prevent crime. His wealth of knowledge and experience on policing reform and commitment to community empowerment is greatly appreciated!" Former Vice Mayor Patrese Griffin Kalamazoo, Michigan “Carlton Mayers brings a level of experience and expertise of law enforcement systems that can be invaluable to communities should they take him up on his recommendations and adopt his Community Empowerment-centered policing reform model. The City of Kalamazoo hired him to help strategize the negotiations of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s collective bargaining agreements and to review the City’s policies, practices and procedures related to public safety. Carlton’s community-centered policing reform approach and equity lens was instrumental to our learning and beginning to understand the ways our community could be transformed. His work and subject matter expertise are greatly appreciated.” State Senator Lena Taylor Wisconsin “Carlton has been an amazing resource for my office and Wisconsin as we worked on police reform legislation. Taking the time to go line by line with me and the drafters to determine the needed amendments was not only generous with your time, but priceless as I worked with those on the opposite extreme of most reforms! Carlton’s knowledge of national work that worked to embrace the advocates, police, and the legislative sides was more helpful than words can express.” President Dr. Derrick L. Foward NAACP Dayton, Ohio Branch "On behalf of the Dayton Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), I would like to personally thank you for your participation at our Monthly Community Meeting serving as our distinguished guest speaker. I truly appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with citizens throughout the Dayton Region. The information you provided on “Community Centered Policing: A Force for Change” was quite interesting. It was very noticeable that you have a lot of passion and are committed to your job. The leadership you provide in your respective area of expertise is invaluable. Keep up the great work!!!"

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(2023) Register here if you are interested in watching the full presentation of the MNCOB meeting recently held in Nashville. Register Here The County of Kalamazoo, Michigan Signed their Proclamation in Support of Open Database You can view the recently signed resolution from Kalamazoo County that will provide community members with access to the counties arrest records, court outcomes and more information, in an effort to improve public trust by creating transparency within the criminal justice system. Open PDF GR Admin Policy Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Introduction to Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC presentation on President Biden's Policing Reform Executive Order (2022) Join Carlton as he breaks down the state and local impacts of President Biden's executive order on policing reform. Register here if you are interested in watching the full presentation of the state and local impacts of Biden’s executive order on policing reform Register Here Intro Biden's Reform The City of Grand Rapids, Michigan's Administrative Policy on the Acquisition and Use of Surveillance Equipment and Surveillance Services Here you will find the updated City's Administrative Policy governing the purchase, acquisition, use, and deployment of all surveillance equipment and services by all city entities . It stands as a promising example of improved public safety and relationships between law enforcement and members of the community by protecting civil rights and opening avenues of communication and accountability. Open PDF Check out the Sample Document of the State and Local Impacts of President Biden's Executive Order on Policing Reform Chart. It is important to emphasize that this executive order mostly applies to federal law enforcement agencies. However, there are impacts on state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies; especially if they are involved in a task force with a federal law enforcement agency like the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) focused on drug trafficking, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) focused on gun and ammunitions trafficking, etc. This information is imperative since there are over 1,100 joint task forces in the U.S., which include thousands of sheriff’s deputies, police officers, and state troopers cross-deputized as federal agents who work with federal officers. You can register here with your email address to view and download the Full Chart . Open Sample PDF Intro Biden' Chart 21st Cent Resources 21st Century Community Action Deck President Obama's Administration created the 21st Century Policing Task Force to establish national evidence-based best practices on policing reform through the 21st Century Policing Task Force Report. Here you can download the 21st Century Policing Task Force Community Action Deck, which provides a process for identifying, strategizing, and implementing 21st Century Policing Task Force Report recommendations. Open PDF NAACP's Born Suspect: Racial Profiling Final Report This report was created to educate community members, advocates, lawmakers, and law enforcement on ending racial profiling by law enforcement at the state and local levels through legislative and grassroots advocacy. Open PDF Born Suspect Resources Part 1 of the SAFE-T Act's Policing Reforms Chart This is the first of multiple charts created to provide detailed information on a number of provisions related to use of force and other policing reforms contained in Illinois' SAFE-T Act. Open PDF Part 1 of the SAFE-T Act's Policing Reforms Chart in Black and White Here is a black and white version of the SAFE-T Act for printing purposes. Open PDF Want more resources? 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The C.A.T. Method ℠ empowers communities to identify, strategize, and implement long-term and constructive changes that support the professionalization and modernization of law enforcement practices, policies, and culture. Approach & Method Home > Services > Approach & Method Book your Consultation or Empowerment Session Book Now The Community Empowerment-Centered Approach and The C.A.T. Method® The Community Empowerment-Centered Approach empowers local community stakeholders to collaborate with each other for long-term solutions to address community safety challenges through the C.A.T. Method ® (which stands for Community Empowerment, Accountability, and Transparency). The C.A.T. Method ® helps communities to identify, strategize, and implement constructive changes that support the professionalization and modernization of law enforcement practices, policies, and culture. Learn More Community Empowerment Accountability Transparency See what Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC is about. Learn More

Find out what Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC has been busy doing. Listen to podcasts, watch videos, and read publications to see how Carlton Mayers is implementing his proven methods to achieve effective change in communities all across the country. Media Home > Media Book your Consultation or Empowerment Session Book Now News Coverage In the News Joan Esposito "Live, Local, and Progressive Radio Show" 06/04/21 Learn More Caroline Morse “Dayton Unit NAACP Advocates for ‘Community Centered Policing: A Force for Change’ Initiative” 04/26/21 Learn More National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Report of the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force March, 2021 Learn More Also available here Learn More Breane Lyga “Community Empowered Policing Takes Center Stage at Rockford NAACP MLK Day Roundtable,” 01/18/2021 Learn More Sam Stecklow (Invisible Institute) “Illinois Criminal Justice Overhaul Makes it Easier to Decertify Bad Cops. But it Could be Harder for the Public to Learn About Them.” 01/13/21 Learn More Hannah Edelman “Families impacted by police shootings call for social justice, transparency in Wilmington” 11/14/21 Learn More 13 on Your Side Grand Rapids NAACP to address police shooting that killed Da’quain Johnson 2/27/2026 Learn More Venice Interfaith Community Association "Decarceration Through a Community-Oriented Criminal Justice System" 02/10/20 Learn More WWMT News Channel 3 "Commissioners support Kalamazoo County arrest database despite prosecutor pushback" 11/18/21 Learn More 23 WIFR “Safe-T Act: its explanation and when it could go into effect" 10/15/21 Learn More 13 WREX "City leaders host Racial Healing session to urge collaboration on the implementation of the SAFE-T Act" 10/14/21 Learn More WZZM News Channel 13 "NAACP and Grand Rapids working together to change police surveillance technology rules" 12/14/21 Learn More Seton Hall University “Law Enforcement and Community Empowerment for Safer Communities” 11/22/21 Learn More Fox 17 West Michigan "Grand Rapids looks to make 'needed' change to city's surveillance policy" 12/14/21 Learn More WoodTV Virtual Channel 8 "GR officials, NAACP announce recommended surveillance changes" 12/14/21 Learn More Leslie Fields “Racial Justice Is Environmental Justice” 05/26/21 Learn More Publications Publications SDIG Journal "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 Danger of Surveillance Technology to Communities of Color Needs to Be Closely Examined” The Grand Rapids Times (July 2nd, 2021) Chicago Tribune- qualified immunity "End qualified immunity for police officers to combat abuses" Carlton T. Mayers, ll, Esq. and former law enforcement officer Sonia Pruitt convey the importance of ending qualified immunity so that law enforcement officers who abuse their position can be held accountable for their actions. Videos Videos Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Interview at Muncie NAACP's Setting the Table following a roundtable discussion with the NAACP Youth Council, Muncie Police Department about gun violence and public safety solutions (2024) Muncie Youth Roundtable Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Introduction to Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC - Learn how the Community Empowerment-Centered® Approach and the C.A.T. Method® can help solve public safety challenges (2022) FIN training FIN CAT public safety Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Learn how the Community Empowerment-Centered® Approach and the C.A.T. Method® can solve public safety challenges through law enforcement officer trainings (2022) Metropolitan Nashville Community Oversight Board Watch to learn more about Carlton T. Mayer's work with the Metropolitan Nashville Community Oversight Board to assess its civilian complaint process and assists with other operations. How Automated Enforcement Can Perpetuate Inequities in Transportation In the wake of the killings and harassment of Black and Brown people at the hands of law enforcement, automated enforcement (AE) is being touted as an alternative solution to community safety. Please join the Transportation Equity Caucus (TEC) in a discussion about how automated traffic enforcement has the potential to perpetuate bias and disparities, increase fines and fees, and increase surveillance and incarceration in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) communities. FIN Data Surveillance Education 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. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied RJI Restorative Policing (2022) Carlton participated in the Restorative Justice International podcast with Prof. David Love from Rutgers University, Rev. Dr. Sullivan, Jr. from the Ohio Council of Churches, and Lisa Rea, Executive Director of Restorative Justice International, to discuss public safety solutions such as restorative policing and how the Community Empowerment-Centered Approach aligns with restorative policing. Kalamazoo County Open Database Overview (November 2022) Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC participates in CCJT's panel discussion detailing Kalamazoo County's Open Database of its criminal legal system. CCJT Grand Rapids NAACP chapter and the City of Grand Rapids hold a press conference on administrative changes to the Surveillance Services Policy (December 14, 2021) Carlton T. Mayers, ll, Esq. joins the Grand Rapids NAACP, city commissioners, and others to discuss how the public and city partnership will improve the City’s Administrative Policy on the Acquisition and Use of Surveillance Equipment and Surveillance Services. Grand Rapids NAACP chapter reacts to release of Patrick Lyoya police shooting video (April 13, 2022) NAACP Grand Rapids Branch President Cle Jackson and Carlton T. Mayers, ll, Esq. discuss the tragedy of the officer-involved shooting and address the need for disciplinary action within the Grand Rapids Police Department. BBC Interview BBC News interview with Carlton T. Mayers, ll, Esq. and NAACP Grand Rapids Branch President Cle Jackson on the police shooting of Patrick Lyoya in Grand Rapids, Michigan As international interest in the U.S.'s police misconduct grows, Carlton and President Cle Jackson are at the forefront of those discussions to express to the global community what changes need to be implemented to achieve justice for families and communities. National Network for Justice, “State of Affairs: Examining the Intersectionality of Progressive and Regressive State Legislation” The State Issues Working Group of the Justice Roundtable (July 21, 2021) In this online presentation Carlton Mayers II, Esq., presents the progressive state and local laws that were enacted since Breonna Taylor and George Floyd's deaths in 2020. NAACP Greater Grand Rapids Branch Press Conference on Police Use of Surveillance Technology (August 17, 2021) As the Branch's Special Advisor on Public Safety, Carlton Mayers II, Esq., spoke at this press conference on proposed amendments to the City of Grand Rapids' Administrative Policy on the Acquisition and Use of Surveillance Equipment and Surveillance Services to ensure the substantive involvement of community members in the acquisition and use of surveillance technologies by the Grand Rapids Police Department and other city agencies. A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Nwoye on the Future of State and Local Policing Reform Legislation Since 2020 (October 30, 2021) Join Carlton Mayers II, Esq., and Dr. Nwoye, the founder of Systemic Diversity and Inclusion Group Company (SDIG), as they discuss Equity and Social Justice Warriors. "Racial Healing" event at the NAACP Rockford, Illinois Branch Along with Representative Maurice A. West ll and Dr. Litesa Wallace at this Rockford, Illinois event, Carlton shares his knowledge of the SAFE-T Act as well as how the C.A.T. Method ® will assist in the implementation of safer and more effective policies. NAACP Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Branch holds news conference on surveillance technology The Grand Rapids NAACP held a news conference regarding the city's surveillance equipment in which Carlton discusses how the proposed amendments to the administrative policy for the city of Grand Rapids on surveillance equipment and services will improve public safety. Provisions that include the creation of the Surveillance Oversight Committee, mandatory public hearings before and after technology is purchased, and other measures that will create a clear picture of how surveillance use impacts municipalities. Grand Rapids overhauls surveillance technology purchase policy NAACP Greater Grand Rapids Branch President Cle J. Jackson, NAACP advisor Carlton T. Mayers II, Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss and Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington speak during a joint press conference held by the NAACP Greater Grand Rapids Branch and officials from Grand Rapids about the city's overhaul of its surveillance technology purchase policy at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. (Cory Morse | MLive.com) Grand Rapids Surveillance September 29, 2020 Courageous Conversation - Ferguson Consent Decree, Part 1 Carlton is a panel speaker, along with the Ferguson Police Chief, the Ferguson Consent Decree Coordinator, and State Senator Brian Williams, at this event hosted by advocates in Ferguson, Missouri where they discuss the status of the Ferguson consent decree.

Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC is a Black owned consulting company that works with communities across the country on public safety by establishing their own policing reforms centered on Community Empowerment through the C.A.T. Method ℠. Home > About Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq. Founder, Owner, and CEO National expert problem solver in community development and safety solutions Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq., as founder, owner and CEO for Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC , has made great strides, with over 10 years of experience advocating for criminal justice reform on Capitol Hill and in more than 30 states. Informed by his experience, Carlton developed Community Empowerment-Centered Approach and the C.A.T. Method ® , which stands for Community Empowerment, Accountability, and Transparency. Growing up with a diverse heritage in New York City, Carlton learned to value community, passion, and commitment. And the recent successes related to community safety and policing reform in several states and localities across the U.S. through Carlton's assistance, including the Kalamazoo County Open Database Resolution , further solidifies his devotion to helping communities break down the silos that prevent the open and honest exchange of information so that community members and law enforcement can effectively collaborate with each other to support public safety and ensure police accountability. FIN backgrond reform Book your Consultation or Empowerment Session Book Now Prior to founding Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC , Carlton directed the NAACP National Office’s Criminal Justice Program and advanced criminal justice reform in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities throughout the U.S. Carlton also co-authored the Born Suspect: End Racial Profiling Report , which educates the public on ending racial profiling by law enforcement on the state and local levels. Then, as Policy Counsel for the Policing Reform Campaign at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) Carlton conducted legal research and writing on racial bias and discrimination by law enforcement arising under federal and state criminal law and criminal procedure. Further, in this role, he strategized on creating policy and advocating for policing reform to federal, state, and local governments. Likewise, Carlton advanced policing reforms in several localities throughout the U.S., such as working on: the consent decrees in Ferguson, Missouri , and Baltimore, Maryland ; policing reforms in North Charleston, South Carolina related to the Walter Scott case; and the New York Police Department's use of stop and frisk tactics in New York City. In all these localities, Carlton worked with community members and other public safety stakeholders on establishing mechanisms and processes that meaningfully include community members in identifying, strategizing, and implementing solutions for public safety and policing reform. About-Gallery Additionally, on behalf of LDF, Carlton collaborated with officials from President Obama's Administration on various policing reform initiatives implemented by the White House and the U.S. Department of Justice including the 21st Century Policing Task Force Final Report . Carlton lobbied on Capitol Hill with federal lawmakers for federal policing reform legislation as well. Since the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, Carlton advised state lawmakers in multiple states on policing reform legislation, and five of these states (Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, and Maryland) passed policing reform legislation into law in 2021 that incorporate Community Empowerment-Centered Approach and the C.A.T. Method ® . In 2021, Carlton also provided feedback on policing reform solutions to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) which recently published a report on reimagining public safety. Indeed, Community Empowerment-Centered Approach and C.A.T Method ® are highlighted in NOBLE ’s report. These and other experiences throughout Carlton's policy reform and advocacy career have given him perspective on how diverse public safety and policing reform can look in different communities. There is no cookie cutter solution. And Carlton understands that to have longstanding and sustainable solutions for public safety and community-law enforcement interactions, community members who live in neighborhoods with high levels of negative interactions with law enforcement like racial policing and excessive use of force must have substantive decision making power over all law enforcement activities that are directly related to community-law enforcement interactions like stops, arrests, uses of force, surveillance technology, and the way protests are handled. It is imperative that, through the establishment of specific mechanisms and processes, these community members are empowered to effectively address improving community-law enforcement relations because these community members are closest to the problem and have their fingers on the pulse of community-law enforcement interactions. Through Community Empowerment-Centered Approach and C.A.T Method ® , Carlton empowers communities to make this ideal a reality. 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Grand Rapids Annual Surveillance Report Released Book your Consultation or Empowerment Session Today Book Now Grand Rapids Annual Surveillance Report Released The City of Grand Rapids released its first Annual Surveillance Report on April 23, 2024. This project came to be when the Grand Rapids NAACP joined forces with Mayers Solutions, LLC to lobby the city to change its surveillance technology policy. In a Fox 17 article Mayers said, “We want to get ahead and be proactive instead of being reactive and make sure that we get these safeguards put in the policy now and not after a Black person or a Brown person has been killed or brutalized by another Grand Rapids police officer.” Key Takeaways: First annual surveillance report for the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan (second largest city in Michigan next to Detroit) First time that the annual surveillance report was presented by the Office of Oversight and Public Accountability to the newly created Surveillance Oversight Committee (also called the Public Safety Committee), which has the power to discontinue the City’s use of surveillance technologies and services when there is evidence of violations of constitutional rights Besides the Grand Rapids Police Dept. (GRPD), other city entities like the Grand Rapids Fire Dept. are also using surveillance technology Download Now Report Findings Fire Department Related to municipal use of surveillance technologies and services, provides a framework for analyzing all: violations of constitutional rights (such as the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments) broken down by race, sex, age, and location; costs to purchase and/or use the technologies and services that year; and sources of funding for the purchase and/or use the technologies and services that year GRPD’s use of unmanned aerial drones will be covered in the next annual surveillance report Police Department Analysis of civil rights violations related to the GRPD body-worn camera deactivation in the tragic officer-involved shooting and death of Patrick Lyoya in 2022 will be included in the next annual surveillance report, which will be published towards the end of 2024 The City of Grand Rapids’ use of camera trailers throughout the city; especially in areas where gun violence was recently reported, was not covered in the first annual report but will be included in future annual surveillance reports Carve out language is needed in the law so that automated traffic enforcement mechanisms like GRPD’s use of license plate readers and the City of Grand Rapids’ use of speed light cameras and red-light cameras are not exempt from being included in future annual surveillance reports

Interested in learning more about these proven effective methods to concerns within your neighborhood? Let's work together to implement the Mayers Strategic Solution's C.A.T. Method ℠ and create a positive environment for our children and the future. "The Process Reflects the Outcome" Book a Consultation + Connect Advancing Community Empowerment-Centered Policing Reform ® for Long-Term and Sustainable Solutions in Public Safety Through the C.A.T. Method ® Interested in learning more about these proven effective methods to concerns within your neighborhood? Let's work together to implement the Mayers Strategic Solution's C.A.T. Method ® and create a positive environment for our children and the future. Contact Us First Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! Get in touch today to see how we can join forces to empower communities by identifying, strategizing, and implementing evidence-based solutions for effective public safety at the state and local levels.

Download an excerpt of this Know Your Rights Packet from Mayers, LLC. Download the "Illinois Public Trust & Fairness Know Your Rights Packet" This e-book educates and informs the public about the Illinois SAFE-T Act’s Decertification for Misconduct. Download this free excerpt today, then schedule your consultation . Download Now What's Included? - Table of Contents What is certification and decertification of police officers and deputies and why is it important for public trust and fairness? What state agency is responsible for certification (licensing) and decertification (revoking license) of police officers and Sheriff’s deputies and what is the certification process under Illinois law? How can I submit a complaint for police misconduct to start the decertification process? Can criminal actions of misconduct by a police officer or Sheriff’s deputy result in decertification? Part 1 SAFE-T Act Decertification Recording Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Schedule a Consultation Learn How to Create Your Own Packet or Have This Presented to Your Organization