Alameda
DA Candidates
Will you commit to implement policies and practices to combat bias in decision-making within your Office, including in charging decisions, bail recommendations, diversion program placements, and plea bargains – as well as in internal Office practices (i.e. regularly bringing in experts to train staff and prosecutors on implicit and explicit bias, prioritizing inclusive hiring and promotion, and ensuring the office not only has racial and ethnic diversity, but also diversity in gender, ability, health)? Please select “Yes” or “No” and provide an explanation.
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Pamela Price
ExplanationI have been an advocate for racial, gender, and social justice for more than 40…Share/Respond -
Terry Wiley
ExplanationI’m currently the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We have implemented policies and practices…Share/Respond
Will you pledge to collect and post online quarterly statistical information disaggregated by race, age, zip code of residence (including if houseless), and gender on felony and misdemeanor charging decisions, convictions, declinations (to charge), and diversion program placements? Please select “Yes” or “No” and provide an explanation.
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Pamela Price
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Terry Wiley
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Will you decline to file charges where an arrest provides evidence that the officer engaged in racial profiling or other racial bias? Please answer “Yes” or “No” and provide an explanation.
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Pamela Price
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Terry Wiley
ExplanationWe will not tolerate cases that originate from racial profiling.Share/Respond
When individuals bring legal challenges under the California Racial Justice Act of 2020, will you be proactive about providing access to relevant evidence, carefully consider the allegations raised, and take corrective action when the challenges have merit?
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Pamela Price
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Terry Wiley
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Will you support retroactive application of the California Racial Justice Act, through AB 256 (Kalra)?
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Pamela Price
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Terry Wiley
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