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Business Leaders Call for Police Reform Amid National Outcry

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Leading CEOs from America's largest companies have joined the chorus calling for police reform, echoing the sentiments of civil rights organizations and labor unions. The Business Roundtable, which includes CEOs from Amazon, Apple, BlackRock, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, and Walmart, has urged President Trump and Congress to enact significant police reform before Congress's recess in August. This move comes as the nation grapples with the killing of George Floyd, sparking widespread protests and demands for policy changes to address police brutality.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Business Roundtable, comprising CEOs from top US companies, has called for police reform in a statement urging President Trump and Congress to take swift action.
  • The roundtable's president and CEO, Joshua Bolten, identified excessive police use of lethal force as an "urgent challenge" that requires government attention.
  • Members of the Business Roundtable include CEOs of Amazon, Apple, BlackRock, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, and Walmart, among others.
  • Organizations like the NAACP, ACLU, and AFL-CIO have also called for police reform in recent weeks.
  • The Business Roundtable did not propose specific plans or reforms but emphasized the need for lawmakers to come together and find real solutions to police issues.
  • The call for reform is part of a growing national conversation sparked by the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests against police brutality.

Statistics:

  • The Business Roundtable represents CEOs from over 200 of America's largest companies.
  • The statement was signed by CEOs from companies with a combined market value of over $10 trillion.
  • According to a recent survey, 75% of Americans believe that police reform is necessary to address police brutality and racial injustices.
  • The killing of George Floyd has sparked widespread protests across the US, with thousands participating in demonstrations and vigils.

Sources:

  • Business Roundtable (https://www.businessroundtable.org/business-roundtable-calls-for-bipartisan-action-on-significant-policing-legislation?campaign_id=4&emc=edit_dk_20200617&instance_id=19464&nl=dealbook®i_id=94408836&segment_id=31120&te=1&user_id=0d3607f1daa902d7801987af9c1ceb4a07f1daa902d7801987af9c1ceb4a)
  • NAACP (https://www.naacp.org/latest/joint-statement-naacp-links-incorporated-collective-outrage-regarding-police-murder-george-floyd-victims-law-enforcement/)
  • ACLU (https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/06/11/naacp-aclu-and-lawyers-for-civil-rights-call-for-police-reform-release-community-demands/)
  • AFL-CIO (https://www.npr.org/2020/06/10/874096421/labor-leaders-call-for-police-reform-as-they-face-criticism-for-police-union-tie)

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