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CCPSA District Council 015
Austin
My name is Carmelita Earls, born and raised in Chicago West Side. I’ve been in customer service with some form, public service my entire life. Started as a clerk in the neighborhood grocery store went to customer service representative for AT&T ended up at Chicago fire department as a firefighter. I just retired 2021 after 32 years.I bring the institutional knowledge of being a bridge between sources, to achieve a desired outcome. As a mother of two, a grandmother of two, and a wife to husband for 34 years, I’ve learned to service situation and make sure my allegiance is for the greater good.
Arewa was born and raised on Chicago’s Greater Westside by two phenomenal parents who taught her to always do her best, operate in integrity, care for others and advocate for her community, especially its most vulnerable.
On April 11, 2016 her 16-year young great nephew, Pierre Loury, was shot and killed by Chicago Police in the North Lawndale neighborhood on the westside. His death compelled her to begin a family organization ​The 411 Movement for Pierre Loury​ and join the fight for justice and police reform.
Standing up for the community in the wake of Trayvon Martin’s murder in 2012 led Deondre’ to where he is now. He’s a fierce advocate for the community in many areas, public safety being a top priority. In 2017, he was a proud supporter of CPAC (Civilian Police Accountability Council) and built relationships with many members of GAPA.
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In 2018, he was one of ten community members selected to launch the pilot program, the Chicago Neighborhood Policing Initiative in the 25th district. In 2020, he had the privilege to teach Chicago police officers at the training academy.
Supports Ending Pretextual Traffic Stops
Supports Ending Pretextual Traffic Stops
Opposes Private Arbitration of Police Misconduct
Supports firing Hate Group affiliated CPD officers