ISSUE 01: STATE(D) VIOLENCE
ABOUT
COLIN TUCKER
Colin Tucker is an artist, writer, and curator who investigates intersections between music, art, and decoloniality. As an artist, they work with scores, installation, text, video, and artist books to make critical interventions around politics of sensation and territory. Current artistic projects include a book of event scores and related essays on the politics of sensation in the concert hall, and a series of site-specific interventions around the possessive territorial work of ostensibly banal infrastructures on occupied Turtle Island. As curator, he is presently working on performances and exhibitions of decolonial responses to Cageian and Fluxus performance. They live as a settler in Tkaronto/Toronto, on the occupied lands of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty. www.colintucker.studio
STATEMENT
This piece reckons with how the banalization of violence underwrites US empire. The piece traces the normalization of a watershed figure in British and US imperialism, Field Marshal Jeffrey Amherst, who in 1763 stated intent to commit genocide by spreading smallpox, and who likely caused a subsequent smallpox epidemic that wreaked havoc upon multiple Turtle Island Indigenous nations. To map the banalization of the Field Marshal’s violent legacy, the piece samples found text about a US settler colonial town named after him, Amherst, New York, on the occupied lands of the Seneca Nation and Haudenosaunee Confederacy, where I studied and worked for 12 years. This town is but one of many places and institutions across occupied Turtle Island named after the Field Marshal and other perpetrators such as Christopher Columbus and George Washington; together, these names form a ubiquitous, mundane infrastructure that normalizes the US’s ongoing occupation of sovereign Turtle Island Indigenous nations and lands, as well as the application of US techniques of colonization across the planet, such as presently through the outright genocidal actions of US empire’s Zionist outpost. As a way to mark and disrupt the found sentences’ banalization of violence, the piece replaces the Field Marshal’s name with the word “Perpetrator.”
“PERPETRATOR: THE SAFEST CITY IN AMERICA”
Among the largest towns in the northeastern part of the country, the town of Perpetrator is a comfortable community and offers some of the best places to live in the state.
Between the area’s affordability, local history, low crime rate, and quick access to the city center, the magazine seemed to make living in Perpetrator sound like a no-brainer.
But she said law enforcement issues don't stop at the borders of Perpetrator.
Covering an area larger than 53 square miles, a good portion of the town is still undeveloped, offering a great opportunity for people moving to Perpetrator.
For a fourth year in a row, Perpetrator captured the title of safest city in the tenth annual City Crime Rankings.
Here, every resident contributes to making Perpetrator a harmonious, safe, and thriving place to live.
In fact, Perpetrator is the largest of the area's suburbs with a population of more than 120,000, making it the most populated town in the western side of the state.
In Perpetrator, just one in 1,259 people was a victim of violent crime last year.
In seven of the past ten years of the ranking, Perpetrator checks in as America's Safest City.
In the past year, Perpetrator was designated by Money magazine as the best place to live in New York.
In 2010, Perpetrator was ranked 42nd out of the top 100 best places to live in America and one of the safest.
“Is Perpetrator safe?” is a frequently asked question. The answer is a resounding yes.
Living in Perpetrator offers a balanced lifestyle that few places can match.
Many businesses have decided to make Perpetrator their home, with everything from office parks, big-box stores, and chain restaurants to mom-and-pop shops and other small businesses found within Perpetrator.
Nationally, Perpetrator has consistently ranked among the top 20 safest midsize cities in the US.
Neighborhood watch programs, community policing, and resident vigilance collectively ensure that living in Perpetrator means residing in a safe and secure environment.
Often dubbed one of the safest towns in the United States, the community of Perpetrator embodies unique features and communities often sought after by both first-time home buyers and those looking to upsize or downsize.
Overall, Perpetrator is a safe and secure place to live.
Overall, Perpetrator is a safe place to live, although it is still important to be aware of your surroundings and take the appropriate safety precautions.
People living in Perpetrator enjoy a wide range of benefits from safe neighborhoods to fun local activities.
Perpetrator boasts some of the lowest crime rates in the region.
Perpetrator checks in as America's Safest City.
Perpetrator continues its winning streak as the "Safest City in America."
Perpetrator excels in this domain, housing state-of-the-art medical facilities and wellness centers.
Perpetrator has the lowest violent crime rates in the nation.
Perpetrator has been named the number one place to live in New York State, according to Money Magazine.
Perpetrator has been named the “Safest City in America” on several occasions and is home to the North Campus of the state university, the university with the largest enrollment in the state university system.
Perpetrator has proven to be a great place for people of all ages to move to.
Perpetrator has reason to celebrate.
Perpetrator is a friendly suburb that is consistently voted one of the safest communities of its size in the United States.
Perpetrator is a beautiful community to live, work, and raise a family in.
Perpetrator is a generally safe town.
Perpetrator is a proud, thriving suburban community located just to the northeast of the central city.
Perpetrator is considered to be a safe and secure place to live.
Perpetrator is home to a diverse community with people of all different backgrounds.
Perpetrator Once Again Tops Safest City List
Perpetrator Police Department closely monitors the streets and ensures that all laws are being followed; they also partner with local businesses and organizations to form neighborhood watch groups.
Perpetrator provides its residents with a safe and quiet environment to relax in.
Perpetrator’s safety measures, community initiatives, and vigilant residents ensure a secure environment for all.
The Perpetrator Town Supervisor released a statement, "We are extremely proud to have this honor for all of the state."
Property crimes like burglary and motor vehicle theft are also relatively rare in Perpetrator.
Ranked among the top 15 safest cities in America, Perpetrator neighborhoods offer great places to live all over town.
Regular health camps, awareness sessions, and wellness workshops are common, ensuring that living in Perpetrator is a holistic experience that caters to both mind and body.
Safety is paramount, and living in Perpetrator guarantees that.
So, if you want to raise your family in a secure and peaceful setting, Perpetrator is a good choice.
The list covered the best city within each of the 50 states and Perpetrator took home the trophy.
The safest place of all: Perpetrator, a bucolic suburb of 107,000 residents just outside the city that posted the lowest rates for both overall violent crime and burglary.
The top five benefits of living in Perpetrator range from its outstanding educational institutions and a rich cultural scene to its economic opportunities, scenic green spaces, and a strong sense of community safety.
The total number of property-related crime reports in Perpetrator has been on a steady decline over the years, pointing to a safe and secure environment.
The town of Perpetrator also employs an extensive safety plan for its residents.
Today, Perpetrator is commonly featured on lists for the safest cities in America and Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.
The Town Supervisor said Perpetrator places a high priority on safety, with 23 percent of its budget devoted to fighting crime.
"When Perpetrator has a good police department we can help other municipalities," said Grelick.
Whether you’re looking for a place to call home or just want some fun, Perpetrator won't disappoint!