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Remove Officer Involved in Unjustified Use of Force in Ames, IowaI am a resident of Ames, Iowa and it is deeply troubling to witness police brutality right on our college campus. A dashcam video recently surfaced showing a disturbing incident involving Frankie Contreras from our local ISUPD force. Dariq Myles was pulled over for having tinted windows, but the situation escalated unnecessarily to physical violence. The victim was thrown down to the ground resulting in a torn labrum. We are calling on the relevant authorities to remove this officer from duty immediately and conduct an impartial investigation into this matter. We also urge them to implement stricter regulations and training protocols that emphasize de-escalation techniques rather than resorting to violence.The people of Ames deserve better than this. We deserve officers who will protect us with respect and dignity, not fear or harm. Please sign this petition if you believe that we need justice for victims of police brutality and systemic change within our law enforcement agencies here in Ames, Iowa.
Kyle Kloppe3,4481/24/24
Justice For Joseph EjehPetition To: Bellevue Police Department, King County Independent Investigative Team, Bellevue Mayor, Bellevue City Council Members, King County Council Members, King County Medical Examiner, and Facebook. The Family of Joseph Agada Ejeh seeks answers regarding his murder at the hands of Bellevue Police. On the evening of December 5, 2023, Joseph Ejeh was murdered by Bellevue police after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds in front of an LA Fitness at the Kelsey Creek Center shopping mall in Bellevue, Washington. His family was not informed of his passing until December 12, a week after the media had already released his name to the public and his death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner. The Bellevue Police Department is refusing to release any footage of the shooting to the family including any potential dashcam footage, footage captured by surrounding businesses or witness footage, and instead continue to provide varying accounts of what led up to the shooting which are inconsistent, both to Joseph's character as well as according to information released by the police thus far. The medical examiner has refused to release Joseph’s personal belongings, including his wallet and phone, to his family without explanation. Joseph’s Facebook account also vanished after he was murdered without notice or explanation to his family. Joseph, a 44 year-old Nigerian born Seattle resident and IT specialist, was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was full of life and known to have the heartiest laugh. He came to the United States for a better life, but had it tragically cut short by the very people meant to protect him. His loss devastated a community both within and outside the United States but has especially impacted his family who are forever scarred by this senseless tragedy and are still in disbelief regarding his passing. Joseph’s life mattered and his family deserves answers. The family of Joseph Ejeh is calling on both the community and elected officials to stand with them in demanding the following: For the Bellevue Police Department to release all bodycam, dashcam, business and eyewitness footage related to the murder of Joseph Ejeh on December 5, 2023, to the Ejeh family NOW! For the King County Medical Examiner to release all of the belongings in their possession of Joseph Ejeh to the Ejeh family NOW! For all witnesses or those who may know of witnesses to reach out to the family by emailing justiceforjosephejeh@gmail.com with any tips or information that they may have regarding Joseph’s murder. For the Mayor of the City of Bellevue, Bellevue City Council, and King County Council to support the family’s demands for all requested footage and transparency from the Bellevue Police Department and King County Independent Investigative Team throughout the investigation process in a timely manner, not months or weeks after Joseph’s murder. For Facebook to immediately and fully restore the account of Joseph Ejeh, which vanished after he was murdered. Please support the fight for justice for Joseph Ejeh by signing and sharing this petition so that his family can get the answers they deserve. #JusticeforJosephEjeh
Castill Hightower4231/3/24
Call for the officers responsible for the death of Keshawn to be held accountable“Keshawn was not just another Black/Hispanic man, he was the best son ever, don’t get it twisted” -Laura, Keshawn’s mother Please continue to support Keshawn’s family, friends & girlfriend as they continue to fight for justice. Please sign this petition demanding for APD to be held accountable for the death of Keshawn Thomas. The officers responsible have already returned to work. Keshawn was a son, a brother, a friend, a student, a hard worker. He was a generous and kind soul, and impacted everyone he met. The fight for justice is far from over. Please continue to share his story, and donate to the family’s go fund me. https://gofund.me/cb365ef3
Courtney Wiggins8,4519/4/22
NAACP, black lives matter, Ron DeSantis, Orlando Rolon, Aramis D. Ayala, Buddy Dyer, Grassroots Law, Shaun King, Department of Justice, Color of Change, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Equal Justice Init...Albert Joseph Davis MurderJuly 17th, 2015 marks the day of the morning I woke up to my mother screaming from her room due to the phone call that would change my life forever. I ran to her to find out that my brother, Albert Joseph Davis had been murdered overnight by an Orlando Police Officer by the name of Kelvin Vidro. Kelvin Vidro is a rookie cop who had only been with the department for 1 yr at the time. Police had been called to the apartments where a party was taking place at the complex pool. Reports say that Albert, along with others, ran upon police arrival & somehow he was the one to be tackled before being shot. Others at the scene stated that when police arrived, Albert was questioned along with others and told that they could leave to go home. Albert remained in the area and was killed 1 block from where officers were called. AUTOPSY SAYS: Albert was shot from far distance!!!! So him being shot during a “struggle” makes no sense. The Chief at the time, John Mina, who has now moved down to Sheriff, stated that Albert was given CPR. That was later discovered to not be true. None of their claims align with the autopsy report and this hasn’t went far enough for us to receive the answers we deserve. One of the main claims made by the Chief were that drugs were on his person at the time of his murder but there is only one thing that is for certain in this case. Albert should still be here because whatever went on wasn’t worth his life. My brother was UNarmed and had no intent to harm a soul that night. After being released from probation for minor charges, Albert was finally working towards and doing great things. It makes no sense that he would intend to harm a cop or anybody for that matter. His only intent was to enjoy his night, make it home, to wake up the next morning, and strive for a brighter day. We want JUSTICE. We’ve found NO PEACE! & We demand answers! Kelvin Vidro is still an officer. So are the other officers that are involved. And they are still FREE!
Kween Haus1,6127/2/20
Victory!City of Gresham, Gresham Police departmentRemoval of decals on Gresham O police cars asking "Do you get nervous when we follow you?"Gresham Police Department have recently put new decals on the side of their squad cars that are anything but funny. Here's what they say, "Do you get nervous when we follow you? Follow us back." This mocks the trauma caused by the Gresham Police department and other surrounding police departments to many of our community members, including myself. After my son was killed their were several occasions when a Gresham Police officer pulled behind me. The trauma of losing my son and the fear of a Gresham Officer pulling behind me was so severe that I decided to leave the city for a period of time. Once I returned the fear I had came true. One morning I was pulled over by one of the officers who killed my son, Officer Kevin Carlson. He whipped a u turn on Division and pulled me over in a gas station parking lot. He knew it was me because two weeks earlier I saw him at grocery outlet. I wasn't sure if it was him so asked. Shocked by his yes response I quickly responded with who I was. The night he pulled me over one of the first things he said was,. " I know who you are Shiloh." I responded with, "And I know who you are Kevin.". He then asked me why I pulled Into the gas station ?" I needed gas! He didn't believe me so I told him to look for himself. Once he did he then asked why I was using my brights. I was using them because one of my headlights were out. Then I realized how close he was and I flipped out. Asking him to get back and stating that the man who killed son was too close to me. He said I needed to get my headlights fixed and he left. I was so upset I had to sit there for a period of time before I could drive again. This is just my experience and believe when I say there are many, many more just like mine. We already know that the police in the area racially profile. So try imaging being a person of color and having an officer pull behind you. Fear, anxiety, nervousness are just a few of the feelings that I would go through. They have decided to mock those feelings? When commenting if you have an experience or situation when a Gresham Police officer has pulled behind you or pulled you over please feel free to tell us/ your community how it made you feel. People need to hear so they can understand. I am requesting that Gresham police remove decals that mock my trauma along with many others from there squad cars. The use of humor to continually victimize community members is in poor taste and the jokes on us.
Shiloh Phelps935/17/20
DEMAND Malvern Police Department release the body camera footage!IT’S BEEN NEARLY 7 MONTHS!! MALVERN PD MUST RELEASE THE BODY CAM FOOTAGE!! PLEASE, IF YOU ARE LOCAL, COME TO THE MALVERN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING @ 7:30 ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20th. The meeting will take place at Borough Hall Second Floor, 1 E First Ave, Malvern, PA On May 19th of this year our world was shattered when my trans spouse Maddie Hofmann was shot and killed by police at home in Malvern during a mental health wellness check gone horribly wrong. Maddie was in crisis. No mental health professional or conflict resolution specialist came. No psychologist or de-escalation expert was employed. Just officers with guns. Maddie was dead within 57 seconds. Three kill shots. Two to the chest and one to the face. They closed the “investigation” in 2 weeks, and nearly 7 months later Malvern police still refuse to release the body camera footage to our family. #Justice4Maddie
Rebecca Hofmann29,38812/7/22
Rex Tillerson, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives@StateDept: Stop Licensing Gun Sales to Mexican Military and PoliceDear Secretary of State Tillerson,The State Department should suspend licenses to ship firearms to Mexican military and police until the U.S. can ensure they do not go to forces that collude with organized crime or violate human rights. Gun homicides in Mexico this year are the highest on record. Yet: • U.S. legal gun exports to the Mexican military, which distributes guns to state and local police, are nearly ten times what they were in 2001-2004; • the State Department licensed $266 million worth of gun sales by the U.S. gun producer Sig Sauer to the Mexican military; and • the Mexican Army sells guns to police with no verifiable mechanisms to track U.S. firearm shipments. As a result, U.S. companies have exported assault weapons to police that violate human rights and collude with organized crime, including police who attacked and disappeared 43 students from Ayotzinapa. The two major earthquakes that shook Mexico in September caused billions of dollars in damages to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Two hundred fifty thousand Mexicans lost their homes. U.S.-Mexico trade should benefit the majority of people in both countries, not arm forces that are destroying families and causing them to flee in search of refuge. The United States must stop weapons exports to end users in the Mexican military and police for whom there is documentation of collusion with organized crime or commission of gross human rights violations, until they have been brought to justice.
Erik Sperling7,63311/28/17
Demand Transparency From Iowa Police Departments: Body Cam Footage Release LawIn Iowa, the decision to release police body camera footage lies with the police themselves, leading to significant delays, inconsistencies, and sometimes complete refusal to release the footage. This practice undermines public trust, fosters suspicion, and erodes transparency. We must demand change. Currently, Iowa law does not mandate a specific timeline for the release of body camera footage. Sometimes footage is released within days, while in other instances it takes months, years, or is never released at all. This inconsistency is unacceptable and detrimental to the relationship between the police and the communities they are sworn to serve. The state of Minnesota has set a precedent with a law enacted last year requiring police to release body camera footage within two weeks of any incident when deadly force is used. Iowa needs to follow this example to ensure accountability and transparency. Consider these incidents: Iowa City: In 2022, an officer was caught on video punching a woman in handcuffs. The Iowa City Police Department released the body camera footage within two days, demonstrating prompt transparency. Cedar Rapids: The killing of David Vanderhamm in April of 2024 remains a mystery as we still await the release of the body camera footage. Burlington: Police withheld body cam footage of the "accidental" shooting of a mother for years. It wasn't until the Iowa FOI Council intervened, following a lawsuit by the family, that the footage was finally released. The inconsistency in police departments following Iowa’s Open Records Law is unacceptable. Until videos are made public, it will be hard for anyone to build trust with the police. When footage is withheld, it only serves to make the police look guilty and suspicious. It's time for Iowa to make a change and restore the community's trust in law enforcement. We must demand that lawmakers in Iowa implement a law similar to Minnesota's, requiring the release of body camera footage within two weeks of an incident when deadly force is used. Join us in demanding transparency and accountability from police departments in Iowa. Please sign this petition to urge Iowa lawmakers to enact a law requiring the timely release of police body camera footage. Our community deserves to know the truth, and our police must be held accountable. Thank you.Lindsie Raye715/22/24
Demand Accountability for Animal Cruelty Incident in Feltham, West LondonAs someone who has always revered animals for their innocence, the day I witnessed a distressing scene of violence against a creature unable to protect itself will forever remain etched in my memory. A loose cow, frightened but harmless, was subjected to a cruel treatment at the hands of the local police force in Feltham, London. This is not just a case of animal cruelty; it's a gross misuse of power and authority that goes against our shared values of compassion and respect for all life forms. Animal cruelty should not be tolerated, especially when inflicted by the very individuals we trust to uphold the law, and protect us – including our animals. The lack of proper enforcement (in compliance with the The Animal Welfare Act 2006) and accountability in such cases results in a 27% increase in the number of animal cruelty incidents every year. It’s alarming to take note of the statistics from RSPCA, reporting a number of 63,563 complaints of alleged cruelty investigated across the UK (source: RSPCA annual report, 2022). These figures do not include cases of misconduct involving the police. More cases of brutality against animals are coming to light through the help of British social media, but that’s not all we can do. The time has come to right this wrong. We call on the appropriate governmental and policing bodies to require all members involved in this event to be held accountable. It’s the only way to prevent such incidents from ever happening in the future.Andreea Bruma946/16/24
Beth McCannDA Beth McCann: Investigate the Taser that Killed Marvin Booker. Hold Deputies AccountableWe, the undersigned, join the Booker family in calling on Denver District Attorney Beth McCann to reopen the criminal investigation into the 2010 killing of Marvin Booker, with specific attention to the discrepancies in testimony and evidence around how the taser that was used to kill him was handled by Denver Sheriff deputies. There are compelling, unresolved reasons to believe the deputies involved may have tampered with, hidden, or even destroyed the original taser - a key piece of evidence in their and the City’s defense - and we believe that DA McCann has a responsibility and a mandate to reopen the investigation based on the new evidence brought forward by the Booker family. The new DA, Beth McCann has the power to reopen this criminal case to finally seek answers and closure for Marvin Booker’s family and to definitively learn whether the Sheriff deputies involved attempted to hide the evidence of their wrong doing. Join us in solidarity with the Booker family by demanding that this case be reopened. Beth McCann: reopen the investigation of the murder of Marvin Booker. Show us that you will not hold law enforcement to a different standard for criminal wrong doing. More Context: On July 10, 2010, Marvin Booker was killed. Known by his community as a street preacher, Marvin was brought to the Denver County Jail where he ended up being physically confronted by police officers before they piled on top of jumped on him, restrained him, beat him, tased him, and killed him. During the investigation of his murder, then District Attorney Mitch Morrissey declined to press charges against the officers involved, however a later ruling in a civil lawsuit determined that there was significant wrongdoing. For over two years, Denver Justice Project has been focusing on the power of the district attorney to increase accountability for law enforcement and combat mass incarceration. Thanks to input from the community, we developed a ten-point platform for what our ideal district attorney would look like to push the 2016 candidates to better-represent the community in their role should they be elected. We have continued to press newly-elected Beth McCann to embody our platform in meetings and in public. One of our platform points was that the new DA establish a Conviction Review Unit to review past convictions of people who have maintained that they are innocent, but also to look at past cases of non-indictments against an officer who used deadly force or caused grievous bodily harm and reopen such cases if necessary. One of the driving forces for why we wanted this of a new DA was Marvin Booker’s murder which was particularly devastating to our community and as time has passed, has revealed serious concerns with the investigatory process that ended in a lack of indictment for police and deputies who have hurt or killed members of our community. As the new documentary Marvin Booker Was Murdered revealed with new video footage that had never before been public, there were major discrepancies in the officers’ testimonies and significant concerns with the investigation, especially with regard to the issue of the taser. According to the documentary, the taser that was entered as evidence into the criminal investigation appears not to be the same taser that was used to kill Marvin Booker. The details of that discrepancy and the family’s new demands can be found in this article by the Susan Greene of Colorado Independent: www.coloradoindependent.com/166041/greene-marvin-booker-taser-excessive-force-denver-jail-evidence What we want from a District Attorney is to be responsive to the community. We want them to be deliberate in seeking answers and justice when our community has been hurt. The DA has the power to go back and reopen such cases as Marvin’s, and we are asking that Beth McCann use that power. In the past, she has claimed that she is reluctant to reopen such cases because she doesn’t want to reopen old wounds, but the reality is that these wounds never fully-healed for the families who lost loved ones. Marvin’s family is still left without answers and is still in pain, and our city is still left suspecting its own law enforcement officers of a cover up. The community deserves to know that their DA will seek justice, regardless of how uncomfortable it may be. At the end of the day, Marvin Booker was murdered, and Denver deserves a DA that will hold his murderers accountable. Join us in demanding that District Attorney Beth McCann reopen this case to seek closure for the family, justice for the community, and accountability for law enforcement.
Roshan Bliss1,9747/4/17
- Demand Accountability for Animal Cruelty Incident in Feltham, West LondonAs someone who has always revered animals for their innocence, the day I witnessed a distressing scene of violence against a creature unable to protect itself will forever remain etched in my memory. A loose cow, frightened but harmless, was subjected to a cruel treatment at the hands of the local police force in Feltham, London. This is not just a case of animal cruelty; it's a gross misuse of power and authority that goes against our shared values of compassion and respect for all life forms. Animal cruelty should not be tolerated, especially when inflicted by the very individuals we trust to uphold the law, and protect us – including our animals. The lack of proper enforcement (in compliance with the The Animal Welfare Act 2006) and accountability in such cases results in a 27% increase in the number of animal cruelty incidents every year. It’s alarming to take note of the statistics from RSPCA, reporting a number of 63,563 complaints of alleged cruelty investigated across the UK (source: RSPCA annual report, 2022). These figures do not include cases of misconduct involving the police. More cases of brutality against animals are coming to light through the help of British social media, but that’s not all we can do. The time has come to right this wrong. We call on the appropriate governmental and policing bodies to require all members involved in this event to be held accountable. It’s the only way to prevent such incidents from ever happening in the future.Andreea Bruma946/16/24
- Demand Transparency From Iowa Police Departments: Body Cam Footage Release LawIn Iowa, the decision to release police body camera footage lies with the police themselves, leading to significant delays, inconsistencies, and sometimes complete refusal to release the footage. This practice undermines public trust, fosters suspicion, and erodes transparency. We must demand change. Currently, Iowa law does not mandate a specific timeline for the release of body camera footage. Sometimes footage is released within days, while in other instances it takes months, years, or is never released at all. This inconsistency is unacceptable and detrimental to the relationship between the police and the communities they are sworn to serve. The state of Minnesota has set a precedent with a law enacted last year requiring police to release body camera footage within two weeks of any incident when deadly force is used. Iowa needs to follow this example to ensure accountability and transparency. Consider these incidents: Iowa City: In 2022, an officer was caught on video punching a woman in handcuffs. The Iowa City Police Department released the body camera footage within two days, demonstrating prompt transparency. Cedar Rapids: The killing of David Vanderhamm in April of 2024 remains a mystery as we still await the release of the body camera footage. Burlington: Police withheld body cam footage of the "accidental" shooting of a mother for years. It wasn't until the Iowa FOI Council intervened, following a lawsuit by the family, that the footage was finally released. The inconsistency in police departments following Iowa’s Open Records Law is unacceptable. Until videos are made public, it will be hard for anyone to build trust with the police. When footage is withheld, it only serves to make the police look guilty and suspicious. It's time for Iowa to make a change and restore the community's trust in law enforcement. We must demand that lawmakers in Iowa implement a law similar to Minnesota's, requiring the release of body camera footage within two weeks of an incident when deadly force is used. Join us in demanding transparency and accountability from police departments in Iowa. Please sign this petition to urge Iowa lawmakers to enact a law requiring the timely release of police body camera footage. Our community deserves to know the truth, and our police must be held accountable. Thank you.Lindsie Raye715/22/24
Demand Justice for Christian Walker!We the undersigned, concerned citizens and advocates for justice are writing to express our deep concern and a call for a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the tragic death of Christian Walker, a person who lost his life under the custody of High Desert State Prison at Nevada Department of Corrections. The circumstances surrounding his death demand urgent attention to ensure accountability, transparency and justice. Christian Walker's death, at the hands of corrections officers, has raised disturbing questions that demand thorough examination. We believe no one should suffer such a fate while under the care and custody of a correctional facility. It is crucial that the truth is revealed and justice is served not only for the victim of this case, but also for the sake of maintaining the public's trust in our justice system. We the undersigned demand the following actions: Independent Fact Finding: Clark County COde 2.14.020, we demand District Attorney Woflson initiate an independent and impartial fact finding investigation into the death of Christian Walker. Following the disclosure of the autopsy, we the people have serious concerns regarding the integrity of the process. A separate fact finding and independent review by a forensic pathologist are essential to maintain public confidence in the integrity of the process. Transparency: We request that all finding, evidence and updates related to the investigation be made accessible to the public. Transparency is vital to ensure accountability and to dispel doubts about the objectivity of the coroner's report and investiation. Accountability: If any individuals are found responsible for Christian Walker’s death, we urge they be held accountable through appropriate legal channels. Justice MUST prevail and those responsible must face the c consequences of their actions. Policy Review: We recommend a comprehensive review of the policies, procedures and training protocols within Nevada Department of Corrections. This review should aim to prevent future incidents and ensure the safety and well being of the residents of Nevada Correctional institutions and facilitiesCommunity Engagement: We call for meaningful engagement with the community, including the family members of Christian Walker and stakeholder organizations.Their input and insights are crucial to understanding the full context and implications of this tragedy. WE firmly believe that a just and equitable society is built on transparency, accountability and the protection of human rights. The tragic death of Christian Walker underscores the need for systemic reform and increased oversight within Nevada’s correctional institutions. We implore you to consider our concerns seriously and take swift action to address them. Our hope is that through a thorough and unbiased investigation, justice will be served and meaningful change will be initiated to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to seeing the appropriate actions taken to ensure justice for Christian Walker and his loved ones.Jodi Hocking1,1013/24/24
Mandate Police Accountability and Transparency in Dothan, AlabamaMy name is Sonja Floyd Keith, a former doctoral student at CTU and survivor of police racial discrimination,excessive use of force and false arrest. On July 17, 2020, during the justice for George Floyd rallies occuring nationally in major cities around the United States and particularly, Atlanta, Georgia. I was in Dothan, Alabama visiting family. I experienced firsthand the harsh reality of police misconduct, police brutality, abuse, retaliation assault while in cuffs, illegal attempts at questioning without an attorney ( requested a lawyer) and malicious prosecution. This was not an isolated incident. I was targeted based upon my race again on July 23rd, 2021 with a false complaint by a white girl working at Marcos Pizza ( I don't know this white girl and I've never met her in my life). She made a false call to Dothan Police Department alleging that I was this black female that was disorderly in the restaurant. The officers failed to review any videos in the store to confirm if it was me or some other local. I was not there nor was I disorderly at all. I was approached by Dothan Police Department officers and told," get out with your id or I'll pull you out!". (Robert Jones and Z Marshall)These officers adjudicated me in the parking suites adjacent to the Lemon Lot on Westgate Parkway in Dothan and told this white girl to tell me that I couldn't go into Marco's or any surrounding Marco's to block me from any redress from other managers or employees or obtaining any evidence,or tell Marco's corporate about her racist motive. The Dothan Police Department officers still held me on no charges violating my constitutional rights to be free from illegal search and seizure of my person. They took me to jail on a false charge of interference with government operations. I never spoke, said anything or did anything about their operations. Again, this may have been retaliation because the white lieutenants who are Proud Boys hate one of my family members. This may have been their motive. I never received any charge sheets or anything. I was found not guilty and all false charges and well as false tickets demonstrating this racial profiling we're dismissed. I was found not guilty and there was " no probable cause" to form an arrest in a hearing which was adjudicated on May 25,2022. Going back and explaining,on November 19th, 2021, they racial profiled me and stopped my car minutes after leaving the Howard Johnson hotel and alleging that I had no lights on at dark. My vehicle is equipped with auto lights. Again, false tickets to tie me to these hitchmen and town .Using this same racial profiling, retaliation and prior false tickets and false arrest,the municipal judge put her nosey but in my personal business and wanted to know why I didn't attend a court date for the first bogus ticket. Of which, I had another matter unrelated in Georgia. They pretended like they can exchange me to view their court proceedings on fake and phony charges to bilk money out of me. Again, I'm not one of their locals and I live over 700 miles away from this racist town. The false tickets were used to attempt to impact my license but was rejected by Georgia. This occurred January 2022 and the Municipality forgoes the procedure and failed to send anything to Montgomery. Again, more illegal activity by the city of Dothan Municipality and hatred against my family. All this racial profiling and illegal local government activity was rejected by Georgia and not on file in Montgomery. These are the lengths that this municipal court will go to hurt me and my family since living in that town. Rotten to the core!!! Despite these repeated violations of my rights as a citizen by local law enforcement officers who are sworn to protect us all - no criminal charges have been filed against them and one of them has moved to another department. This petition seeks to require the Dothan Police Department (PD) and other law enforcement agencies to pursue criminal charges against any officer that violates citizens' rights. We demand transparency through the establishment of a citizen review board that will oversee all complaints and questionable arrests promptly.Moreover we call for an independent task force separate from Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB) to investigate these issues thoroughly. This is crucial because it has been observed that internal investigations often fail to hold officers accountable due to inherent bias within departments.We also urge an end to practices such as blackballing or targeting minority members like myself or black federal government researchers which perpetuates systemic racism within our society. ( It is well established that five months prior, I was tasked with development of a research study to reduce unethical situations in administrative officers by CTU on the federal level and I was on leave from school.)Lastly ,we demand an end to internal citizen/family black lists which infringe upon our fundamental human rights. I'm demanding these officers Robert Chavis, Jauquan McCree and Mark Agrello and Robert Jones are placed on the Brady list and decertify their certification.The time for change is now! Stand with me today in demanding accountability from those who are meant to serve us – sign this petition today!Sonja Keith4010/22/23- Remove Officer Involved in Unjustified Use of Force in Ames, IowaI am a resident of Ames, Iowa and it is deeply troubling to witness police brutality right on our college campus. A dashcam video recently surfaced showing a disturbing incident involving Frankie Contreras from our local ISUPD force. Dariq Myles was pulled over for having tinted windows, but the situation escalated unnecessarily to physical violence. The victim was thrown down to the ground resulting in a torn labrum. We are calling on the relevant authorities to remove this officer from duty immediately and conduct an impartial investigation into this matter. We also urge them to implement stricter regulations and training protocols that emphasize de-escalation techniques rather than resorting to violence.The people of Ames deserve better than this. We deserve officers who will protect us with respect and dignity, not fear or harm. Please sign this petition if you believe that we need justice for victims of police brutality and systemic change within our law enforcement agencies here in Ames, Iowa.Kyle Kloppe3,4481/24/24
- Justice For Joseph EjehPetition To: Bellevue Police Department, King County Independent Investigative Team, Bellevue Mayor, Bellevue City Council Members, King County Council Members, King County Medical Examiner, and Facebook. The Family of Joseph Agada Ejeh seeks answers regarding his murder at the hands of Bellevue Police. On the evening of December 5, 2023, Joseph Ejeh was murdered by Bellevue police after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds in front of an LA Fitness at the Kelsey Creek Center shopping mall in Bellevue, Washington. His family was not informed of his passing until December 12, a week after the media had already released his name to the public and his death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner. The Bellevue Police Department is refusing to release any footage of the shooting to the family including any potential dashcam footage, footage captured by surrounding businesses or witness footage, and instead continue to provide varying accounts of what led up to the shooting which are inconsistent, both to Joseph's character as well as according to information released by the police thus far. The medical examiner has refused to release Joseph’s personal belongings, including his wallet and phone, to his family without explanation. Joseph’s Facebook account also vanished after he was murdered without notice or explanation to his family. Joseph, a 44 year-old Nigerian born Seattle resident and IT specialist, was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was full of life and known to have the heartiest laugh. He came to the United States for a better life, but had it tragically cut short by the very people meant to protect him. His loss devastated a community both within and outside the United States but has especially impacted his family who are forever scarred by this senseless tragedy and are still in disbelief regarding his passing. Joseph’s life mattered and his family deserves answers. The family of Joseph Ejeh is calling on both the community and elected officials to stand with them in demanding the following: For the Bellevue Police Department to release all bodycam, dashcam, business and eyewitness footage related to the murder of Joseph Ejeh on December 5, 2023, to the Ejeh family NOW! For the King County Medical Examiner to release all of the belongings in their possession of Joseph Ejeh to the Ejeh family NOW! For all witnesses or those who may know of witnesses to reach out to the family by emailing justiceforjosephejeh@gmail.com with any tips or information that they may have regarding Joseph’s murder. For the Mayor of the City of Bellevue, Bellevue City Council, and King County Council to support the family’s demands for all requested footage and transparency from the Bellevue Police Department and King County Independent Investigative Team throughout the investigation process in a timely manner, not months or weeks after Joseph’s murder. For Facebook to immediately and fully restore the account of Joseph Ejeh, which vanished after he was murdered. Please support the fight for justice for Joseph Ejeh by signing and sharing this petition so that his family can get the answers they deserve. #JusticeforJosephEjehCastill Hightower4231/3/24
Martha Lee Walters, Oregon State Senate, Tina KotekJustice for Richard Meyers, homeless man & beloved dog shot & killed by police in Salem OR⚠️Click here for video audio of the aftermath of officers firing on unarmed Meyers **GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING** watch at your own discretion ⚠️ Click here to read the Statesman Journal article on this case. In the early morning hours of February 7th, 2022, Richard Meyers, and his beloved dog Zeeva, were shot and killed by officers in Salem Oregon at Northgate Park. Neither Richard, nor his dog exited the vehicle during the encounter.In dash camera footage filmed from a Marion county police vehicle, and shared by the Salem reporter on YouTube, an officer can be heard saying to another “it should be an air pistol” (This piece of audio airs around 5:05 into the footage linked above). Salem PD was aware of Richard’s pellet gun, due to previous encounters between him and Salem police, one of which occurred just 24 hours before his death. According to a press release from Salem police department, Officer Griffin McDowell initiated a traffic stop after running Meyers license plates and discovering he had no car insurance. According to McDowell, he attempted to pull Meyers over, but claims the driver eluded the stop. McDowell decided to ”not purse” but instead decided to keep his overhead emergency lights off and follow Meyers. McDowell admitted later, to having “observed Meyers driving normally and with the flow of traffic” at this point, but decided to continue following Meyers without his lights on. He followed the victim to the parking lot of Northgate Park, where the two made contact prior to the interaction that happened in the field of the same park, that left Richard and Zeeva Dead. The events that took place during that contact are unclear, due to McDowell's dash camera allegedly not recording during that time, as well as a lack of footage from Meyers personal dash camera that was confiscated immediately after he was killed. City officers in Salem did not have body cameras at the time of the incident, and it took an entire year after the incident for Salem officers to finally implement use of them. According to Salem PD, Meyers drove into the field of Northgate Park while McDowell tailed him closely. McDowell claims to have opened fire on Meyers after “believing” he saw a gun raised in his direction (there is no footage or evidence of any kind to confirm this claim) going as far as shooting through his own windshield into Richard Meyers’ windshield. At one point the officer exited his vehicle, and proceeded to keep firing on meyers. Other officers that McDowell had called for backup came in, and opened additional fire on Meyers and his vehicle. After shooting a total of 22 rounds at him and his vehicle, police officers on scene then refused to render aid to Meyers for 3-4 minutes, after officers confirmed Meyers’ hands were CLEAR, minutes went by before he was given aid. Meyers can be heard communicating to officers that he was unable to put both hands up, or exit his car, meyers can be heard saying he was dying and couldn’t breathe. Police told the press that Meyers was non compliant, the dash camera footage available shows otherwise. Before rendering aid to Meyers, police on scene also handcuffed him, despite having a broken arm that had been shot through, and had multiple gun shot wounds. Officers involved in the incident & their time on the force at the time of the homicide: Chad Treichler (1 year, 8 months) Griffin McDowell (5 years, 7 months) Jonathan McNichols (1 year, 6 months) David Baker (8 years, 11 months)- A witness in this case due to how close he was to the incident, Baker fatally shot and killed a man in 2014 Police transparency is crucial if Salem police hope to maintain any shred of public trust from the communities they are supposed to be protecting & serving. There needs to be accountability on behalf of officers in this case, and others like it. We don’t want to hear “the dash cam only records in weird 30 second increments” We don’t want to hear “the officers did their best with the situation they were put in” when clearly they didn’t. Police officers should be trained and able to detain a suspect without shooting them. It’s time we demand police in our communities receive proper training in dealing with those in a mental health crisis, and in deescalating intense situations in which they are called to handle. If they cannot handle these situations, then I ask…why are they the ones we call? It’s time to call Salem Police chief Trevor Womak and let him know that his officers are out of line in treating our community members in this manner, and that we DEMAND they get body cameras for EVERY officer to wear during EVERY interaction with any other person(s), and that his police department receive better training in de-escalating intense situations, as they are often called for, yet fail to do. Click here to help end qualified immunity in the US It’s time to demand transparency and justice. No human being deserves to be treated this way.
Rae C2,3323/6/22
POST TRAUMATIC POLICE DISORDERA thorough study, and analysis in identifying triggers in Black people specifically when they have interactions with the police in general. From the young age of 5 a Black child begins to start to show signs of stress because of the police environment that this country and society see as normal the Black child grows up if he can without being murdered by the police before the age of 18. Only a Black person can relate to the stress levels that we feel when we see lights or hear sirens. There have been reports of Black people with escalated heart rates from increased heart palpitations. Also, nervousness and shaking as the murders of our town kind play over and over again in our heads by those that are staring them down with their hands on their guns. This will be the first attempt to gain momentum in auguring an official diagnosis of Post. Traumatic. Police. Disorder (PTPD) from the Amerikkkan medical association. So that we those of us the Black people that have these issues may receive proper medical care and benefits for their continued suffering just as those that are Vets in this country. If not why must we those Black people continue to suffer the abuses physically and mentally from a system of law that is intent on ignoring our issues and worse our pain. If you are a Black person that is Native to the land that our ancestors have Bled and died for then you must sign this petition as it pertains and relates directly to you and your family. As a Black person we are the only ones that can speak of the extremely high levels of anxiety that we are feeling when it comes to us having to interact with those so-called officers that we have seen kill so many of our kind without a second thought for the Black Life of the people that they are murdering. Below I have attached a brief survey for Black people ONLY that has had any interaction with law enforcement and I urge you to fill this out because this info will be used to further gain momentum on establishing an official diagnosis for the mental stress and anxiety that we are feeling as Black people in this country because of the constant violence that is happening to our kind by law enforcement on a daily occurrence throughout this country. Post Traumatic Police Disorder Please donate to support Post Traumatic Police Disorder
Gabriel Prosser2555/7/23
Police Reform in Wallowa County, OregonJoin us in demanding accountability and transparency in our community’s law enforcement. It’s time for change. Sign to support mandatory body cams and dash cams for police officers, ensuring unbiased documentation of all interactions. Additionally, let’s establish a citizen oversight board to ensure that our voices are heard and our concerns addressed. Together, we can rebuild trust and create a safer, more just community for all. I, Tami Nuxall, am writing this petition to address a deeply concerning incident of police misconduct that occurred in our community. On August 14th, Officer Jacob Curtis wrongfully aimed and held a loaded firearm at me and three terrified young children during an illegal traffic stop, claiming my vehicle ran a stop sign where no stop sign even exists. For reasons unknown to any of us, the driver left the scene before the Officer was out of his vehicle, and Officer Curtis aimed a loaded gun at the children and myself. Despite immediately raising our arms and clearing posing no threat, Officer Curtis refused to lower his weapon and instead used it as a tool for interrogation. Since that day, I have learned that Chief Kevin McQuead’s wife, Lacey McQuead, is the Head Administrator of City Hall, where all complaints about EPD are processed. Even more disturbing, I was told by the police committee that my complaint was the first complaint that they had seen all year. I turned in my complaint in September. Furthermore, our newly appointed Sheriff, Ryan Moody, also works along side his wife, Susan Moody, the Captain/Director of Dispatch and the sole person in charge of all the records for the Sheriff’s Office. But wait, there's more. George Kohlepp is titled as the Senior Officer at Enterprise Police Department. His wife, MorningStar Kohlepp is the Budget Officer for the City of Enterprise. So Lacey and MorningStar are writing the police budgets, and Susan and Lacey are in control of the records. It is clear that immediate action must be taken to address these issues within our local law enforcement agency. It's undeniable we need over oversight, and incidents like mine, and the countless others related to me by community members since going public with my story, to be ignored and unaddressed any longer. Therefore, I urge you all to support this petition calling for immediate policy change requiring all law enforcement in Wallowa County, including the Sheriff’s Office and Enterprise Police Department, to be required to use body and dash cams at ALL TIMES, as well as the implementation of a Citizen Review Board for all local law enforcement. The benefits of police body cams and dash cams are numerous and significant: 1. Accountability: Body cams and dash cams provide an unbiased record of police interactions, holding both officers and citizens accountable for their actions. This transparency fosters trust between law enforcement and the community. 2. Enhanced Evidence: The footage captured by body cams and dash cams can serve as valuable evidence in investigations and legal proceedings, helping to clarify events and resolve disputes more effectively. 3. Improved Officer Behavior: Knowing that their actions are being recorded encourages officers to adhere to department policies and procedures, leading to more professional conduct and reduced instances of misconduct. 4. Citizen Protection: Body cams and dash cams can help protect citizens from potential abuses of power by providing a documented record of interactions, which can be used to hold officers accountable for inappropriate behavior. 5. Training and Review: Police departments can use footage from body cams and dash cams for training purposes and to review officer performance, identifying areas for improvement and enhancing overall professionalism. 6. Reduced Complaints: Studies have shown that the presence of body cams and dash cams correlates with a decrease in citizen complaints against police officers, as the footage often corroborates officers’ accounts and discourages frivolous complaints. 7. Increased Transparency: Body cams and dash cams promote transparency in law enforcement practices, fostering public trust and confidence in the police department’s operations. Overall, the implementation of police body cams and dash cams can lead to greater accountability, transparency, and trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. A Citizen Review Board, also referred to as a Police Oversight Committee, would serve as an independent body comprised of community members who are not affiliated with law enforcement agencies. Their primary objective would be to investigate complaints against police officers thoroughly and impartially while ensuring transparency throughout the process.By establishing such a board in Wallowa County, Oregon, we can achieve several crucial goals:1) Accountability: The Citizen Review Board will hold officers accountable for their actions by conducting fair investigations into allegations of misconduct or corruption.2) Transparency: The board will ensure transparency by providing regular updates to the community regarding ongoing investigations and their outcomes.3) Community Trust: By involving community members in the review process, we can rebuild trust between law enforcement and our citizens, fostering a safer and more harmonious environment for all.It is crucial that we take immediate action to address these issues within our local police department, before there are any more serious consequences. Together we can ensure that incidents of police misconduct are diminished, thoroughly investigated, and prevented from happening again. Let us stand united against corruption and demand accountability from those who are meant to protect us.I urge you all to sign and share this petition today so that we may bring about meaningful change within our community. Together, let's create a safer future for ourselves and generations to come. Thank you for your support in the name of Justice!Tami Nuxall14410/3/23- DEMAND Malvern Police Department release the body camera footage!IT’S BEEN NEARLY 7 MONTHS!! MALVERN PD MUST RELEASE THE BODY CAM FOOTAGE!! PLEASE, IF YOU ARE LOCAL, COME TO THE MALVERN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING @ 7:30 ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20th. The meeting will take place at Borough Hall Second Floor, 1 E First Ave, Malvern, PA On May 19th of this year our world was shattered when my trans spouse Maddie Hofmann was shot and killed by police at home in Malvern during a mental health wellness check gone horribly wrong. Maddie was in crisis. No mental health professional or conflict resolution specialist came. No psychologist or de-escalation expert was employed. Just officers with guns. Maddie was dead within 57 seconds. Three kill shots. Two to the chest and one to the face. They closed the “investigation” in 2 weeks, and nearly 7 months later Malvern police still refuse to release the body camera footage to our family. #Justice4MaddieRebecca Hofmann29,38812/7/22
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