Greetings, X,
In relation to 'police oversight', I would suppose you are aware that this past weekend peaceful protestors were kettled by Omaha police, and arrested, face masks were apprehended by police and they were placed in close-quarters in overcrowded rooms (Such as 14 person capacity and 40 people in the room without masks.) That shouldn't happen, and especially not during a pandemic. With a growing COVID-19 outbreak at Douglas County Corrections, these 140 protestors were needlessly exposed.
In relation to 'police oversight', I would suppose you are aware that this past weekend peaceful protestors were kettled by Omaha police, and arrested, face masks were apprehended by police and they were placed in close-quarters in overcrowded rooms (Such as 14 person capacity and 40 people in the room without masks.) That shouldn't happen, and especially not during a pandemic. With a growing COVID-19 outbreak at Douglas County Corrections, these 140 protestors were needlessly exposed.
Requests for air conditioning were laughed at, at least one toilets was overflowing or out of commission, bail was received but not processed for over 30 hours in some cases.
I'd read several accounts that detail how police were physically brutal, how they tied zip ties too tight (as commented on by other police), and saw video of officers purposely knocking over a cyclist and then shooting rubber bullets for no reason - they shouldn't be shooting AT people because that is improper use. Protestors, who were dispersing before arrest, sat on the pavement for several hours.
I believe I read that police badges were also covered, but cannot be sure.
THIS is a perfect example of why a citizens police oversight committee is needed. The police could have treated these people with dignity, since they were only exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest. Citations could have been issued in lieu of needlessly arresting people. It seems like police forces are heavy on the 'force' these days. They need to be held accountable to the people they are paid to protect instead of finding excuses to abuse, coerce, threaten, and intimidate them.
I believe I read that police badges were also covered, but cannot be sure.
THIS is a perfect example of why a citizens police oversight committee is needed. The police could have treated these people with dignity, since they were only exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest. Citations could have been issued in lieu of needlessly arresting people. It seems like police forces are heavy on the 'force' these days. They need to be held accountable to the people they are paid to protect instead of finding excuses to abuse, coerce, threaten, and intimidate them.
I urge you to support Senator Wayne's police oversight bill and any forthcoming bills that aim to defund/retrain police, remove qualified immunity and find better ways to address ills than what is being done. If we can't trust police to act with logic and deceny and follow protocol, we have serious issues. I know that didn't occur in your district, but the need for change and improvement is universal.
Thank you for your time.
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