Repeal HB972 & Veto 168

Here's a sample letter for you to send in support to local and state government:

Good afternoon Forsyth County Delegation and Governor Cooper,

I am writing today to ask that the General Assembly and state move to improve transparency in police interactions with the public of N.C. by taking the following steps:

1. Repealing and replacing HB972. This bill was regressive at the time it was signed into law, and it tragically "out-of-step" with the moment we are in right now, as it makes the video and audio recording of law enforcement dashboard and body cam footage non-public.

2. Vetoing SB168 and any similar bills that would prevent records involving deaths in the custody of law enforcement, including prisions or jails, from being fully public.

3. Passing further legislation to ensure trust, transparency, and communication between the police and community they serve.

Body cam videos, records, and other evidence of arreasts or deaths in law enforcement custody should be able to be released by local officials AND the general public should be able to request to see said evidence. Both law enforcement and the general public are far bettwe served by transparency, by bringing to the light facts of any law enforcement encounter with citizens. In a divisive time like the one we are living through now, you should all be able to find consensus around this important issue.

We need to increase transparency at this moment, not make it more difficult.

Signed,