In the name of ensuring police accountability, we are urging the City of Wilkes Barre Police Department to fulfill the Right to Know Request and disclose the complete, unedited police body camera footage concerning the fatal shooting of Omar Jermaine Redditt on October 6th, 2024, by an officer from their department. Click here for more information: Police shooting of Omar

This demand for transparency comes not from idle curiosity or a search for sensationalism but from a deep-rooted belief in justice and the necessity of holding those in power accountable.

Omar, whose life was tragically cut short, deserves this transparency, as do the community members and every single citizen who cares about the proper enforcement of justice and the upholding of civil rights. This incident is personal to many of us—Omar could have been our family, friend, or neighbor. The death of even one individual under these circumstances calls for complete clarity.

Police accountability is crucial because it ensures integrity in the law enforcement system, maintaining public trust. A recent report by the National Institute of Justice found that police body cameras can not only provide evidence in misconduct cases but can substantially decrease excessive use of force. Thus, releasing the footage will contribute to transparency, and accountability, and restore some of the faith citizens should have in those sworn to protect them. (Source: National Institute of Justice).

Therefore, in pursuit of truth, justice, and accountability, we urge the City of Wilkes Barre Police Department to release the full, unedited body camera footage of Omar Jermaine Redditt's fatal shooting. Your signature will be a step towards ensuring the transparency we need. Please sign this petition.