During a recent government meeting, community members expressed deep concerns regarding police conduct and transparency in investigations following the tragic death of Brian Moody. Sabrina Jordan, a representative of Moody's family, addressed the assembly with a heavy heart, emphasizing the emotional toll on families affected by police violence.
Jordan presented a petition signed by 4,133 individuals, calling for several key actions. The first demand is to transfer the investigation of Moody's case to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), citing a lack of confidence in the local sheriff's department. She criticized the department's handling of the situation, stating, \"the sheriff department can't even take care of the county jail.\"
Additionally, Jordan urged for the release of full body camera footage from the incident, rather than the brief clips currently available. She highlighted a specific moment where an officer allegedly warned Moody to stop running or face consequences. The call for transparency extended to the names of the officers involved, questioning whether they were using Marcy's Law to shield their identities.
Jordan also raised concerns about the treatment of Moody's brother, who was interrogated on the night of the incident without the family's knowledge of his whereabouts. She pointed out the alarming statistic that since 2000, 1,200 individuals have been killed by police in Ohio, with 43 fatalities attributed to Dayton Police alone, calling this trend \"unacceptable.\"
The meeting underscored the community's demand for accountability and reform in policing practices, as families seek justice and clarity in the wake of violence.