We are sharing this infographic by EXPO (Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing) because we believe it makes some important points and is worth sharing with others as part of educating the community, but it is not an official MOSES statement. For those with screen readers, the text of the poster is given below.
Poster created by Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing
Text of poster:
Corey’s past does not justify his death. A person’s history is not a death sentence. Sharing screenshots from CCAP after someone has died does not justify their death. It does not answer the questions our commuity is asking. It does not replace accountability. Every human life has value.
IT IS REPORTED THAT COREY HAD A KNIFE. Most situations involving knives can be de-escalated. That is why training exists.
MPD TRAINS OFFICERS ON DE-ESCALATION. These policies are published. They exist for a reason.
THE VIDEO DOES NOT SHOW ANY EVIDENCE DE-ESCALATION WAS INITIATED. With all due respect, deadly force should be a last resort-not the first response.
POOR DECISIONS HAPPEN. EX-incarcerated People Organizing understands this, because we have lived it.
WE ANSWERED FOR OUR MISTAKES, AND WE SIMPLY EXPECT THE SAME. Accountability is not optional-it is the standard.
THIS IS NOT ABOUT EXCUSING ANYONE’S ACTIONS. IT IS ABOUT AFFIRMING A SIMPLE PRINCIPLE: EVERY HUMAN LIFE HAS VALUE, AND EVERY USE OF DEADLY FORCE DESERVES CAREFUL EXAMINATION.
We can care about public safety while also expecting transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the de3-escalation principles our community has been promised. These ideas are not in conflict. They are the foundation of trust.
Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing. We see your humanity. We stand for accountability. We’re building a community where everyone deserves the chance to heal, grow, and thrive.