HB 315: What You Need to Know
HB 315 is another way for police officers to avoid accountability when it comes to police brutality. This puts organizations, law firms, and families in situations where they have to pay for evidence of either themselves or their loved ones being harmed at the hands of the police. We know how dangerous bills like this are, especially regarding the Columbus Police Department and its violent history.
Over 60 people have died at the hands of the Columbus Police Department since 2013, making them one of the most violent departments in the United States. In 2024, Columbus ranked third for Police killings, following Indianapolis and Austin.
Top 7 cities with the most police killings in the U.S.
Jacksonville: 985,843 people. 69 total killings, two in 2024
Columbus: 913,175 people. 63 total killings, six in 2024
Austin: 979,882 people. 59 total killings, seven in 2024
Indianapolis: 879,293 people. 55 total killings, seven in 2024
Fort Worth: 978,468 people. 46 total killings, zero in 2024
Charlotte: 911,311 people. 39 total killings, zero in 2024
San Jose: 969,655 people. 30 total killings, zero in 2024
SOURCE: 10TV – as of July 17, 2024
Since 2022, we have seen an increase in officer involved killings year over year. See chart below. Source: Axios.
The People's Justice project has stood with countless community members who have been negatively impacted by CPD. Our organization is taking action regarding HB 315 and we are calling on the community to sign this petition and volunteer to capture signatures.
Currently, the starting cost to access police records is $1.00. HB 315 is proposing that in order to access these records, the new costs can vary up to $750.
We have written a petition demanding that the amount of money for body cam footage or any police footage remain the same. Our organization is dedicated to educating and advocating for our community, and we will be canvassing to garner 5,000 signatures. With these signatures, we will show our decision-makers that we will not stand for bills like HB 315 being implemented in our city.
Please join us for our first canvassing opportunity at the People’s March on January 18th.
More canvassing dates to come.
