Enough is enough. On Tuesday night, a white nationalist murdered two protestors demanding justice for Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old shot 7 times in the back by Kenosha police.
Kenosha Sheriff David Beth and Police Chief Daniel Miskinis allowed police to fraternize with white supremacist counter-protestors that night and let the shooter leave, even as other protestors desperately yelled that he was responsible for the shootings.
It’s crystal clear: Sheriff Beth and Chief Miskinis must be held responsible for the attempted murder of Jacob Blake and the murders of these protestors.
Call Kenosha Police and Fire Commission to demand the resignation of Kenosha Police Chief Miskinis
1-844-996-0055
Sample Call Script
Hello, this is [YOUR NAME]. I’m calling today because I believe Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis must be removed after the attempted murder of Jacob Blake and Kenosha’s leadership siding with white supremacists over the people of the city. I demand the immediate resignation of Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis. Thank you for your time.
Call Governor Tony Evers to demand the removal of Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth
1-855-880-2155
Sample Call Script
Hello, this is [YOUR NAME]. I’m calling today because I believe Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth must be removed after the attempted murder of Jacob Blake and Kenosha’s leadership siding with white supremacists over the people of the city. I demand the immediate removal of Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth. Thank you for your time.
Both Sheriff Beth and Chief Miskinis' actions are inexcusable. Sheriff David Beth’s deputies allowed this white supremacist shooter to leave the scene, and the sheriff rationalized this at a press conference by saying his deputies may not have paid attention because it was a “high-stress” situation. Chief Miskinis shifted the blame onto protestors, claiming the shooting might not have happened if protestors weren’t “out after the curfew."
We are tired of excuses –– law enforcement officials continue to avoid responsibility for the dangerous, racist actions that police carry out on the field. Sheriff Beth and Chief Miskinis’ actions uphold and defend white supremacy, while demonizing people who were murdered for exercising their First Amendment rights and speaking out against police violence.
The most impactful thing you can do to support on-the-ground efforts in Wisconsin is to call for the removal of Sheriff Beth and Chief Miskinis.
P.S. Calling is just one step you can take to demand justice in Kenosha. Join a People Power volunteer team to keep pushing for justice in Wisconsin.
If you plan to join a protest, make sure you know your protest rights and stay safe.
