Citizen Oversight Board in Akron: Council approves Mayor Dan Horrigan's proposal скачать в хорошем качестве

Citizen Oversight Board in Akron: Council approves Mayor Dan Horrigan's proposal

Akron City Council has approved Mayor Dan Horrigan's proposal for a Citizen Oversight Board to review the policies and procedures of the city's police department. Horrigan's plan, approved by a 9-4 vote during Monday's council meeting, comes nearly three months after the deadly shooting of Jayland Walker. Walker was killed on June 27 when eight Akron police officers opened fire amid an overnight chase. That incident remains under investigation by Ohio BCI. "The time is now," said Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville prior to the vote. "It is important. We want to show that we want to be transparent, we want to be accountable. We are doing this willingly because it's the right thing." Read more: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/loc... -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   / wkyc.channel3   Twitter:   / wkyc   Instagram:   / wkyc3   Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app