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Kent Black Action Commission urges transparency in police hiring, oversight and community engagement
Summary
At the Aug. 19 council meeting, Gwen Allen Carson of the Kent Black Action Commission called on the city to clarify hiring background checks, improve disciplinary transparency and explore independent oversight; she tied public safety to housing, youth engagement and mental‑health services.
Gwen Allen Carson, speaking for the Kent Black Action Commission during public comment on Tuesday, urged the Kent City Council to increase transparency in police hiring and accountability processes and to expand community engagement. "Our community has shared concerns regarding the hiring practices of the Kent Police Department, the standards of…
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