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Residents press council for action and transparency in police investigations
Summary
During public comment, residents praised a newly arrived police chief but pressed the council for clearer action and transparency in two recent in-custody deaths, asking that involved officers be placed on administrative duty pending investigation.
Multiple public commenters addressed public safety and police accountability during the meeting's public-comment period, praising a recently appointed police chief while urging clearer, faster action on ongoing investigations.
A resident said Chief Mack's community engagement since his June 2 arrival had been notable and positive. The same commenter raised concern about the death of John Scott and said the case remains unresolved two months after the incident; the speaker urged that officers involved be placed on administrative duty pending investigation, saying, "While we are waiting though, these officers involved with John are still working their normal shifts. ... I do think until we find out what happened the night of John Scott, they should be, at minimum, on admin duty."
The commenter referenced prior cases and said the council should ensure investigations and any related personnel actions are timely and transparent.
Council did not take immediate personnel action during the meeting; the remarks were entered as public comment for council consideration.
