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Lucas County commissioners back community-police code of conduct; signing planned with sheriff and police chief
Summary
The Lucas County Board of Commissioners voted to support a community-drafted code of conduct that outlines mutual expectations for residents and law enforcement and creates an alternative mediation process for complaints.
The Lucas County Board of Commissioners on April 22 voted to support a community-drafted code of conduct meant to define mutual expectations between residents and law enforcement and to broaden complaint and mediation options.
Commissioner Gerken introduced the item and invited members of the Black and Brown Unity Coalition and other community leaders to speak. "This is not just about how police will act toward the community," Gerken said, framing the document as guidance for interactions on both sides.
Speakers described a lengthy organizing process that began after the demonstrations following George Floyd's murder and said the original code took about 17 months to…
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