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Two residents raise policing and free-speech concerns during public comment
Summary
Two members of the public used the comment period to criticize police procedures and to allege constitutional violations at a prior meeting; one speaker said criminal complaints and civil suits are pending.
Two members of the public raised concerns about police procedures, labeling and the handling of public speech during the meeting’s public comment period.
Robert Badoyne told the commission he had visited the police station and discussed officer procedures. He said police labels or “flags” on individuals can create hostile interactions and warned that how officers communicate can either build or fracture public trust. Badoyne described a recent arrest in…
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