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Residents press council on policing, alleged officer misconduct and camera use
Summary
During public comment, multiple residents described delayed non-emergency police response, concerns about gun violence and officer misconduct, and skepticism about planned downtown camera investments.
Several Harrisburg residents used the public-comment portion of the April 22 City Council meeting to press elected officials on policing, police-community relations, and city surveillance systems.
Brandon Basem said city officers removed his vehicle license plate after a recent traffic stop and urged the council to review whether citations should be dismissed where residents were left without plates; he said he had privilege to address the matter but worried less-resourced residents could be harmed by similar enforcement. Toby Soha, who identified himself as living at a homeless encampment near PennDOT, said a…
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