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Public commenters urge Syracuse CRB to improve transparency, training and address lead, immigrant concerns
Summary
Public commenters and council representatives at the Syracuse Citizens Review Board meeting urged improved transparency, training for board members on police encounters and use-of-force issues, and action on lead contamination and immigrant safety concerns.
Residents, a long-time CRB adviser and city councilors used the board’s public comment period to press for faster transparency, training on police encounter analysis and outreach on public-health concerns including lead in tap water.
Barry DeWanter, a former member of a legislative advisory committee and a frequent CRB resource, told the board the CRB has produced "periods of effectiveness" but has also been dormant at times. "The website does need to be updated, Don, thank you," DeWanter…
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