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Mayor backs $640,000 independent use‑of‑force and community‑engagement review by Paul Weiss and 21CP

2258117 · February 11, 2025
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The mayor’s office recommended a $640,000 contract with Paul Weiss (law) and 21CP (police consulting) for an independent five‑to‑six‑month review of Akron Police Department use‑of‑force policies and community engagement.

The mayor’s office proposed contracting with the law firm Paul Weiss and policing consultant 21CP Solutions to perform an independent, comprehensive review of Akron Police Department use‑of‑force policies, governance and community engagement. The administration said the full project would run roughly five to six months and carry a price tag of $640,000.

Administration officials described the team as a “unique” combination of legal and operational expertise: Paul Weiss brings former Department of…

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