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Residents and advocates press East Lansing council over police chief’s remarks and request independent investigation
Summary
Public commenters and local organizations called for Police Chief Jen Brown’s resignation or a state investigation after new surveillance footage and comments attributed to the chief. Council directed staff and legal review of policies and oversight practices but did not take formal disciplinary action.
Public commenters at the East Lansing City Council meeting on Oct. 7 demanded accountability after newly publicized footage of an Aug. 23 incident and recent comments attributed to Police Chief Jen Brown.
Speakers representing the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission, the NAACP and families directly affected by the incident urged the council to keep and strengthen civilian oversight and to seek outside review. Amanda Morgan, an oversight commissioner, said the commission must retain authority and resources to foster “genuine and sincere conversations about change.” Kath Edsall, speaking on her own behalf, said news…
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