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Commissioners, public press for formal Police Commission review after mayors stop-and-frisk comments
Summary
Public commenters and multiple commissioners urged the Police Commission to place any stop-and-frisk policy on the commission agenda for formal vetting; the chief said the department will operate under Terry v. Ohio and welcomed discussion but noted the mayors remarks were to provoke public dialogue.
Public comment and commission discussion on July 11 focused heavily on proposed "stop-and-frisk" measures and the need for the Police Commission to treat it as a formal policy issue rather than leave responses to the chief's press statements.
Ace Washington, speaking during general public comment, raised concerns about "frisk stop and frisk" confusion in the community and urged commissioners to accompany the chief in a forthcoming meeting addressing the African-American out-migration and related community impacts. Washington said the community needs clarity from the police and a standing…
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