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Commission hears public concerns about press passes, family liaison; chief updates on officer-involved shooting investigation
Summary
Public commenters pressed the commission about delayed press passes and requests for family information; the police chief said press-pass paperwork was with Sergeant Gittens and that the department will work with the city attorney on family communications. Captain Hennessy reported the OIS homicide report is in final draft and awaiting a district attorney letter.
During public comment at the Aug. 3 meeting, community members pressed the Police Commission to address two issues that dominated the chamber: delays in press-pass approvals and requests from families for clear information after officer-involved incidents.
Ace Washington, a long-time community activist and publisher, said he has been waiting since 2003 for a press pass and urged the commission to ask the chief why his application remains unresolved. The police chief…
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