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Community groups bring 1,333-signature petition and demand sheriff's-office transparency after two recent in-custody deaths
Summary
Speakers representing families and community organizations presented a 1,333-signature petition calling for independent oversight, mandatory body cameras, public reporting and policy reforms after two recent deaths; commissioners scheduled a February public workshop with sheriff's office and community stakeholders to discuss transparency and protocol questions.
Members of the public called on the Knox County Commission on Jan. 27 to demand independent oversight and transparency from the Knox County Sheriff's Office following two recent deaths in county custody.
Constance Every, Wanda Stacy, Heather Baylor and other speakers addressed the commission during the open public forum. Imani Shula of Community Defense of East Tennessee asked commissioners to mandate body-worn cameras for all officers, preserve footage…
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