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Reverend Bruce McVedy urges accountability, leads prayer after February incident
Summary
Reverend Bruce McVedy addressed the Lincoln Heights Village Council on April 14 about a February hate incident, called for accountability where officers break the law and led a prayer asking for wisdom and protection for village leaders and residents.
Reverend Bruce McVedy, a retired minister and member of Wyoming Baptist Church, addressed the Lincoln Heights Village Council on April 14 after participating in a February vigil and march related to a hate incident in the village.
McVedy said his experience as a former law enforcement officer gave him perspective on community and policing and that most officers want to serve their communities. He added, however, that accountability is essential when officers "break the law and or violate their community's trust." "They should not be protected and excused from their behavior. They should be held accountable," McVedy told the council.
McVedy called on leaders to resist quick fixes and to commit to deeper work: acknowledging the past, understanding neighbors and addressing root causes of social and racial problems. He concluded by leading the council in prayer for wisdom and protection for Lincoln Heights.
What happens next: The remarks were delivered during the meeting's public-comment portion; council did not take a formal action in response at this session, though councilmembers thanked McVedy and proceeded with the agenda.
