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Residents press Akron City Council for measurable police reform and a review in a fatal case
Summary
During public comment, several Akron residents urged the council to deliver measurable police reform, called for alternative-response systems and transparency, and requested a prosecutorial review in the death of Tashar Williams; the council took no immediate action beyond receiving comments.
Dozens of Akron residents used the public-comment portion of the City Council meeting to press elected officials for tangible progress on police reform and to ask for further review in a local homicide case.
"Where is the measurable progress?" asked William Reynolds, an Akron resident and advocate, saying that while forums and statements have been held, "clear structural reform that builds lasting trust has not materialized." Reynolds told the council that reform should include improved transparency and data reporting, strengthened oversight, complaint handling and alternative (nonarmed) response options for some 911…
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