Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Residents demand release of body-cam footage and accountability after Daquan Johnson’s death
Summary
Dozens of residents used public comment to demand release of unedited body-cam footage, independent review and criminal charges in the death of Daquan (Dequan) Johnson; city officials said the investigation is with the Michigan State Police and that formal policy reviews are planned.
A wave of public commenters flooded the Grand Rapids City Commission on March 17 with demands for transparency and accountability after the police killing of Daquan (Dequan) Johnson.
“Release the unedited body cam footage, name, fire, and convict the officer,” one organizer said, summarizing a demand repeated by multiple speakers. Residents argued the public has seen only edited video and internal reviews and urged independent oversight, release of all body- and dash-cam footage, and prosecutorial action from Kent…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
