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Residents urge police accountability at Canton City Council; multiple speakers allege misconduct
Summary
Several Canton residents used the public-comment period to allege police misconduct, name officers, and demand accountability; speakers described specific incidents, questioned homicide reporting and urged investment in social services rather than expanded policing.
During the public-comment portion of Tuesday's Canton City Council meeting, six residents raised concerns about police practices, alleged misconduct in individual cases and urged the city to improve accountability and social services.
Roger Gates opened the public-comment segment saying neighbors fear reporting crimes because police "dismiss" video evidence and that reporting often leads to retaliation. "We, the people, are coming for answers," he told council, asking where jobs and support will come from for proposed housing projects.
Skylark Bruce questioned whether the city's homicide totals include…
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