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Resident Mike Porter defends police chief after earlier accusations
Summary
During public comment, resident Mike Porter said body-camera footage showed Chief Braden Moore acted professionally during a recent incident and urged caution about making accusations without evidence. Council members acknowledged the comments and noted no council decision has been made.
At the May 14 Kechi City Council meeting, resident Mike Porter addressed accusations raised at a previous meeting about the conduct of Chief of Police Braden Moore and urged the council and public not to assume wrongdoing without reviewing evidence. "Body cam video doesn't lie," Porter said, adding that Moore "conducted himself in a very professional, a very kind, respectful manner" and assisted EMS while keeping the individual safe.
Council members thanked Porter for his remarks. Council Member Hedstrom emphasized that "no decision has been made by the council," noting the matter has been discussed but not resolved. Staff and members discussed that those who have watched the video drew different impressions; no formal action or disciplinary vote occurred at the meeting. The council did not take any formal action on the accusations during this session; Porter and other speakers were part of the public-comment record.
