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The 11-member board will review complaints against Akron Police. A different review board proposal and structure will be on the ballot in November.
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The Ward 8 Councilman is launching his campaign for mayor, focusing on public safety. The municipal primary will be held in May 2023.
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Here's what you need to know about the two different civilian review police boards proposed in AkronThere are two different plans for a civilian oversight board that would monitor complaints against the Akron Police. One is a charter amendment going before voters in November, and the other is legislation approved by city council.
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After 11 years, Gordon said in a press release that the timing and conditions were right for a transition to a new school leader; Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has proposed an ordinance to create a civilian review board; and more stories.
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While city council members appeared supportive of the mayor's plan, several expressed concerns that having two competing proposals will confuse residents.
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City council was required to pass an ordinance putting a civilian police review board on the ballot because a petition got enough valid signatures. However, council members expressed concern with some of the language in the charter amendment.
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The move comes a day after advocacy groups held a press conference to discuss the proposed charter amendment.
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A citizen-led petition to get a civilian review board on the November ballot is being reviewed, just as Mayor Dan Horrigan plans to propose a different structure to city council in the coming weeks.
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Mayor Justin Bibb announced policy measures aimed at protecting abortion rights including a vow to make any related investigation a low priority; Akron city officials discussed plans for a citizen review board to hear residents' complaints about police officers.
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Akron City Council passed a resolution Monday evening that supports the purchase and installation of dashboard cameras for the Akron Police Department.