Friday, December 19, 2014

5 takeaways from 'A community conversation: Giving voice to citizens-police'

5 takeaways from 'A community conversation: Giving voice to citizens-police' | MLive.com
4. Race remains an issue
Much of the discussion at Wednesday's forum revolved around the issue of race, which was attacked from several different angles.
Many citizens were curious as to how different departments deal with race issues and if officers are trained and prepared for different cultural situations.
Officials and citizens also cited a need for more diversity in local law enforcement itself.
Citizens also felt that eliminating Muskegon's perceived "racial divide" will lead to other problems being resolved.
"There are two sets of laws," one citizen said. "One for the white people and one for the black people."
Others took a more inclusive stance.
"It's not about the boundaries of our neighborhoods," one citizen said. "It's not about the color of our skin. We have a responsibility to our kids to make all of our communities safer. If we come together in here, we can make a difference out there."

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