'This is unacceptable behavior': Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says threats are being directed at city's police officers
As the investigation continues into the Akron police shooting death of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker on Thanksgiving night, Mayor Shammas Malik has issued a statement regarding recent threats allegedly being made against officers.
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik denounces threats to police following Jazmir Tucker shooting
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik issued a statement on social media Saturday afternoon stating that the Akron Police Department and specific officers within the department have been threatened following the Nov. 28 fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker by ...
Akron mayor denounces ‘unacceptable behavior’ after threats made against police following Jazmir Tucker shooting
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik took to X to speak out against threats made toward Akron police weeks after an officer killed Jazmir Tucker.
Akron mayor says police threatened over Thanksgiving shooting death of 15-year-old
Akron’s mayor pledges to hold suspects accountable after Akron Police received recent threats over the deadly police shooting of a 15-year-old boy.
Threats made to entire Akron Police Department, mayor says
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says threats have been made to the entire Akron Police Department. The threats follow the police shooting death of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker. The Akron teen was killed by police on Thanksgiving. The teen was armed.
Akron mayor announces new effort to review use of force policy
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced a new comprehensive effort to review the police department's use of force policy.
Akron taps former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch, other experts for police use of force policy review
Lynch will lead a team from the law firm Paul, Weiss that will work alongside 21 CP Solutions, a policing consulting group.
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Akron mayor announces city to bring in law firm as part of use of force review
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced new details in the next steps of the city's use of force policy review. The city plans to ...
Akron police policies to be under review by team that includes former attorney general
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and City Council members are recommending that a police consulting group and a legal team led by ...
Akron NAACP president calls on city council to approve proposal for external review of police use of force policies and practices
Akron City Council will have the opportunity on Monday to approve an external audit of the Akron Police Department’s use of ...
What's in store as Akron begins its 200th birthday celebration?
Mark Greer of Akron 200 and Mayor Shammas Malik kicked off the yearlong Akron Bicentennial Celebration Wednesday night.
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Akron Engages Former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch for Comprehensive Police Use of Force Policy Review
Akron initiates a review of its police use of force policies with the help of ex-Attorney General Loretta Lynch and ...