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Apr 7, 2009 7:00 pm US/Central
Minority Groups Demand Change From DPD
Compiled From Staff Reports
DALLAS (CBS 11 / TXA 21) ―
Minority groups are demanding change after a
variety of controversial events within the Dallas Police Department.
Members of the NAACP and LULAC met with Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle for about an hour and a half Tuesday. Leaders from both groups told the chief they support the department, but changes had to be made.
The meeting comes on the heels of
the resignation of Officer Robert Powell after the incident with the Moats family.
"A lot of the people wanted to vent about the Powell incident," said First Assistant Dallas Police Chief David Brown. "When the police department receives criticism, I think it's important to listen. I think that was important to move forward to repair public trust lost in the Powell incident."
NAACP and LULAC officials say there have been a number of other cases where Dallas police officers just didn't use good judgment.
The minority leaders say they want to see changes include recruiting practices, screening process and training. They would also like to see the entire department undergo sensitivity training.
"If there is one Powell, there are several others who need to be weeded out," said Dallas NAACP President Dr. Juanita Wallace. "They need training to teach them the needs of our people."
Dallas Police Department officials say they are looking into starting an advisory committee. The committee would meet with community leaders and the chief on a regular basis to discuss ongoing concerns.
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