Executive Director For The Atlanta Citizen Review Board Calls For More Community Involvement
In wake of the police killing of George Floyd and the public’s request for police reform, the executive director of a local board that was created to improve public safety by investigating and mediating cases of alleged police misconduct is calling for more community involvement.
Samuel Reid II, who serves as the executive director for the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (ACRB) says the public has the power to hold police officers accountable.
“Citizens have to stay engaged by either filing complaints, by paying attention to the data that’s coming out and asking those questions, challenging the police department and elected officials to make changes where changes are needed to be made,” said Reid.
On Tuesday’s episode of “Closer Look” Reid told the show’s host, Rose Scott, that ACRB is an appointed 13 member board that is an entity within the Atlanta city government.
Reid said on average the board receives between 130-150 complaints in a calendar year from residents about police misconduct.
During the conversation, Reid also explained how complaints are investigated. He also discussed what actions and resources he believes are needed to strengthen ACRB to better serve the community.
Guest:
- Samuel Reid II, executive director of the Atlanta Citizen Review Board
To listen to the full conversation, please click the audio player above.
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