But she says any such relationship with the police department does not exist.
We cannot afford to be partners with local police until we can trust they are performing in good trust and and honoring their pledge to eradicate biased decision making against people of color.
Carter acknowledges she served on the task force for the draft reform plan, but she says that doesn t equate to a relationship with the NAACP. She says they ve also commented during the recent public hearing on the plan, and have had conversations with Police Chief Kenton Buckner and Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens.
It s like dating. You can go on a few dates, but it doesn t mean you re going steady. We have to establish that. I feel confident we can, Carter said.
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