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Anthony Finnell, the Akron Citizens' Police Oversight Board's candidate for police auditor, will answer residents' questions at a Feb. 14 town hall.

The food bank has built two new food pantries, where social service reps will also be present to help people on the 'road out of poverty.'

Members of Citizens' Police Oversight Board say Anthony Finnell is most qualified candidate for auditor role, downplay past reports questioning work.

The Akron Citizens' Police Oversight Board navigated ups and downs in 2023. Now, the board is looking ahead to a myriad of tasks in the new year.

New Akron Mayor Shammas Malik takes office in January, making public safety a top priority. Here are other local stories to watch in 2024.

A recent internal investigation by the police department concluded eight Akron officers didn't violate policies in the death of Jayland Walker.

For months, the oversight board has debated whether it should conduct investigations into police misconduct complaints at the same time as the department.

A year after officers gunned down the 25-year-old man, residents of Akron, Ohio work through anger, grief and distrust to […] The post Jayland Walker’s death at hands of 8 police officers propels social justice movement in Ohio city appeared first on TheGrio.

At its weekly meetings, the board gets updates from police auditor Phil Young, who has outlined numerous concerns about police department's policies.

Akron's Black community has been plagued with tragedies the past three years. Learn how community organizations are working to start conversations about mental health.