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And the police force, how significant is that and can that change? >> its important to understand that these issues predated ferguson. although ferguson gets the headlines, these are issues that plague our region and our country. and so we have to make sure that we take an opportunity to address these issues and meet these challenges because we all know -- i think many know im a criminal justice professor -- there tends to be a different kind of policing in poorer communities, particularly afric...

But it gives a black eye to the entire police department. and then it builds the mistrust. and thats what causes the biggest problems in many communities across the country. >> yeah. speaking of the justice department, in ferguson it was discovered that millions of dollars in fines and fees paid by the black residents there served an ultimate goal of satisfying citys revenue rather than public safety needs. and it was posted out, in 2012 the post and courier documented a rise in complaints from ...

Ferguson city council member, wesley bell. congratulations to you, sir. >> thank you very much. >> glad youre part of a team now. you won the election of ward 3, thats the area where michael brown was killed. you got an impressive two-thirds of the vote there. how do you hope your election can effect change and specifically when you think about change whats top of your agenda? >> we ran a campaign that was based on community engagement and getting people involved bringing people together and so ...

That campaign get up and get going. ive been ready for hillary a long time. now lets get on with it. >> californias john garamendi, there you have it. thank you so much. what a historic election means for the future of ferguson. youll hear from a new councilman about the change he wants to see. and the new number one place for some of the most awkward moments in your life. audible safety beeping audible safety beeping audible safety beeping the nissan rogue with safety shield technologies. t...