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By ROSE L. THAYER | STARS AND STRIPES Published: March 9, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas – A new law enforcement liaison, revised sexual assault prevention training and a crime survey for residents are some of the ways that leaders at Fort Hood have begun to address conditions at the base blamed for enabling crime and endangering soldiers. The Fort Hood Independent Review Committee released a 136-page report three months ago that exposed the faults and missed opportunities of base officials that contributed to Fort Hood having the highest number of crimes in the Army. It also found an environment on base that was “permissive” of sexual assault and harassment and a lack of resources to properly investigate those crimes, which lowered the willingness of victims to report them.
Fort Hood leaders share progress on independent review panel findings, recommendations
Post leaders say they are nearing completion on 15 of the 70 recommendations made by the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee. Author: 6 News Digital (6News) Published: 5:17 PM CST February 25, 2021 Updated: 5:23 PM CST February 25, 2021
FORT HOOD, Texas Top Fort Hood leaders released an update on how they are implementing the recommendations of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee.
The update comes two months after the committee released its examination of the climate and culture on post and identified nine findings and 70 recommendations highlighting areas in need of improvement.
Command Sgt. Maj. Cliff Burgoyne and Lt. Gen. Robert White issued the update Thursday, saying they have initiated action on more than 80% of the review committee s recommendations and said they remain in contact with FORSCOM and the Army s People