Transparency, diversity, training lead Mount Vernon police reform
Mayor Shawyn Patterson Howard, who formed the 27-member commission in the fall, praised its work and called it a collaborative effort to improve police-community relations. "It's not an 'either-or,'" she said on her weekly Sundays with Shawyn show on Facebook. "It's not about the community overseeing the police department. It's not about the police department dictating to the community. It is truly a partnership." Public comments can be made through March 21, by email to communications@cmvny.com. There will be virtual public forums about the recommendations this week on Zoom at youtube.co...