October 17, 2019
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
Statement on the Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings
[Alexandria, VA] Cerelyn
J. Davis, President of the National Organization of Black Law
Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), issued today the following statement
regarding the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings:
"Today, NOBLE was deeply saddened to hear about the passing
of Elijah Cummings, one of our nation's greatest and most fearless civil
rights champions. Rep. Cummings spent his entire career fighting to
advance and protect the rights of Black people and lower-income
communities not only in his hometown of Baltimore, but also across the
country."
"In 2015, following the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray
while in police custody, Rep. Cummings played a critical role in calming
tensions between law enforcement and the residents of Baltimore. It
goes without saying that he was a trusted member of his community and
beacon of hope for all the constituents he served."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and
loved ones during this difficult time. Moving forward, we will honor
Rep. Cummings' legacy by serving as a bridge to the communities to which
he was so committed and as the conscience of law enforcement. We will
also continue to work tirelessly to improve police-community relations."
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