Alexandria, VA. - June 15, 2020 - The
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) is
deeply saddened about the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta.
This tragic event occurs as communities across our nation are anguished
by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other senseless
deaths of blacks caused by law enforcement officers.
"This is a profoundly horrific death, but we are encouraged
by the judicious investigations being conducted by the Atlanta Police
Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation," said NOBLE National President Cerelyn J. Davis. "We stand with the City of Atlanta as they work to move forward and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve."
NOBLE continues to promote 21st century policing practices and policies. Last month NOBLE issued the First Four recommendations
for law enforcement agencies. Those policy recommendations are just
the first phase law enforcement agencies across this country can take as
actionable change to protect our communities and officers. NOBLE
supports immediate policy changes for law enforcement that will start
our communities and our nation on a path of reconciliation. The Justice
in Policing Act introduced last week by members of Congress is a step
in the right direction. The Act embraces real change, accountability,
and true community policing.
NOBLE also recognizes every community needs the chance to be
heard and re-imagine policing that meets the public safety needs of that
community. We are listening, embracing solutions, and stand ready to
assist law enforcement agencies, leaders, and officers working to
achieve the policing mantra of "to serve and protect."
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About the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Since 1976, The National Organization of Black Law
Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) has served as the conscience of law
enforcement by being committed to justice by action. NOBLE represents
over 3,000 members internationally, who are primarily African American
chief executive officers of law enforcement agencies at federal, state,
county and municipal levels, other law enforcement administrators, and
criminal justice practitioners. For more information, visit www.NOBLENational.org.
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