National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Responds to Latest Excessive Force Incidents
Alexandria, VA. – April 12, 2021 –
Even as police reform measures are being enacted across many
municipalities, as advocacy for reform grows, moreover as our nation is
in the very midst of the trial for the death of George Floyd, with
evidence and excruciating witness testimony bearing out the
circumstances surrounding his death, we continue to be confronted with
examples of excessive use of force, lack of transparency and
understanding of the precept for police engagement fitting the
encounter, and another unfortunate fatality of a citizen of color.
Yes,
a complete picture of the events and actions surrounding the vehicle
stops of Army 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario and Daunte Wright, which ended
tragically, are still being investigated, but it begs the question of
how we keep ending up "here?” How do we keep ending with physical force
exceeding the perceived infraction? And why?
When
will police executives and civic leadership stop having to explain away
failures of those determined to flout the tenet of "serve and protect?”
Our
thoughts and sincere prayers are with those at the center of these
latest tragic circumstances; NOBLE remains committed as a partner for
improved relations between public safety and the community, for
transparency around deployed actions of force, and as importantly,
advocating justice through action.
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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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