A new police chief has been named in Akron, according to Akron Mayor Shammas Malik.
Acting Chief Brian Harding has been selected to be the next Chief of the Akron Police Department, who will be sworn in the week of May 27.
“This is a responsibility I take very seriously, and I plan to work closely with our team and our community as we take strides together to create the city we all want,” Harding said. Harding has 28 years of law enforcement experience and has been with the Akron Police Department since 1995.“He will be a key partner in implementing our administration’s vision for public safety, including strengthening APD’s efforts to combat violence, building trust and accountability, refocusing on community policing, and prioritizing recruitment and retention of a strong, effective, and diverse workforce.
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