Law enforcement and community leaders will meet in Dallas Monday night to discuss policing in North Texas. That comes in the wake of Tyre Nichols' death at the hands of police officers in Memphis.
The 29-year-old died three days later.And as the investigation continues, new documents reveal that the officers involved have a history of misconduct.The death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police inn Memphis ushers in an opportunity for law enforcement and community members to engage in a meaningful conversation about policing. Pastor Richie Butler, the founder of Project Unity, organized an event to do just that.
Project Unity is a partnership with the Dallas Police Department, Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, and a community police oversight committee.there will be a discussion about the measures Dallas police are taking to prevent incidents like what happened in Memphis from happening again. The goal is to bridge the divide through understanding and accountability and address unconscious bias.
The meeting is at 6 p.m. at St. Luke Community United Methodist Church, which is off Interstate 30 near Dolphin Road in Old East Dallas.
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