Here’s an excerpt from the Carolina Public Press article:
At an Aug. 7 forum on how law enforcement should and should not engage in use of force, Asheville Police Chief William Anderson and Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan spoke at length and fielded audience questions on the matter, sparking a round of sometimes contentious discussion.
About 70 people showed up to the forum at the Wesley Grant Southside Center, which was organized by the Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council. Program Director Lucia Daugherty told the audience that the council tries to serve as a neutral third party “to facilitate positive interaction between community and local law enforcement.” The organization also helps community members navigate the police complaint process.
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