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A new form of police accountability could soon come to East Lansing.
The Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission finalized its recommendations and made a report to City Council on establishing an independent, permanent board.
Committee Chair Chuck Grigsby said members will present findings to City Council on June 8, with a vote expected on the permanent board on June 15.
City Manager George Lahanas created the temporary committee in May 2020 after allegations that East Lansing Police used excessive force in the arrests of Anthony Loggins Jr. and Uwimana Gasito.
Committee members analyzed public records from the police over seven months. Several analyses revealed Black people are disproportionately reflected in stop data in negative ways.
Body cams, new contracts: What public wants from East Lansing police lansingstatejournal.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lansingstatejournal.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.