PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KVOA) - It has been over a year since the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. While his death sparked police reform nationwide, here in Pima County, a local law enforcement agency says it is committed to meaningful change.
Pima County Sheriff s Department on Tuesday issued a statement on police reform. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is committed to meaningful, positive law enforcement reform, while supporting and respecting deputies as they serve with professionalism, courtesy and respect. With this in mind, Sheriff Nanos has released a statement on his approach to police reform for our community.
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TUCSON (KVOA) - The one-year anniversary of an in-custody death in Tucson just happened to fall on the day after former police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of three counts related to George Floyd s in-custody death.
While George Floyd s death sparked police reform nationwide, the death of Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez has brought change in Tucson, that both law enforcement and the family believe is needed.
Ingram-Lopez died in Tucson Police Department custody.
After reviewing evidence in the case, Pima County prosecutors decided those officers would not face any criminal charges.
A year later, after seeing Derek Chauvin convicted, the attorney of Ingram-Lopez s family hopes these cases will be looked at differently.
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Updates to the City of Tucsonâs Community Safety Pilot Program
Community safety pilot program By Shaley Sanders | April 1, 2021 at 6:49 PM MST - Updated April 1 at 6:50 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - George Floydâs death sparked nationwide protests and calls to defund police departments across the country, including here in southern Arizona.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero responded to those calls with the proposal of a Community Safety Pilot Program that re-imagines how community safety is provided to Tucsonans.
âNot every call needs a police officer with a gun,â Romero said.
In July 2020, the Tucson City Council voted unanimously to adopt the program.