Paper for policing reform. But critics say its not enough. Tonight we take you to maryland, where officers are already learning how to conquer stressful situations before they escalate out of control. Heres my nightline coanchor, byron pitts. Reporter weeks of protests across the nation. Fueled by the killing of black people at the hands of ahmaud arbery, brionna taylor, george floyd and Rayshard Brooks killed in atlanta just days ago. The trust that we have with the police force is broken. And the only way to heal some of these wounds is through a conviction and a drastic change with the Police Department. Reporter the country grappling with race, policing and an overwhelming demand for police reform. Tonight the president s plan. We take historic action to deliver a future of safety and security for americans of every race, religion, color and creed. Reporter inside, how one police force disbanded and rebuilt. Wasnt that the people of this community didnt want the police. They wanted
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Each year the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl heats up Tulsa's state fairgrounds for one week. 2 News caught up with the crowd rushing in to get a look at the first day of the races.