Hamilton Police Services Board will have a new acting chair after Fred Bennink, who has been on the board for five years, announced Thursday would be his final meeting due to the new provincial Community Safety and Policing Act.
Hamilton police reported about 26 per cent more hate incidents and crimes last year than in 2022. Those statistics may be discouraging, but they should also be seen as a call to action, and a warning of what could be to come, anti-racist advocate Lyndon George says.
"Explore the ongoing debate surrounding community involvement in shaping the Hamilton Police Services advisory panel. Learn about efforts to address systemic racism, the role of community advocates, and the quest for an independent panel selection process. Delve into the data on police use of force and its implications in this critical discussion."
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