Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Police Chief Brian Harding shared updates about several issues of concern during a news conference Wednesday that was also live streamed.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik doubled down on his support for Akron Police Chief Brian Harding following calls for his resignation and firing. After Harding rejected Independent Police Auditor Anthony Finnell's findings that officer Thomas Shoemaker used unreasonable force against Dierra Fields while responding to a volatile domestic call,

Akron Police Chief Brian Harding faces calls for his resignation amid controversy over his handling of a police encounter involving Dierra Fields.

This press conference comes just two days after several organizations called for Akron Police Chief Brian Harding to step down.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says he is committed to a review and revision of the police department's use-of-force policy

Akron Mayor Shamas Malik is putting a spotlight on some key issues Wednesday afternoon. Most importantly, keeping the city safe.