Akron Mayor Shammas Malik addresses calls for Police Chief Brian Harding to resign, city gives updates on violent crime statistics
This press conference comes just two days after several organizations called for Akron Police Chief Brian Harding to step down.
Akron Police Chief Brian Harding has mayor's 'full support' after calls for his firing
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 mayor reiterates support for police chief, vows review of use of force policy
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 Stands by Police Chief Amid Resignation Calls Hails Crime Reduction Success
Mayor Malik supports Police Chief Harding and reports a reduction in Akron's violent crime rates amidst calls for resignation.
Akron mayor defends top cop after group calls for police chief to be fired
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is defending his top cop two days after a community group called for Police Chief Briand Harding to be fired.
Freedom BLOC calls on Akron Mayor Shammas Malik to fire Police Chief Brian Harding
Freedom BLOC called on Akron Mayor Shammas Malik to fire police Chief Brian Harding. NAACP President Judi Hill stopped short of seeking removal.
Akron to revisit police department’s use-of-force policy
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says he is committed to a review and revision of the police department's use-of-force policy
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik marries fiancé Alice Duey over the weekend
Mayor Shammas Malik, who proposed to his fiancé Alice Duey in Paris earlier this year, got married over the weekend, ...
Akron mayor says murders, non-fatal shootings are down from last year
Out of the combined 35 murder cases in 2023 and 2024, police have made an arrest or signed warrants on 23 of them.
PHOTOS | Akron Mayor Shammas Malik gets married over the weekend
"Thank you to everyone who has shared in our happiness during this very special time," Mayor Malik wrote in a post on X.
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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik Celebrates Marriage to Alice Duey Amidst a Year of Historic Milestones
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik married Alice Duey in a riverside ceremony, marking both a personal joy and a shared community ...