Akron Police Chief Brian Harding has mayor's 'full support'
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 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 Police Chief Brian Harding Faces Calls for Dismissal Amid Controversy over Police Misconduct
Akron Police Chief Brian Harding faces calls for his resignation amid controversy over his handling of a police encounter involving Dierra Fields.
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 mayor stands by police chief, puts spotlight on safety
Akron Mayor Shamas Malik is putting a spotlight on some key issues Wednesday afternoon. Most importantly, keeping the city safe.
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 police officer indicted, accused of creating and sharing child porn
An Akron police officer is accused of creating and distributing child pornography and was been indicted on 11 felony charges ...
Opinion: Dierra Fields case shows city's lack of will to push back against police violence
Community organizer Fran Wilson outlines how Akronites can take action against the mayor and police chief's dismissal in a ...
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Tentative Peace: Jayland Walker's Family Poised to Settle with Akron in $45 Million Wrongful Death Suit
A tentative settlement in the Jayland Walker wrongful death lawsuit against Akron is being finalized, yet it is still termed ...
Akron clergy group wants accountability from city on community's police concerns
The Greater Akron Fellowship of Clergy will start voicing concerns to Mayor Shammas Malik directly after seeing lack of ...
Family of Black Man Killed by Ohio Police Agrees to Settlement With City
Relatives of Jayland Walker, a Black man who was killed by Ohio police, reached a settlement with the city of Akron.
Akron officer who pleaded not guilty to child porn charges to face jury trial in November
An Akron police officer who pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of creating and distributing child pornography is scheduled for a jury trial in November.
Akron police investigating after man found dead inside tent
AKRON, Ohio — Police say they are investigating after a man was found dead in a tent early Tuesday morning in what ...