By Black Star News
Photos: YouTube Screenshots
Thursday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta reported that his office had entered into an agreement with the Torrance Police Department (TPD) and the City of Torrance to reform their policing practices, which will be overseen by an independent monitor.
Attorney General Bonta said the following regarding the police reform agreement:
“Today’s enforceable agreement is an important step toward improving Torrance Police Department’s practices and policies and strengthening trust between its officers and the community they serve. While my office is no stranger to investigating and addressing systemic deficiencies within law enforcement agencies — and we do not take lightly the concerning circumstances that led to this independent review — TPD is a rare agency to proactively seek a review of its policies and practices. I am optimistic that TPD’s cooperation throughout this process, and its commitment to reform, will lead to real results that will allow it to better protect the safety of the community it serves and support the well-being of its personnel. We hope that other agencies take TPD’s lead and use this report as a guide and impetus for their own reform efforts.”
Robert Dunn, Interim Police Chief, Torrance Police Department spoke on the police reform agreement:
“Today is a significant day that will lead to a better future for the Torrance Police Department and the community we serve. We look forward to working together with the DOJ to implement the agreed-upon reforms, which will significantly improve our Department, through better policies and practices, modern technology to track performance, and enhanced transparency. The message to our employees, elected leaders, and the community is clear: The Torrance Police Department has a zero-tolerance policy for hate and discrimination and is committed to constitutional policing. We will diligently work to implement these reforms while fulfilling our mission to keep our community safe and secure.”
Torrance Mayor George K. Chen said he supported the police reform agreement:
“My colleagues and I on the City Council are united in our support of the collaborative reform announced today between the City, our Police Department, and the Department of Justice. We offer our full support of the collaborative efforts between the State and the City, which will lead to a better future for our Police Department, the City of Torrance and all those who live, work or visit here. Change does not happen overnight and requires the support of personnel and budget; we are committed to working together with the DOJ to improve our Police Department and create a better future for the City of Torrance.”
To Support our independent investigative journalism contributions are welcome via Cashapp to: $BlackStarNews
Also support Black Star News by buying merch from our brand new Black Star Store!
