Crime & Safety

Boston Police Reform Task Force Recommends Improved Diversity, Expanded Body Cam Use, Independent Oversight

The task force is led by former U.S. Attorney Wayne Budd and is comprised of police officers, clergy, community leaders and attorneys.

The 11-member group was assigned to review police policies and procedures this summer after people in Boston and around the country protested police brutality.
The 11-member group was assigned to review police policies and procedures this summer after people in Boston and around the country protested police brutality. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

BOSTON — Three months after racism was declared a public health crisis in Boston, a task force charged with looking into potential reforms within the Boston Police Department has released its recommendations.

The task force is led by former U.S. Attorney Wayne Budd and is comprised of police officers, clergy, community leaders and attorneys.

The 11-member group was assigned to review police policies and procedures this summer after people in Boston and around the country protested police brutality, including the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.

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