The City of Wilmington Reparations Task Force released a report on March 27 detailing historical injustices and recommendations for the city, with a focus on policing. The task force recommended bias-free policing policies and training, as well as a more diverse and reflective police force. The report highlighted disparities in arrests and incarceration of Black individuals in Wilmington, calling for changes to address over-policing in Black and brown communities. The task force emphasized the need for police officers with lived experience in these communities to improve interactions and address systemic issues. City Council accepted the report and one of the recommendations was to establish the task force as a permanent government corporation to continue monitoring the city. Councilmember Coby Owens, chair of the task force, stressed the importance of implementing changes beyond bias training to create a more inclusive and community-oriented police force. The task force’s findings shed light on the disproportionate impact of policing on Black residents in Wilmington and underscore the need for ongoing efforts to address these issues. The report serves as a call to action for the city to prioritize equity and justice in its policing practices.
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