"Pronouncements of confidence in the city's police department made by Greensboro leaders buttress a flimsy illusion of accountability that hides a dismaying reality of unfair and arbitrary administration, and impunity and reaction against dissent."That's the lede from this week's cover story.
Today's story builds on previous reporting in this newspaper.
Related and supporting documents:
• Pulpit Forum questions for Chief Bellamy
Members of the Pulpit Forum address dozens of questions to Greensboro police Chief Tim Bellamy about discrimination claims, Officer AJ Blake and the Latin Kings.
• Officer Blake statement, June 2, 2009
Officer AJ Blake states that he has been treated differently than a similarly situated white officer in a disciplinary matter.
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Officer Blake statement, Aug. 12, 2009
Officer AJ Blake outlines an allegation that Councilman Mike Barber offered to help get assault charges dropped in exchange for Blake dropping out of a discrimination suit against the city.
• A Paradigm Shift, proposed by the Beloved Community Center and the Pulpit Forum
The Beloved Community Center and the Pulpit Forum propose a multifaceted approach to nurturing "low income youth and children of color."
• Chief Bellamy response to Pulpit Forum
Greensboro police Chief Tim Bellamy responds to questions posed by the Pulpit Forum about alleged discrimination, the gang unit and Officer AJ Blake.
• Audit of GPD’s use of US Justice Department “cold case” grant
The Greensboro Internal Audit Division found police employees were paid in excess of actual hours recorded "in several instances" on federal grant project for solving cold cases with DNA.
• Capt. Wolfe response to Pulpit Forum re: GPD gang unit
Greensboro police Capt. John Wolfe explains the top-down enforcement strategy employed by the GPD gang unit against NC Latin King leader Jorge Cornell, and argues the unit has proven effective.
• Disciplinary task force recommendations and actions
A recent change recommended by a disciplinary task force is to require that someone from the human resources and legal departments review disciplinary matters to ensure fair and consistent treatment.
• Letter from the Revs. Cardes Brown and Nelson Johnson to Mayor Bill Knight
The Revs. Cardes Brown and Nelson Johnson warn Mayor Bill Knight that "a process is well underway to declare 'unfit for duty' some of the very best officers of the Greensboro Police Department."
• E-mail from Capt. Cherry to members of the Eastern Division patrol command
Greensboro police Capt. Charles Cherry explains why he has been recommended for fitness for duty status.
• July 6, 2010 city of Greensboro press release on Complaint Review Committee
A city of Greensboro press release discusses case management of complaints filed by citizens alleging improper treatment by Greensboro police officers.
• Citizen complaints referred to GPD for investigation
Complaints by citizens of improper treatment by GPD officers that were referred for internal investigation leapt from nine in 2008 to 38 in 2009.
• Complaint Review Committee case breakdown
23 out of 80 cases reviewed by the Complaint Review Committee since 2005 remain open. Violations were sustained in only four out of 57 cases closed.
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