East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer is facing calls to resign following comments she made to a local news outlet and the city is now calling for a complete review of police personnel policies.
- ELPD Chief Jennifer Brown came under fire after comments made to a local news outlet
- City leaders at Tuesday night’s city council meeting called for a complete review of police personnel policies
- Council Member Dana Watson criticized city leaders for not taking action sooner
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“During Welcome Weekend, we had a disproportionate number of minorities come into the community and commit crimes,” Brown reportedly told a Lansing-based news station.
When I reached out to Chief Brown for comment, she told me in an email, “I do not have a comment regarding your questions.”
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Rebecca Kasen, executive director for the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing explained why the organization wants Brown to resign…