ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New data surveyed by the Rochester Police Accountability Board showed nearly 70 percent of people say the city is not doing enough to hold police accountable and they want to see the board hold disciplinary authority. The responses were collected throughout the past few months.
Executive Director Dr. Lesli Myers-Small said the survey was initiated to gauge community perceptions on the Police Accountability Board’s practices and discipline powers. The 21-page report includes both quantitative and qualitative analyses, leading to action plans the board said they want to implement.
“This is about the accountability, the transparency, and making sure that we follow up on concerns,” Dr. Myers-Small said…