Updated: Friday, 03 Dec 2010, 4:16 PM EST
Published : Friday, 03 Dec 2010, 4:16 PM EST
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/Group-calls-for-police-racism-training
Jackie Brousseau
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - Protesters showed their discontent over what they say is consistent police brutality.
Members of Arise for Social Justice stood with signs outside the courthouse in Holyoke.
They're calling for members of the police department to receive mandatory anti-racism training and for the establishment of a Community Hearing Board with disciplinary powers.
"The police dept has an environment that condones this type of behavior. This training will rid this environment and hold people accountable," said Community Activist Garry Porter.
"We need a review board that has some serious teeth and that is part of the community and not handpicked by the Mayor," said Ellen Graves of Arise for Social Justice.
Three other officers were disciplined in connection with the Melvin Jones the Third case.
Arise for Social Justice wants those officers fired and charged as well.
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