Nearly 50 faith leaders in Akron have written a letter to Police Chief Steve Mylett objecting to his decision allowing officers to return to work after the shooting of Jayland Walker.
AKRON, Ohio — Following the announcement earlier this month that Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett was allowing the eight officers involved in the shooting death of Jayland Walker to return to administrative duties, dozens of faith leaders wrote a letter objecting to the decision.
"There is no justification for officers under an ongoing investigation for violating the law, working in any capacity–including desk duty–in an agency we entrust with enforcing the law," the letter said."Whatever staffing crisis there may be, it cannot be more challenging than would be the erosion of any trust remaining between the community and police.
Furthermore, clergy demanded and received assurance from you, Chief Mylett, that this proposed decision for reinstatement was not to be made before consultation with the Walker Family, inclusive of their Pastor, Rev. Robert Dejournett. Not only did you renege on this consultation, you have, on record, said clergy an others supported your decision. This is not true at all.
Mylett said he consulted with Black and faith-based advisory councils and the"consensus" was that the officers should be allowed to return so they're performing some service while being paid. Chief Mylett’s justification of his decision that a department staffing shortage makes their reinstatement necessary is disrespectful to the community and the Walker family, not to mention terribly short-sighted.
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