In a one-on-one sit-down interview with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4, Mayor Ed Gainey discussed police policy, public opinion, downtown security, and what it takes to make Pittsburgh a “sanctuary city” for gender-positive care. Told about the bill. Mayor Gainey said: Directing Chief Larry Sillot to form a group to get advice from the community on police policy was based on a conversation he had had for some time, even before he took office. ” To bring together this committee of neighbors, activists and others, the business community is not concerned with disciplinary considerations, but with rules to ensure that today’s policy of the use of force is appropriate for this environment. We should discuss the use of force policy for change. Will we change for something better to build stronger police community relationships?” Mayor Gainey and police chief justify police use of force in recent downtown drug arrests, internal investigation finds At the same time as the chief announced that he had done so, he revealed the committee’s plan. The announcement of the discovery sparked protests outside the city courthouse within hours on Friday. The secretary told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 on Wednesday that representatives of several organizations that criticized the decision to use force will be invited to the secretary’s advisory group. “We have always worked with them,” the mayor said. Our job is to try and build as many bridges as possible.” “We will try to bring as much understanding as possible. So we will continue to meet with the activist community. That’s what this committee is for,” Gainey said. “The Secretary’s statement on the use of force does not close the door on policy dialogue. Yes. Yes. This is why we are putting this together going forward, and how we are going to do it. This is so that we can have an ongoing dialogue about ‘better’. The only way we can build it and make it better is to keep communicating and talking about it. We don’t want police violence. That’s not what we’re aiming for,” Gainey said. When he asked about the current state of downtown Pittsburgh, Gainey said he believes things are improving. “We’re not quite there yet, but are we better than last year? That was a dramatic difference. What made that difference? Let’s talk about it. The increased police deployment made a big difference, and the fact that we were cleaning three days a week made a big difference,” Gainey said. The mayor has expressed his support for a bill underway on the city council that would make Pittsburgh a gender-affirming medical sanctuary. These bills would protect local health care providers. , visiting patients and parents from out-of-state prosecutors attacking medical care that is legal in Pittsburgh. “If you come here, you will be protected.” Your health management will be perfect. A health care provider will be placed. We have everything you need and want you to feel welcome here. And we want you to know that we are in your shoes and will fight for you,” Gainey said.
In a one-on-one sit-down interview with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4, Mayor Ed Gainey discusses police policy, public opinion, downtown security, and legislation to make Pittsburgh a ‘sanctuary city’ of gender-positive care. Told.
Gainey said his directing Chief Larry Silot to form a group to get advice from the community on police policy came from something the chief had been talking about long before he was hired.
“To convene this committee of neighbors, activists, others and business people to discuss the use of force policy, not in terms of disciplinary action, but in terms of rule changes to ensure the use of force. Presently. ‘s enforcement policy is well suited to this environment, and if not, how can it be changed to something more appropriate to build stronger police community relationships?” Gainey said.
The mayor and police chief unveiled the commission’s plans as the chief announced that an internal investigation found police use of force in recent downtown drug arrests was justified. Protests erupted outside the city courthouse on Friday within hours of the discovery’s announcement.
The secretary told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 on Wednesday that representatives of several organizations that criticized the decision to use force will be invited to the secretary’s advisory group.
“We have always worked with them,” the mayor said. Our job is to try and build as many bridges as possible.” ”
Gainey said the director’s decision on the use of force does not close the door on policy dialogue.
“That’s right. That’s right. Moving forward, the reason we’re putting this together is so that we can have an ongoing dialogue about how we can improve this. “Talk about it. We don’t want police brutality. That’s not what we’re all about,” Gainey said.
Asked about the state of downtown Pittsburgh, Gainey said he believes things are improving.
“We’re not quite there yet, but are we better than last year? That was a dramatic difference. And what made that difference? Let’s talk about it. Downtown. Our increased police presence has made a big difference, and our re-cleaning three days a week has made a big difference,” Gainey said.
The mayor expressed support for a bill underway on the city council that would make Pittsburgh a gender-affirming medical sanctuary. They will protect local healthcare providers, visiting patients and parents from out-of-state prosecutors attacking legitimate healthcare in Pittsburgh.
“When you come here, you are protected. Your health care is in order. Health care providers are in place. We want you to feel welcome here, so we have everything you need. And we want you to know, we’re in your corner and we’re going to fight for you,” Gainey said.
