ABC News holds town hall on Race and Justice in America
NEW YORK (KGO) -- There's been a lot of discussion on race relations across America following protests over cases where white police officers used deadly force against black suspects.
ABC News held a town hall discussion on Race and Justice in America on Wednesday as part of its weeklong programming on the topic that's gripping the nation.
It is a difficult conversation, but one in which many people have many different opinions.
"The minute a cop is approaching me or something, I'm nervous because I've been in situations where, you know, they abuse their power. I can't talk unless I'm spoken to. I have to watch what i say," said Damaris Carr.
"I definitely feel that I'm overlooked sometimes by police,where in instances where somebody of color or somebody of a different race may be drawing more attention," said Doug Crowley.
Images like those from Ferguson, Missouri have drawn lines. Police versus the communities they are trying to serve. Those lines become more divided with an increasing number of examples:
On Wednesday, that officer appeared before the NYPD Internal Affairs bureau. A grand jury decided not to press charges in Gardner's death, but he may be removed from the force. New York also announced they will improve office training, but some feel like training isn't enough.
"I remember sitting in a racial sensitivity training class as a police officer with some of my fellow officers who asked allowed how long do we have to listen to this political correct b.s. before we can get back to work," said former officer Reddit Hudson.
