A panel seeking feedback on numerous proposed reforms to the Salt Lake City Police Department is putting is listening session on hold for about a week.
The Salt Lake City Commission on Racial Equity in Policing had originally scheduled the virtual event for Wednesday. The city is now asking the community to provide input at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28. Participants can provide comment by phone, anonymously via text message or by posting on social media.
The listening session was rescheduled after Gov. Spencer Cox extended a state of emergency declaration until Jan. 21.
“We encourage Salt Lake City residents to participate,” said Mayor Erin Mendenhall in a news release. “Engagement like this is a critical part of changing the way we serve so that dignity, respect and equity can prevail.”
The City Council formed the commission in June after public outcry against police violence. Last week, the commission presented to the council its first round of proposed changes to law enforcement, such as recruiting more diverse police trainers and overhauling requirements for crisis intervention.
Salt Lake City residents can watch the live public listening session by tuning in on SLCTV or streaming the event on the commission’s YouTube and Facebook pages.
Those wanting to participate can call 888-410-3427 to comment in English, 844-881-1317 to comment in Spanish or text “Equity” to 22333. Participants can also post their thoughts on social media, using the hashtag #slcrepcommission.
For more information, visit the Commission on Racial Equity in Policing website at slcrepcommission.com or call 801-535-7644.
