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Police chief speaks about building relationships between law enforcement, citizens

Garry Hamilton answers a question at the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne's Monday meeting at Parkview Field. Photo by Sheryl Krieg of The News-Sentinel

By Sheryl Krieg, skrieg@news-sentinel.com

Monday, July 18, 2016 5:30 PM

The country, as a whole, should have listened to Fort Wayne Police Chief Garry Hamilton speak about race relations and law enforcement on Monday — at least locally.

Hamilton was the featured speaker Monday at the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne's meeting. The club meets at noon every Monday at Parkview Field.

Hamilton's speech, "Building Trust Between Law Enforcement and People of Color," focused on the good things law enforcement officers do in this community, such as organize a winter coat giveaway and build relationships within the community by having officers play basketball games with citizens. Hamilton hopes to do more outreach once he steps down as police chief on Aug. 1.

Hamilton said these relationships need to be cultivated with all citizens — not just people of color — which is something this country needs to keep in mind when the news reports on the deaths of black men and Dallas and Baton Rouge police officers.

Hamilton presented a short video about the Civil Rights movement and said there has been a "history of mistrust," especially where law enforcement is concerned.

"We need your help," he said. "We want to be a part of something that's great. I'm going to break down the walls of hatred."

During a question-and-answer session, Hamilton said media play a part in forming that trust. He said he thought the national media tend to put the negative before the positive to "get the community fired up." He praised local media for calling the department to get the whole story, as he stressed transparency during his tenure as police chief the last two years.

He also said officers here are on high alert and aware of their surroundings. He said sometimes people are upset when two cars go to a single call. "I want my colleague to go home today," he said.

He also said officers undergo special training at the academy to deal with verbal confrontation, and the court is the place to take care of justice.

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