Valley police chiefs come together for forum on community relations.

Posted on February 28, 2020April 15, 2021 by The Community Armor Project

ABC 15 Arizona – MESA – Rather than screams, chants and protests; it was a calm, civil conversation among those who lead some East Valley police departments, and those who live in the cities they serve.

“With everything that’s happening, we gotta do it now,” said Pastor Andre Miller of New Beginnings Christian Church, who invited four East Valley police chiefs, and community members to New Beginnings Christian Church off Gilbert Road and Main Street in Mesa. “We can’t just keep kicking the can down the road or keep waiting for the next big incident or next big situation to happen.”

Full Article – https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/mesa/valley-police-chiefs-come-together-for-forum-on-community-relations

Activists demand changes at Tempe PD, more community engagement.

Posted on February 17, 2020April 15, 2021 by The Community Armor Project

AZ Mirror – TEMPE – More than 20 protesters attended the first Tempe City Council meeting since charges were dropped against Joseph Jaen, the former Tempe police officer who shot and killed 14-year-old Antonio Arce 13 months ago.

At Thursday’s meeting, the council discussed its plans to hold a series of community talks regarding police reforms in partnership with Pastor Andre Miller, a criminal justice reform advocate and senior pastor at New Beginnings Christian Church in Mesa.

Read Full Article – https://www.azmirror.com/2020/02/17/antonio-arce-joseph-jaen-activitsts-changes-tempe-police-department/