Mayor Randall Woodfin announced the formation of the committee in an effort to build trust between the community and police.
A former governor and a former Birmingham police chief will be part of the group.
“The experience surrounding the initial creation of a civilian review board provided greater insight into the needs of such a panel and shed light on how the policy would interact with state law. Woodfin said. “This transition to a Public Safety Advisory Committee will jumpstart efforts to support our intent.”• Rev. Lawrence Conoway – pastor, Fellowship Bible Church
• Don Siegelman – attorney and the only person in state history to serve as governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and and secretary of state of Alabama. SiegelmanThe committee will hold the first monthly meeting on Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. in the Gallery of Distinguished Citizens on the second floor of City Hall. The meeting will be open to the public.or by mailing a form to Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity re: PSAC, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203.
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