The Fort Worth City Council expressed confidence in Police Chief Jeff Halstead following the council’s executive session on Tuesday, Sept. 9, reaffirming that the LGBT ally isn’t going anywhere.
The Black Law Enforcement Officers’ Association recently called for Halstead’s resignation after an independent review detailed incidents of harassment and hostility within the police department. The report suggested some instances of racial bias and race-related harassment. A copy of the report is here.
After the session, Mayor Betsy Price, City Manager David Cooke and Halstead issued the 3-E Action Plan, guaranteeing “equity and equality for everyone.” The plan includes ongoing outreach efforts to minority communities and six annual meetings with both the African-American and Hispanic associations.
Cooke said his office will “be directly involved in monitoring [its] progress.”
Cooke also signaled the council’s support in a statement: “This department will see in our actions that diversity is valued; that any disparate treatment not related to merit will not be tolerated; and that any incidents of a hostile work environment will be handled quickly and appropriately.”
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