Racist Text Scandal Leads to Police Reform Agreement
The scandal began with racist text messages leading to Federal Bureau of Investigation probes.
The settlement includes an independent review board, monitor, and quarterly K-9 data.
Misconduct reports must be sent to the police chief within 72 hours.
14 officers were charged, with two sentenced to over seven years.
City Manager Bessie Marie Scott updated policies for constitutional policing.
Burris called the settlement a model for reform after the Oakland Riders case.
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