How Black officers tackle difficult conversations about the police

Emotional and sensitive discussions around policing are at the forefront for many across the country. In a CityNews exclusive, Donnovan Bennett speaks with three Black police officers about how they’re tackling those uncomfortable conversations.

Feb 26, 2021, 5:39 PM

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