CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NAACP and other community groups will respond Tuesday to the Police Foundation's report on how the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department handled protests after the officer-involved shooting death of Keith Scott in 2016.
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Last year, CMPD asked the Washington D.C.-based foundation to conduct the independent review.
Last week, the foundation issued its final report, saying overall that CMPD acted appropriately and in accordance with policies and procedures.
PAST COVERAGE:
- Curfew in effect for Charlotte until 6 a.m.
- New video released shows deadly Charlotte police encounter
- Videos of deadly encounter between CMPD officer, Keith Scott released
- Protests turn violent after deadly officer-involved shooting
- Keith Scott's fingerprints, DNA, blood found on gun, police sources say
- CMPD arrests suspect in shooting death during uptown protests
- Second night of violent protests over Charlotte police shooting
- Activists, community members spread the love during uptown protests
- Little boy gives free hugs and donuts to officers in Charlotte
- Threat of violence forces cancellation of events in uptown
- Protesters march in Charlotte for fourth night
- Evidence obtained in Keith Scott case
- Clinton, Trump no longer making trips to Charlotte following mayor's request
Among the 34 recommendations, the foundation suggested the police department should enhance its relationship with the community by using social media, become more transparent and add more training for de-escalation.
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In 2016, an officer shot and killed Scott at a north Charlotte apartment complex, leading to several nights of violent protests in uptown.
Scott's family claimed he wasn't armed, but police said they recovered a gun from the scene.
Channel 9 will have the community groups' response and much more on this developing story, on Eyewitness News at 5 p.m.
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