Former US AG Loretta Lynch to lead review of Akron police use of force policies [Video]

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik has announced that the city will bring in two outside organizations to help conduct “a comprehensive review of the Akron Police Department’s use of force policy,” plus other related aspects of public safety. 

Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch will lead a team from the law firm Paul, Weiss that will work alongside 21 CP Solutions, a policing consulting organization, to “undertake a thorough review and assessment of the department’s use of force and related policies and trainings in the City of Akron.”

The proposed review is expected to take approximately five to six months.

On Monday, Malik, along with Council President Margo Sommerville and Ward 4 Councilmember Jan Davis, will jointly introduce legislation to Akron City Council to authorize the consulting service. 

“I believe …