The police union president didn't immediately return a call for comment. Elizabeth Pittinger, executive director of the Citizen Police Review Board, applauded the move. The independent agency investigates allegations of police misconduct and makes non-binding disciplinary recommendations.
Date: Jan 27, 2017
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
2 Officers On Leave Following Fatal Shooting In Larimer
No cop goes out there wanting to shoot and kill somebody and we do not want our officers shot and killed. So, we have a situation in our community that we all should be concerned about, Elizabeth Pittinger, of the Citizen Police Review Board, said.
Porter's arrest has generated intense social media interest, and review board executive director Elizabeth Pittinger said it was that "high visibility" and "negative chatter" on social media surrounding the incident that prompted the review.
Executive director Elizabeth Pittinger said Tuesday evening that the board had not received any complaints about the arrest, nor had it heard from Porter or anyone representing him. Ms. Pittinger said she opened the inquiry to help people "discern facts from speculation."
Date: Jan 10, 2017
Category: Sports
Source: Google
OMI investigating Pittsburgh police chief's DNC appearance
Elizabeth Pittinger, the review boards executive director, said the chiefs appearance onstage one week ago to discuss recent shootings of and by police, community relations and criminal justice reform demands a thorough analysis. Of critical importance, she said, is ensuring that there is not a do