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Y <br /> Common <br /> South Bend <br /> NEWS RELEASE <br /> For Immediate Release <br /> October 15, 2014 <br /> Contact Henry Davis, Jr. <br /> Email hdavis(cDsouthbendin.gov <br /> Phone: 315-4112 <br /> Public Safety Forum <br /> (South Bend, Indiana) A couple of weeks ago we witnessed the video tape footage <br /> which showed a South Bend resident, Tom Stevens, who was beaten by a police <br /> officer. This video is extremely disturbing and could occur anywhere in our nation. <br /> Many people in our community and around our country have witnessed or experienced <br /> a similar act directly or indirectly and it must end. I will continue to monitor this issue <br /> closely, and I hope our Mayor will take issues of police misconduct seriously and <br /> address them appropriately. <br /> I am working with several community-based organizations to address these issues. We <br /> will begin our second of a series of community hearings this Thursday, October 16, <br /> 2014 at Dulous Chapel, located at 608 S. St. Joseph St. starting at 6 pm. <br /> I will be moderating this public safety forum. Our specific focus is the issue dealing with <br /> the Mr. Tom Stevens occurrence and more importantly working to install a Citizens <br /> Review Board which will give our citizens the ability to serve in a decision making <br /> capacity. <br /> Here in South Bend we have participatory government and it works most effectively and <br /> efficiently when all members of the community are involved. Please join me for this <br /> important event; together South Bend we can make a difference. <br />