Thomasville Police Department to host use-of-force summit
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From staff reports
THOMASVILLE — The city of Thomasville Police Department will host the 2023 Citizen Use of Force Summit in October. The event aims to inform the community with knowledge, education, and experience on police use of force.
“Our main objective is to shed light on the practices of law enforcement and explain our protocols,” Thomasville Police Chief John Letteney said in a news release. “We want citizens to understand what happens during police interactions, especially during situations where force becomes necessary after other methods of de-escalation prove unsuccessful.”
Participants can look forward to both hands-on demonstrations and instructional classroom sessions spread over three evenings at Southern Regional Technical College. Sessions are scheduled for Oct. 5, 12 and 19 from 6-9 p.m. A light meal will be provided during each session.
While the event is free of charge, seats are limited. Interested individuals must register in advance by contacting (229) 227-7075.
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