MAYOR R-J BERRY AND POLICE CHIEF GORDEN EDEN HAVE SIGNED THE FORMAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. CHIEF EDEN SAYS THEY'VE OUTLINED MANY OF THE GOALS OF THE AGREEMENT WITH ABOUT 1-THOUSAND POLICE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
THE AGREEMENT WILL NEXT GO BACK TO THE D-O-J THEN ON TO A FEDERAL COURT FOR APPROVAL. IT CONTAINS A SERIES OF REFORMS TO ADDRESS ISSUES SUCH AS EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE AND OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTINGS.
