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Chief Flynn Discusses Race and Law Enforcement During Presidential Town Hall

July 25, 2016

Ed Flynn

Chief Edward Flynn

Milwaukee (WI) Police Department

Ed Flynn

Chief Edward Flynn

Milwaukee (WI) Police Department

Milwaukee Police Chief and National Policing Institute Executive Fellow Edward Flynn took part in the nationally televised town hall forum with President Obama on Thursday, July 14, 2016. The forum tackled race relations and law enforcement, two issues that have been at the forefront of the nation in recent weeks. Chief Flynn addressed both the issues of minorities’ mistrust of law enforcement and the easy availability of high-powered weapons. To view Flynn’s interaction with the president, please view the following video clip:

 

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Ed Flynn

Chief Edward Flynn

Milwaukee (WI) Police Department

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