[Archived] City of Alexandria to Host Community Conversation on Policing

­­For Immediate Release: June 25, 2020

The City of Alexandria will host a virtual conversation to discuss local protocols and practices in light of recent national attention on racial disparities in policing. The event will be held on Monday, June 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The discussion will be facilitated by community activist Tiffany Flowers and include Mayor Justin Wilson and Police Chief Michael Brown as panelists. The panel will be introduced by Jaqueline Tucker, the City’s race and social equity officer. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions following the formal discussion. 

The virtual conversation will be accessible via webinar or telephone. To receive access instructions, register in advance. Visit the Police Department’s Frequently Asked Questions for more information about police accountability, training and use of force standards. 

For inquiries from the news media only, contact Andrea Blackford, Senior Communications Officer, at andrea.blackford@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3959.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jaqueline.tucker@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4300, Virginia Relay 711.