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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 2014
Page
5
Aiken Public Safety faces scrutiny over its racial makeup as Ferguson sparks talk on black officers in a largely black community. City leaders defend recruitment as open to all, while experts urge policies to curb bias and explore body cameras. Community outreach programs aim to foster dialogue and trust.
Visitors tour a replica Reid Schoolhouse, a smokehouse with sausages, and Civil War artifacts at 3184 Wagener Road near Couchton Baptist Church. The open house runs today from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Larry Wood, a native of Aiken, is a general assignment reporter for the Aiken Standard.
Capt Phil Kestin questions whether non residents counted in Aiken arrest rates distort Census figures. Lt Karl Odenthal cites shoplifting arrests of three Barnwell County women as example of limited officer discretion. USC Aiken sociologist notes arrests reflect only part of incidents and bias may affect outcomes. Aiken PD chief Barranco defends accreditation driven by accountability and tracking race in contacts with citizens. Local NAACP president Phillip Howell supports ongoing department reform and cites past fatal incident as motivation.
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