NEW YORK (August 28, 2018) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the conviction of a former Texas police officer in the death of an unarmed teenager:
“We hope the murder conviction of former police officer Roy Oliver represents a new national determination to hold law enforcement accountable for reckless and unjustifiable acts of violence.
“We have long advocated comprehensive reform to avoid tragedies like the death of unarmed 15-year-old Jordan Edwards. Better training and higher standards for recruits, widespread use of body and dashboard cameras and review and revision of use-of-deadly-force policies could protect our communities and restore their trust in law enforcement.
“Our hearts are with the still-grieving family of Jordan Edwards and all those who have lost a loved one to violence.”
CONTACT: Teresa Candori
212-558-5362 | tcandori@nul.org
