But some of Hart’s recommendations came as a surprise to those directly involved, including Notisha Massaquoi, co-chair of the police board’s anti-racism advisory panel. This was made “without any consultation with the advisory panel,” Massaquoi said, undermining her confidence in the recommendations. The anti-racism advisory panel was created in 2018, in response to a recommendation from Andrew Loku coroner’s inquest. The advisory panel includes members of the community with lived experience and expertise in anti-racism and mental health and addictions. Massaquoi, the co-chair of the anti-racism advisory panel, said the panel was not given any advance warning that its mandate could be expanded.

Source: thestar June 17, 2020 20:09 UTC