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WATCH: Local experts join discussion on race relations in Arizona

Posted at 11:44 AM, Jun 04, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-24 16:11:48-04

PHOENIX — As we approach the one-week mark of nightly protests in Phoenix, conversations about accountability and police use-of-force when interacting with the black community continue across the country.

ABC15 on Thursday joined with experts in government, law enforcement, and the history of the issue for a discussion on race relations in our state.

Watch the full discussion from the town hall in the video player below.

ABC15 anchor Steve Irvin and investigator Courtney Holmes were joined by:

  • Dr. Rashad Shabazz, ASU professor of Justice and Social Inquiry
  • Kevin Robinson, former Phoenix assistant police chief
  • Rick Romley, former County Attorney for Maricopa County