There are some problems between the races in America, and it stretches much beyond police/community relations. I think it's something that is encompassed by all the different aspects of society right now,

The actions of the police division today will be to assist the church for the funeral. We anticipate that a fairly large crowd will be outside the church and the general area, ... We're trying to approach everything with common sense.

It's not up to the police department, it's not up to the mayor and council to solve our problems all the time. Sometimes we need to step up and be accountable for what's going on in our neighborhood.

I haven't seen where there's a problem with the police. The only way you have problems with them is if you're not doing right. I don't think they're doing anything wrong by people ... and I don't see where blacks and whites don't get along.

No serious incidents or problems were reported. We posted police officers at all major intersections to regulate traffic.

went well beyond our expectations.