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DeKalb police chief to discuss policies, concerns during virtual community Q&A

DeKalb police Chief Mirtha V. Ramos, who started in November, discusses her first couple months on the job, her background and her vision for the department, at the DeKalb Police Headquarters in Tucker, Georgia, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.(Photo/Rebecca Wright for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeKalb police Chief Mirtha V. Ramos, who started in November, discusses her first couple months on the job, her background and her vision for the department, at the DeKalb Police Headquarters in Tucker, Georgia, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.(Photo/Rebecca Wright for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
By J.D. Capelouto
June 12, 2020

Amid nationwide discussions about racism and the role of police, the head of the DeKalb County Police Department is set to answer questions from the community during a virtual Q&A this weekend.

On Sunday at 6 p.m., police Chief Mirtha Ramos will discuss department policies and address concerns during a Facebook Live stream on the department’s Facebook page.

Questions can be submitted on Facebook beforehand or during the live Q&A session.

The event follows national debates over police brutality and communities’ relationship with law enforcement.

“I want the community to know that I hear and understand their concerns and frustration,” Ramos said in a statement. “I’m hosting this Q&A to reaffirm my stance on honesty and transparency.”

Ramos took over DeKalb's police department last year after 22 years with the Miami-Dade Police Department.

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About the Author

J.D. is a local news reporter covering intown Atlanta and Atlanta City Hall for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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