Black Political Empowerment Mission Mayor Peduto Broadcasts Police Reform Commitments – CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Black Political Empowerment Project, also known as B-PEP, announced new police reform commitments on Monday evening along with Mayor Bill Peduto.

Commitments included strengthening background controls, creating a more diverse Pittsburgh Bureau of Police across both gender and race, and building meaningful relationships with children in the community.

“In this tumultuous 2020, it gives the citizens of Pittsburgh, and especially our young people, a sense of hope that change is on the way,” said Tim Stevens, Chairman of B-PEP, at a news conference.

Stevens also paid tribute to the younger population for taking to the streets this summer to add a sense of urgency to police reform.