CHARLOTTE – In its final report, the Police Foundation said CMPD acted in line with its policies and procedures when responding to the protests that followed the officer-involved shooting of Keith Scott.

Charlotte City Council member, Braxton Winston, was a participant in the September 2016 protests. He says the police foundation's report touches on some of the frustration he experienced first hand.

“That acknowledgment that we did have a problem with something that I experienced on the streets, “ said Winston. “I thought there was some disconnects between what was happening on the streets versus the decisions being made.”

Additionally, the report outlined dozens of recommendations including improving community relations, increasing transparency and implementing more officer training. The review also suggests developing a specific communications plans between city officials, and CMPD before major incidents happen. 

“How do we respond to crisis moving forward? What are our roles as elected officials, as appointed officials, as department heads. What questions should we be asking,” said Winston.

Members of SAFE Coalition NC believe a lot of suggestions have already been implemented.

They're pushing for more implicit bias training throughout department programs

“The Citizens Academy which you to attend to be on the Citizens Review Board and Civil Services Board should include more training on why the communities of color have problems with the police instead of just having a four hour ride along,” said Robert Dawkins.

Chief Kerr Putney released this statement about the report:

“The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has already implemented some changes as suggested by the Police Foundation and is working toward others. We remain open to any recommendations that may help us better serve our community and we look forward to studying this final report.”