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Law's Michael Benza says repeated police shootings create a ‘rolling impact’ of lost trust

MEDIA | October 06, 2025
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Grand juries cleared Akron officers in 3 shooting deaths of Black men in 2 years. How does a community recover?

cleveland.com: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said repeated police shootings without accountability erode trust, creating a “rolling impact” where communities struggle to recover. He emphasized rebuilding confidence requires genuine engagement, listening and collaboration with residents to address why such tragedies keep occurring.

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