
Law's Michael Benza says repeated police shootings create a ‘rolling impact’ of lost trust
MEDIA |
October 06, 2025
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF
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.