Some Phoenix Council members wary of police claims

Phoenix Police officials said last week they have completed most of the reforms approved by City Council two years ago, but council members questioned whether the changes will be enough to restore public confidence in the department.Those concerns surfaced during an Oct. 27 council policy session that examined the city's progress on 37 public safety initiatives, including new policies, civilian oversight, mental health crisis response and efforts to improve relations with residents.The discussion also produced a timetable for an internal audit of the South Mountain Precinct following allegations of misconduct involving officers assigned there. The allegations primarily stem from the arrest of two officers on multiple felonies in a violent, unreported traffic stop on Aug. 5, involving a man and a woman in South Phoenix.

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