Internal Police Investigation Clears Akron, Ohio Cops In Jayland Walker Shooting Death

“Despite the findings of this report, we can all agree there is still significant work that needs to be done to rebuild trust between the Akron Police Department and the people they swore an oath to protect and serve,” Sykes stated. “This report does not eliminate the need for ongoing conversations about how to move forward together as a community and ensure meaningful actions that will keep everyone in our city safe.” Mylett wrote that he directed the department’s Office of Professional Standards and Accountability to initiate the internal investigation...