Christian Council President Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson added his voice to the voices of people calling for an independent investigation into the recent deaths of two men in police custody.
I understand the hurt and the pain and everything and there is no excuse in my opinion for someone dying in police custody,” he said.
I call also for an independent commission; that someone other than the police do the investigation to ensure that these families get due process because it’s a ridiculous thing that the police can honestly examine themselves and come to an honest conclusion at the end of the day.
If something went wrong, if the police are found guilty, it is my hope that they get the same level of punishment as everybody else.”
Aaron Rolle, 20, died at Quakoo Street Police Station on February 9. ccording to his death certificate, he died as a result of blunt force trauma to the torso.
Jamie Smith, 35, died at the Central Detective Unit (CDU) on February 8. ccording to his death certificate, he died of asphyxia. atterson said he is very concerned about the deaths.
