Rochester City Council passes three bills addressing police funding and authorizing investigation related to Daniel Prude's death

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The Rochester City Council passed three bills Tuesday addressing funding for its police department and authorizing an independent investigation relating to Daniel Prude's death in police custody in March.

The council in upstate New York authorized an independent investigation of the city's handling of Daniel Prude's arrest and death. The legislation approves a maximum of $100,000 in funding for the firm, according to the bill. The bill passed eight to zero. On Monday, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren fired the police chief just days after he said he would retire at the end of the month.

Read MoreThe firm conducting the investigation will look into internal communications and proceedings related to Prude's death, according to the city council. The new legislation also includes a repeal of funding and the authorization for a new police station and neighborhood center, which was passed seven to one. The legislation approving the project was passed on August 18, and the city hasn't yet issued bonds or sign contacts related to the project, according to a press release.

 

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