Akron Mayor Shammas Malik Releases Use-of-Force Report with List of 58 Recommendations From Police Executive Research Forum

Akron police use-of-force review recommends major policy changes

AKRON, Ohio - A new independent review of the Akron Police Department recommends sweeping changes to the department’s use-of-force policies, training, accountability systems and community engagement efforts as city leaders push to rebuild public trust in policing.

Akron releases independent review of police use of force practices and policies

On Thursday morning, Akron released a use-of-force report on the city's police department.Last year, the city partnered with the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) to investigate Akron's use of force. Akron introduces new partnership to review police use-of-force policyRELATED: Akron introduces new partnership to review police use-of-force policyThe report identifies a total of 58 recommendations that fall into five categories: Modernizing u…

Akron Police receive recommendations after review of use-of-force policies

PERF said while implementation support was not explicitly identified, it would remain engaged at Akron's discretion.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik releases use-of-force report with list of 58 recommendations from Police Executive Research Forum

Back in September of 2025, the city had announced it was partnering with PERF to conduct a review of the police department's use-of-force policies.