Savannah Police Chief addresses use-of-force incidents, suspended officers

Savannah Police Chief addresses use-of-force incidents, suspended officers

The press conference follows a controversial arrest that was caught on video and scrutiny from Savannah Mayor Van Johnson.

WATCH NOW: SPD use-of-force statement

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -- Savannah Police Department Chief Lenny B. Gunther is speaking about the recent use-of-force investigations. His expected to answer questions related to those investigations.

Savannah Police Department to include civilian participants on use of force review committee - The Current

The Savannah Police Department will update its use-of-force policy violation reviews to include more input from community members, following two incidents of excessive force in the past year and additional urging from Savannah Mayor, Van Johnson. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.