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What law enforcement officials had to say at second community forum

Gainesville Police Chief Jay Parrish answers a question from the audience Thursday, July 2, at the Newtown Florist Club’s open-air conversation. The chief responded to concerns submitted by members of the public such as minority hiring, transparency and training. - photo by Nick Watson

07032020 CONVERSATION 1 — Gainesville Police Chief Jay Parrish answers a question from the audience Thursday, July 2, at the Newtown Florist Club’s open-air conversation. The chief responded to concerns submitted by members of the public such as minority hiring, transparency and training. - photo by Nick Watson

Calling it a matter “of life, breath and death,” the Rev. Rose Johnson kicked off the open-air conversation as another step on the road to reform.