CLEVELAND – The head of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association strongly defended the actions of the 13 officers and detectives involved in the 2012 deadly chase after their punishments were handed down Tuesday, but the local NAACP president says the punishments were long overdue.
Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association president Steve Loomis said police need to be allowed to do their jobs, and added that he’s not sure how officers can when they’re being suspended or fired for attempting to protect and serve.
