Forsyth County Law Enforcement Leaders Write Letter To Community

Police departments across North Carolina have been issuing statements in response to the death of George Floyd and the protests that continue. Several law enforcement leaders in Forsyth County came together to issue a letter to the community.

It reflects on the death of George Floyd and says the behavior of those officers involved does not represent the practices of all law enforcement or the principles of their departments. 

The letter outlines a commitment to inclusion and respect for all people and goes on to say leaders will continue emphasizing community policing and accountability.

Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough signed the letter. He hopes it will spark conversations about race and how communities address these issues.

“It's not only to the community but it's to the surrounding areas, it's to the world," says Kimbrough. "It's to show unity among the people that serve and protect and that's where the chain reaction starts at and we felt that we needed to do that.”

The letter dated June 3 is also signed by seven other law enforcement officials from the Winston-Salem area. 

It includes Catrina Thompson, the city's police chief, Wake Forest University's chief of police, as well as chiefs of police at other local colleges and universities, and Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill.

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