In The Wake Of Dallas Violence, Difficult Conversations Ahead For Police

In the wake of a sniper shooting at a Dallas protest that killed five police officers and wounded seven, law enforcement officials in the Triad are considering what to do next. 

Greensboro Police Chief Wayne Scott says the deaths in Dallas have sent ripples through the law enforcement world. His team feels as if it's lost members of an extended family.

But despite the loss and resulting tension, he says he recognizes the need to build strong relationships between his department and the people it serves. And moving forward, he sees the need for continued outreach and some tough discussions.

“I believe that it is a very sobering event to this country as a whole and it gives us an opportunity to talk about some of those topics that are uncomfortable from time to time,” he said.

Scott adds that the events in Dallas will not change the way the Greensboro Police Department covers future protests.