Avoid 'reactive' police reforms after Nowak murder, senior black officer warns

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A senior Black police officer is urging caution against hasty changes to racism guidance in the wake of Daniel Nowak's murder. The head of the National Black Police Association has criticized proposed reforms as "not well thought-out," warning against "reactive" policy shifts that could undermine efforts to combat racial discrimination within law enforcement. The comments reflect internal tension within policing as authorities grapple with how to respond to the case while maintaining effective anti-racism measures.