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Black Lives Matter’s Utah chapter has a plan to reduce police shootings

Utah organizer wants legislation that demands more transparency and accountability — including independent civilian review boards.<br>

(Francisco Kjolseth  |  The Salt Lake Tribune)  Lex Scott, founder for the civil rights organization United Front Party, leads a march to demand justice for the killing of Patrick Harmon, who was shot by police on Aug. 13 when he tried to flee after being stopped on his bicycle. Around 150 people gathered for the rally at the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, demanding Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill be fired for his "justified" ruling in the case.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lex Scott, founder for the civil rights organization United Front Party, leads a march to demand justice for the killing of Patrick Harmon, who was shot by police on Aug. 13 when he tried to flee after being stopped on his bicycle. Around 150 people gathered for the rally at the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, demanding Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill be fired for his "justified" ruling in the case.