Commission to investigate the shooting of Sonya Massey receives first funding

At Tuesday's County Board Jail Committee meeting, a resolution calling for an independent outside review of the Sangamon County Sheriff's Department's hiring practices and procedures was withdrawn.

Meanwhile, a citizens' commission announced last week to examine, among other things, police conduct following the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey on July 6 was approved for initial funding of $100,000.

The resolution will be submitted to the Board of Directors for a vote on September 10.

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Gina Lathan, a Sangamon County Board member who worked on the withdrawn resolution, said she decided to support the Massey Commission resolution “with the expectation and understanding” that the commission would address certain points outlined in its resolution.