/tags/brian-harding Brian Harding en-US Copyright Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:03:17 GMT /law-justice/2025-08-08/akron-police-department-welcomes-29-new-officers Mayor Shammas Malik swore in 29 new police officers and two fire department arson investigators Friday upon their graduation from the Akron Police Academy. The graduating class's training had an emphasis on community engagement, according to police officials. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:03:17 GMT /law-justice/2025-08-08/akron-police-department-welcomes-29-new-officers Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2024-07-23/akron-officials-give-update-on-june-2-mass-shooting-police-recruitment Akron police are continuing to investigate the early summer mass shooting that killed one person and injured 28 others. The city is also spreading awareness on how to throw community events and block parties safely. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:51:09 GMT /law-justice/2024-07-23/akron-officials-give-update-on-june-2-mass-shooting-police-recruitment Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2024-05-28/akron-swears-in-new-police-chief-brian-harding Harding has served as acting chief since January, when former Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett retired. His swearing in follows a tumultuous search. Tue, 28 May 2024 16:53:43 GMT /law-justice/2024-05-28/akron-swears-in-new-police-chief-brian-harding Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2024-05-17/akron-officially-names-brian-harding-as-new-police-chief The city's search for a new chief has been criticized for its lack of diverse candidates. Fri, 17 May 2024 17:20:21 GMT /law-justice/2024-05-17/akron-officially-names-brian-harding-as-new-police-chief Anna Huntsman /law-justice/2024-04-17/akron-names-acting-police-chief-brian-harding-finalist-in-police-chief-search The city previously announced the search was down to two internal candidates: Acting Chief Brian Harding and Deputy Chief Jesse Leeser. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:20:33 GMT /law-justice/2024-04-17/akron-names-acting-police-chief-brian-harding-finalist-in-police-chief-search Abigail Bottar