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COUNCIL APPROVES BRADY LIST RESOLUTION

(Richmond, IN)--Richmond Common Council on Tuesday night addressed a resolution dealing with what’s commonly referred to as the Brady List.  That list deals with officer integrity and the ability to testify in court.  RPD’s Adam Blanton was placed on that list last year and sued Prosecutor Mike Shipman.  The lawsuit was dismissed.  The resolution would ask the Police Merit Commission, which has the authority to discipline officers, to review each case involving the Brady List.  Council member Rick Goss supported the resolution.  "My concern is for the community's confidence in the integrity of the Richmond Police Department," Goss said.  His colleague, Anne Taylor, opposed it.  "This council was not created to pursue punitive actions against individuals or departments through a symbolic vote that serves no practical purpose," Taylor said.  The resolution passed 7-0 with Taylor and Jerry Purcell abstaining.