. >> reporter: a department of justice report found issues of systemic racial bias by the ferguson police force. now another face in ferguson is a step towards bringing together this community. >> there is a lot of work to be done. i'm ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work and i appreciate this opportunity. thank you . >> reporter: joie, this isn't even a permanent position. this chief is going to be here for a interim six months. he says he wants the permanent position but the community would be involved or at least aware of the final candidates they are considering but they haven't even come up with that process yet because in order to have a full time police chief they have to have the full time actual city manager and now they have just an interim city manager and not even a full time hr person. you can understand the process is slow to find a actuality permanent chief. today they had this press conference. this happened very quickly, we found out in very few minutes to get there. it was an interesting press conference. they called us out there, they did the introduction of the new ch

ferguson missouri, has hired a new police chief. andre anderson is taking a six month leave of absence from his current job to lead the ferguson police force, and he begins tomorrow. >> the city is going from one interim police chief to another. and they couldn't say how many people were considered for this position, but i can tell you that the current interim city manager is from glendale, arizona and andre anderson recently workeds agency a commander over seeing 80 detectives in the criminal investigation. he has 20 years of law enforcement and the mayor said today that it's a bonus that he is also a black man. now, anderson said that he grew up in a community in southwest philadelphia that has similar demographics as ferguson, so he says that he can relate to the community. but many of the officers are not from ferguson. he says that he's the right person to do this job and he would like to be considered for the long-term chief position, but right now he's only going to be here for a six-month basis. his recommendations to follow from the department of justice and awareness training and really focus on community policing, which was from

police, implementing recommendations from a task force. president obama formed that task force last year after the ferguson riots. the rem digs include requiring independent criminal investigations where use of force by police results in injury or death. he also called for diversifying police departments and adopting policies that address racial profiling. >>> an 8 month old baby was rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive in a bath tub, authorities have not said if it was a near drowning or released any details on the child's condition, it did happen yesterday afternoon at the lyle morris family center, ha is a housing complex for families that have struggled with homelessness and are getting back on their feet. >>> authorities in richmond have freed a woman who they say was forced to live in terror in a closet for a year. police arrested two men who are accused of keeping the woman in an undisclosed location for a year while sexually and physically abusing her on a daily basis, called the family justice center got the tip, the victim was lured on facebook with the promise of a better life. >> they

training be extended to the full force it is critical especially given the what happened in many different places from ferguson to charleston to make sure our city has a police force as free of bias and concrete plans within the police department i know that executive officer and others will share this is one key way to insure we're implementing it right and as it comes to the public safety and budget committee to how allows us to have more discussion with the anti bias systemic forest so we can say our city a do everything we can to have a justice that is for justice and free of bias historically as we moving forward i know there is not the votes but i'll restate the motion that as amended by supervisor yee that we place on budget & finance reserve one what was it - and and 40 - $48,000 pending the sharing of the anti bias training for the full force of police department. >> okay. >> thank you supervisor mar. >> to be clear just so i understand i was not part of the hearing this is going to happen outside of police academies. >> there was a discussion only for the academies or the command staff and what chief suhr and i have been talking about the full forc

and that is simply to build trust, to develop community policing in this area with exception exception. in ferguson the president's task force on 21st century policing and recommended practices will be my first call of duty. that in conjunction with recommendations from the department of justice will serve as a template that i will use to cultivate relationships that we know and hope will reshape our direction here in the city of ferguson. now, to do this i am going to need your help. i am going to ask members of the community to assist me because we cannot do this without you. i believe that together we can forge better relationships and we can incorporate procedural and constitutional justice training as well as deescalation training and bias awareness training and many other policing community training concepts that will help us be better as an organization. my second priority is simple. we want to place an emphasis on attracting hiring qualified applicants that can exemplify character, respect, cultural awareness and the professionalism this community deserves. i want it to be our goal to be sure we reflect the demograph

investigation of the traffic tickets came after the police shooting of michael brown in ferguson last august. his death sparked allegations of excessive police force and bias against african-americans. >>> the greek parliament will spend today debating the government's new plan to save the country from bankruptcy. the spokesman says there will certainly be a deal today. huge crowds of demonstrators gathered outside the building in athens on thursday. the government is hoping to get a third bailout loan from european creditors. in exchange it is proposing tax cuts. the greek parliament will meet to discuss that proposal before european leaders meet this weekend. let's he bring in cnn's isa suarez. it is just before 9:00 in the morning in athens. you've been there for several days and we've seen greece come to the brink and come to the brink. and this sounds like something maybe that's hopeful after so many days of uncertainty. >> reporter: morning, natalie. it does seem that way, doesn't it? i think greeks will be waking up some of them not very happy with the proposals put through. one newspaper here calling it shocking proposals from the governme

investigation of the traffic tickets came after the police shooting of michael brown in ferguson last august. his death sparked allegations of excessive police force and bias against african-americans. >>> the british government is warning its citizens not to travel to tunisia unless it is absolutely necessary and it is asking people already in that country to leave. >> since the attack the intelligence and threat picture developed considerably leading us to a view that a further terrorist attack is likely. we have now completed an ak a assess of the security measures in tourist areas and while we are working with the tunisian authorities to further strengthen those measures we judge that more work is needed to effectively protect tourists from the terrorist threat. >> that warning comes nearly weeks after that breach attack that killed 38 people. most were british tourists. tunisia's president has declared a 30-day state of emergency. that gives police and military more power to fight terrorism. >>> back to the united states where americans are learning they had several close calls leading up top the fourth of july holiday. potential terror attac

amy: in ferguson, missouri officials appointed a new african-american to head the predominately white force. he will become the interim ferguson police chief. the appointment comes four months after a department of justice probe found widespread discrimination in the ferguson police department. in news from greece, the parliament has approved a second round of austerity measures, which have been demanded by european creditors as a condition of the country's bailout. on wednesday, lawmakers overwhelming voted in favor of the measures, despite last-minute fears of a rebellion within prime minister alexis tsipras' left-leaning syriza party. outside, people rallied against austerity. in turkey, the government has announced new plans to tighten security along its border with syria, two days after a suicide bomb killed more than 30 people in the turkish city of suruc. according to government officials, the suspected bomber is a turkish citizen with possible ties to the self-proclaimed islamic state. new york city has backed down on plans to curb the rapid expansion of the ride-sharing company uber. the city council planned to vote as early

police. now, they are focusing on recommendations from a task force on 21st century policing. president obama formed that task force last year after the fergusonouri riots. the recommendations included requiring independent criminal investigations where police use force ending in injury or death. they call for more diversity in police departments and policies that deal with racial profiling. >>> 7:47. some san francisco muni riders will have to find another way to get around. the city is replacing its metro subway night service with buses. that starts august 1st. it's in order to replace outdated emergency phone systems. service outside the tunnel will operate normally. work takes place every night and they will reopen at 5:00 every morning. >>> 7:27. gasia, picture this. a naked burning man sculpture causing big controversy in sand leandro. >> it's called truth is beauty. the local artist says she is meant to help women feel safe, powerful and beautiful. it's a 13,000-pound statue with a popular piece at burning man in 2013. now it's set to be displayed at the new tech campus located near the downtown san leandro bart station. >> the reaction

ferguson, cleveland, baltimore and elsewhere. what's the line? >> well, you can draw a direct line between the militarization of our police forces, and cops have tolde this, and the events in ferguson and cleveland and new york because it was the war on drugs that likely militarized our police first, where police are going into these neighborhoods, smashing down doors,ñr arresting young men, and that starts a hostility that continues to this day. one police officer, high-ranking police officer told me, you know, they cut in half my community policing funds and, instead, gave me tanks. >> brown: and how far do you push this? you talk about legalization. >> yes, i would push it all the way to legalization. look, we have been doing the same thing for coming on 45 years, jeff and what's the result? drugs are more plentiful, more potent and cheaper than ever. it's not working. in no way do i mean to disparage the very brave and intelligent people, police officers, d.e.a. personnel who fight this war, but we need to start looking at this as the social health problem it is and not a law enforcement or military problem. >> brown: the novel is "the cartel,"

police force. former boxer and corrections officer. fergusonas been without a police chief since march after a doj report criticizing his department's handling of the michael brown case. we'll bring you the live announcement right here next hour on msnbc. >>> also take a look at this developing out of new jersey right now. this is what's left of a warehouse in north brunswick. massive five-alarm fire has been burning since early this morning. six nearby buildings have been evacuated, some res residential. it has sent thick black smoke more than 1,000 feet in the sky. no word on if somebody was inside at the time. the warehouse is 85 years old and housed an auto shop among other businesses. >>> we're just getting started on this wednesday edition of the rundown live from new york city. still ahead, lawyers for bill cosby fighting back against the release of a decade old decade where he admitted his fame to pursue young women. the recent rains in california have not done much to help the drought there, but this is just the beginning of a stronger

she is banking on it being less and pandering and blaming police force not just in texas. >> just came off ferguson missouri where they indicted the officer unfairly. in the race situation some campus race situations. rolling stones gets embarrassed with its report. there is the duke case and then the situation at columbia where mattress girl has the mattress on her back. it appears that story looks like it was made up and yet it is another strong democratic female trying to make an issue of a case. >> a lot of reason to exercise caution. national leaders get in trouble when they jump the gun. president obama we learned from him several times when you jump in on a case especially when there is no federal connection then you had in your a block brad steinle the brother of kate steinle. there is a federal nexus there and the white house -- not just that president obama can't call and nobody can call. that then looks political, as well. >> and yet they called sandra fluke. that was worth his time. >> there are other examples of that, too. >> good to see you. >>> planned parenthood is doing serious dam

ferguson, missouri. on draper anderson -- andre anderson takes over the police department. foundral investigation systemic racism in the city's police forceourts. startt says it will closing some of its 24-hour supercenters for a few hours each night. the retailer wants to use time to better stocked shelves and organize doors for the peak shopping rush. effect about 40 stores. about two dozen of its 24-hour locations already had hours reduced this spring, and more stores will go through the process. american drivers put a record number of miles on their cars in may. this means there could be another record set the summer. credit goes to an improving economy and cheaper gasoline. more than 4 million people have gotten jobs since last year which means more daily commutes. 007 is back. >> why should i trust you? >> right now, on your best chance of staying alive. scarlet: daniel craig returns for "spectre." the full-length trailer released today. there are some spectacular chase scenes. the movie comes out november 6. coming up in the next half hour, oil is trading right around $50 a barrel. we will look at how much further it could decline

report of president obama task force on 24 century policing and the march report from the civil rights division of the department of justice of civil rights violation in ferguson acknowledge oversight of law enforcement and community oriented policing. the office of citizen complaints was created by a board of supervisors sponsored charter amendment and adopted by san francisco voters in 1982. we became operational in 1983. we are 33 years old and we were originally an office of the police department under the-now we are placed under the direction supervision of the police commission. we are a independent agency and separate from the police department. the police commission is also a civilian body as the occ is. the occ's function is assist in the police department in building trust with the community by being a bridge and also police policy. to that end, the occ's mission is to insure police accountability by conducting fair, timely and unbiased investigations of police misconduct or negligentive duty and make recommendation on police policy and practices ask conduct mediation between the complainants and the policeism in california law enforce mentd agencies

ferguson, missouri has a new top police officer. andre anderson is the second interim police chief since march. anderson takes control as the force struggles to stay control there. in rules handed down by the u.s. justice department. lowrnlings has thelori jane gliha has the story. lori. >> it's only a six month interim position but he says eventually he would like to be considered for the full time police job. >> i believe that i am the right person for this particular job. so let's talk about my first plan of action. and that is simply to build trust, to develop community policing, in this area, there's a lot of work to be done, i'm ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work and i appreciate this opportunity. >> and john, he already has a lot of plans. he says he wants to do several points of training that are going to go on here. he wants to do deescalation training, he want to do bias awareness training and the way the police get out in the community and community policing. >> what's changed since this justice department report regarding the ferguson police department? >> well, there are a lot of things that have changed ove

report of president obama task force on 24 century policing and the march report from the civil rights division of the department of justice of civil rights violation in ferguson acknowledge oversight of law enforcement and community oriented policing. the office of citizen complaints was created by a board of supervisors sponsored charter amendment and adopted by san francisco voters in 1982. we became operational in 1983. we are 33 years old and we were originally an office of the police department under the-now we are placed under the direction supervision of the police commission. we are a independent agency and separate from the police department. the police commission is also a civilian body as the occ is. the occ's function is assist in the police department in building trust with the community by being a bridge and also police policy. to that end, the occ's mission is to insure police accountability by conducting fair, timely and unbiased investigations of police misconduct or negligentive duty and make recommendation on police policy and practices ask conduct mediation between the complainants and the policeism in california law enforce mentd agencies

ferguson, missouri. ray tensing's next court date is set for august 19th. >> ifill: joining me now to discuss the fallout from the shooting and indictment, is cincinnatti police chief jeffrey blackwell. he has been a driving force behind many of the changes that have taken place in that city in the years since another officer-involved shooting triggered 5 days of riots in 2001 welcome, chief blackwell. >> thank you. >> ifill: between 1999 and 2014, cincinnati had a drop in officer-involved cases, i think 69%, i saw, of use of force. what's happened? what changed? did this bing backward? >> i think what happened -- and i wasn't here. i was in column at the time. but after the collaborative agreement and the civil unrest in 2001, we changed our strategic and our operational platform, if you will. we signed an historic collaborative agreement that involved the community, clergy, prosecutors, judges and police officers. i don't think any other city has engaged or encountered this type of document since then. i think that's been the driving force to the culture change in cincinnati policing. >> ifill: well, and i want to be clear and fair that the officer involved in this latest shooting is not a city of cincinnati

report of president obama task force on 24 century policing and the march report from the civil rights division of the department of justice of civil rights violation in fergusonnowledge oversight of law enforcement and community oriented policing. the office of citizen complaints was created by a board of supervisors sponsored charter amendment and adopted by san francisco voters in 1982. we became operational in 1983. we are 33 years old and we were originally an office of the police department under the-now we are placed under the direction supervision of the police commission. we are a independent agency and separate from the police department. the police commission is also a civilian body as the occ is. the occ's function is assist in the police department in building trust with the community by being a bridge and also police policy. to that end, the occ's mission is to insure police accountability by conducting fair, timely and unbiased investigations of police misconduct or negligentive duty and make recommendation on police policy and practices ask conduct mediation between the complainants and the policeism in california law enforce mentd agencies hav