However it happened–born of political posturing and rancorous disagreements initially–Tampa’s new police review board is now up and running. The time for debate is over. It’s the societal times we live in, and Tampa doesn’t lack for combustible elements.
It was needed; now it’s here. And the board is no token gesture to placate activists. It’s a representative cross section of this community and reflects the real world. We have reason to be optimistic.