People Acting in Community Together, a faith based civil-rights coalition, held a news conference in front of City Hall on Monday to restate their support for Independent Police Auditor Aaron Zisser, who has been besieged by a string of controversies that prompted police and union leadership to cast doubt over his objectivity.

PACT and its allies do not believe Zisser’s actions have made him unqualified to serve and think his critics instead are taking a swipe at the independence of the office and efforts to increase the IPA’s reach.

“Withdraw the ultimatums, return to the table, and let’s move forward together,” PACT leader Frank Richardson said. “This is not about persecuting our police force … We have an opportunity for meaningful civilian oversight. I encourage all of the stakeholders to help us realize that goal.”

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