Prior to Lee's becoming chief, the department had been accused of protecting relatives of police officers involved in violent incidents with blacks, and the Martin case increased distrust between the police and Sanford's black community.
The department had been accused of protecting relatives of police officers. This was prior to Lee's becoming chief. These police officers were involved in violent incidents with blacks. The Martin case increased distrust between the police. This was prior to Lee's becoming chief. The Martin case increased distrust between Sanford's black community. This was prior to Lee's becoming chief.