Police-involved shootings focus of forum

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Relatives of people who have been shot by Philadelphia police officers turned out at City Hall Thursday night, amid an investigation into the department's use of deadly force.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey was on hand as investigators invited the public to talk about their experience with the police department and where they think it falls short.

Some did not mince words about what they call a lack of trust for the force.

Here are a few statements that were made at the forum:

"We believe it's hard to get justice for the citizens of police-involved shootings because police view them more as their enemies rather than as respected, tax-payers who pay their salary and who they are supposed to protect."

"Philadelphia is angry. We are angry and we are tired of waiting and we are tired of being studied and analyzed. We want some results."

"The problem begins at the top. The district attorney and the police commissioner."

Commissioner Ramsey asked the U.S. Department of Justice to review the department's use of deadly force.

It is expected to result in new policies and training tactics for officers.