警察总长为过去的伤害向穆斯林社区道歉, 捍卫抗议对于改革至关重要。 Police chief apologizes to Muslim communities for past harms, defends protest as vital for reform.

该市的顶尖警察官员向穆斯林社区道歉,因为过去的行动造成了伤害,并承认过去在维持治安做法方面的错误。 The city's top police official apologized to Muslim communities for past actions that caused harm, acknowledging past mistakes in policing practices. 该官员在表示遗憾的同时,还捍卫使用抗议战术作为公民参与的合法形式,强调他们在促进问责制和改革方面的作用。 While expressing regret, the official also defended the use of protest tactics as a legitimate form of civic engagement, emphasizing their role in promoting accountability and reform. 这些评论是在关于警察-社区关系和公民权利的持续讨论中发表的。 The remarks come amid ongoing discussions about police-community relations and civil rights.