Civilian Police Oversight Board

At a glance

  • What: The administration is developing a policy for a civilian police oversight body, weighing where it sits in government, its membership and whether it investigates or reviews complaints.
  • Where it stands: Update placed on file on September 24, 2026; a public hearing was announced.

Sources

Log

2026-09-24 - City Council Regular Meeting

Policy staff presented the update; placed on file with a copy to Legislative Matters, public hearing announced.

2026-09-10 - City Council Regular Meeting

Administration gave a history and timeline (update item, committee presentation, October public hearing); after an executive session on collective bargaining, councilors asked for investigative and disciplinary roles, subpoena power, funding and independence; placed on file (from speech-to-text).