Apr 15, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardPolice Accountability Committee Minutes
The committee meeting covered several key agenda items, including the introduction of a new Deputy Police Chief with extensive law enforcement experience. Discussions regarding the police department remodeling project focused on expansion plans, utility mapping, and community-focused design features. The committee reviewed the updated promotional process for lieutenant and sergeant positions, emphasizing a transparent, external testing protocol. Additionally, the committee discussed the allocation of opioid settlement grant funds, prioritizing mental health crisis intervention and frontline training. Public comments addressed inquiries about police report data categorization and strategies for increasing community involvement.