Receive update on police reform process and consider hiring consultant
In Plain English
The city launched a community process to reform policing and public safety practices. Staff will update the council on progress and seek feedback on potentially hiring CircleUp Education as a consultant. The council will also discuss how to select members for a 21-person task force to guide the reform efforts.
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Themes From Comments
3 people raised 3 topics (2 spoke at the meeting, 1 submitted written comments)
Task Force Composition & Working Group Integration
1 spoke · 1 wroteA speaker requested that existing Richmond Reimagining Public Safety Working Group members be considered for the task force, noting they have already completed substantial work. The speaker also clarified that the group has 27 members, not 21 as previously stated.
Facilitation & Local Leadership
0 spokeA speaker requested neutral facilitation from within the city rather than external facilitators, emphasizing the need for someone who understands Richmond's unique community.
Community Engagement & Process
1 spokeOne speaker provided general comments on the reimagining police and public safety process.
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