Update police oversight policy to comply with state transparency law
In Plain English
State law now requires cities to release more information about police misconduct investigations. Richmond's current policy doesn't meet these requirements. If approved, the Citizens Police Review Commission can share more details about completed investigations with the public.
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Votes
Direct staff to initiate the process of updating the City of Richmond's policy including potentially returning to the Council with a reform to the ordinance related to the CPRC to maximize transparency with consideration of SB 1421, Assembly Bill 748 (police body-worn cameras), and all transparency-related issues; and work with the committee selected by the CPRC
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