Amend law that created the Richmond Police Commission

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In Plain English

The city established the Police Commission in 2020 to provide civilian oversight of the police department. The commission reviews complaints against officers and makes policy recommendations. The proposed changes would modify how the commission operates, though specific details are not yet available.

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Votes

Include the following items: 1) 3.54.080, sub section b, #3: Extend the number of days for which a complaint against a police officer shall be accepted from 45 days to 120 days from the date of the alleged misconduct; 2). 3.54.080, sub section b: Automatically initiate a Police Commission investigation on all officer involved shootings which result in a fatality; 3) 3.54.080, sub section b, # 3: Amend the ordinance to state the Police Commission will make the final determination if a late complaint will be accepted due to mistake or excusable neglect; 4) change the name of the Police Commission to the Citizens Police Review Commission; 5) 3.54.080, sub section b & subsection c: replace 'excessive or unnecessary force' with 'unreasonable force' wherever it appears in the ordinance. Commissioner Roberson made the motion; 6) Each complaint should be forwarded to the Chief of Police, CIAO and each member of the Police Commission

Moved by: Vice Mayor MartinezSeconded by: Councilmember Myrick
Failed

Approve all of the items recommended except item 2

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Myrick
Passed

5 to 1

BecklesAye
BatesAbstain
Tom ButtAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
MyrickAye
McLaughlinAye
PimpléNay

Public Comments

7 public comments — 7 spoken

  • Rick PerezIn person
  • Frank RunninghorseIn person
  • Patricia PerezIn person
  • Mike ParkerIn person
  • Rhonda PerezIn person
  • Tarnell AbbottIn person
  • Ben TherriaultIn person