Appoint 3 new members to Citizens Police Review Commission
In Plain English
The Citizens Police Review Commission investigates complaints against police officers and reviews department policies. Three seats on the 7-member commission are currently vacant. If approved, Catherine Montalbo, Christopher Whitmore, and Armond Lee would serve 2-year terms ending in November 2022.
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Themes From Comments
16 people raised 3 topics (16 spoke at the meeting)
Catherine Montalbo CPRC Appointment Opposition
13 spokeThirteen speakers voiced opposition to the proposed appointment of Catherine Montalbo to the Citizens Police Review Commission. One speaker distributed a document to the Council explaining the reasons for the widespread opposition.
Catherine Montalbo CPRC Appointment Support
2 spokeTwo speakers supported the appointment, including the nominee herself who responded to the opposition comments. One community member spoke in favor of appointing Catherine Montalbo to the CPRC.
CPRC Representation & Community Voice
1 spokeOne speaker urged the Council to consider appointing an undocumented immigrant to the CPRC, raising concerns about representation and community voice on the commission.
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