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Point of Law

California Assembly Passes Legislation Requiring Attorney General to Investigate Fatal Police Shooting

The version of the law that was sent to the governor leaves the door open for creating an entirely new state-level office to investigate police shootings, rather than the attorney general’s office.

September 2, 2020

Patrol

Fired California Chief Files Lawsuit Against City

The former chief of the Oakland (CA) Police Department filed a whistleblower claim against the city, the first step toward filing a lawsuit over her termination in February.

May 7, 2020

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Former Arizona Officer Criticizes "Dangerous" Effect of Civilian Oversight

A former officer with the Phoenix Police Department said on a local radio show that civilian oversight of Phoenix police was potentially dangerous and could create even more conflict in the community.

February 28, 2020

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Phoenix City Council Approves Police Oversight Plan

The Office of Accountability and Transparency will become a new city department, separate from the police department, which will include both a community review board and a unit dedicated to monitoring and investigating police complaints.

February 26, 2020

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Phoenix City Council Discussing Formation of Citizen Police Review Board

The Phoenix City Council is expected to hear a discussion on a civilian review board to oversee the Phoenix Police Department.

February 25, 2020

Command

Fired Oakland Chief Wants DOJ Probe of Department's Federal Monitor, Says Commissioner Wanted "Favors"

“There still needs to be a voice that is willing to speak truth,” Kirkpatrick said. “I will be asking the Department of Justice to come in and open an inquiry into this whole (Oakland PD) reform process. Because something is wrong.”

February 25, 2020

Procedures & Policies

Missouri Police Board Votes to Seek Independent Review of Police Department

Less than a week after a jury awarded $19 million to an officer in a discrimination lawsuit alleging that the agency passed him over for promotion because he is homosexual, the St. Louis County Police Board voted unanimously to seek an independent review of the agency.

October 31, 2019

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Report: Detroit Police Oversight Commissioner Abused Authority

A report by the City of Detroit Inspector General says that the Board of Police Commissioners in that city abused its authority in hiring and other practices.

October 16, 2019

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California Officers Targeted for Termination Fight Back, Sue City

Five officers with the Oakland Police Department who have been targeted for termination are suing the city and the police commission, claiming that both bodies do not have the legal authority to fire them.

August 13, 2019

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Little Rock Mayor Proposes Civilian Review Board

Mayor Frank Scott wants the proposed board to review officers' actions based on citizen complaints.

July 17, 2019

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Consulting Group Conducting Racial Bias Audit of Charleston, SC, Police

An outside consulting group called CNA has been conducting a racial bias audit since February and is expected to continue interviews with officers until into the fall.

July 1, 2019

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Idaho Department Forms Community Diversity Outreach Group

The Boise Police Department has formed a four-member Community Advisory Outreach Panel with the aim of improving police services and building public trust.

May 7, 2019