The City of Columbus is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Civilian Police Review Board, which was overwhelmingly approved by Columbus voters in November 2020 to provide civilian oversight of police for the first time in city history. Specifically, the board works to review complaints of police misconduct, decide whether an independent investigation should be initiated and offer specific recommendations for discipline.
The board consists of eleven members with a broad range of perspectives and experiences. Janet Jackson – a former city attorney and Franklin County municipal judge – serves as board chair. Board members serve staggered three-year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms of service.
“The overarching goal of the Civilian Police Review Board is to restore trust in law enforcement by ensuring transparent investigations and holding officers who have done wrong accountable for their actions,” said Chair Jackson. “It is our great honor to serve the public in this capacity, and we invite anyone who may be interested in joining the board to submit an application for consideration.”
As part of its core functions and responsibilities, the board works closely with the Office of the Inspector General for Police, which has full authority to conduct independent investigations and compel evidence and testimony from sworn members of the Division of Police. Both entities are part of a larger series of historic reforms that have recently been implemented to strengthen community policing in the City of Columbus.
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