Section 21-49 Duties.

    The citizens police review board shall have the following duties:

    (1)    Review appeals from the police chief’s decisions on alleged police misconduct as provided for in this article.

    (2)    Host public meetings and educational programs for Columbia residents and police officers.

    (3)    Review and make recommendations to the police chief and city manager on police policies, procedures and training.

    (4)    Prepare and submit to the city council annual reports that analyze citizen and police complaints including demographic data on complainants, complaint disposition, investigative findings and disciplinary actions.  The reports should also describe the board’s community outreach and educational programs.  The reports should also set forth any recommendations made on police policies, procedures and training.  The reports shall be submitted no later than March 1 for the previous calendar year.

(Ord. No. 20331, § 1, 7-20-09)

Editor's Note:  The authority of the Citzens Police Review Board to review appeals from the police chief's decisions on alleged police misconduct shall only apply to decisions made by the police chief after January 1, 2010.


(Ord. 20331, Added, 07/20/2009)