File #: 2023-0558    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Action
File created: 5/5/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/14/2024 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution requesting a study regarding the possibility of establishing a police civilian review board in DeKalb County.
Attachments: 1. Substitute 2024 02.27 Item 2023-0558, 2. Police Review Board Resolution_substitute 02132024, 3. 2023-0558 Police Civilian Review Board Resolution

SUBSTITUTE

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All Commission Districts

 A Resolution requesting a study regarding the possibility of establishing a police civilian review board in DeKalb County.

Body

Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. “Ted” Terry

Phone Number: 404-371-4909

 

PURPOSE:

To adopt a resolution requesting that the Chief Operating Officer create a competitive procurement process to research the possibility of establishing a police civilian review board in DeKalb County.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

To promote transparency and encourage community engagement with law enforcement

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Fiscal impact not known at this time.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

Approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.