New Police Accountability Board Has Greater Powers To Investigate Misconduct In City Of Berkeley

Berkeley CA

03 July, 2021

4:11 PM

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Press release from City of Berkeley: July 2, 2021 Berkeley, California - People seeking to file a complaint about Berkeley Police misconduct or a commendation for good actions have a new body they can reach out to investigate complaints: the Office of the Director of Police Accountability. This new office assumes the duties of the former Police Review Commission but wields greater powers to investigate complaints, has broader access to police records and has more time to investigate a complaint before making potential findings or a recommendation. The Director of Police Accountability, who is appointed by the City Council, would submit findings and recommendations to the Police Accountability Board, a 9-member body appointed by the City Council and which can make recommendations on discipline. Learn more at the inaugural meeting on July 7th. Know timelines, rules for filing a complaint Director and board can also investigate policy Expanded powers, new structure Police department also investigates complaints, takes commendations Links: Office of the Director of Police Accountability Filing a complaint November 2020 Charter Amendment Berkeley Police Department complaints and commendations page This press release was produced by City of Berkeley. The views expressed here are the author's own.