Portland oversight board hears public comments on OCPA director finalists, defers decision

Sep 16, 2026

The Committee Board for Police Accountability heard extended public comment on four OCPA director finalists, including endorsements and concerns, and recessed to executive session; the board said it will reconvene on Sept. 15 to continue deliberations and may vote then.

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Madeline Carroll, CBPA chair, opened the meeting and said the board’s goal was “to reach a decision about which of the 4 finalist candidates we will offer the director position.” She thanked community members for participating in listening sessions and candidate presentations and explained the board would go into executive session after public comment to continue deliberations.

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