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Laredo investigator urges civilian participation on police disciplinary review board
Summary
Investigator Naomi Arlette Simpuego of the Laredo Police Department proposed adding civilians to the department—s disciplinary review board, saying the change would increase accountability, add diverse viewpoints and boost transparency.
Investigator Naomi Arlette Simpuego of the Laredo Police Department presented a plan to include civilians on the department—s disciplinary review board, saying the change would increase accountability, add diverse viewpoints and boost transparency.
Simpuego, who identified herself as an investigator assigned to Internal Affairs, told panelists she surveyed 10 staff members with internal affairs experience and said 70% of respondents thought including civilians would increase the percentage of sustained findings. "By involving civilians, we ensure that the process of reviewing police actions is more open and accessible to the public," she said.
The presentation explained how the current disciplinary review process operates: investigators are assigned cases approved by the chief of police, gather evidence and determine whether allegations are sustained, not sustained, exonerated or…
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