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Council reviews proposal for five-member police advisory board; members would be advisory only
Summary
City staff presented a proposal at the Aug. 12 work session for a five-member Police Advisory Board meeting quarterly to increase community engagement with the Manchester Police Department. Council members asked for clearer limits on the board’s scope and suggested membership guidance; staff said most policies would be public but noted safety-
City staff on Aug. 12 presented a proposal to create a five-member Police Advisory Board to provide community input on policing, policy advice and outreach. The proposal, described by staff as a departmental goal for the fiscal year, envisioned a smaller, quarterly advisory body rather than a full-time commission.
Staff said the board is intended to "allow greater community engagement in the work of our police, not just in helping with policy development, but also with community relations, and improving community outreach," and recommended starting with five members meeting quarterly. Staff said initial community interest has already appeared and the council could increase membership if application volume supports it.
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