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CPRB receives anonymous public complaints; board approves brochure text for printing
Summary
The Citizens Police Review Board logged two anonymous public complaints forwarded through council channels, and by consensus approved a brochure design and distribution plan to improve public guidance on filing complaints.
The Citizens Police Review Board recorded receipt of two anonymous submissions from members of the public and approved a brochure for distribution that explains how to file complaints and contact the board.
Board Chair Doug Hunt said he had received a letter from a "concerned University of Missouri mom" describing an incident in which her son reported seeing a man wielding a knife near Providence Road and Rollins Street and said a responding officer told him the matter was outside that officer's jurisdiction. Hunt said he would forward the full letter to department staff for awareness. A second anonymous message, also signed by a "concerned citizen," reported vehicles with expired license plates and asked about enforcement; Hunt said the message listed license-plate numbers and vehicle makes.
Board members said no formal action was requested by the anonymous correspondents beyond passing the reports to the department for awareness; the board agreed to do that. Hunt said the anonymous submissions made follow-up difficult, because senders did not provide contact information.
On outreach, the board reviewed a draft brochure that explains the CPRB's role and complaint process. Members said the brochure was visually pleasing and not overly wordy; they approved the content and design by consensus and asked staff to arrange printing. Board members suggested distribution points including the police department lobby, the city lobby, libraries, the food bank and social service agencies. Staff estimated printing could be completed in about 30 days; a proposal to print roughly 25 copies per board member was discussed, and members noted that some outreach partners (for example, the Human Rights Commission) may request larger quantities for public distribution.
The Human Rights Commission reported recent outreach activities including tabling at events, participation in a Juneteenth event and distributing literature at the food bank. Board members suggested giving copies of the brochure to staff and outreach partners.
No formal vote was required to approve the brochure; the board approved content and design by consensus and recorded the public submissions in the meeting minutes.
