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Fairfax civilian review panel seeks more training, remote file access and outreach; magistrate process adjusted
Summary
The Police Civilian Review Panel reported nine cases pending review, requested a training "library" and remote access to investigative files, and noted a June 2024 change requiring officer accompaniment to the magistrate's office in some circumstances.
Sherry Belkowitz, the outgoing chair of Fairfax County's Police Civilian Review Panel (PCRP), told the Safety and Security Committee on April 8 that the volunteer panel is pursuing expanded training, remote access to investigative files, and greater public outreach while it handles at least nine cases in its review queue.
Belkowitz said the panel, which had eight members present and nine authorized seats, reviews Internal Affairs Bureau investigations for accuracy, completeness, thoroughness, impartiality and objectivity. She told supervisors that reviews can be time‑consuming, from about two hours up to eight to ten hours for a file, and that subcommittees of three members handle case reviews.
Belkowitz described several operational obstacles and proposals. The panel is rebuilding its capacity after turnover and is creating a "library" of recorded trainings and a Saturday training…
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