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State law removes complaint review power from Iowa City's CPRB; members weigh advisory alternatives
Summary
Senate File 311, effective Aug. 16, removes local citizen-review authority over officer conduct. Iowa City Community Police Review Board members discussed options including a chief-led advisory panel, periodic "listening posts," and public education materials ahead of a June 17 joint work session with city council.
Iowa City’s Community Police Review Board (CPRB) spent much of its meeting reviewing the effect of Senate File 311, a recently signed state law that will bar city boards from reviewing citizen complaints about police officer conduct.
Board members and city staff discussed options for preserving civilian input after the bill takes effect Aug. 16, including an advisory committee convened by the police chief, quarterly "listening posts" for community questions, and an informational website update explaining complaint options.
Senate File 311 and immediate effect Jeff (city staff) told the board the packet included a copy of Senate File 311 and highlighted a new subsection that prevents a city or civil service commission from establishing or administering a board to review officer contact complaints. He said the bill is effective Aug. 16 and that city council invited CPRB members to a joint work session on June 17 at 4 p.m. to discuss next steps.
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