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Council delays vote on independent monitor for LAPD consent decree, firms under consideration named
Summary
Council continued consideration of the independent monitor selection to Friday after lengthy debate about the council’s role, transparency and negotiations with the Department of Justice; two firms were identified as frontrunners.
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday continued to Friday its consideration of an independent monitor for enforcement of the Los Angeles Police Department consent decree, after a long floor debate about process, timing and the council’s role.
City officials said negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice were ongoing and that the administration expected to present a recommended monitor — and a second choice — on Friday. Council members raised concerns about transparency, selection criteria and the time available to review proposals before a court filing due Monday.
City staff said 19 proposals were…
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