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Columbus honors inaugural Civilian Police Review Board members

5738368 · September 8, 2025
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Summary

City leaders presented citations to four inaugural members of the Civilian Police Review Board, recognizing their service since the board was created by a 2020 charter amendment and noting the board's role in civilian oversight of the Columbus Division of Police.

Columbus city leaders recognized four inaugural members of the Civilian Police Review Board on the occasion of a public ceremony that preceded the board's regular monthly meeting.

Deputy Inspector General Richard Blunt opened the program by welcoming attendees to “the first Civilian Police Review Board recognition ceremony,” and Inspector General Jacqueline Hendricks read formal citations honoring the four inaugural members for their service to the board and the city.

The recognition commemorated the board created after Columbus voters approved a city charter amendment on Nov. 3, 2020, which established an independent Civilian Police Review Board and the Department of Inspector General to provide civilian oversight and investigation capacity for the Columbus Division of Police. As described at the ceremony, the board reviews…

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