Committee advances two appointments to Citizens Police Complaint Board

The Indianapolis City-County Council Public Safety Committee on July 16 sent two appointments to the Citizens Police Complaint Board to the full council with due-pass recommendations.

Elise Smith and Jocelyn Mapes each appeared before the committee and answered brief questions from council members before motions to advance their nominations were carried by voice vote.

Elise Smith, who told the committee she moved to Indianapolis to attend Indiana University and has worked as the "associate director for special projects" at Indiana University and participated with Hoosier Women Forward, said she was "interested in serving on the Citizens Police Complaint Board because I believe in the importance of transparent, fair processes that give citizens a voice and hold institutions accountable." Chair Leroy Robinson and several councilors emphasized the importance of mandatory training and ride-alongs for the board.

Jocelyn Mapes described herself as a systems thinker and program manager with experience in aerospace, energy and manufacturing and said she offers skills in operations, accountability systems and community advocacy. "I believe I bring a well rounded and grounded perspective to this role," Mapes said.

Action and votes: Councilor Dan Boots moved to send Proposal 187 (Elise Smith) to the full council with a due-pass recommendation; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. A subsequent motion to advance Proposal 2162025 (listed in the record as "2 1 6 20 25") appointing Jocelyn Mapes likewise carried by voice vote.

Committee members praised both nominees for their stated commitment to training and community engagement and asked about availability for meetings and ride-alongs; both candidates said they understood the time commitment and expected to be available.

Speakers

- Elise Smith (applicant) - Jocelyn Mapes (applicant) - Leroy Robinson, District 1, Chair, Public Safety Committee - Councilor Dan Boots (mover for Proposal 187) - Councilor Jessica McCormick and other committee members (questions/comments)

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Actions

- Motion: Send Proposal 187 (appointment of Elise Smith to the Citizens Police Complaint Board) to full council with a due-pass recommendation (mover: Councilor Dan Boots). Outcome: Approved by voice vote; motion carries. - Motion: Send Proposal 2162025 (appointment of Jocelyn Mapes to the Citizens Police Complaint Board) to full council with a due-pass recommendation. Outcome: Approved by voice vote; motion carries.

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