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Commissioners debate permanent civilian advisory board for DeKalb police; resolution deferred 30 days for more detail
Summary
A proposed resolution to establish a standing community advisory board for the DeKalb County Police Department drew discussion about purpose, role and CALEA panels. Commissioners agreed to defer the item for 30 days and requested additional materials and a police presentation on recommendations and assessment findings.
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners discussed a resolution to establish a permanent community advisory board for the DeKalb County Police Department. Commissioners and police leaders debated the scope and purpose of such a board and asked for more information before proceeding; the committee voted to defer the item for 30 days.
The resolution presented would direct the county law department and the police department to draft a proposed structure, membership criteria and operational guidelines for a civilian advisory board and return to the board of commissioners with an implementation plan.
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