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Residents press Lakewood council for independent police oversight after Jax Graton death
Summary
Multiple speakers at the Dec. 8 Lakewood City Council meeting urged creation of an independent police oversight body with subpoena power and enforceable authority following the disappearance and death of Jax Graton; council acknowledged the concern and scheduled follow‑up study work.
Several dozen residents and advocates used the council’s public comment period on Dec. 8 to demand independent, enforceable police oversight in Lakewood, citing the case of Jax (Jax Graton) and broader concerns about treatment of transgender and marginalized residents.
Speakers said they are calling for oversight that can compel records, investigate misconduct independently of the police department and produce meaningful accountability. "Oversight has to be independent. Oversight has to have the ability to get info by subpoenas," Kai Martinez said during the meeting. Brandy Carey, a founding member of Justice for Jax, told the council it has been months since her friend went missing and urged the…
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