County council adopts amended Police Accountability Board rules after split vote

Feb 3, 2026

New Castle County Council amended and adopted Ordinance 26-002 to modify the Police Accountability Board’s reporting language and set an April 1 annual-report deadline; the measure passed 12-1 after debate over board independence.

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New Castle County Council adopted Ordinance 26-002 on Feb. 3, 2026, amending the county code to modify the composition and reporting responsibilities of the Police Accountability Board.

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