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County council adopts amended Police Accountability Board rules after split vote
Summary
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.
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.
The council approved a floor amendment that replaces the word “publish” with “submit” and specifies April 1 as the date when the board’s annual report must be filed with the council. Councilman Kaneko, a prime sponsor, said the change simply “tightens up the language” and aligns the…
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