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Commissioners debate a permanent police community advisory board; discussion held for further study
Summary
A resolution to create a standing community advisory board for the DeKalb County Police Department prompted divided views: its sponsor said it would sustain CALEA‑style civilian engagement, police and some commissioners urged clarity on purpose and scope; the board held the item for follow‑up and several routine funding items were approved.
Commissioners discussed a resolution to establish a permanent community advisory board to partner with the DeKalb County Police Department, but asked staff and police to return with clearer purpose, membership criteria and recommendations before formal adoption.
Commissioner Terry (S5), who opened the agenda item, said CALEA (the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) empanels civilian panels during accreditation and the proposed standing board would make that outreach ongoing and formalized; appointments would come from commissioners and the CEO…
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