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San Diego Council unanimously appoints Roger Smith as executive director of Commission on Police Practices
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The City Council voted 8–0 to appoint Roger Smith as executive director of the Commission on Police Practices, setting initial compensation at about $216,000 a year. Supporters said the appointment will restore stability and capacity for civilian oversight; public commenters urged independence and staffing.
The San Diego City Council voted unanimously Jan. 26 to appoint Roger Smith as executive director of the Commission on Police Practices, establishing initial compensation at about $216,000 a year.
Vicky Jones, chief of staff to Council President LaCava, told the council the selection followed an ad hoc recruitment process that included a community panel and interviews of six finalists drawn from 84 applications. Jones said the recommended salary is consistent with the managerial classification and payable from the general fund.
"The recommended initial compensation for the…
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