Port Angeles unveils Public Safety Advisory Board work plan to structure community input
Police and fire chiefs presented a structured work plan for the new Public Safety Advisory Board: orientation and training, monthly topic‑focused 90‑minute meetings, ride‑alongs and guidance on legal limits; council directed the ad hoc committee to proceed with appointments.
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Police and Fire Department leaders outlined a detailed work plan for the Public Safety Advisory Board that emphasizes orientation, member development and topic‑focused meetings. The chiefs recommended a two‑phase approach: an initial orientation period that includes governance training (Open Meetings Act and public‑records responsibilities) and ride‑alongs, followed by focused monthly meetings centered on defined public‑safety topics such as downtown safety, nuisance and disorder, homelessness and EMS availability.
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