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Civilian Police Review Board adopts amended training language after robust debate over mandatory hours

Civilian Police Review Board · April 8, 2026
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Summary

After long debate over mandating refresher education for volunteer members, the board accepted amended bylaw language removing the word 'annual' and clarifying trainings are subject to prior approval by the board chair; members remain split over whether hours should be mandatory or encouraged.

The Civilian Police Review Board considered a proposed bylaw requiring continuing education for board members and, after extended discussion, approved amended language that removes the word "annual" and makes training subject to prior approval by the board chair.

Supporters argued the board's oversight role requires periodic refreshers on legal standards such as Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth…

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