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Board majority finds insufficient evidence of racial profiling; member urges lower practical standard
Summary
The board recorded a finding of insufficient evidence as to racial profiling after a 3–1 vote. One committee member dissented, saying the evidentiary bar to prove profiling is very high and urging the board to consider appellant concerns in future reviews.
The Civilian Police Review Board voted to sustain the chief’s finding that there was insufficient evidence of racial profiling in one of the appeals; the roll-call vote was 3–1 in favor of the chief's assessment of insufficient evidence.
A committee member explained the basis for their dissent in public comments after the votes, saying the evidentiary bar to prove racial profiling is “unreasonably high” even when a person’s experience might reasonably raise profiling concerns. The member thanked the appellant for participating in the appeal process and encouraged feedback to improve board procedures.
