A resolution approved by council Thursday requires the city to enforce some aspects of Proposition A, including providing investigators with the Office of Police Oversight unrestricted access to police records to review complaints.
Proposition A, which was backed by the criminal justice nonprofit Equity Action, gives investigators with the civilian-led office greater access to police records, including body camera footage, and expands its role in fielding complaints and in disciplinary decision-making.
“It’s important to have the trust and respect the will of the voters,” he said before the vote Thursday. Qadri's resolution also called for the office to have direct and unrestricted access to information to review complaints and use-of-force incidents. Daniela Silva, a resident who spoke during public comments Thursday, said the city owes it to the voters to ensure the police department is subject to strong oversight and is transparent with the community.
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