Do you agree with the choices for the Community Police Commission?
The legislation is now part of the city’s charter, and gives the group independent oversight of the police policies and discipline.
Chief Legal Officer and Law Director Mark Griffin called it “an opportunity to lead the nation in the civilian review of police,” Nearly 300 people sought a seat on the commission; the mayor nominated ten people while city council nominated three.“There was a lot of time, energy and effort [put it]. At the end of the day, we need to see a strong commission that represents the interest of the city,” he said.In October, when Mayor Bibb announced his nominees, the very people who spearheaded the initial ballot issue protested outside City Hall.
“The demographics still aren’t being met,” said Brenda Bickerstaff, a longtime activist whose brother was killed by Cleveland police in 2022.
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