Independent Police Monitor

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City Manager's Office

FY2023 Budget

Program Budget Overview

Overview of Program & Intended Outcomes:

The Office of the Independent Police Monitor classifies all complaints, reviews internal affairs investigations in real time, provides disposition and disciplinary recommendations to the Chief of Police, and offers policy and training recommendations to the police department. The Police Oversight Panel is currently composed of nine community volunteers and is supported by the monitor. The panel reviews completed internal investigations, provides disposition, disciplinary, policy, and training recommendations, conducts community engagement and evaluates the work of the Independent Police Monitor. In addition to the 2023 base budget, a one-time increase will be included for travel expenses related to The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement annual conference, an increased stipend to the panel members, and expanded community outreach and engagement.


2023 Activities:

  • Onboard new panel members selected at the end of 2022
  • Continue training of panel members in police policy, law, and use of force
  • Expand community engagement efforts
  • Continue conducting case reviews and providing disposition, disciplinary, policy and training recommendations