Worcester LGBTQIA Panel Votes to Back Police Review Board
Worcester LGBTQIA commission votes 5-0 to urge city manager to reconsider rejecting civilian police review board.
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What happened
The Worcester Commission on LGBTQIA Affairs voted 5-0 to recommend that the city manager reconsider his decision not to recommend a civilian police review board to the City Council. The recommendation cites a Department of Justice report on police accountability. The commission's memorandum will go to the city manager's office, not directly to the City Council, per city rules limiting boards' communications.
Key decisions
- 📜 Recommend reconsideration of police review board. Commission voted 5-0 to advise and recommend that the city manager reconsider his decision not to recommend a civilian review board to the City Council. Patricia LaFour, the interim staff liaison, will draft a memorandum to send to the city manager's office. (Vote 5-0). Read case details
Next dates
- Sept. 2: Commission's next regular meeting
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