Metropolis Formally Appoints 25 Everlasting Members to New Fee on Police Practices

Metropolis Council President Sean Elo-Rivera despatched a memorandum to the Metropolis Clerk Tuesday formally appointing the 25 everlasting members of the brand new Fee on Police Practices.

After the Metropolis Council’s motion in Might approving the candidates, the potential appointees acquired a radical evaluation of {qualifications}, together with background checks, and are able to serve.

“These appointees launch an unprecedented fee with the nice accountability of finishing up the need of San Diego voters by offering accountability for San Diego police interactions with our residents,” Elo-Rivera stated. “I’m deeply grateful to this group of volunteers who’ve answered the decision to serve their metropolis.” 

Measure B creating the unbiased fee was permitted by voters within the 2020 normal election.

Council President pro-Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe, who championed the poll measure, stated the panel will assist town “reimagine public security” and improve accountability.

“Confirming these new commissioners begins a brand new chapter within the journey to a metropolis that amplifies the voice of our most susceptible residents. These certified appointees maintain alternatives to implement the spirit and intent of the measure that voters permitted overwhelmingly—bringing the imaginative and prescient to fruition,” she stated.

Commissioners can be sworn in and start their coaching at their first assembly on Aug. 29. The coaching will final for a number of weeks.

Two vacancies stay on the brand new fee, however the council is anticipated to start a nomination course of within the fall.