Portland Courant

Police Review Board 

Police Review Board application 

The Board makes recommendations to the Chief regarding findings and discipline and may make recommendations regarding the adequacy and completeness of an investigation. It may also make policy or training recommendations to the Chief. The Board reviews incidents and complaints of misconduct about Portland Police Bureau members in the following situations: those that may result in suspension of pay, instances when officers discharge their weapons, and in-custody deaths. 

Expectations of Candidates:

• Be capable of fair consideration;
• Must not have real or perceived conflict of interest regarding to Portland Police Bureau and must be capable of unbiased, objective decisions under pressure;
• Pass a criminal background check performed by the Police Bureau;
• Demonstrate an ability to review complex investigations;
• Demonstrate an ability to make rational and independent decisions under pressure;
• Participate in orientation and training about Police Bureau training and policies;
• Occasionally ride with Police officers to maintain sufficient knowledge of patrol procedures;
• Sign confidentiality statements and uphold the tenants of those statements;
• Be sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity and respectful of Board member differences;
• Be willing to make a substantial time commitment and periodically attend meetings during regular business hours to vote as a member of the Board.

Citizen Review Committee

Currently, we are only seeking applications for reserve volunteers in case any current committee member resigns.

Citizen Review Committee application 

The eleven-member Citizen Review Committee (CRC) was created in 2001 to help improve police accountability, promote higher standards of police services, and increase public confidence. Volunteer CRC members are appointed by City Council to perform four primary functions:

• Gather community concerns about police services.
• Help the IPR Director develop policy recommendations to address patterns of problems with police services and conduct.
• Review and advise IPR and IA on the complaint handling process.
• Hear appeals from complainants and officers and publicly report its findings.

Expectations of Candidates:

• Demonstrate ability to be impartial and objective;
• Possess sound communication and listening skills;
• Lead and function well in a group;
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality;
• Act as an appeal body member and become familiar with the relevant City Code and protocols in conducting appeal hearings and other duties; and
• Be willing to make a substantial time commitment—including trainings, monthly evening meetings, workgroup meetings, and independent review of complaint files.
• Periodically serve on the Police Review Board, an advisory body to the Chief of Police that makes recommendations as to findings and propose officer discipline of sworn members.

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