Community Advisory Board

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Meeting Minutes

Community Advisory Board Information

Mission

Using two way communications, improve relationships between the public and the police. To actively represent the community by articulating, advising and tracking community and police issues.

History

Formed in the fall of 2005, the Community Advisory Board (CAB) was (and is) designed to provide the Police Chief face to face dialogue with representatives of the community. Initially 12 members of the community were selected. Four additional positions have been added to increase and diversify the representation.

Since participants came to CAB with a wide range of knowledge and experience in law enforcement, for the first six to seven months, the Chief and staff provided significant statistical data and training in a wide range of police issues. For example, citizen complaint investigation policies and practices were covered by the Professional Standards Sergeant. Training is ongoing.

Selection and Service

The CAB is an advisory panel of 17 people representing a cross-section of the community based on race, religion, representation (e.g., business community, UCD students), and other factors. The members are selected by the groups they represent whenever possible. They are approved by and serve at the will of the Police Chief and the City Manager.

Representatives do not serve a specific term; however, some representatives have a natural term limit by the nature of their selection from the group they represent. While there is value in turnover and fresh ideas, there is also value in the consistency of having people on the board with a historical knowledge and perspective. Ideally, members will develop a relationship with the Police Department which includes understanding and trust which they in turn communicate to their constituents. As the needs of the community and the police department change, the make-up of the CAB is expected to change.

In June of 2009, CAB members determined that members who have missed meetings for six consecutive months should be replaced.

General Purpose

This board meets with the Police Chief on a monthly basis to provide input to the Chief regarding constituent concerns. Additionally, the CAB members take information away from the police department back into the community. This Board has broad public representation and input into the police department. Most importantly, CAB opens and sustains on-going dialogue with key members of the community on issues of mutual concern.

It is worth noting that CAB fulfills both one of the recommendations of the 2000 Arroyo Report and one of the goal statements from the Davis PD 2005-2008 Strategic Plan.

The Citizen Advisory Board is an advisory panel and has no review or investigative power over complaint investigations.

Cost

This program has no cost to the City, as the citizens are volunteers.

Community Advisory Board 2007-2008

CAB Member	Association	Representing
Janis Lott	Davis Business Association	Business Community
Jeremy Brooks	President, Chamber of Commerce	Business Community
Carla Pion	Beat 1, Community Leader	Neighborhoods
Kevin Wolf	Beat 2, Community Leader
Diane McGee	Beat 3, Community Leader
Judi Adelman	Beat 4, Community Leader
Scott Wieking	Christian Community	Faith Community
Hamza El-Nakhal	Islamic Affairs, HRC
Michael Green	Jewish Community, Congregation Bet Haverim
Pam Mari	Davis School District, Director of Student Services	Educational Community
Cory Bullis	UCD Student, ASUCD	Educational Community
Shelly Bailes	Yolo County Chapter of Marriage and Equality	(MEUSA)/Gay/Lesbian Community
Mel Lewis	African American Community Member	Special Interest Representatives
Carlos Matos	Concilio of Yolo County
Patti Fong	Asian Community
John Pamperin	Police/Community Liaison - HRC

City of Davis

Police Community Advisory Board