PassedFinal tally · 4–0·Nov 10, 2021 · Regular·Item 11.01
CPRB – Suspension of Citizens Police Academy Membership Qualification Requirement
Plain-language summary
The Commission voted to temporarily suspend for six months the requirement that Citizens Police Review Board members complete the TPD Citizens Police Academy within one year of appointment, specifically for members E. Edward Gaines, Jr. and Taylor Biro. A public speaker supported the waiver and suggested better marketing to educate the public about police advisory boards. The vote was unanimous among those present.
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How each commissioner voted
5 present
The Motion
As stated on the record
“Suspend, for six months, the Citizens Police Review Board qualification requirement to complete the Tallahassee Police Department's Citizens Police Academy within one year of appointment for board members E. Edward Gaines, Jr. and Taylor Biro.”
Moved by
Official agenda title
CPRB - Suspension of Membership Qualification Requirements
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