Trending...
- IRF Builders Forum Brings Global Leaders to Washington, D.C. to Advance Religious Freedom Through Cooperative Engagement
- Columbus: Mayor Ginther Announces 2025 Capital Budget Proposal
- CredHub and ManageAmerica Partner to Empower Residents Through Seamless Rent Reporting Integration
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today announced his appointments to the Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB) which will provide civilian oversite of police for the first time in Columbus history. The Board will appoint the first Inspector General for the Division of Police who the city will support with professional staff to conduct independent investigations into police misconduct. The appointments will be advanced Columbus City Council for approval.
"In November, residents overwhelmingly approved the creation of a Civilian Police Review Board and Inspector General for the Division of Police," said Mayor Ginther. "The purpose of the board is to help restore trust between the community and police. For too long, the police have operated solely on their own with no opportunity for community oversite. This Board allows for independent investigations – and review of internal investigations – as well as recommendations for discipline and policy changes outside the chain of command."
More on Ohio Pen
The city reviewed more than 200 applications for seats on the board and engaged community members to help conduct more than 20 in-depth interviews with finalists. The following nine individuals will be advanced to Council for appointment to the Civilian Police Review Board:
Mayor Ginther asked Jackson, former city attorney and Franklin County municipal judge, and chair of Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission, to serve as chair of the board. Chair Jackson will help establish the framework for how the Board will function and work with her fellow Board members to lead a search for Columbus' first Inspector General for the Division of Police.
More on Ohio Pen
After more than 18 months of intensive review, the Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission presented Mayor Ginther with a list of recommendations to improve community-police relations, including amending the Columbus City Charter to establish a civilian review board and an Inspector General for police. Last year, Mayor Ginther advanced Issue 2 to amend the Charter, and Columbus voters overwhelmingly supported the creation of the Civilian Police Review Board and Inspector General.
"The overarching goal of the Board is to help restore trust in police by providing transparent investigations and holding officers who have done wrong accountable," said Jackson. "Resident votes in favor of the Board last November spoke volumes. And we -- just like the Division of Police -- are here to serve them."
"In November, residents overwhelmingly approved the creation of a Civilian Police Review Board and Inspector General for the Division of Police," said Mayor Ginther. "The purpose of the board is to help restore trust between the community and police. For too long, the police have operated solely on their own with no opportunity for community oversite. This Board allows for independent investigations – and review of internal investigations – as well as recommendations for discipline and policy changes outside the chain of command."
More on Ohio Pen
- Cybersecurity is THE Hot Market Sector; Revenues, Earnings & Profit matter; Only 33 Million Shares + a Huge Short Position Equal an Undervalued Stock
- Despite Global Calls for a Ban, US Child Psychiatry Pushes Electroshock for Kids
- Franco Polished Plaster Celebrates 35 Years of Bringing Walls to Life in the UK
- India's Home Textile Manufacturers See Rising Demand From Us Buyers, Enabled By rivexa
- The Crave Gets Crispy: White Castle Debuts New Chicken Slider
The city reviewed more than 200 applications for seats on the board and engaged community members to help conduct more than 20 in-depth interviews with finalists. The following nine individuals will be advanced to Council for appointment to the Civilian Police Review Board:
- Mark Fluharty, Executive Director of Central Ohio Labor Council
- Dr. Chenelle Jones, Assistant Dean/Chair of Public Safety Programs, Franklin University, member of Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission
- Willard McIntosh, retired Columbus Division of Police officer
- Pastor Rich Nathan, Vineyard Columbus
- Kyle Strickland, attorney, The Ohio State University Roosevelt Institute
- Randall Sistrunk, Director of Business Development, Orange Barrel Media, member of Chief's Advisory Panel
- Rev. Charles Tatum, the Good Shepherd Baptist Church
- Mary Younger, former Franklin County Public Defender
- Janet Jackson, former city attorney and Franklin County municipal judge, chair of Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission
Mayor Ginther asked Jackson, former city attorney and Franklin County municipal judge, and chair of Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission, to serve as chair of the board. Chair Jackson will help establish the framework for how the Board will function and work with her fellow Board members to lead a search for Columbus' first Inspector General for the Division of Police.
More on Ohio Pen
- Spartan & Guardians Partner with Guitar Legend Buckethead to Support Global Child Rescue Efforts
- Preliminary.online Introduces Short-Term Job-Readiness Courses with Employer-Verified Certifications
- Psychologist-Turned-Hermeticist Releases Modern Guide to the Seven Hermetic Principles
- Winners Announced for Asia Pacific Business Awards 2024-2025
- Hamvay-Lang and Lampone.hu Join Forces with AIMarketingugynokseg.hu to Elevate Hungarian Lifestyle Brands on the Global Stage
After more than 18 months of intensive review, the Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission presented Mayor Ginther with a list of recommendations to improve community-police relations, including amending the Columbus City Charter to establish a civilian review board and an Inspector General for police. Last year, Mayor Ginther advanced Issue 2 to amend the Charter, and Columbus voters overwhelmingly supported the creation of the Civilian Police Review Board and Inspector General.
"The overarching goal of the Board is to help restore trust in police by providing transparent investigations and holding officers who have done wrong accountable," said Jackson. "Resident votes in favor of the Board last November spoke volumes. And we -- just like the Division of Police -- are here to serve them."
0 Comments
Latest on Ohio Pen
- $10 Million Acquisition of GXR World Sports Assets Energizes Global Launch of Sports.com Super App by Online Lottery-Sports Game Provider: Lottery.com
- Shop American Made Goods: New Online Marketplace My American Goods Curates the Best of U.S. Made
- Investor Spotlight: Cycurion, Inc. (N A S D A Q: CYCU) Secures $69M in Contracts Amid Surging Demand for AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solutions
- $328 Million Global Stroke Rehab Market Opportunity Awaits AI Telehealth Leader Following Selection for NIH Funded Phase 3 Clinical Study: VSee Health
- Ascent Solar Technologies Enters Collaborative Agreement Notice with NASA to Advance Development of Thin-Film PV Power Beaming Capabilities: ASTI
- VoodooSoft Unveils SiriusLLM: The World's First ChatGPT-Like AI Malware Detection Engine
- This Ain't Press. This Is Pressure — Star Command by RansomXX is Out Now
- TEAMSTERS LAUNCH NATIONWIDE AIRGAS STRIKE
- An Exclusive VIP Reception Honoring Vocal Prodigy Alliana Lili Yang's Remarkable Achievements and Magazine Cover Spotlight
- Joyce Carol Oates Returns to Hard Case Crime With DOUBLE TROUBLE
- New AI Academy Helps Therapists Embrace Tech Without Losing Their Humanity
- Vocs AI Launches Groundbreaking AI Music Label, Roster to Feature Over 40 Licensed AI Artists
- IQSTEL Surges Toward $400M Run Rate with $101.5M in Revenue—Reinforces Billion-Dollar Vision Backed by Fintech, AI, and Cybersecurity
- Alpha Modus Files 7th IP Action Against Rackspace Following $3M CEO Investment and Strategic Partnership Expansion
- Mortgage Rates And Demand Are Stuck In A Holding Pattern
- Coker Completes Acquisition of Healthcare Cost Solutions, a Leading Expert in Technology-Enabled Compliance Services
- Keepy Uppy™ by Ollyball Wins Prestigious 2025 Influencer Award from Clamour & The Toy Association; Announces Fall 2025 Launch at Target Stores
- K2 Integrity's U.S. and EMEA Teams Recognized in Chambers and Partners 2025 Guides
- A rare chance to own a multi-family property in the heart of Bay Ridge
- LA Laura Paris Drops Underground Girl Remixes