Community Board for Police Accountability Meeting 10/14/26

The Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA) meeting on October 14, 2026, included public comment, an update on hiring the new OCPA director, a presentation by Independent Police Review (IPR) Interim Director Kelsey Lloyd, and discussion of a framework for the board’s bylaws. The director candidate selected by the board on September 17 was still undergoing background, reference, and CJIS checks; no announcement date was confirmed. IPR described its existing oversight and complaint-review work, staffing, and transition considerations. Its current mediation program uses a professional mediator under contract, but no contract action or procurement decision was discussed.

The board reviewed proposed bylaw sections and agreed to continue developing them, including provisions on membership, meetings, review panels, staff roles, and annual review. Members discussed removing language on their own compensation due to conflict-of-interest concerns, while considering how to address reimbursable expenses and meeting costs; the presentation noted a $500 annual stipend under existing rules. No purchase, contract award, RFP, budget allocation, or other procurement action was identified. The meeting also noted upcoming CBPA and CRC transition discussions and a future presentation from the Internal Affairs commander.