Community Board for Police Accountability Meeting 05/13/26

The Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA) meeting held on May 13, 2026, focused primarily on the recruitment process for the Police Accountability Director and the board's strategic priorities. The board received a detailed update from the Modus Executive Team on the recruitment plan, including outreach strategies and a timeline aiming for a final selection by early August. The board voted unanimously to authorize the recruitment plan. Extensive discussion followed on establishing board priorities, including hiring staff, developing bylaws, community engagement, training, and board culture. Members emphasized the importance of hiring independent legal counsel and clarifying governance structures. The board also addressed challenges related to public meeting laws and communication among members. A motion was passed to authorize an executive session to meet potential independent counsel and to introduce the independent court-appointed monitor at the next meeting. The meeting concluded with the selection of members for the agenda-setting committee for the upcoming June meeting.