08-10-26 Police Oversight Panel Meeting Meeting

The City of Boulder Police Oversight Panel held a meeting on August 10, 2026, focusing primarily on oversight processes and community engagement related to police activities. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the five-year review of the police oversight system, particularly concerning the draft General Order 120, which governs complaint processing and classification. The panel expressed concerns about the alignment of the draft policy with the city ordinance and the transparency of complaint handling, requesting that updated information be shared publicly, including on the city website. They also discussed the Flock project, a community engagement initiative aimed at increasing transparency around the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems by the Boulder Police Department, with plans for future community forums. The panel approved a motion to support a set of questions submitted to the city manager's office regarding the oversight system and to authorize the co-chairs to meet with city officials to discuss responses. No contract awards or direct procurement actions were reported, but the discussions and motions indicate ongoing policy evaluation that could influence future procurement or operational decisions related to police oversight and technology use.