Citizens Review Board
Notes by Judy Winters
The Chief of Police and City Manager joined the meeting to discuss the board’s focus and address concerns regarding ALPR, tracking of complaint data, and prioritizing cases. The focus for the future will include managing 22 backlogged cases and processes for police pursuit.
Notes by Bill Hoag
The board met and heard a public comment regarding a woman’s attempt to recover her service dog. They also voted to review a police misconduct case, recommended updates to WPD policies on homelessness and bias crime, and scheduled future case reviews and policy discussions.
Notes by Jeanette Harding
Charlena Banks spoke about being taken to the state hospital against her will & losing her dogs. Discussion of concerns with Policies 503 & 504, passing motions to review camping permit processes, mental health professional inclusion & investigative procedures of bias crimes.
Notes by Susan Miner
Wichita Police outlined traffic safety strategies focusing on high-crash areas and public education while addressing concerns about racial profiling in ticket data. Board members called for better transparency, data sharing, and public engagement. Two board positions are open.
Notes by Carli Harmening
The meeting addressed board member absenteeism and vacancies, with a focus on formalizing a process for removal after consecutive absences. Public concerns included the disproportionate citations against people of color and a discussion on WPD’s use of force policy.
Notes by Nancy Davis
The latest meeting faced criticism for its slow progress and frequent absences, sparking a promise from Chair Odell Harris, Jr. to improve efficiency and maintain full membership. Discussions on transparency in police communication and public safety events also transpired.
Notes by Ricky Jacques
At a tense meeting, the board tackled procedural hurdles, focusing on enforcing bylaws, addressing a backlog of citizen complaints by discussing 1-2 cases per meeting, and prioritizing accurate and timely reporting on police incidents to enhance transparency.