Title
Resolution to Establish the Citizens Police Advisory Group (CPAG) as a Hampton City Council Appointed Committee
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The Hampton Police Division and Hampton City Council are generally supportive of the recommendations of the Final Report of the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Recommendation 4.5.3 of that report advocates for a citizen group to advise the police on crime prevention strategies and agency policies from a citizen's perspective. In accordance with that recommendation, staff recommends that Hampton City Council establish a City Council appointed committee, the Citizens Police Advisory Group (CPAG). It is staffs' recommendation that this group function in an advisory role to the Chief of Police and Hampton Police Division.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve the resolution
Body
WHEREAS, the Hampton City Council has endorsed the Hampton Police Division’s support for the recommendations of the Final Report of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing;
WHEREAS, recommendation 4.5.3 of that report advocates for the establishment of a citizen group to advise the police on crime prevention strategies and agency policies;
WHEREAS, the Hampton City Council deems it advisable to appoint an advisory committee, the Citizens Police Advisory Group (CPAG), to consult with the Hampton Police Division and serve in this advisory role.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia that the Council does hereby establish the Hampton Citizens Police Advisory Group that shall consist of twelve (12) citizens (who shall serve without compensation). The citizens appointed to this advisory committee shall have the knowledge and abilities required to advise the Hampton Police Division on crime prevention strategies and agency policies from a citizen’s perspective.
1. Appointments:The members of the Citizens Police Advisory Group shall be appointed by the City Council and shall be ...
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