The city’s Community Police Oversight Commission will consider a new framework for reviewing law enforcement technology when it meets Thursday.
The CPOC has drafted a workflow to evaluate policies on emerging technologies and equipment acquisitions. The process aims to address community concerns before new tools are deployed.
“Creating a workflow that enables the Commission to shape and recommend policies to PPD and Council,” according to the commission’s work plan update.
The panel plans to pilot the workflow with a new technology before formally adding it to commission rules.
The commission’s ad hoc committee, led by Commissioner Lawrence Lurvey, developed the standardized review process in November. Vice Chair Selina Ho and Commissioners Phillip J. Argento, Faisal Rashid and Paula Verrette also serve on the committee.
The group discussed inviting organizations to present on surveillance-related issues and policy considerations.
“Provide a transparent process and platform for the community to understand and provide feedback on policies related to new technology and equipment,” the work plan states.
The commission will also review three other objectives for fiscal year 2025-26.
One focuses on training for new and current commissioners. Chair Esprit Loren Jones leads that effort with Commissioners Verrette, Teddy Bedjakian, Raúl Ibanez and Donald R. Matthews.
The panel developed five training pillars covering commission foundations, policing practices, community awareness, oversight processes and continuing education.
Another objective involves creating a public tracking tool for commission recommendations. Commissioner Rashid leads that committee.
The fourth objective examines police responses to mental health crises and domestic violence. The commission decided to initially focus on mental health incidents based on call-for-service data.
The commission’s mission is to strengthen community-police relations and review police department operations, according to city code.
The meeting Thursday begins at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
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