Police Advisory Board

THE POLICE ADVISORY BOARD IS NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE 

Responsibilities as outlined in the Cornelius Municipal Code:
(A) The duties of the police advisory board shall include, but not be limited to, advising and making recommendations via the chief of police on issues concerning public safety and police services within the city, such as:

(1) To enhance police-community relations;

(2) To review and provide a community perspective and recommendations concerning procedures, programs, and the effectiveness of the police services;

(3) To promote public awareness of the city’s police services and programs, including, but not limited to, business and residential crime prevention programs, safety training, domestic violence intervention, and school district/police/ community programs;

(4) To hold public meetings, from time to time, to solicit public input regarding police services and programs;

(5) To serve as a liaison between the police department and the community;

(6) To encourage individuals and community groups to assist the police department in the implementation of police programs and services; and

(7) To review and make recommendations concerning such other and further matters as may be referred to the board by the mayor, the city council, or the chief of police.

(B) Notwithstanding the duties of the board as described within subsection (A) of this section, the board shall have no power or authority to investigate, review, or otherwise participate in matters involving specific police personnel or specific police-related incidents. The board shall in no way receive or stand in review of complaints initiated against personnel of the police department, nor have any role in civil or criminal litigation.