civilian review board

noun

1. a quasi-judicial board of appointed or elected citizens that investigates complaints against the police.

Word History and Origins

Origin of civilian review board¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

She has also advocated for a civilian review board in the city, which is in the process of being established, as well as a change to how police respond to mental health crises.

From The Daily Beast

The city has also pledged to establish a civilian review board, revamp use of force policies, and utilize mental-health professionals during certain police calls.

From The Daily Beast

We want a civilian review board with teeth, not lip service.

From Washington Post

Some local jurisdictions have created civilian review boards to monitor police actions, but they have no legal power and act more as advisory bodies.

From Washington Post

They called for community control of the police, notably in the form of a civilian review board, which they failed to achieve because of opposition from the police and political officials.

From Washington Post