civilian review board
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of civilian review board
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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In the weeks since his death, anti-violence advocates organized a vigil calling for a number of reforms, including the creation of a civilian review board.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2023
Within weeks, Baraka signed the executive order establishing the civilian review board.
From Slate • Apr. 12, 2021
The activists behind The People’s Plan put out a statement that lauded parts of the county’s plan, but criticized the lack of a civilian review board or outside investigators for complaints against the police.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2021
He said the City Council was still considering participating in the response team as well as in a civilian review board for the police.
From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2021
A civilian review board is investigating the 2019 incident at Anjanette Young’s home of which Chicago’s WBBM-TV obtained body camera footage.
From Washington Times • Dec. 16, 2020
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