civilian review board

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noun

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

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Origin of civilian review board

First recorded in 1965–70

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.
Pro-Cop ‘Propaganda’ Billboards Are Tearing This City Apart|Andrew Boryga|June 17, 2021|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.
Pro-Cop ‘Propaganda’ Billboards Are Tearing This City Apart|Andrew Boryga|June 17, 2021|The Daily Beast
We want a civilian review board with teeth, not lip service.
County manager in Arlington pushes weaker police review board|Rachel Weiner|May 19, 2021|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.
After the death of George Floyd, lawmakers in Md., Va. and D.C. set out to hold police more accountable. Here are some key measures.|Ovetta Wiggins, Peter Hermann, Tom Jackman|May 6, 2021|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.
The hidden obstacle to police accountability|Max Felker-Kantor|April 16, 2021|Washington Post