The purpose of Board shall include but not be limited to:
A. Promoting a culture of transparency and accountability with the Maplewood
Police Department ("Department").
B. Advocating on behalf of the community with relation to their concerns
about the Department.
C. Researching and suggesting training and best practices to the Maplewood
Township Committee ("Township Committee") and Maplewood Police Department.
D. Advocating for funding for specific training opportunities for Maplewood
police officers ("officers").
E. Reviewing data from the Department in order to set mutually agreed
upon bench marks and measure changes and progress with regards to
the Department's nondiscrimination and welcoming policies, and interaction
and relationship with the community.
F. Public reporting to the Township Committee on aggregate data.
G. Engaging with the community through surveys and public forums to
help identify which crime problems are priorities for civilians and
gauge how improvements are being reflected by the community.
H. Working to ensure a relationship of respect between the Department
and Community.
I. Providing an avenue to publicly recognize the Department for officers
who complete additional trainings in line with recommendations of
the Board.
J. Educating the public on laws, public safety protocols, the complaint
and resolution process, and other matters as deemed necessary.