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.