This article shall be effective July 1, 2021. A Civilian Police
Review Board is hereby established as authorized by Section 17 of
Public Act 20-1, as that Public Act may be codified, recodified or
amended from time to time.
The purposes of the Civilian Police Review Board established
by this article shall be as follows:
A. To promote public confidence in the professionalism and accountability
of the West Hartford Police Department through the unbiased review
of the investigation of complaints filed against any West Hartford
police officer.
B. To add a civilian perspective to the evaluation of complaints.
C. To provide a timely, fair, and objective review of complaints and
the manner in which they are investigated.
D. To promote positive interactions and maintain trust between the community
and the police.
A quorum shall consist of five members.
The Civilian Police Review Board shall provide an annual written
report to the Town Council standing committee with cognizance over
the Police Department. Such report shall include a brief summary of
the disposition of all complaints reviewed by the Civilian Police
Review Board as well as any policy recommendations.