ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 847 and Other Citizen Oversight Models

Urged the commission to adopt strong oversight models similar to La Mesa and push for greater authority to review police complaints and personnel records.

Argued that AB 847 prevents the police department from restricting oversight access and called on the commission to aggressively utilize personnel files for accountability.

Shared personal experiences with police misconduct and urged the commission to stand up for state laws and review confidential personnel files.

Asked if the oversight commission could partner with the NAACP youth council to hold police forums and discussed national NAACP ordinances on officer accountability.

Expressed confusion over delays in implementing AB 847 and urged commissioners to fight for access to personnel files to prevent rogue officers.

Encouraged the commission to use AB 847 and subpoena powers to investigate officers involved in past scandals who remain on the force.

Stressed that democracy requires oversight and called on commissioners to fulfill their purpose without being bullied by the city council.