Human Relations Commission and African American Advisory Group Police Advisory Subgroup Upcoming Public Community Meetings
(1) Community Conversation Regarding Student Resource Officers
Join the Providence Human Relations Commission and the African American Advisory Group Police Advisory Subgroup for a community meeting to discuss student resource officers (SROs) in Providence Public Schools. We would like to prioritize the voices and experiences of current PPSD students but all are welcome. Spanish translation will be made available.
Tuesday, August 25th 2020
6:00-8:00 PM
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(2) Community Conversation Regarding the Police Use of Force Policy and the Obama Foundation’s Commit to Action
Join the Human Relations Commission and the African American Advisory Group Police Advisory Subgroup for a community meeting to discuss the Providence Police Department’s Use of Force Policy and the Obama Foundation’s Commit to Action. Commit to Action is a campaign that Mayor Elorza signed onto that commits to bringing immediate change to police departments throughout the country. To review the current use of force policy or provide feedback in advance, please see here: https://www.providenceri.gov/mayor-city-services/feedback/ Spanish translation will be made available and all are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
6:00-8:00 PM
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(3) Community Conversation Regarding the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR)
Join the Human Relations Commission and the African American Advisory Group Police Advisory Subgroup for a community meeting to discuss the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. Adopted in 1976, LEOBOR protects officers accused of misconduct from being immediately fired or placed on unpaid leave. Spanish translation will be made available and all are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
6:00-8:00 PM
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For any questions regarding the above-mentioned meetings, please email Andi Wheeler, Director of Human Relations Commission, at .