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BE SURE TO RSVP!
Dear Community Member:
You’re invited to attend a community meeting to share your thoughts on the City of Berkeley’s next Director of Police Accountability.
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hybrid Format (in-person and virtual participation options)
MEETING PURPOSE: The City of Berkeley has begun the process to recruit the next Director of Police Accountability, who will oversee the Office of the Director of Police Accountability (ODPA) and act as Secretary to the Police Accountability Board (PAB). Learn more about the ODPA and PAB.
Please RSVP if you would like to participate in person or virtually. You will receive an email with location information or a Zoom link prior to the meeting. |
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| MAKING PROGRESS: When the City Council dismissed the Director of Police Accountability earlier this year, we made a promise to the community that we would ensure continuity of operations for the Office of the Director of Police Accountability (ODPA) and would put in place measures to make sure its important work goes on seamlessly.
Since that time, we: Formed a subcommittee to oversee the hiring process (I am on the subcommittee, along with Councilmembers Lunaparra and Humbert). Hired an Interim Director of Police Accountability, Kathy Lee, whose prior experience working for the City of Berkeley brings the expertise, commitment, and leadership needed during this transition. Appointed 3 new members to the Police Accountability Board, with a few more in the pipeline. Have had regular meetings with Interim Director Kathy Lee and PAB Chair Joshua Cayetano to ensure they are supported and have what they need to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
I am pleased with the progress we’ve been able to make in a relatively short time and I know we still have more work ahead of us. |
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| WHAT’S NEXT: The City of Berkeley will be posting the Director of Police Accountability position at the end of May, and plans to hold interviews towards the end of July.
As this process moves forward, I will be sure to keep you updated. I look forward to receiving your feedback. |
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Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii · 2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor · Berkeley, CA 94704 · USA |
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