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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 5-353.01. Use of Force Review Board; membership.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) There is established a Use of Force Review Board (“Board”), which shall review uses of force as set forth by the Metropolitan Police Department in its written directives.

(b) The Board shall consist of the following 13 voting members, and may include non-voting members at the Mayor's discretion:

(1) Seven MPD members appointed by the Chief of Police who hold the rank of Inspector or above, or the civilian equivalent;

(2) Three civilian members appointed by the Mayor, pursuant to § 1-523.01(e), with the following qualifications and no current or prior affiliation with law enforcement, including being employed by a law enforcement agency or law enforcement union:

(A) One member who has personally experienced the use of force by a law enforcement officer;

(B) One member of the District of Columbia Bar in good standing; and

(C) One District resident community member;

(3) Two civilian members appointed by the Council with the following qualifications and no current affiliation with law enforcement, including being employed by a law enforcement agency or law enforcement union:

(A) One member with subject matter expertise in criminal justice policy; and

(B) One member with subject matter expertise in law enforcement oversight and the use of force; and

(4) The Executive Director of the Office of Police Complaints, or their designee.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Metropolitan Police Department shall publish the findings of fact and merits determination for all Use of Force Review Board investigations on its website.

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