Call to Action to sign a Proposal for the Police Advisory Board:

This proposal would amend the Buffalo Advisory Board to authorize the creation of the Police Accountability Board (PAB). The PAB would consist of nine unpaid Buffalo residents chosen by a coalition of community organizations. The PAB would have the power to independently investigate civilian complaints, subpoena information for its investigations, and determine whether individual officers have committed misconduct. The PAB will also create disciplinary guidelines, with an opportunity for input from the Chief of Police and the police union.  If the PAB finds, after a hearing, that an officer has committed misconduct, the Chief of Police would be required to impose discipline consistent with disciplinary guidelines. The PAB would also recommend changes to the Police Department’s policies, practices, and training.

The board will help build greater community trust in the Police Department and give residents a voice in how their community is policed. "Police cannot police themselves, the data is pretty clear,  "We want justice for our community, real justice (and) real accountability."