Draft Legislation to Create a Community Police Review Board
To the People of the City of Lancaster,
Maybe I am a reactionary. But if reacting to the voices of the Public and a clear desire for transparency makes me one—so be it.
After hearing from residents and the presentations from the administration, I see no reason why we shouldn't be working—right now—to improve the relationship between the community and the police. Even if that relationship exists only in an advisory capacity. Because Lancaster deserves more than closed doors and quiet nods—it deserves real dialogue.
The Community Police Review Board proposal I’ve put forward doesn’t have to be adopted word-for-word. I welcome debate, edits, and ideas. What matters is that we begin. This draft creates a foundation—a structure where the Police and the People can sit together, review use-of-force cases, and build toward transparency and public trust.
If you support this idea, I’m asking you to add your name. Let City Council know you want them to review this proposal and take action. Let them know you believe our community deserves a voice—not just when something goes wrong, but before it happens again.
Those in power who seek to continue to lead Lancaster have a chance—right now—to prove they believe in transparency, accountability, and shared civic responsibility.
