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Changes to Tampa Police citizen review board take place
New ordinance goes into effect Friday

17 December 2021



A new law to create more trust between the community and the Tampa Police Department is now in effect. After more than a year of discussion, Mayor Jane Castor and the city council chairman signed the new citizen review board (CRB) ordinance into law in June, taking effect December 17. In June, Mayor Castor said, “The Tampa Police Department is an open book, and they appreciate this oversight because they exist to serve the community and the only way, they derive their authority is through community trust.” The citizen review board will now be appointed by both the mayor and ...



 
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