Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board consists of five (5) members, who are residents of the City, employed in the City and/or own a business in the City. Monthly meetings are held to discuss and make recommendations to the City Council regarding contemporary issues relating to the police department and actual or perceived security needs in the community; to advise, upon request of the City Council, on proposed or current police department policies and procedures; to hold public meetings in order to solicit public input regarding police services and programs; to serve as a liaison between the police department and the community; to encourage individuals and community groups to assist the police department in the implementation of police programs and services; to review and make recommendations concerning the construction, development and purchase of police facilities and equipment; to assist in educating the community at large concerning the function and role of the police department; and to report to the City Council regarding safety conditions throughout the City and make recommendations on how to improve those conditions.