Jersey City police unions sue City Council over resolution supporting creation of police oversight board
Updated 1:32 PM;
Jersey City’s police unions have filed a lawsuit against the City Council over the wording of a resolution that supports the creation of a civilian complaint review board in the city.
The city council on April 15 passed that resolution, promising to adopt a CCRB if and when the state passes a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Angela McKnight, D-Jersey City, giving municipalities the power to create one with subpoena and investigatory powers.
The Jersey City Police Superior Officer’s Association and the Jersey City Police Officer Benevolent Association in its complaint filed in Hudson County Superior Court said the resolution does more than support passing a CCRB, but directs the creation of a CCRB.
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Unified plan emerges in Jersey City for Civilian Complaint Review Board to respond to police misconduct
Updated Feb 19, 2021;
Posted Feb 19, 2021
Ward A Councilwoman Denise Ridley and Ward E Councilman James Solomon (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal
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Jersey City Ward E Councilman James Solomon and Ward A Councilwoman Denise Ridley will introduce an ordinance next week creating a Civilian Complaint Review Board to investigate complaints of police misconduct.
The ordinance, which is expected to be introduced at the Feb. 24 City Council meeting, calls for a CCRB to be created with investigatory and subpoena powers, as well as a voice in how police officers are disciplined. The creation of the 11-member board, however, is contingent of state legislation proceeding in Trenton.