To strengthen relationships between the Gwinnett County Police Department and the community, on Tuesday the Board of Commissioners approved the creation of a Citizens Advisory Board. The board will offer input on issues like transparency, use of force, training and dealing with complaints.
The 11-member board, made up of representatives from various groups around the county, will provide advice to the Police Department, the county administrator, and the Board of Commissioners. The Citizens Advisory Board will assist the department using a collaborative problem-solving process that supports both the community and the Police Department’s desire to enhance public safety.
According to a press release from the Board of Commissioners, the new board will offer feedback on reforms to improve community-oriented policing practices, transparency, professionalism, accountability, community inclusion, fairness, effectiveness, and public trust, while taking into account national standa