Worcester Council Delays Decision on Police Oversight Board
Worcester City Council postponed a decision on a civilian police review board after 80 minutes of testimony and a recommendation against creating one.
Worcester City Council postponed a decision on a civilian police review board after 80 minutes of testimony and a recommendation against creating one.
Worcester’s Municipal and Legislative Operations Standing Committee will review the city charter and invite resident input at a public meeting Aug. 17.
City Manager Eric Batista has recommended against creating a new independent civilian police-review board, favoring stronger existing oversight mechanisms instead. A city charter-review discussion is scheduled for Aug. 17.