San Diego seeks executive director, commissioners for police oversight board

A Commission on Police Practices meeting with SDPD Chief earlier this year Photo by Tessa Balc Times of San Diego The San Diego City Council is recruiting a new executive director for the city s Commission on Police Practices the independent oversight committee that reviews San Diego Police Department conduct The commission s next executive director will take over for Bart Miesfeld who resigned from the post in January and continues to serve as its interim executive director Applicants are expected to undergo three rounds of interviews with a final interview by the city council and candidate selection expected around October Help build trust accountability in law enforcement The City is accepting applications for the Commission on Police Practices We're looking to fill the following positions At-Large Districts Low-and-Moderate Income Youth Commissioner Apply by Aug at PM pic twitter com tHx ryeHTG Council President Joe LaCava JoeLaCavaD July Those looking to apply for the Executive Director position can find more information at https jobs sandiego gov We begin this recruitment process to find the best candidate to oversee the voter-mandated mission of the Commission on Police Practices stated Council President Joe LaCava who chairs the committee This individual will manage the Office of the CPP advocacy the CPP Commissioners and assist in coordinating with the community elected representatives San Diego Police Department and the media The city has also opened nominations for six open CPP commissioner seats on the -member body The six vacant seats include Representatives for districts and Low- and Moderate-Income At-Large Youth Commissioner nominations will run until Aug at p m and according to LaCava s office those nominations will go before the city council possibly as early as September Nominations can be made at https onboard sandiego gov application board The Commission on Police Practices plays a vital role in building trust between our group and the San Diego Police Department ensuring accountability transparency and fair oversight commented Bonnie Benitez st Vice Chair of the Commission on Police Practices As we search for our next Executive Director we are seeking a leader who will help us continue this pivotal work and deepen our impact for the people of San Diego City News Amenity contributed to this article