As someone who spent his career – 36 and half years to be exact – in law enforcement, I know how important accountability and transparency to building strong relationships and trust between our police department and the community it protects. One thing I was always proud of in my career with the Phoenix Police Department is that I was able to say that I helped someone every single day. The overwhelming majority of Phoenix Police Officers feel the same way and think transparency with their community is paramount.
With this in mind, a top priority of mine coming into office was to help get the Civilian Review Board up and running. After some considerable time researching the most effective review boards across the country and working with city staff and my colleagues, I feel very proud of what the city was able to put together. We were able to move the Civilian Review Board forward with a vote at this week’s council meeting.
This board, which will consist of Mayor-appointed residents of Phoenix from many different backgrounds, will be a recommending body helping the police department and our Office of Accountability and Transparency (OAT). As complaints are investigated from within the department, OAT will monitor and review completed investigations and provide a report to the civilian review board. Once the review board has received the report, they have an opportunity to make recommendations to the police department such as helpful trainings and ways to improve future investigations.
The Council has had an opportunity to bring stakeholders into conversations like this, and work together to make the change we want to see in our city. I’m proud to present something that I believe will considerably help both the Phoenix Police Department and the residents of Phoenix.
Thank you,
Kevin Robinson
Phoenix City Councilman, District 6
I had the great honor of being selected as this year's Grand Marshall for the Ahwatukee Easter Parade.
I want to thank the residents of Ahwatukee, as well as the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club. If you are looking for an organization to get involved with, please consider the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club. They work tirelessly for their community.
P.S. This parade had no shortage of pretty sweet rides!
I want to thank our Mayor Kate Gallego for an inspiring and educational State of the City address. Phoenix is doing big things under her leadership, and I can't wait to see what's next!
The District 6 team joined Mayor Kate Gallego at the grand opening of Pizza To The Rescue.
If you get a chance, please go visit this new D6 business!
Our team attended this year's slopefest, and as usual it was a fantastic event.
We want to thank Jeff Tisot and the East Sunnylope Neighborhood Association and Block Watch for their work on the event.
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Humane Society Pet of the Month!
Adoptable Pet – Luna
Hi! My name is Luna! Despite my shy presence, I love to be around the company of my family. I am shy but sweet and warm up with time, and I give great tail wags! 😊
I need to meet all of my new family, including any dogs before my adoption and my adoption fee is only $99! I can’t wait to meet you!!
Learn more at azhumane.org/adopt.
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