The City Clerk’s office is seeking applicants to serve on the newly created Civilian Police Review Board.  Priority will first be given to members of the existing Police Cidtizen Review Subcommittee which this Board replaces.  Residents can find the full description of the Board and application directions on the city’s website.

The Civilian Police Review Board is a body approved by Portland voters to increase trust and confidence in the Portland Police Department.  The Board will consist of 10 members, including 3 non-voting members.  They will be tasked with reviewing the Police Department’s internal affairs investigations to ensure that the investigation complied with due process standards, including, but not limited to issues of fairness, thoroughness, objectivity and timeliness.  The Board may also make policy recommendations and is responsible for preparing and submitting a report each year to the Mayor, City Council and Chief of Police.

The deadline to apply is Friday, February 28, 2026.  Applicants will be contacted for interviews.  Residents should direct additional questions to the Interim City lerk by phone or email at 207 – 756-8385 or alombard@portlandmaine.gov.