COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and other city leaders announced a plan to add an amendment to the city charter to create a Civilian Review Board.
Last month, Ginther said he wanted a civilian review board to independently review the Columbus Division of Police policies and procedures in place by the end of the year.
Ginther said he and Columbus City Council plan to put the amendment on the ballot in November.
Officials said the amendment would provide the board with full funding and give it subpoena powers.
The city said the Department of the Inspector General for the Columbus Division of Police would be directed by the civilian board and do independent investigations.
Columbus City Council plans to hold a public hearing on Wednesday about the amendment.
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The city said most of the elements of the board will need to be negotiated with the local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police.
The FOP chapter said in an e-mail statement, "The FOP is committed to meaningful change and would welcome the opportunity to work with anyone in the city to ensure our 4,300 law enforcement officers are the model for the nation. The FOP has never received a citizen review board proposal from the Mayor during these times. We look forward to that dialogue and leadership."