Police Chief's Community Advisory Board

The Police Chief's Community Advisory Board assists the Chief of Police in the Chief’s formation of strategies, development of community policing concepts and programs, and helps increase public awareness about the activities of the agency. This Board is not a review board of specific police actions, whether internal or external, it is a resource for the Chief to receive input and it leverages the experiences of our citizens to benefit the department and the community. The primary purpose of this Board is to provide a forum for discussions with community members regarding law enforcement practices within the community. The Board is comprised of a diverse cross-section of community members of the City of Appleton. The creativity and experiences of its members drives the Board and reflects the community’s views, providing for integration of community viewpoints into police department planning and strategies. The rotating membership of the Board consist of at least 15, but not more than 25, volunteer citizens from throughout the community, the majority being adults but also including high school students, who represent a range of interests and experiences. Efforts will be made to select members from diverse backgrounds, including business, education, non-profit, public relations, faith community, government and more. Advisory Board Member Duties Act as a sounding board for the Chief regarding community needs and concerns and provide a community response to proposed police programs, priorities, and policies. Assist the Chief and the department in achieving a greater understanding of the nature and causes of community issues. Assist in educating the community at large about the function and role of the Appleton Police Department. Attend meetings that are typically held quarterly. Be open to honest and respectful discussions about emergent trends in law enforcement that affect the City of Appleton and how the Police Department responds. The Board will have no input or discussion regarding specific employee personnel issues as they fall under the authority of the Chief and/or the Police and Fire Commission. This Board acts solely in an advisory capacity and is expected to provide input on topics determined by the Chief of Police or topics the Board feels are relevant. The Chief or the Assistant Chief will lead the Board meetings and an agenda and minutes will be completed and posted on the police department website. Advisory Board Member Selection Criteria Selection to the Board is done by application process. The mayor selects the members, in consultation with the Chief and others that the mayor deems appropriate. The mayor selects members to serve on the Board based on their experiences – lived and professional – and commitment to the City of Appleton. Adult members serve a renewable three-year term, and high school student members serve a maximum of two-year terms. All members must be accepted into the APD Volunteer program and agree to follow the City Volunteer Policy. All members serve at the discretion of the Chief or his designee. All members are City of Appleton residents or attend an Appleton Area School District High School. Training Each member is encouraged to complete the Citizens Police Academy and participate in at least one ride-along with a City of Appleton Police Officer. Appleton residency is required for this appointment. There are 2 vacancies on the board. They are 3 year terms beginning April 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr