Reappoint Amanda Greenvoss to the Police Review Board for term to end March 31, 2027
In 2010, Portland City Council amended City Code 3.20 which governs the processes and structure of Portland Police Bureau's performance and use of force review boards. As part of the changes approved by Council, the Police Bureau will select community members for the Police Review Board from a pool of volunteers recommended by the City's Office of Independent Police Review (Independent Police Review) and appointed by City Council.
Independent Police Review recommends the following individual for reappointment:
| Appointment | Term Start Date | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Greenvoss | April 3, 2024 | March 31, 2027 |
Amanda Greenvoss' biography and statement of interest are provided in Exhibit A.
The full volunteer membership of the Police Review Board, following this confirmation, will be:
| Member | Date of First Appointment | Current Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Boehme | September 12, 2019 | September 11, 2025 |
| Alonzo Chadwick | September 12, 2019 | September 11, 2025 |
| Amanda Greenvoss | September 12, 2019 | March 31, 2027 |
| Michael Luna | September 12, 2019 | September 11, 2025 |
| Jim Young | September 12, 2019 | September 11, 2025 |
| Leslie Brunker | February 21, 2024 | February 21, 2027 |
| Matthew Carter | February 21, 2024 | February 21, 2027 |
| Joe van Waardenburg | February 21, 2024 | February 21, 2027 |
| Pastor Robin Wisner | February 21, 2024 | February 21, 2027 |
Official Record (Efiles)
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
Ordinance No. 183995, amended by Portland City Council on August 13, 2010, established the Police Review Board. On September 1, 2010, the Police Review Board replaced the Use of Force and Performance Review Boards set forth in the Bureau's 2009 Manual of Policy and Procedure. The Police Review Board is an advisory body to the Chief of Police. The Review Board makes recommendations as to findings and proposed officer discipline to the Chief of Police.
The Police Review Board shall be composed of five voting members and eight advisory members. A quorum of four Voting Members, including the community member and the Commander or Captain who is the supervisor of the involved officer (RU Manager) or designee, and four Advisory members is required to be present to make recommendations to the Chief of Police.
The Police Review Board shall review incidents and investigated complaints of alleged misconduct by non-probationary sworn officers who are employed by the Portland Police Bureau. The Police Review Board may make recommendations regarding the adequacy and completeness of an investigation. The Police Review Board may also make policy or training recommendations to the Chief of Police. All Board members will be advised of every case presented to the Police Review Board.
All community members must meet at least the following qualifications to participate on the Police Review Board, except that requirements (2) and (4) below may be delayed and community members may still participate on the Police Review Board during a State of Emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Governor of the State of Oregon or the Mayor or Council of the City of Portland, and requirements (2) and (4) shall be met as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances of the State of Emergency:
- Pass a background check performed by the Bureau.
- Participate in Bureau training to become familiar with police training and policies.
- Sign a confidentiality agreement.
- Participate in ride-alongs to maintain sufficient knowledge of police patrol procedures.
Community members shall be appointed to the Police Review Board for a term of no more than three years. Community members may serve two full terms plus the remainder of any unexpired vacancy they may be appointed to fill. The reappointment of Amanda Greenvoss will serve to fill a community member vacancy on the Police Review Board stemming from the expiration of her prior term. If confirmed by Council, Amanda Greenvoss' term will begin April 3, 2024 and will end March 31, 2027.
This Report involves the reappointment of a community member volunteer, Amanda Greenvoss. Community member volunteers are integral to providing feedback to Portland Police Bureau in the review of cases. Independent Police Review asks that Council to approve this reappointment to the Police Review Board, which would keep the total number of community members in the volunteer pool to nine.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
There are no financial or budgetary impacts directly resulting from the confirmation of this report.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
To be eligible to serve on a City of Portland advisory body, members must live, play, worship, go to school, or work or do business in the City of Portland. Community board members will be selected by City Council, upon nomination by Independent Police Review, based on the following described in Portland Police Directive 0337.00 - Police Review Board Personnel Selection:
- Demonstrated ability to make sound and rational decisions under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to review complex investigations.
- Absence of any real or perceived bias for or against the police.
- Absence of any real or perceived bias against persons based on race, color, national origin or ethnicity, citizenship or immigrant or refugee status, religion, gender or gender identity or gender expression, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, mental illness, economic status, political ideology or affiliation, veteran status, language, or housing status.
- Absence of any real or perceived conflict of interest.
100% Renewable Goal
The City's renewable energy goals are not directly impacted as a result of the confirmation of this report.
Financial and Budget Analysis
Analysis provided by City Budget Office
No fiscal impact.