Providence External Review Authority ordinance
Summary
A companion ordinance to the entertainment expansion would let the civilian police oversight board access records and files to make recommendations to the police department. A late amendment and outstanding concerns from the police chief and city solicitor nearly derailed the vote, exposing deep splits on the council.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents seeking independent review of police conduct complaints.
Critics say police officers could face oversight processes not fully workable under the current draft.
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