Purpose
The purpose of the DRB is to make recommendations to the Police Chief for the appropriate level of discipline for sustained violations of City or Police Department policies.
Board Composition
1 Chairperson (member of the Police Executive Staff), 2 Police Commanders, 2 Employee Peer Members, 2 Community Members
Community Member Criteria
Must be a Phoenix resident (or an executive/owner of a Phoenix-based company or nonprofit)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must complete a criminal background check
Community Member Disqualifiers
Includes but is not limited to:
Current City of Phoenix employees and their immediate relatives, including but not limited to an employee's spouse, child, child's child, parent, grandparent, brother or sister of the whole or half blood and their spouses and the parent, brother, sister or child of a spouse
Current elected officials
Retired Phoenix Police Department employees
City of Phoenix contractors
Civilian and sworn employees of public safety agencies, including other police departments and correctional facilities
Felony conviction(s)
Active probation for a criminal offense
Term
Three (3) Years
Can apply for reappointment at end of term
Applications for participation are subject to review and approval by the Phoenix Police Department
Training
Mandatory attendance at an orientation session
Time Commitment
Board reviews take place monthly during weekday business hours and the Department draws participants for individual cases from a pool of DRB panelists. Review and participation time commitment varies. Panelists should anticipate committing a minimum of two hours per case.
Recruitment Process (open/closed)
Closed. Application process is anticipated to start soon. Check back for updates or email the Department Contact listed below to be placed on an interest list.
Operations Orders (if applicable)
3.18
Department Contact
ppd.reviewboards@phoenix.gov
