Bill > B26-0382

This bill makes several key changes to policing and legal procedures in the District of Columbia. First, it expands the Police Complaints Board from 5 to 9 members, with one member from each Ward and one at-large member, and specifies that members cannot be affiliated with law enforcement agencies. The bill also grants the Executive Director of the Office of Police Complaints expanded authority to initiate their own complaint if they discover evidence of police misconduct not originally alleged, including situations where an officer fails to intervene or report excessive force or other misconduct by fellow officers. Additionally, the bill clarifies several legal provisions related to victims of sexual assault and other crimes, specifically modifying language to explicitly apply only to victims under 18 years of age. The changes are temporary, set to expire 225 days after taking effect, and are designed to provide more robust oversight of police conduct and protection for minors. The bill uses technical amendments to existing laws, focusing on expanding accountability mechanisms within the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and refining legal definitions related to victim protections.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0382