The proposed resolution, introduced by Councilmember Charles Allen, seeks to address urgent amendments to the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998. It aims to expand the membership of the Police Complaints Board and empower the Office of Police Complaints Executive Director to initiate complaints based on evidence of police misconduct that may not have been included in the original complaint. Additionally, the resolution proposes to clarify that certain provisions of the law apply specifically to victims under the age of 18.

This resolution is deemed necessary to prevent a legal gap following the expiration of previous emergency and temporary legislation related to policing and justice reform. It builds on the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 and addresses the need for clarity in reporting requirements established by the Expanding Supports for Crime Victims Amendment Act of 2022. The Council has determined that these circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to take effect without delay.