/news/tags/akron-civilian-police-oversight-board Akron Citizens' Police Oversight Board en-US Copyright Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:07:13 GMT /law-justice/2026-04-02/akron-updates-police-union-contract-on-discipline-leaving-out-civilian-oversight-issues-for-now The updates set timelines for officer discipline decisions that are far shorter than what the city's independent police auditor asked for. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:07:13 GMT /law-justice/2026-04-02/akron-updates-police-union-contract-on-discipline-leaving-out-civilian-oversight-issues-for-now Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2026-02-19/report-akron-police-oversight-board-has-made-39-recommendations-city-hasnt-responded-to-half Akron's Citizens' Police Oversight Board released its 2025 annual report Thursday, detailing structural challenges the board is still facing nearly three years after its first meeting. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:59:44 GMT /law-justice/2026-02-19/report-akron-police-oversight-board-has-made-39-recommendations-city-hasnt-responded-to-half Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2025-04-28/three-akron-police-oversight-board-members-terms-are-expired-will-they-be-replaced Three board members are currently serving on the Citizens' Police Oversight Board despite their two-year terms expiring in March. City officials will conduct interviews in the coming weeks to either re-appoint them or pick new members. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:04:13 GMT /law-justice/2025-04-28/three-akron-police-oversight-board-members-terms-are-expired-will-they-be-replaced Anna Huntsman /law-justice/2024-08-14/akron-police-oversight-board-passes-recommendations-for-union-contract The board approved suggestions for the city's new contract with the police union. City officials will enter negotiations with the union soon. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:22:18 GMT /law-justice/2024-08-14/akron-police-oversight-board-passes-recommendations-for-union-contract Anna Huntsman, Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2024-05-29/akron-police-auditor-wants-criminal-charges-for-fired-officer-says-department-has-systemic-issue Akron police auditor Anthony Finnell has released the findings of a use-of-force investigation involving Officer Ryan Westlake. He was fired May 6 for ramming a juvenile suspect into his police car while arresting her. Finnell also said it appears supervising officers may have tried to downplay the incident. Wed, 29 May 2024 23:41:52 GMT /law-justice/2024-05-29/akron-police-auditor-wants-criminal-charges-for-fired-officer-says-department-has-systemic-issue Anna Huntsman /law-justice/2023-11-01/akrons-citizens-police-oversight-board-considers-compromise-to-investigating-powers The board has been split on whether to vote to adjust its rules, which include the power to conduct parallel investigation into police misconduct while the police conduct their own internal investigation. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 02:18:04 GMT /law-justice/2023-11-01/akrons-citizens-police-oversight-board-considers-compromise-to-investigating-powers Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2023-05-30/after-2-months-akrons-police-oversight-board-is-more-or-less-up-and-running At its weekly meetings, the board gets updatesfrom police auditor Phil Young, who has outlined numerous concerns about police department's policies that he says are a barrier to oversight. Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2023-05-30/after-2-months-akrons-police-oversight-board-is-more-or-less-up-and-running Anna Huntsman /law-justice/2023-04-26/akron-police-oversight-board-preparing-to-review-internal-investigation-into-jayland-walker-shooting The Akron Police's internal investigation is expected to take a couple of months to complete. The board will review the investigation and consider recommending policy changes. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:50:19 GMT /law-justice/2023-04-26/akron-police-oversight-board-preparing-to-review-internal-investigation-into-jayland-walker-shooting Anna Huntsman /law-justice/2023-04-18/rocked-by-walker-grand-jury-decision-protesters-march-across-downtown-akron-calling-for-change A day after a special grand jury decided the eight officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker should face no criminal charges, protesters walked down East Market Street and heard speeches calling for police reform in Akron. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:09:47 GMT /law-justice/2023-04-18/rocked-by-walker-grand-jury-decision-protesters-march-across-downtown-akron-calling-for-change Anna Huntsman /law-justice/2023-04-17/breaking-akron-police-officers-not-indicted-in-jayland-walker-shooting-grand-jury-rules A Summit County special grand jury has ruled there was not enough credible evidence to charge the any of the officers with a crime. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:40:49 GMT /law-justice/2023-04-17/breaking-akron-police-officers-not-indicted-in-jayland-walker-shooting-grand-jury-rules Anna Huntsman, Stephanie Czekalinski