Akron residents will have a chance to bounce questions off Anthony Finnell, the Citizens’ Police Oversight Board’s candidate for the position of police auditor.
On Thursday, the board announced announced that it is hosting a town hall 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 in the auditorium at Ellet Community Learning Center, 309 Woolf Ave.
The town hall will allow for a live question-and-answer session, and feature a survey that community members can use to provide feedback to the board.
“We are excited to engage with Akron residents on the police auditor search and give our community a chance to meet and question a candidate for the role,” said board chair Kemp Boyd. “We want to give everyone the opportunity to meet (Finnell), ask him questions and ask the board questions. Our community’s input will help us determine next steps for the role.”
What does the independent police auditor do?
The independent police auditor oversees the Office of Independent Police Auditor, which providers external and internal oversight and review of the Akron Police Department’s policing practices, according to the job posting.