Syracuse, N.Y. – The Syracuse Civilian Review Board Tuesday night refused to restart investigations into complaints against police officers until CRB members get a guarantee of legal representation if sued.
On Monday, all nine members of the Syracuse Common Council signed a letter telling the CRB to resume investigations into officers that have been suspended since April.
CRB members said at a meeting Tuesday night that they won’t continue investigations until the council guarantees each board member coverage of legal fees if they are named as individuals in a lawsuit…