Summary
The council privately evaluated the performance of the city's police oversight director and discussed labor terms with that unrepresented employee. The outcome could affect how independently the city's police watchdog operates.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any negotiated employment terms could affect the city's payroll, though the amounts aren't public.
Residents interested in accountable, effective police oversight have a stake in how this evaluation and contract turn out.
Residents experiencing delayed police service and protesters reporting intimidation.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Sep 22, 2026
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk won unanimous support for a joint OPO/LBPD presentation by December 8 covering the 2024 annual report, the audit of 100+ internal affairs cases, and the status of 18 recommendations — framed as transparency, not adversarial oversight.
Police Oversight Commission - Jul 22, 2026
The oversight office has launched an online survey and reached out to 108 community groups to find out what residents want audited — response times and potential geographic disparities are already on the list. Only 13 groups have responded so far.
City Council - Apr 7, 2026
The council gave Police Oversight Director Francine Kerridge a 7% merit raise and $3,000 bonus — her first raise since standing up the office two years ago. Public speakers used the item to criticize the city's handling of the Brandon Boyd shooting and mental health crisis response.
Equity and Human Relations Commission - Feb 4, 2026
Testimony alleged LBPD is prioritizing immigration enforcement over resident calls, including an unanswered 911 call and sniper deployments at protests. Commissioners flagged impersonation of federal agents and declining police responsiveness as issues needing factual investigation.
City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session - Feb 3, 2026
The council privately evaluated the performance of the city's police oversight director and discussed labor terms with that unrepresented employee. The outcome could affect how independently the city's police watchdog operates.
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