Commission on Police Practices appointment

CPP vice chair urged the council to seriously consider the commission's six nominees from its first self-run recruitment process.

Urged the council to approve all CPP nominees, citing San Diego's history of police violence and the need for a full commission.

Supported seating the full panel, particularly Rashida Hamid, and criticized off-topic commentary.

A CPP commissioner voiced excitement about Roger Smith's appointment, saying his background suggests he values the commission's independence.

Neutral on the appointment but urged that the new director's role include data management and completing stalled investigations.

Welcomed Smith and urged him to stay open to all community members and to continue the meet-and-confer process with the police union.