March 19, 2024
Mayor's Office
DATE: March 19, 2024
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Community Police Review Commission Appointment
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Carmen Martinez is applying for position on the
Community Police Review Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPOINT Carmen Martinez to the Community Police
Review Commission with a term that expires November
1, 2027 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-
620-6502)
DISCUSSION:
Carmen Martinez is applying for a seat on the Community Police Review Commission (CPRC), motivated by her belief in the importance of law enforcement oversight to AGENDA
REPORT
March 19, 2024
increase accountability and transparency within communities. Her educational background, with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies and Spanish, has deepened her understanding of issues such as over-policing, mass criminalization, and the culture of surveillance. This knowledge has driven her to not only get involved but also to educate others about the role and potential impact of the CPRC. Carmen emphasizes the need for diversity in the commission, particularly in terms of age, to enable younger community members to learn about accountability mechanisms and the power of civic engagement.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Carmen Martinez redacted application to the Community Police Review Commission