1. (a) There is established a Use of Force Review Board ("Board"), which shall review uses of force as set forth by the Metropolitan Police Department in its written directives.

2. (b) The Board shall consist of the following 13 voting members, and may include non-voting members at the Mayor's discretion:

   1. (1) Seven MPD members appointed by the Chief of Police who hold the rank of Inspector or above, or the civilian equivalent;

   2. (2) Three civilian members appointed by the Mayor, pursuant to § 1-523.01(e), with the following qualifications and no current or prior affiliation with law enforcement, including being employed by a law enforcement agency or law enforcement union:

      1. (A) One member who has personally experienced the use of force by a law enforcement officer;
      2. (B) One member of the District of Columbia Bar in good standing; and
      3. (C) One District resident community member;

   3. (3) Two civilian members appointed by the Council with the following qualifications and no current affiliation with law enforcement, including being employed by a law enforcement agency or law enforcement union:

      1. (A) One member with subject matter expertise in criminal justice policy; and
      2. (B) One member with subject matter expertise in law enforcement oversight and the use of force; and
   4. (4) The Executive Director of the Office of Police Complaints, or their designee.
3. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Metropolitan Police Department shall publish the findings of fact and merits determination for all Use of Force Review Board investigations on its website.

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Use of Force Review Board Emergency Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-65, Mar. 27, 2023, 70 DCR 3842).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 10(a) of Secure DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-410, Mar. 11, 2024, 71 DCR 2693).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 10(a) of Secure DC Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-490, June 7, 2024, 71 DCR 7006).

History

Apr. 21, 2023, D.C. Law 24-345, § 106

June 8, 2024, D.C. Law 25-175, § 13(a)

Temporary Legislation

For temporary (225 days) creation of, see § 2 of Use of Force Review Board Temporary Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-16, June 14, 2023, 70 DCR 6333).