Civilian Review Board affirms dozens of IG findings, sustains BWC violation and asks IG to probe officer-involved shooting

The Civilian Review Board accepted inspector general recommendations on dozens of complaint files and moved multiple case findings forward after committee reviews.

Committee reports and roll-call votes recorded concurrence with the IG on a number of matters (including cases 2025-0549 and 2025-1093); the board deferred a final determination for one case pending body-worn-camera evidence. The board also accepted an additional allegation submitted by the IG in case 2026-0121, sustaining a charge that a special-duty officer failed to activate a body-worn camera during an interaction. Committee discussion noted the policy expectation that officers activate BWC when engaging with the public and described progressive discipline available for repeat violations.

During committee reviews, members raised a separate operational concern about a stolen-vehicle follow-up that was not completed because officers were redirected to a higher-priority call; the board asked the IG to follow up with Emergency Communications (ECC) on whether a dispatch procedure or policy gap contributed to a three-week delay in vehicle recovery.

The board also voted unanimously to file a board-initiated complaint requesting the inspector general investigate a recent officer-involved shooting that left Shantes Lowry dead. Board members said the motion protects complainant rights and preserves timing for administrative review; the board noted that any administrative inquiry will be managed with sensitivity to concurrent criminal investigations.

Public comment included one speaker who urged stronger communication from the IG’s office and better complainant follow-up; the board asked staff to confirm complainant-notification procedures.

Votes at a glance:
- Cases accepted as IG-recommended (selected examples): 2025-0549 (sustained as recommended) and 2025-1093 (sustained as recommended). Board voted to move these findings forward.
- Case 2026-0121: IG added allegation for failure to activate body-worn camera (special-duty officer); board concurred and sustained that allegation.
- Pending: case with body-worn camera evidence (2025-1060) remains open while evidence is under review.
- Board-initiated complaint: approved to request IG investigation of officer-involved shooting (Shantes Lowry); action recorded as a board-initiated investigation request.

Why it matters: the votes document the board’s role in reviewing IG findings and highlight ongoing oversight priorities—BWC compliance, dispatch/impound procedures and timely investigation of officer-involved shootings. Board members said they will pursue policy follow-ups and additional evidence review where needed.