REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 The Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben DeLaPaz Terry Flood Christopher Harris Lee Peterman Celesta Williams CALL TO ORDER Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Marissa Johnson Lauren Peña Kathryn Russell AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who sign up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of April 17, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. 3. Staff briefing regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight, including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities from Director Gail McCant. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion with Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis regarding Community Police Review Commission, Austin Police Oversight, and Austin Police Department working relations. Discussion of Commissioner Review Working Groups A, B, and C experiences reviewing case files DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Summary, deliberation, and recommendation from the Commissioner Review Working Groups on cases 2019-0792, 2025-2113, 2026-00114, 2026-00134, 2026-0053, and 2025- 2678. The Community Police Review Commission will determine whether to endorse or not endorse each working group’s recommendation. Election of Community Police Review Commission Officers 5. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Alvarez …
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, April 17, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened in a regular meeting on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Carlos Alfonso Greaves called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Terry Flood Christopher Harris (arrived at 3:02 p.m.) Marissa Johnson Lauren Peña Kathy Russell Ruben De La Paz Celesta Williams (joined online at 3:34 p.m.; left at 4:55 p.m.; returned online at 4:58 p.m.; left at 5:43 p.m.) Commissioners Absent: Lee Peterman PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brianna Arredondo: Police accountability and alleged misconduct, including calls for criminal accountability for officers. Julian Reyes: Criticism of police oversight and accountability, focusing on misconduct and enforcement practices. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of February 27, 2026. The minutes from the February 27, 2026, meeting were approved on Commissioner Darrick Eugene’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Christopher Harris, on an 8–0 vote, with Commissioner Kathryn Russell abstaining. Commissioners Lee Peterman and Celesta Williams were absent. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, April 17, 2026 2. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of March 20, 2026. The minutes from the March 20, 2026, meeting were approved on Commissioner Marissa Johnson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Christopher Harris, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Lee Peterman and Celesta Williams were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. No update was provided on this item. 4. Staff briefing regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight, including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities from Director Gail McCant. Presentation was made by Gail McCant, Director, Austin Police Oversight. 5. Staff briefing on the Austin Police Oversight (APO) Mediation Program. Presentation was made by Kevin Masters, Deputy Director, Austin Police Oversight. 6. Staff briefing on the Public Safety Commission’s September 2025 recommendation, including review of written responses to Recommendation No. 20250908-006. Presentation was made by Gail McCant, Director, Austin …
