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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 Police Oversight. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of a recommendation regarding the creation of a publicly accessible CPRC communication platform to enhance transparency and ensure compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Postponed to a future meeting. 8. Discussion of the recommendation to the Austin City Council, City Manager, and the Austin Police regarding transparency, accessibility, and the public presentation of data related to interactions with federal immigration authorities. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Election of Chair and Vice Chair Austin 3-1-1 / iReport system usability APD Internal Affairs reporting mechanisms Burden of proof standards in use-of-force cases 2 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, April 17, 2026 ADJOURNMENT Chair Greaves adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m. without objection. APPROVAL The minutes were approved at the [insert next meeting date] meeting on Commissioner [Name]’s motion, Commissioner [Name]’s second on a [vote] vote. 3