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Community Review Board Invites Campus Community to Join in Its Work

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, By News Staff
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Community Review BoardDepartment of Public Safety

Members of the University community are invited to engage with the (CRB) and its work through several opportunities this spring by attending its open forum or applying to become a CRB member.

The CRB was created following an independent review of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) by former Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch in 2020-21. It is responsible for the following:

  • reviewing appeals of civilian complaints regarding DPS officer conduct;
  • reviewing and commenting on prospective new DPS policies, procedures and trainings;
  • reviewing key community-facing functions of DPS; and
  • issuing to the University community a public annual report of findings and recommendations.

Spring Open Forum

During their annual spring open forum on Tuesday, April 2, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Falk College, White Hall, room 335, or , members of the CRB will share the work being completed by the board based on their responsibilities listed above. Additionally, the forum will serve as a listening session where members of the campus community can share about their experiences or ask thoughtful questions related to DPS and policing on campus.

For those attending in person, Communications Access Realtime Translation (CART) will be provided. To request additional accommodations, please contact crb@syr.edu.

Join the CRB

CRB membership is on a rotating schedule. Currently, the board is seeking to fill four seats with one undergraduate student, one graduate student, a staff member and an administrator.

For those interested in being considered, and submit it to the specific individual designated for your constituent group:

  • Undergraduate Students: One undergraduate student will be selected by the Student Association (SA); please submit your application to Will Treloar, president of SA.
  • Graduate Students: One graduate student will be selected by the Graduate Student Organization (GSO); please submit your application to Daniel J. Kimmel, president of GSO.
  • Staff: A staff member will be selected by the Office of Human Resources; please submit your application to Andrew Gordon, senior vice president and chief human resource officer.
  • Administrators: An administrator will be selected by Chancellor Kent Syverud; please submit your application to Souher Cosselman, director for strategic initiatives, Chancellor’s Office.

Are you considering becoming a member of the CRB? Wondering why you should apply for membership? SU News asked that question of La’Kesa Allen, staff member representative for the CRB and coordinator in the , Linda Baguma, undergraduate student representative on the CRB and student in the and Avva Boroujerdi, also an undergraduate representative and student in the . The representatives say they wanted to join the CRB to engage collaboratively with other University members and help make a difference. Baguma and Boroujerdi also wanted to represent student voices and bring those insights to these important issues/conversations.

Read more about their experiences and why they think you, too, should join the CRB:

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    What has your experience been like so far?
    La'Kesa Allen headshot

    La’Kesa Allen

    Allen: While my journey thus far has been positive, I recognize that there is still much to learn and strive for.

    Baguma: If I can describe my experience in one word, it would be learning. I have been learning about the processes of appeals, reviewing and commenting on DPS policies, procedures and training that affect our entire community. I believe understanding these things and applying them to other initiatives that would contribute to bettering our community has allowed me to better understand the needs of our community and what we can improve and the things that we are doing a tremendous job on.

    Boroujerdi: My experience on the CRB has already been rewarding. I have gained valuable insights into the inner workings of DPS policies and procedures and am aware of the system of checks and balances that is in place currently with the help of the CRB. I have already been able to vote on a proposed policy change and a newly created operating procedure.

  • 02
    What do you enjoy most about being part of the CRB?

    Allen: I find fulfillment in collaborating with a diverse group of University community members and delving deeper into understanding DPS procedures.

    Linda Baguma headshot

    Linda Baguma

    Baguma: The group dynamic. The way that we can effectively share a common goal and have different perspectives on executing those goals but yet work in a way where we are all able to understand each other and give each other spaces to be heard is incredible. This allows us to effectively execute the needs of our community.

    Boroujerdi: I find satisfaction in knowing that, by being on the CRB, I play a role in upholding safety and integrity on our campus. Additionally, I have been introduced to incredible colleagues, who are compassionate, patient and dedicated. I enjoy actively listening and participating in our meetings and learn a lot from our more experienced members.

  • 03
    Why do you think others should get involved with the CRB?

    Allen: Serving on the CRB is an excellent chance for any member of the campus community—be it faculty, staff or student—to actively engage within the University community. It also serves as an opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of public safety initiatives.

    Baguma: Others should consider getting involved with the CRB because it offers a unique opportunity to actively participate in shaping community safety policies and procedures. By joining the CRB, individuals can contribute to bridging the gap between administrators and students, ensuring that diverse voices and perspectives are heard and considered in decision-making processes.

    Avva Boroujerdi's headshot

    Avva Boroujerdi

    Boroujerdi: I strongly encourage anyone with any internal connection to advocacy and justice to consider becoming involved with the CRB. This is such a rare, yet extremely insightful, opportunity to directly contribute to a safer and fairer campus for all. The experience not only allows you to make a real impact but also equips you with knowledge and critical thinking skills in regard to policy review processes. I would not have had any experience with that if it was not for the CRB.

    For more information,  or contact the CRB directly by email at CRB@syr.edu.

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