Cedar Rapids Council Gives Initial Support For Citizens' Police Review Board

CEDAR RAPIDS — The Cedar Rapids City Council enthusiastically advanced plans for a citizens’ police review board Tuesday, taking its “first step” toward making Cedar Rapids more racially equitable. This is only the beginning of work to be done, several council members said Tuesday as they gave the green light for the city manager to draft an ordinance outlining the structure of the panel. Mayor Brad Hart said this is “a sign of so much work that’s been done and a big step forward” for Cedar Rapids. “I really firmly believe that the Cedar Rapids Police Department is one of the very best,” Hart said.