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Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board Bylaws The Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board, known as COPCAB, was created by the Tukwila City Council when Tukwila Municipal Code 2.39 was enacted. These bylaws may not conflict with TMC 2.39. The duties of the Board shall include, but not be limited to, advising and making recommendations via the Chief of Police on issues concerning public safety and police services within the City, such as: 1. To enhance police -community relations; 2. To review and provide a community perspective and recommendations concerning procedures, programs, and the effectiveness of the police service; 3. To promote public awareness of the City's police services and programs including, but not limited to, business and residential crime prevention programs, safety training, domestic violence intervention, and D.A.R.E.; 4. To hold public meetings from time to time to solicit public input regarding police services and programs; 5. To serve as a liaison between the Police Department and the community; 6. To encourage individuals and community groups to assist the Police Department in the implementation of police programs and services; and 7. To review and make recommendations concerning such other and further matters as may be referred to the Board, from time to time, by the Mayor, the City Council, or the Chief of Police. 8. Recognize members of the Tukwila Police Department and/or a Community Member(s) for outstanding service in connecting the Police Department with the Community. This is done on an annual basis when the committee reports to the City Council. The Board shall make an annual report to the Mayor and City Council regarding its activities. Notwithstanding the duties of the Board as described within TMC 2.39.050A, the Board shall have no power or authority to investigate, review, or otherwise participate in matters involving specific police personnel or specific police related incidents. The Board in no way shall receive or stand in review of complaints initiated against personnel of the Police Department, nor play any role in civil or criminal litigation. Meeting times and days are determined by current members of COPCAB. A change in meeting time or day shall be agreed upon by the consensus of the members and require approval from the Chief of Police.