Oversight and Accountability

Sharifa Batts, Program Vice President

Join us at our March 2 AAUW meeting. We are excited to have the recently appointed Director, Francine Kerridge, give an introduction to the city of Long Beach Office of Police Oversight. She will discuss the duties of the office as well as the vision for the newly created Police Oversight Commission. She will discuss the process that created the office, the authority of the office, in addition to how the office will interface with the new commission.

While reporting directly to the Mayor and City Council, Ms. Kerridge will work closely with the Police Oversight Commission, City Manager, Long Beach Police Department Chief and other City Departments, as necessary, to ensure continued accountability, transparency and input from the community regarding the direction of police oversight in the City. “I’m proud to introduce Francine Kerridge as the city’s first Director of Police Oversight,” said Mayor Rex Richardson.

Throughout her extensive career in public safety, Ms. Kerridge previously served in law enforcement for 19 years, and has participated in over 100 public forums to provide professional recommendations and guidance for complaint resolution. Ms. Kerridge brings to the City more than 30 years in public safety leadership and law enforcement combined.

Friends are invited to attend; please reserve for the in-person or the Zoom meeting held at LBCC 4900 E. Conant Bldg O2 #208

RSVP at: aauwlongbeach.reservations@gmail.com

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