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Iowa civil service bill targets civilian police review boards
Lawmakers push to standardize due process in disciplinary hearings for civil service employees including police and firefighters by citing case law and clarifying procedures. Opponents argue civilian review boards strengthen transparency and community trust while advocates for police note current boards vary, lack due process, and should continue under local control.
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Iowa
Fraternal Order of Police
Limkemann
Cedar Rapids
Civil Service Commission
House
Kelly Paschke
Iowa Peace Officers Association
Scott Webster
Bettendorf
Senate
Iowa City
Community Police Review Board
Webster
Janice Weiner
Weiner
Citizen Review Board
Racial Justice Advocates
Advocates For Social Justice
George Floyd
Minneapolis
Police Department
Professional Standards Unit
Eric Gjerde
Gjerde
The
Gazette
Advocates For Social Justice Board
ASJ
Sami Scheetz
Dcedar Rapids
Scheetz