Position open on BART Police Citizen Review Board – District 5 (Accepting applications until 08/08/24)

BART will be accepting applications for membership on the BART Police Citizen Review Board (BPCRB) from Monday, July 8, 2024 - Thursday, August 8, 2024. This appointment will be made by BART Director Melissa Hernandez, District 5.

As a volunteer of the BPCRB, members work to increase the public's confidence in BART's policing services by:

  • Reviewing, recommending, and monitoring the implementation of changes to police policies, procedures, and practices
  • Receiving citizen allegations of on-duty police misconduct
  • Advising Board of Directors, General Manager, Independent Police Auditor, and Police Chief
  • Participating in recommending appropriate disciplinary action
  • Meeting periodically with representatives of the BART Police associations
  • Participating in community outreach

Member Qualifications 

Members must:

  • Reside within Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, or San Mateo counties
  • Be fair-minded and objective
  • Have demonstrated commitment to community service
  • Not be currently employed in a law enforcement capacity, either sworn or non-sworn 
  • Not be a relative of current or former BART Police Department personnel
  • Have no felony convictions

Duration of Service

All appointments to the BPCRB are for a term of two years. There are no term limits. 

How to Apply

To learn more about the BPCRB and/or how to apply for appointment, visit our website at bart.gov/about/bod/advisory/crb. Access the digital application here and the print application below. 

Please send an email to [email protected] or call (510) 464-6083 with any questions.

 

Application period closes on Thursday, August 8, 2024

 

Documents

BPCRB Recruitment Flyer (.doc)

Application for BPCRB - District 5 (.doc)

BPCRB General Information (.doc)