Independent Community Policing Review Board Meeting Summary for July 1, 2026

The Independent Community Policing Review Board (ICPRB) convened virtually on July 1, 2026, at 6:02 PM, continuing a public hearing that began on June 29, 2026. The meeting concluded the hearing on a specific case, held closed executive session, discussed future agenda items, and scheduled upcoming meetings.

Consent Calendar

• The board voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda for the July 1st meeting.
• The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the June 3rd, 2026 meeting.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Sondra Jones (mother of Alan Jones, deceased) expressed deep gratitude to the board and the auditor for their integrity, professionalism, and compassion during the investigation into her son's death. She stated that the board never made her feel that her voice or her son's life did not matter.
• Brittany Tucker (sister of Alan Jones) thanked the board for its commitment to a thorough independent review, expressing that the family has been treated with dignity and respect. She also criticized the process involving the CERT team, APD, the chief, and the sheriff's department as “messy” with “a lot of twists and turns and hiding of hands along the way,” recommending that the entire process and system be reviewed and reinforced.

Discussion Items

• The board debated the findings of the auditor’s report regarding an incident involving a young man in APD custody who repeatedly asked for help before his death. Members raised several concerns, including the lack of disciplinary recommendations from the auditor, the incomplete supervisory role analysis of the sergeant, the need for clarification on why state confidentiality law prohibited public disclosure of disciplinary recommendations, and factual inconsistencies regarding interactions with the sheriff’s office.
• Members expressed interest in focusing additional investigation primarily on APD actions, though factual accuracy of sheriff’s office interactions was also noted.
• The board voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend that the investigation be deemed incomplete and to recommend additional investigation, specifically into the supervisory role of the sergeant and clarification of facts raised by board members. The motion also included a request from Vice Chair Stackhouse for the legal basis, case cites, and analysis of why state FOIA law prevents public disclosure of disciplinary recommendations.
• The city attorney’s office clarified that under Section 2-4-227 of the city code, the board’s decision requires final approval by city council. Since July 1, 2026, was the last council session before summer recess, further action may wait until September.

Key Outcomes

• The board voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend the investigation as incomplete and to request additional investigation into supervisory roles, legal basis for nondisclosure, and other factual clarifications.
• The city attorney’s office confirmed that state code requires city council approval before the additional investigation can proceed, potentially delaying action until September 2026.
• The board held a closed executive session (pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3711.A.8) to consult with legal counsel on recent state legislation governing police civilian review board meetings and board authority under the city code. The board’s vote to certify that the closed session discussion was limited to the stated purposes passed unanimously.
• The board scheduled future meetings: August 5, 2026 (with NACOLE training, meeting at 6 PM), September 2, 2026 (regular monthly meeting), and October 7, 2026 (regular monthly meeting). A training with Dr. Engel on APD use of force is planned for October/November.
• The board plans to review APD use of force policy (directive 10.32) at the August meeting, open a closed session under exemption A1 to discuss board and staff performance, and arrange for a presentation from the sheriff’s office on their processes and procedures.