Sacramento Community Police Review Commission Regular Meeting – June 8, 2026

The Sacramento Community Police Review Commission (CPRC) met on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 5:36 PM at City Hall. Seven commissioners were present; four were absent. The meeting included presentations from the Internal Affairs division and the Office of Public Safety and Accountability (OPSA), discussion of ad hoc committee progress, an update on the Commission's 2025 Annual Report presentation to the Personnel and Public Employees (PPE) Committee, and a vote on a letter opposing a proposed reduction in commission meetings. Public comment highlighted concerns about budget cuts and oversight.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes (May 11, 2026) – Passed unanimously (7-0).
• Approval of Follow-Up Log – Passed unanimously (7-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Keon Bliss (on Staff Updates from SPD) – Expressed concern about an ongoing effort to weaken civilian oversight, alleging coordination by a handful of activists, the business community, and the Sacramento Police Officers Association. He noted that over 222 police department vacancies represent at least $34 million in unspent funds, and criticized proposed cuts to OPSA staffing and commission meetings.
• Keon Bliss (on OPSA Presentation) – Praised OPSA’s work but noted that since 2021 OPSA has never reviewed more than 50% of SPD complaint cases, and that OPSA’s last quarterly complaint activities report was Q2 2025. He opposed the proposed budget cuts that would freeze the OPSA director position and eliminate four positions.
• Keon Bliss (on Ad Hoc Committee Report Back – Military Equipment Use) – Advised that the state-mandated community meeting on military equipment should not be an official commission meeting with Brown Act restrictions, as that would limit dialogue. He encouraged outreach to community organizations and OPSA.
• Keon Bliss (on Letter Regarding Proposed Reduction in Meetings) – Argued that the proposed reduction in commission meetings is politically motivated, citing campaign contributions from the Sacramento Police Officers Association to Mayor Kevin McCarty. He called it a conflict of interest and said it would reduce community participation.

Discussion Items

• Staff Updates from SPD – Internal Affairs Overview – Captain Brian Kinney (SPD Internal Affairs) presented the complaint process: anyone can file a complaint, investigations must begin within one year, OPSA receives notification and reviews completed investigations, and cases may be forwarded to POST for serious misconduct. He reported approximately 300 complaints per year, with a high concordance rate with OPSA. Commissioner Korbs asked for statistics on agreement rates; Captain Kinney noted small disagreements but overall agreement. The item was received and filed.
• Office of Public Safety and Accountability (OPSA) Presentation – Joseph Gray, Community Stakeholder Engagement Administrator, explained OPSA’s role since 1999, expanded oversight of both police and fire departments, and its increase from five to eleven staff in 2024. He noted that prior to expansion OPSA reviewed only about 40% of complaints; after full staffing it reached 100%, but proposed budget cuts would reduce capacity again to ~40% and eliminate the inspector general position. He explained the complaint review process: OPSA receives complaints, IA investigates, OPSA reviews and seeks agreement; about 25% of cases undergo modifications through conversations before final agreement. Commissioner Korbs asked about the small number of cases escalated to city manager; Gray said he did not have that number but noted modifications occur in about 25% of cases. Commissioner Villegas asked how the commission could support OPSA; Gray stressed that oversight is part of public safety and that OPSA’s budget is less than 0.5% of the city’s public safety budget. The presentation was received and discussed.
• Ad Hoc Committee Report Back – Commissioner Korbs reported that the Engagement and Function Committee’s next training session will focus on the budget, then on community policing. Chair Sample noted the Military Equipment Use (MEU) ad hoc committee needs to schedule a community meeting by July 31, 2026, and proposed holding it as a Brown Act meeting at the O Park Community Center during the last week of July. Discussion ensued about having the full commission attend versus a subcommittee, and whether a Brown Act meeting would limit interaction with the public. City Clerk staff noted that Brown Act meetings have stricter comment rules. Captain Buchanan indicated SPD could make the draft report available by Wednesday and confirmed the timeline. Vice Chair Johnson suggested following up with the City Clerk’s office on logistics. The commission agreed to proceed with the last week of July and SPD will secure the venue.
• Update on 2025 Annual Report Presentation to PPE Committee – Vice Chair Johnson reported that the May 19, 2026 presentation to the Personnel and Public Employees Committee was well received. The committee praised the commission’s work and encouraged continued outreach to district council members and exploration of sharing staff with other oversight bodies. Commissioners thanked Vice Chair Johnson.
• Letter Regarding Proposed Reduction in Commission Meetings – Chair Sample read a draft letter opposing a proposal to reduce commission meetings by half. The letter offers alternative approaches such as limiting meeting length and allowing flexibility to hold additional meetings in council districts. A motion to authorize the Chair to transmit the finalized letter on behalf of the commission was made by Commissioner Griggs, seconded by Commissioner Villegas, and passed unanimously (7-0).

Key Outcomes

• Consent calendar approved (Items 1 and 2).
• Staff Updates from SPD received and filed.
• OPSA presentation received and discussed.
• Ad hoc committee report backs received; MEU community meeting planned for last week of July 2026 at O Park Community Center, pending date confirmation and logistics with City Clerk’s office.
• Update on 2025 Annual Report to PPE Committee received and discussed.
• Motion passed (7-0) authorizing the Chair to transmit a letter to the Mayor and City Council expressing concern about proposed reduction in commission meetings and offering alternative approaches.
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 10, 2026 (no July meeting due to summer recess).