Note: The agenda and minutes list the meeting date as April 15, 2026, but the provided date for this summary is April 22, 2026. The following content is based on the April 15, 2026 meeting materials.
The San Leandro Community Police Review Board (CPRB) met on April 22, 2026 (noted as April 15, 2026 in official documents) at 6:00 PM in the Surlene Grant Community Room. The meeting included a public comment period, a review of the police department’s annual military equipment report (AB 481), a report from the Independent Police Auditor (IPA), and a discussion of future agenda items. The board also addressed recent media coverage of a use-of-force incident and the resignation of a board member.
Four members of the public spoke during the public comment period, which was moved before the consent calendar by consensus:
Chair’s Personal Statement on Leaks – Chair Bob Bailey made a personal statement regarding ABC News reports on the Shaquille Coleman incident (December 2024) and an alleged hit-and-run involving Chief Averiett. He questioned the timing, motive, and beneficiaries of the leaks, suggesting they may be part of a campaign similar to one that targeted former Chief Abdul Friggin. He emphasized the importance of protecting officer confidentiality and criticized the leaks as potentially irresponsible and harmful to community trust. Chair Bailey also noted that the city could not address the matter as a confidential personnel issue.
Police Department Report – Chief Angela Averiett (attending virtually) and Assistant Police Chief Luis Torres provided updates:
Independent Police Auditor (IPA) Report – Denise Lewis of IntegrAssure presented the March 2026 monthly report. The report includes data on uses of force, pursuits, complaints, RIPA data, and Flock camera activity. Key points:
Ad Hoc Committee Reports – Community Outreach committee (Member Chang) reported that a booth at the Cherry Festival is confirmed and that farmers market outreach is being coordinated. Crowd Control and Pursuits committees had no updates pending policy information from the department.
Annual Review of SLPD AB 481 Military Equipment Policy (Item 26-172) – Assistant Chief Torres presented the 2025 annual report on military equipment inventory and use. No vote was required; the item was for discussion and information. Key highlights:
Future Agenda Planning – The board discussed adding a discussion item on Flock Safety technology to the May 20, 2026 meeting, prompted by Benjamin Rowe’s email and previous board interest. A motion was made by Member Stroud, seconded by Vice Chair Gibbs, to add the item, and it passed unanimously (6-0). The next meeting will also include ad hoc committee updates, a training module on constitutional policing with the IPA (30-minute presentation), and preparation for the annual report due to the city council in June.
For the clerk's benefit, all our regular members are present. Absent is our youth representative Casey. Also actually amend that. I got noticed yesterday that Victor Shaza, who was the mayor's appointee, has resigned for personal reasons. I think some things he just didn't anticipate when he accepted these offer. So hopefully the mayor will find somebody else soon. Under announcements, um I'm going to make a statement, but first I just want to, for those who may be curious why you know the ABC TV news stories are not on our agenda. Um part it's because uh even if we're on the agenda, the city can't address it because they're considered confidential personnel matters. Um it's been out there in public, that doesn't the city still has responsibly to protect confidentiality. So we're abiding by that. However, I do want to make a personal statement. Um I'm choosing to speak on the matter as an individual member of the CPRB representing the community. My remarks do not speak to the CPRB as a whole, but I believe they are consistent with the CMP. CPRB's mission to promote transparency, accountability, and community trust. Like others, I've heard from in the community, I'm appalled by the treatment of the homeless person Shaquille Coleman in December of 24. We in the community are right to be embarrassed for our city and to reject the conduct as contrary to our values. My understanding though is that once that this incident was brought to the attention of the chief, it was thoroughly investigated, including a review by the independent police auditor, and corrective action was taken against the officers involved. Apparently, that wasn't good enough for some. So my questions and concerns focus on the leaks to the press. Number one, why now? That story broken. Uh we can March 30th, 15 minutes, 15 months after the Coleman incident. Number two, what's the motive? Number three, who benefits. But let me say, in my view, it is certainly not the community. I'll refrain from commenting much further on what I see as sensationalist journalism, other than to note that these questions apparently were of no interest to that reporter. To me, this appears to be very similar to the playbook used by certain members of the BOA police officers association in its campaign to undermine and remove Chief Abdul Friggin, our first black chief. And as we know, that led to lawsuits for both uh from both Chief Frigent and former city manager Fran Romostelli and caused immense turmoil on our city council. My concerns and fears are that these recent leaks are intended and calculated to achieve the same results with our first black female chief, Angela Everett. I am especially concerned about the common link between the two otherwise unrelated incidents reported by ABC News. Uh Lieutenant Turner, a black female officer who Chief Frident tried to hire, the POA opposed, and Chief Averett later hired. Some may regard these leaks as legitimate whistleblower complaint that deserves protection. But my lame understanding of whistleblower protections is that that only applies if A, the leaker is acting in good faith to report illegal conduct, B, the information leaked is not in violation of security or confidentiality, and three, that the leak leaker first used other available avenues for redress. If Lieutenant Turner and Chief Averett were the targets of these specific leaks, and the leaks happened after the police department properly investigated and investigated the allegations, why proceed to leak the information? That does not sound like good faith to me, nor does it seem to be an exhaustion of other procedural options available before going public. The leak of body word camera video of the Coleman incident on its face jeopardizes the confidentiality protections due to the officers involved in the incident. To me, those officers are collateral damage on what appears to be an effort to target Lieutenant Turner's handling of the situation of the seat. And regarding the Chiefs alleged hit and run out of incident. I've seen the California Highway control back before with its multiple photos of the side of the mirrors of both vehicles. The damage to both was so minor that the CHP report states that they found credible the chief's account that she did not hear any contact at the time. Which perhaps makes the dramatic account by the driver of the other vehicle in front of TV here, which is somewhat suspect to close. I do not wish to trivialize concerns about what was reported by ABC News. But I had serious concerns about the motives and propriety of the leaks on their face. They seem to be irresponsible for self-serving. We'll do an immeasurable harm to the reputation of the city. I'll leave it to others to reach their own conclusions about whether race and gender are factors. Lastly, let me say I feel it's important to put this awful city news in perspective. I hope that raising questions about these leaks now can help bring a stop to such practices that could be so judgmental to our community and which compromise the work of the CPRB to build trust between the community and the police. Thank you. Actually, we have more folks from the public than usual.