Albemarle County Supervisor David Bowerman, described in Peter Savodnik’s Daily Progress article today as “the bridge between the six-member Board of Supervisors and the county police department,” has endorsed the concept of a citizens’ review board to oversee the police department. He envisions the same restrictions that Chief Miller does, to some people’s regret, restrictions that can only be lifted by an act of the Virginia General Assembly. An odd dynamic has popped up here, too: Detective K. W. Robinson, who is accused of beating a prisoner during questioning last month, has told the Progress that he supports a review board. This is likely related to the fact that Detective Robinson was once fired by Chief Miller, for excessive use of force, only to find his job reinstated by an appeals board.
Sideblog
- UVa has agreed to drop their ban on signs at athletic events in the face of a threatened wide-scale protest. #
- Here's a previously-promised PSA: Lethal Wrecker is now named "Cavalier Wrecker." #
- The women in my life think it's awesome that Sephora is opening up in Fashion Square. Woo. Hoo. #
- James runs down the best stuff scheduled for this year's Film Fest for Nailgun. #
- Halsey Minor says his Downtown Mall hotel is opening next summer. #
- Remember, moped owners: you've got to register that vehicle. #
- There's DNA evidence in the "Replacement Husband" case. Man, this thing is creepy. #
- Make your home energy efficient, get a one-time 50% city property tax break. #
- My friend Joe Stirt is in the NYT for his habit of working a treadmill. It turns out it's a trend. #
- With the Monticello visitors center having moved, the 20S C'ville/Albemarle visitors center is closing. #
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