“The Fargo Police Advisory and Oversight Board will create a new dialogue between the community and the police department. Not only will the board foster new partnerships, it will also further enhance existing relationships. Members of the board will be integral in providing a community perspective to policies and programs of the department. This is an important milestone in the execution of the vision of Fargo PD – to foster a safe and unified community built on trust, accountability and inclusion,” remarked Chief David Zibolski.
“Selected from a pool of 43 applicants, the seven recommended members of the Fargo Police Advisory and Oversight Board constitute diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences to accurately represent the breadth of diversity within the community. The board will offer tremendous insight, advice and ideas to our police department. It will also be vital in bolstering our on-going recruitment efforts for law enforcement personnel,” said Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Dr. Terry Hogan.
The City Commission voted 4-1 to approve these recommendations for the Police Advisory and Oversight Board.