Civilian Review Panel

Notice and Agenda

May 12, 2022 

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Westport Civilian Review Panel will hold a meeting on Thursday May 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM in the Auditorium of Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT for the following purpose(s):
1) Review of Minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting
2) Public Commentary on Non-Agenda Items
3) 2022 Election of Civilian Review Panel Chair
4) Response from Atty. Flug re: 
a. Whether CRP members can ask questions during interviews
b. Review/Discussion of Brief description of the CRP’s involvement in the Complaint review process (for website}
5) Research by H. Bailey:  
a. Funding of Training for CRP members from Elliott Spector 
b. Potential Scheduling of Class 
It is anticipated the Civilian Review Panel will go into Executive Session for discussion
concerning the performance of a public officer or employee as follows:
6) Review Civilian Complaint Incident file number 2021-018809, 
regarding Officer Edward Batlin dated  December 20, 2021
Following Executive Session:
7) Review of Resolutions from Executive Session
8) Planning and Discussion 
15)    Adjournment

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WELCOME USING THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: • Comment on non-agenda topics will occur during the first 15 minutes • Panel will not engage in dialogue on non-agenda items. • Public may speak as agenda topics come up for discussion or information. • Speakers on non-agenda items are limited to 2 minutes each • Speakers on agenda items are limited to 3 minutes each • Speakers must give name and address and use microphone. •  Responses to questions may be deferred if answers not immediately available. 

Submitted By:
Harold Bailey, Jr.
Chair, Civilian Review Panel