The Police Chief's Community Advisory Board assists the Chief of Police in the Chief’s formation of strategies, development of community policing concepts and programs, and helps increase public awareness about the activities of the agency. This Board is not a review board of specific police actions, whether internal or external, it is a resource for the Chief to receive input and it leverages the experiences of our citizens to benefit the department and the community.
The primary purpose of this Board is to provide a forum for discussions with community members regarding law enforcement practices within the community. The Board is comprised of a diverse cross-section of community members of the City of Appleton. The creativity and experiences of its members drives the Board and reflects the community’s views, providing for integration of community viewpoints into police department planning and strategies.
The rotating membership of the Board consist of at least 15, but not more than 25, volunteer citizens from throughout the community, the majority being adults but also including high school students, who represent a range of interests and experiences. Efforts will be made to select members from diverse backgrounds, including business, education, non-profit, public relations, faith community, government and more.
Advisory Board Member Selection Criteria:
Selection to the Board is done by application process. The mayor selects the members, in consultation with the Chief and others that the mayor deems appropriate. The mayor selects members to serve on the Board based on their experiences – lived and professional – and commitment to the City of Appleton.
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Adult members serve a renewable three-year term, and high school student members serve a maximum of two-year terms.
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All members must be accepted into the APD Volunteer program and agree to follow the City Volunteer Policy.
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All members serve at the discretion of the Chief or his designee.
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All members are City of Appleton residents or attend an Appleton Area School District High School.
Training:
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Each member is encouraged to complete the Citizens Police Academy and participate in at least one ride-along with a City of Appleton Police Officer.
Appleton residency is required for this appointment.
There are 2 vacancies on the board. They are 3 year terms beginning April 2026.
