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Police Advisory Board Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2026, Dover Police Department

What happened

AI summary

At the May 21, 2026 Dover Police Advisory Board meeting, the board recommended Delaware State University student Jordan Davis for board membership pending recommendation by Mayor Robin Christiansen and approved three-year term reappointments for Dr. Chanda Jackson, Rev. Dr. Carol Boggerty, and Waverly DeBraux. The board also tabled the March 19, 2026 minutes for date clarifications, discussed the board's advisory purpose under Delaware House Bill 206 and Police Accountability Committee guidelines, and addressed community policing concerns and public engagement.

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Votes

7 routine votes, all passed

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  • Motion to accept the agenda.

    Passed 0 yes, 9 absent. Absent: Andre M. Boggerty, Brian E. Lewis, David L. Anderson, Donyale M. Hall, Fred A. Neil, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Julia M. Pillsbury, Roy Sudler, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt.

  • Motion to accept the revised February 19, 2026 minutes.

    Passed 0 yes, 9 absent. Absent: Andre M. Boggerty, Brian E. Lewis, David L. Anderson, Donyale M. Hall, Fred A. Neil, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Julia M. Pillsbury, Roy Sudler, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt.

  • Motion to table the March 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes to clarify the date of the DIAA High School Basketball Championships.

    Passed 0 yes, 9 absent. Absent: Andre M. Boggerty, Brian E. Lewis, David L. Anderson, Donyale M. Hall, Fred A. Neil, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Julia M. Pillsbury, Roy Sudler, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt.

  • Motion to accept the application of Mr. Jordan Davis for membership on the Police Advisory Board pending recommendation by Mayor Robin Christiansen.

    Passed 0 yes, 9 absent. Absent: Andre M. Boggerty, Brian E. Lewis, David L. Anderson, Donyale M. Hall, Fred A. Neil, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Julia M. Pillsbury, Roy Sudler, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt.

  • Motion to reappoint Dr. Chanda Jackson to an additional three-year term on the Police Advisory Board.

    Passed 0 yes, 9 absent. Absent: Andre M. Boggerty, Brian E. Lewis, David L. Anderson, Donyale M. Hall, Fred A. Neil, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Julia M. Pillsbury, Roy Sudler, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt.

  • Motion to reappoint Reverend Dr. Carol Boggerty to an additional three-year term on the Police Advisory Board.

    Passed 0 yes, 9 absent. Absent: Andre M. Boggerty, Brian E. Lewis, David L. Anderson, Donyale M. Hall, Fred A. Neil, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Julia M. Pillsbury, Roy Sudler, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt.

  • Motion to reappoint Mr. Waverly DeBraux to an additional three-year term on the Police Advisory Board.

    Passed 0 yes, 9 absent. Absent: Andre M. Boggerty, Brian E. Lewis, David L. Anderson, Donyale M. Hall, Fred A. Neil, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Julia M. Pillsbury, Roy Sudler, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt.

Agenda

Show 11 agenda items

  • 1. Public Comment Period

    Opportunity for public comments; no public comments were submitted.

  • 10. Community Meeting Updates & Announcements

    Updates on Capital School District meetings, upcoming Police Academy graduation, and assignment changes for Sergeant Ian Thompson.

  • 11. Adjournment

    Adjournment of the Police Advisory Board meeting.

  • 2. Adoption of Agenda

    Consideration and approval of the meeting agenda.

  • 3. Adoption of Revised February Meeting Minutes

    Review and adoption of the revised minutes from the February 19, 2026 workshop meeting.

  • 4. Adoption of March Meeting Minutes

    Review of the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes, which were tabled to clarify dates regarding the DIAA High School Basketball Championships.

  • 5. Citizen Complaints

    Review of citizen complaints against the Dover Police Department; none were reported.

  • 6. Membership - Jordan Davis Delaware State University Student

    Consideration of the application of Jordan Davis for the designated DSU student representative seat on the board.

  • 7. Term Reconsideration for Terms Expiring May 31, 2026

    Reconsideration and reappointment of board members Rev. Dr. Carol Boggerty, Waverly DeBraux, and Dr. Chanda Jackson to new three-year terms.

  • 8. Discussion on the Purpose of the Dover Police Advisory Board

    Discussion on the board's advisory role, state requirements under House Bill 206 and the Police Accountability Committee framework, community engagement, and FOIA constraints.

  • 9. Community Concerns Regarding Policing

    Discussion led by Rev. Dr. Carol Boggerty regarding informal community concerns, social media feedback, policy reviews, and building bridges between police and residents.

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