Montgomery City Council discusses citizens review board

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – The city of Montgomery is reintroducing the idea of a citizens’ police review board, hoping it will serve as a bridge between the community and Montgomery Police. Council President Pro Tempore Cornelius Calhoun said the council would have to strategically pick representatives to be on the board. “You have to be proactive,” Calhoun said, “When you look at a citizens review board, you have to get someone that understands the law, understands policing, and understands the environment that we’re in today, so we can be proactive with it.” Calhoun added the board is not there to…