Workgroups

The Community Police Commission (CPC) workgroups discuss issues, develop positions, and prepare draft reports and recommendations for review and adoption by the full CPC. Workgroups are convened and suspended depending on current CPC activities.

Active CPC Workgroups

Police Practices Committee

Focuses on SPD policy, practices, and training related to police interactions with the public.

Members:

  • Jen Carl
  • Raven Nicole Tyler
  • Erica Newman
  • Anthony Gaedcke
  • Mark Mullens
  • Arlecier West

Governance Committee

Oversees internal CPC governance, operations, and leadership matters. CPC Co-Chairs serve as Co-Chairs of the Governance Committee.

Members:

  • Joel Merkel
  • Arlecier West
  • Tascha Johnson

Community Engagement Committee

Supports strategies for outreach, relationship-building, and engagement with communities across Seattle. 

Members:

  • Joseph Seia
  • Ken Nsimbi
  • Le’Jayah Washington
  • Jeremy Holmes
  • Rick Williams

Legislative Workgroup

Supports CPC policy priorities related to state legislation.


Members:

  • Joel Merkel
  • Tascha Johnson
  • Arlecier West
  • Le’Jayah Washington
  • Raven Nicole Tyler