Apply to be a COB member

If you are interested in joining the board, you can fill out an application here: https://pa-statecollege-gettingstarted.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/23665

Board members are appointed by the State College Borough Council as openings occur. Members are not employed by, or elected officials of, the municipalities in the police service area.

Board Member Qualifications

Members must currently live in the police service area.
Members must have demonstrated capacity for open mindedness and impartiality and a commitment to the civil rights of all affected parties.
Members must commit to completing all of the training required for the position.
Members must sign a confidentiality statement promising to maintain and protect the status of confidential information.
Members selected should reflect the broadest possible diversity with particular attention to categories of people who have suffered past institutional discrimination in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, LGBTQ identity, history of incarceration, immigration or citizenship status, religious minorities, and persons from any other marginalized or underrepresented groups.

Categories of Membership

The State College Borough Council has a special interest in appointing persons with the following specific experience:

Involved in community organizations related to serving persons in need.
Understanding or appreciation of role played by systemic racism in society.
Knowledge of law enforcement but not employed in a law enforcement position during the previous three years.
Background connected to behavioral health and/or intellectual disabilities.
Knowledge or understanding of the experiences of children in State College area schools related to policing.
Penn State student who lives in the police service area.

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