103rd Precinct Community Council Meeting (May 2023)

Community Council President: Bishop Erskine Williams

What is a Precinct Community Council, by the way?

The 103rd Precinct Community Council noted, "We are an organization that brings the community and the Police Department together."

More specifically, the Precinct Community Council  handbook states, "Specific objectives are to maintain contact between the precinct commanding officer and the community, to encourage community involvement in public safety and quality of life issues, to promote awareness of law enforcement efforts, to enhance police-community relations, and to initiate programs that deal with the interests and needs of each community." ^src

"Precinct councils have existed in one form or another since 1943, with the ostensible goal of allowing community input into police services. At their monthly meetings, the councils listen to complaints and feedback from local residents, provide updates on ongoing investigations, and organize events like beautification programs and block parties." ^src

As of 2021, "the volunteer-run entities intended to serve as a link between community members and their local precinct, will now have an advisory role in picking the commanding officers that run those precincts, the mayor said." ^src