CAB members serve as ambassadors to strengthen the relationship between the Lenexa Police Department and the Lenexa community through education, awareness, and open dialogue.
CAB membership is inclusive and diverse and should represent Lenexa’s community, with particular inclusion of people from underrepresented groups, including women, people of color, immigrants, and people with disabilities. Representation should reflect age and gender diversity as well as occupational and educational diversities and other factors that reflect community demographics and varied viewpoints.
The CAB will be composed of up to seven volunteer members, appointed by the Mayor, and the majority of whom must be Lenexa residents. Initial terms will be staggered; thereafter, terms renew to three-year terms. When vacancies to the CAB occur, notification to the community will be made using various City communications tools including newsletters, social media channels, and the City website.
CAB members are encouraged to attend the Lenexa Police Department Citizens Police Academy, the Understanding Police Use of Force workshop, and other recommended programming to gain further knowledge about the department and police practices.