The Salt Lake City Racial Equity in Policing Commission has released its remaining meeting schedule for 2026, confirming that the body will convene in September and November to continue its oversight and advisory functions. The commission's upcoming sessions follow a bi-monthly schedule established earlier this year.
Upcoming 2026 Meeting Schedule
According to meeting information released by the City of Salt Lake, the commission is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, September 10, 2026, and Tuesday, November 12, 2026. These sessions will take place at the Salt Lake City and County Building located at 451 South State Street in Room 335.
The commission has been operating on a bi-monthly basis throughout 2026, having previously held meetings earlier this year on January 8, March 12, and May 14. The current schedule concludes the group's planned sessions for the calendar year.
Core Commission Objectives
The commission's work involves a wide range of objectives focused on police department transparency and diversity. As detailed in the commission's historical overview, the group was tasked during its initial phase with evaluating national best-practice policies to ensure alignment with Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) protocols.
Specific responsibilities have included developing a Commission Compact to establish rules of engagement and desired outcomes, as well as creating recommendations for a police department-specific racial equity plan. The commission has also been charged with exploring methods to increase diversity within the SLCPD, specifically targeting improvements in racial, cultural, and cognitive diversity, as well as diversity of thought and approach.
Community Oversight and Engagement
Beyond internal policy reviews, the commission has focused on community engagement and oversight structures. The group's mandate included hosting community listening sessions to provide a forum for residents to discuss their experiences with the SLCPD. This work involved reviewing the role, processes, and policies of the Civilian Review Board to compare them against recognized best practices for civilian oversight within the bounds of state statute.
The commission has also been tasked with recommending ways to foster more meaningful cooperation with the Community Advocates Group and other community members. Additionally, the body was directed to identify national memberships or initiatives that the City should join, such as Campaign Zero, 8 Can't Wait, and Not in Our Town.
Evolution of Commission Membership
The commission's historical development involved a significant expansion of its membership. While the initial phase was led by six core members, the Core Council later added 13 additional members to ensure a diverse set of voices independent of government agencies. The original core members included Commissioners Ahmad, Davis, Salazar-Hall, McDonald, Prospero, and Sagato-Mauga.
The expanded membership included Commissioners Anjewierden, Banuri, Eldridge, Hawkins, Johnson, Ka'ili, Shifflett, Smith, Solovi, and Suarez. During its formative stages, the commission also utilized a youth subcommittee to provide feedback to the broader group.
Reporting and Progress Tracking
The commission's work has a long-standing foundation of reporting and documentation. A final report produced by the commission on July 1, 2021, provided policy, programmatic, and budget recommendations, along with suggestions for next steps to ensure the continuity of the commission's work. These recommendations included possibilities such as making the commission a permanent body under City ordinance or integrating its functions into existing entities like the Human Rights Commission.
Following the initial phase, the commission has continued to provide annual reports to track the status of its priorities. According to the commission's records, these annual reports serve as year-end reviews to monitor which recommendations are complete, in progress, or remain outstanding. Available annual reports include documents from 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Public Access and Administration
The commission's administrative support is managed through the Office of the Mayor. Michelle Mooney, serving as Impact Manager, provides contact information for the commission and oversees the dissemination of meeting materials.
Residents interested in receiving agendas can subscribe via the Utah Public Notice Website by searching for the Racial Equity in Policing Commission name. For those seeking historical records, archived minutes and meeting materials from previous years are available through Data.SLC.gov.
