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How Civilian Review Boards Work in Virginia
The Virginia Beach Independent Citizen Review Board’s inability to reach consensus in the Donovon Lynch case highlights the complexities of civilian oversight in police-involved shootings. Civilian review boards serve advisory roles without prosecutorial power, facing challenges like membership vacancies and deadlocks, which can hinder public trust and accountability in the review process.