Applicants Sought For County's Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego County is seeking applicants for an open seat on the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board.

Established in 1990, CLERB investigates citizen complaints against San Diego County Sheriff's deputies and probation officers.

The 11 members of CLERB include two from each of the five supervisorial districts. The 11th is chosen at large from any of the five districts. The current vacant seat is in the fourth district, which includes the cities of La Mesa and Lemon Grove, parts of the city of San Diego, and unincorporated communities including Casa De Oro-Mount Helix, Rancho San Diego and Spring Valley.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors appoints CLERB members for three-year terms that are staggered beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30.

Applicants must be a registered voter in the county, should attend one CLERB meeting prior to applying for the vacancy, and must complete a training course within three months of the appointment.

Applicants cannot be a county employee, be affiliated with the county, or currently hold a position as a sworn law enforcement officer.

The first review of applications will begin on June 3.