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BART Seeks Volunteers for Police Civilian Review Board
Applications open for four open positions on the 11-member oversight committee.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:10am
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The BART Police Civilian Review Board provides independent oversight and community input on the transit agency's policing policies and practices.Oakland TodayBART is accepting applications for four volunteer positions on the BART Police Civilian Review Board (BPCRB) from March 12 through June 12, 2026. The BPCRB is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to BART police policies, procedures, and practices, as well as receiving and advising on citizen allegations of police misconduct.
Why it matters
The BPCRB plays a crucial role in increasing public confidence in BART's policing services by providing independent civilian oversight and input on police policies and practices. This is an important step in promoting transparency and accountability within the BART police department.
The details
The BPCRB is comprised of 11 members who are residents of Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo or San Francisco counties. The four open positions will be appointed by BART President Melissa Hernandez, District 5 Director, and Director Janice Li, District 8. The full BART Board of Directors will appoint the vacant Public-at-Large seat. BPCRB members are responsible for reviewing citizen complaints, recommending disciplinary action, advising BART leadership, and participating in community outreach.
- The application period is open from March 12 through June 12, 2026.
- The final filing deadline is Thursday, June 12, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. (PST).
The players
Melissa Hernandez
BART President, District 5.
Janice Li
BART Director, District 8.
What’s next
The BART Board of Directors will appoint the four BPCRB members after the application period closes on June 12, 2026.
The takeaway
The BART Police Civilian Review Board plays a vital role in promoting transparency and accountability within the BART police department. This volunteer opportunity allows community members to have a direct impact on BART's policing policies and practices.
