PCOB appoints interim independent police monitor, city officials question authority

The Madison Police Civilian Oversight Board provisionally appointed Rebecca Kemble as the city’s new interim independent police monitor Wednesday, according to the PCOB. City officials, however, say that the vote has no effect. Kemble’s appointment is intended to preserve continuity within the OIM and protect the long-term independence of the civilian oversight framework, according to PCOB. Kemble previously served as an alder on the Madison Common Council, representing District 18 from 2015 to 2021. The appointment follows the City of Madison Common Council vote in a 14-6 decision to remove the previous interim IPM Aeiramique Glass Oct. 21, according to previous reporting by The Badger Herald. The removal followed concerns about Glass’ performance, mainly surrounding her lack of progress in hiring a permanent IPM. An Oct. 19 PCOB evaluation cited significant strengths in Glass’ leadership, communication and dedication to advancing the mission of civilian police oversight.

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