But Mayor Mel Norton objected to Police Commission, a volunteer board, getting the same $4000 training on the taxpayers' dime.
Norton says there's no reason for the commission to get the training; however, several board members disagreed, saying it would raise public awareness of what the commission does.
Ultimately the idea was voted down. The Police Commission is a volunteer board that makes policy for the police force, provides oversight, and keeps the force accountable for the use of its resources.
