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The Miami-Dade County Independent Civilian Panel (ICP), previously known as the Independent Review Panel, is the impartial entity created to conduct independent investigations and review and hold public hearings concerning complaints or grievances made against sworn officers of the Miami-Dade Police Department.
The ICP will conduct its first meeting from 4 to 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the auditorium of the Miami-Dade County Public Library, Main Branch, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130.
This meeting will utilize communications media technology made permissible pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Orders. After obtaining physical quorum, the meeting also will be held via Zoom at https://miamidade.live/ICP. From the U.S., you may dial toll-free number 1-877-853-5247 or 1-888-788-0099 with Meeting ID 85224252007#. Miami-Dade County also will broadcast the meeting via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/AdvocacyMDC.
The ICP was established in 2020 by County Ordinance 20-80. There are 13 members, all volunteers appointed by the County Commissioners. Below is the list of the ICP members appointed so far and the appointing commissioner.
1. Loreal Arscott, Esq. – Vice Chair Oliver Gilbert
2. Josaphat Celestin, former North Miami Mayor – Commissioner Jean Monestime
3. Ruben Paillere, Esq. – Commissioner Keon Hardemon
4. Pam Perry, Esq. – Commissioner Sally A. Heyman
5. Eduardo Dominguez – Commissioner Eileen Higgins
6. Jeannett Slesnick, former Coral Gables Commissioner – Commissioner Rebeca Sosa
7. Pedro Mora – Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado
8. Oscar J. Braynon II, former State Senator – Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins
9. Joshua Jones, Esq. – Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee
10. Raymond Melcon – Commissioner Joe A. Martinez
11. Luis Martinez – Chair Jose “Pepe” Diaz
12. Clemente Vera – Commissioner Rene Garcia
Miami-Dade County ICP meetings are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend and learn more about the work of the ICP. For more information, call 305-375-1585.
The Office of Community Advocacy, under the Board of County Commissioners, oversees 10 advisory boards and the Miami-Dade County Goodwill Ambassadors Program. The Office is charged with making Miami-Dade County “One Community” that embraces our diverse and unique population.
