WHAT: The City of Miami Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP) will conduct public hearings to obtain eye witness accounts and expert testimony on matters arising from the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Conference held in Miami from November 17-21, 2003.

All members of the public are invited to attend. Subject to time availability, the Panel may hear comments from the public. Persons interested in addressing the Panel are strongly encouraged to contact the CIP via telephone 305-579-2444 or e-mail srichardson@ci.miami.fl.us prior to January 13, 2006.

WHO: The CIP has authority to conduct investigations, inquiries and public hearings into allegations of misconduct by City of Miami police officers, review policies of the police department, make factual determinations, facilitate resolutions and propose recommendations to the City Manager and Chief of Police. Panel members serve on a volunteer basis and have committed several hours to the mandate of their office.

WHEN: January 17 & 19, 2006
5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Miami City Hall, Commission Chambers
3500 Pan American Drive
Coconut Grove, Florida

Miami TV-Channel 9, the city’s government access channel, will broadcast the hearings live.