Goodman Community Center Brassworks Building, 214 Waubesa St, Madison, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Media Contact: Devon Snyder
dsnyderpcob@gmail.com
Police Civilian Oversight Board and Community Partners to Co-Host Forum on Police Accountability and the MPD Officer Killing of Corey Ruiz
MADISON, WI The Police Civilian Oversight Board (PCOB), in partnership with the Community Response Team, Freedom, Inc., and the Social Justice Center, will co-host a community forum focused on police accountability, public safety, and systemic reform following the Madison Police Department (MPD) officer killing of Corey Ruiz.
The public event will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026 from
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Goodman Community Center, Brassworks Building on 214 Waubesa St., Madison, WI.
Facilitated by Dr. Ananda Mirilli, the forum aims to bring community members together for structured discussion, advocacy, and coalition-building.
The forum will begin with light refreshments followed by Introductions of the meeting hosts, table hosts, the sharing of ground rules, opening remarks, world cafe style meeting and then a panel.
When asked what the event is about and how the PCOB got involved, PCOB Chair of Community Engagement, Devon Snyder said “I am part of a group of community members planning a community forum focused on accountability, advocacy, public safety, community support, and coalition-building in response to critical community concerns and recent events.”
Key Topics of Discussion:
- Corey Ruiz Case: Context surrounding MPD’s killing of Corey Ruiz and its aftermath.
- Independent investigative oversight: Process and legal protections
- Policy Reform: The 177+ adopted, but not implemented, changes to the Madison Police Department
- The Office of the Independent Monitor
- Housing and homelessness
- Civilian crisis response
- Racial disparities and policy
- Reflection and call to action
Featured Panelists:
- Aeiramique Glass: Independent Police Monitor, City of Madison
- Devon Snyder, Stephanie Rearick and Katey Nelson of the Police Civilian Oversight Board
- Carmella Glenn: Vice President, City of Madison Common Council
- Davy Mayer: Alder, City of Madison
- Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores: Key Witness and Former PCOB Chair
- Chip Cruz: Representative, Williamson Marquette Business Alliance
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Goodman Community Center (Brassworks Building), 214 Waubesa St., Madison, WI 53704
- Admission: Free and open to the public; refreshments provided.