Office of Independent Investigations Advisory Board

Concerning investigation of potential criminal conduct arising from police use of force, including custodial injuries, and other officer-involved incidents.
Board Websitehttps://oii.wa.gov/oii-advisory-board
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.102.130
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel and Expenses reimbursement per RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits3 year terms and until their successors are appointed
Member Requirements: Provide input to the director on the plans required to be developed for the office including the regional investigation teams; staffing; training for personnel; procedures for engagement with individuals involved in any case under the jurisdiction of the office, as well as families and the community; recommendations to the legislature; and other input as requested by the governor or director; Participate in employment interviews as requested by the governor or director; and Receive briefings or reports from the director relating to data, trends, and other relevant issues, as well as cases under investigation to the extent permitted by law. Advisory board members must complete training to utilize an antiracist lens in their duties as advisory board members.

Member List

Office of Independent Investigations Advisory Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Harrell, Monisha 11/15/2021 07/25/2023 General Public - not current or former law enforcement
2 Gallegos, Norma 11/15/2021 07/25/2023 General Public - not current or former law enforcement
3 Leapai, Faapouaita 11/15/2021 07/25/2024 General Public - not current or former law enforcement
4 Thomas, Fredrick 11/15/2021 07/25/2024 General Public - Family impacted by an incident under the jurisdiction of the office
5 Harju, Philip 11/15/2021 07/25/2023 Tribal Member - Representing a federally recognized tribe in Washington, who is not current or former law enforcement
6 VACANT Defense Attorney
7 Golik, Anthony 11/15/2021 07/25/2023 Prosecuting Attorney
8 Schrimpsher, James 11/15/2021 07/25/2024 Representative of a police officer labor association with experience in homicide investigations
9 Drever, Eric 11/15/2021 07/25/2024 Sheriff or Police Chief -needs to also be a member of an independent investigations team
10 Kroll, Susie 11/15/2021 07/25/2024 Mental Health Expert - not a current or former law enforcement
11 Alexander, Monica 11/15/2021 07/25/2023 Member of the Criminal Justice Training Commission
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