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Alexandria to Appoint Interim Policing Auditor

The city council plans to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Ameratu Kamara.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Law Enforcement

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Alexandria City Council will meet on October 27, 2026, to appoint an interim independent policing auditor. The appointment follows the resignation of Ameratu Kamara, who served as the city's second-ever auditor.

Why it matters

The position is critical for the oversight of the Independent Community Policing Review Board, which was established in 2021 to monitor law enforcement practices. Filling this vacancy ensures the continuity of external police accountability efforts in Alexandria.

Ameratu Kamara served as the city's second auditor after being appointed in January 2025. The city now intends to launch a national search to permanently fill the role vacated by Kamara earlier this month.

The players

Alexandria City Council

This is the primary legislative body responsible for governance and the appointment of city officials in Alexandria.

Ameratu Kamara

Kamara served as the city's second-ever independent policing auditor until resigning from the post in October 2026.

Independent Community Policing Review Board

Founded in 2021, this board is tasked with providing external oversight and review of local law enforcement operations.

The details

The upcoming appointment will take place at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center. The city leadership is moving to stabilize the oversight office following recent operational disruptions, including the cancellation of a review board meeting on October 7, 2026.

Timeline

  1. The Independent Community Policing Review Board was founded in 2021.

  2. Kim Neal was appointed as the city auditor in 2022.

  3. Ameratu Kamara began the term as city auditor in January 2025.

  4. The review board cancelled its meeting on October 7, 2026.

  5. The city council will meet to appoint an interim auditor on October 27, 2026.

Legal Context

This appointment maintains the operational continuity of the Independent Community Policing Review Board, which was created to ensure civilian oversight of law enforcement. The role follows a precedent set when Kim Neal was appointed as the city's first auditor in 2022.

Residents can observe the appointment process during the public council meeting at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center. The presence of an auditor ensures that the review board remains functional to address community concerns regarding police conduct.

The takeaway

The city council is prioritizing the restoration of oversight functions to maintain police accountability. Residents are encouraged to monitor upcoming review board sessions to engage with the new auditing leadership.

What happens next

The Independent Community Policing Review Board is scheduled to hold its next meeting on November 4, 2026.

Further reading

Learn more about local oversight efforts in the Alexandria Law Enforcement section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by ALXnow | Alexandria, Va. breaking news, local events and community happenings.

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