Citizens Advisory Committee Member

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Post Date:
February 13, 2026

Deadline:
Open until Filled

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE LOWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT

(1) High School Student

(1) Middlesex Community College Student

(1) Faith Based Leader

Position Title: Citizens Advisory Committee Member

Duration of Term: Two Years (Student Members: One Year)

Meetings: The Advisory Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month unless otherwise decided by the Committee.

The Citizens Advisory Committee to the Lowell Police Department will serve to enhance relations between the community and the Department and is intended to provide a platform for public input on decisions and practices related to public safety in the City. It will be comprised of nine (9) members: two members shall be a junior or senior in High School; one member shall be enrolled at Middlesex Community College;

one member shall be enrolled at UMass Lowell; one member shall be a faith-based leader; one member shall be a non-profit/social service leader; one member shall be a business leader; and, two members shall be other community members. Members of the Advisory Committee will serve as a point of connection between the community and the Police Department by conveying the views and input of residents on public safety members.

Members will be asked to review and offer feed-back on certain topics as they are brought before the committee and, on occasion, make recommendations to the Chief of Police, the City Manager and the City Council.

• Attend monthly meetings at the J.F.K Civic Center.
• Assist in community outreach efforts between the Police Department and the Community
• Promote public awareness of the City’s police services, activities, programs, and public safety issues.
• Solicit public input regarding police services, programs, and issues of public safety.
• Provide community feedback and recommendations of police programs and activity.
• Review and make recommendations concerning other matters as maybe referred to the Committee, from time to time, via the Chief of Police, City Manager, or City Council.

Please indicate in your application if you fall into one of the membership categories described in the summary above.

Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to Neil Osborne, Human Relations Director, Lowell City Hall - Room 19, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852. Application material may also be submitted via e-mail to boards or fax to .

The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging.

The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military service, or physical/mental disability.