City of Boise prepares to implement changes regarding policing, police accountability The city of Boise wants a model that will increase community involvement in oversight and review of police conduct. Author: Joey Prechtl Updated: 10:19 PM MDT April 20, 2021 BOISE, Idaho — The City of Boise is working to implement changes in policing, including changing the Office of Police Oversight into the Office of Police Accountability. This new office would serve as a leader in civilian oversight and would help resolve resident complaints, audit investigations, and examine potential trends regarding systemic issues within the department. Ultimately, the city wants law enforcement that is responsive to community needs. The Boise City Council discussed this new office at their weekly work session on April 13.