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Jennifer Jones Austin to chair the police oversight board

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Alumni at WorkJennifer Jones Austin to chair the police oversight boardPhoto: NYU Wagner

Wagner alumna Jennifer Jones Austin (MS ’97), who leads the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, was named chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, its first permanent chair since 2020.

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  1. NYU Wagner: Jennifer Jones Austin (MS 1997) Appointed as Chair of the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (Aug 12, 2026)
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