ANTIOCH — The Antioch City Council last week rejected several proposed changes to the city’s Police Oversight Commission, including background and social media checks for commissioners.

Pushback and concerns were centered on three recommendations: background checks and fingerprinting, which include information from social media reviews during the selection process for new applicants to become a commissioner; the City Council’s authority over a temporary pause on meetings; and allowing officers from law enforcement agencies to serve on the commission.

Councilmember Donald Freitas opposed background checks and fingerprinting, adding it was not appropriate for the commission. He said the commission was held to a different standard compared to other boards and commissions in the city, addin

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