Item B: Police Commission Annual Report and Work Plan

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Eugene Police Commission FY09 Work Plan ?Internal Affairs case statistics (June) ?Hate Crimes Conference (partner with the Human Rights Commission and ongoing) The commission intends to continue its review of quarterly strategic plan status reports and other related activities to stay informed of the organizational changes underway to align department hiring, supervision and management practices with contemporary industry standards. Procedural Objectives The Police Commission experienced a significant transition of its membership and staff last fiscal year. The group welcomed six new members and elected a new Chair and Vice-Chair. Some specific procedural objectives for FY09 are to: ???Support the leadership team with appropriate level of responsibilities ???Maintain a highly qualified, dedicated and balanced membership ?Identify opportunities for team-building to establish positive working relationships and facilitate group cohesiveness (annual process retreat) ?Continue outreach, information sharing, and collaboration with the Human Rights Commission and the Civilian Review Board on issues of mutual interest ?Utilize the roles of both commission liaisons (one CRB member and one HRC member) to stay on track with other department business As a result of the commission’s recent process session, the commission agreed to address a series of procedural issues with suggestions for improvement. This work will take place in conjunction with upcoming Police Commission meetings. One of the main objectives members shared an interest in is to strengthen the relationship between the Civilian Review Board and the Police Commission. Suggested actions include attending CRB meetings on a semi-regular basis, scheduling a joint meeting close to the beginning of the fiscal year, and a regular, in-depth report of the CRB meetings provided by the liaison. Another procedural issue of interest is the lack of follow-up to public comment. Some suggestions for improvement include keeping better track of what is said during public comment at the meetings and capture speakers' thoughts so they can be contacted at a later time. Some of these issues can even be relayed to other pertinent City boards or commissions if they extend beyond the Police Commission's purview. Work Plan Outcomes Increase communications between police and the community, leading to a OUTCOME 1. greater understanding of the preferred policing alternatives for the city. In FY09, the Police Commission will: ? ? Provide a forum for community dialogue on current issues in law enforcement, to include: ?[Tentative] A public discussion on the issues related to long-term police staffing and offering a public survey for citizens in the community to address their needs ???Monthly Internal Affairs case summaries and annual complaint statistics reports JULY 28, 2008 DRAFT - 6 -