Item B: FY07 Police Commission Work Plan

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Eugene Police Commission FY 2006 -2007 Work Plan II.FY 2006-2007 Work Plan and Procedural Objectives Work Plan Objectives The Police Commission’s work plan is divided into the following main components: a) complaint handling and civilian oversight model implementation; b) strategic plan review; c) committee projects; and d) work sessions. A. Complaint Handling and Civilian Oversight Model Implementation This past year, the Police Commission took a number of steps to help lay the groundwork for implementing the approved civilian oversight system. It sponsored a multi-disciplinary team that recommended ways to incorporate alternative resolution options and advocacy into the complaint process, and drafted a framework that can be used in the creationof an enabling ordinance for the Auditor’s Office and Civilian Review Board. Thecommission recognizes the magnitude of program development work necessary to successfully launch the oversight model and integrate it with the existing processes, and is prepared to continue assisting with implementation as appropriate. The following activities are proposed as next steps that the Police Commission can take to support the City Council and newly hired Police Auditor in establishing this system: review and help refine enabling ordinance, including definitions, and assist in the development of operating principles and procedures in coordination with the Police Auditor for the consistency with the oversight model; identify and propose potential changes to the role and/or structure of the Police Commission with regard to the new oversight system; continue public outreach and involvement of stakeholder groups in the oversight model implementation process; provide input into revised police department policies for complaint handling and investigation processes; and research and develop recommendations to assist City Council with the disposition of outstanding issues as requested. B. Police Department Strategic Plan Review The Police Commission provided input into the development of police department’s strategic plan, which was adopted last year. Through review and discussion of the department’s quarterly reports, the commission has begun monitoring progress towards plan implementation,with particular attention to those items generated from the 2005 ICMA/PERF report. The commission intends to continue review of the quarterly reports and to assist the department in plan refinements to balance plan priorities against resource availabilityand public expectations. The department’s adopted strategic plan includes “Develop a Comprehensive Domestic Violence Strategy” as a long-range initiative. The Police Commission has had two preliminary discussions on law enforcement response to domestic violence and child abuse situations to determine what role, if 2- Adopted July 27, 2006 -