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ATTACHMENT C 1. Definitions For purposes of this Code, the following terms have the meanings set out herein: Complaint -An expression of dissatisfaction, allegation of misconduct, or question about a police employee's conduct, police services provided or not provided, or police department policies or practices in general. Police employee - Any City of Eugene employee who reports directly or through others to the Chief of Police. Sworn police office.r"- A police employee who is also certified and employed asa peace officer under the laws of this state. Chief of Police - The person designated by the City Manager as the Chief of Police. Critical incident - An occurrence involving a significant police action that includes, but is not limited to, a civil disturbance or riot, an officer-involved shooting, or other action by a sworn police officer resulting in serious physical injury or death. . Alternative resolution - A voluntary process in which a person with a complaint and the involved. employee or his/her supervisor agree to meet to discuss the complaint with the assistance of a neutral facilitator, in lieu of the investigation and disciplinary pro'cess that would otherwise occur. Alternative resolution includes, but is not limited to, mediation and facilitated conversations. Alternative Language: Facilitated Conversation: A discussion, guided by a third party, trained facilitator, \ between the complainant and a department representative, most often the named employee's supervisor or Internal Affa;rs staft: Mediation: A voluntary, confidential complaint resolution option that is an alternative to the investigation, adjudication, and disciplinary process. It is a structured process guided by a neutral, third-party, professionally-trained mediator enabling direct communication between the complainant and employee. Community impact case -A complaint involving sworn police officer(s) that alleges excessive force, bias, disparate treatment or violation of constitutional rights, which the Police Auditor determines should be reviewed by the Civilian Review Board' in accordance with section 13 c) and d). Substantial evidence - Evidence that, considering the record as a whole, a reasonable person would rely upon to conclude that something is true. For purposes of Section 13(d), an adjudication is supported by substantial evidence when the Civilian Review 1