Agenda Packet 9-24-18 Work Session

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10 Civilian Review Board Case Summaries 2017 A. February Case Reviews – Case 1 During a performance review of Supervisor A, it was discovered that while out of town at a training conference, he became intoxicated in the presence of subordinate employees and members of other law enforcement agencies and interacted with a female employee of another agency in a manner that made her and the others present uncomfortable. • The investigation indicated that at the end of the day of training, Supervisor A went out for drinks with Supervisor B and Officer D (also EPD employees), as well as two employees from outside agencies. • All witnesses agreed that Supervisor A became very intoxicated during the evening. Supervisor B and Officer D noticed “flirty” behavior from Supervisor A directed at a female employee of an outside agency, which Supervisor B recalled as including touching of her leg and neck/shoulder/hair. • Supervisor B and Officer D tried to intervene, which resulted in Officer D sitting between Supervisor A and the woman in the vehicle. Supervisor A reached around Officer D and continued to touch the woman’s hair. Summary of Facts: Case 1 At some point in the evening, Supervisor A became sick. His conduct toward the female employee then stopped and the group returned to the hotel. • The investigation indicated that Supervisor A apologized to members of the group the next day. • Supervisor A did not recall the evening clearly during his administrative interview, but he admitted to becoming excessively intoxicated and engaging in conduct that was unbecoming. • The investigation (prior to the interview with Supervisor A) was reviewed by the District Attorney in the county where the conduct occurred. The DA declined to prosecute, citing insufficient evidence of sexual and/or general harassment. • A related IA was initiated examining whether Supervisor B violated policy when he failed to report Supervisor A’s conduct. Allegations: 1. 1101.1.B.17 Judgment: That Supervisor A’s decisions and actions were not in line with what a reasonable employee in similar circumstances would use or take, given the information he knew or should have known at the time. 2. 1101.1.B.25 Unbecoming Conduct: That Supervisor A’s actions reflected negatively on the Eugene Police Department and brought discredit upon himself and the Eugene Police Department. September 24, 2018, Work Session – Item 2