Agenda Packet 9-24-18 Work Session

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14 the officer learned from the experience and would be able to fulfill the responsibilities of the job. B. March Case Review Officers were dispatched to a report of a violation of a restraining order. Officer D confirmed a valid restraining order and spoke with the petitioner, confirming that probable cause existed to arrest Reporting Party 3 for violation of the RO. • Officer D, Officer B, and Officer C went to the address where they believed RP3 was living. RP3 exited the house, Officer D informed him he was under arrest, and RP3 returned inside the house. • Officers, as well as a supervisor who arrived on scene to assist, used force to effect the arrests of RP1 (for interfering with an officer and resisting arrest), RP2 (for interfering with an officer and resisting arrest), and RP3 (for violating a restraining order, resisting arrest, and escape). • Involved Party was also arrested (for interfering with an officer), but no reportable force was used in her arrest. • The force used included focused blows, control holds, Taser warning, and Taser deployment. • RP1, RP2, and RP3 filed complaints with the Auditor’s Office. • In-car video captured audio, but not video, of the incident. Allegations: 300 Use of Force 1. Use of Force: that Supervisor A used excessive force against RP1 during her arrest. 2. Use of Force: that Officer B used excessive force against RP1 during her arrest. 3. Use of Force: that Officer C used excessive force against RP1 during her arrest. 402 Professional Police Contacts 4. Professional Police Contacts: that Officer D treated RP3 unfairly due to his race during his arrest. 5. Professional Police Contacts: that Officer B treated RP3 unfairly due to his race during his arrest. September 24, 2018, Work Session – Item 2