Agenda Packet 9-24-18 Work Session

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23 Issues for the CRB: CRB members were satisfied with the gathering of evidence by officers and that the situation was handled within policy, but some felt that the concerns of the Reporting Party were not completely addressed. G. September Case Review – Case 1 Officer A was dispatched to a recovered stolen vehicle. Reporting Party was with the vehicle and had been for several hours. • Officer A contacted the RP, who had hooked the vehicle up to a tow truck. Officer A engaged in conversation with RP while he investigated the status of the vehicle. • Officer A verified that the vehicle was stolen, and informed RP that the vehicle would have to be unhitched, per EPD policy. RP unhitched the vehicle and left. • RP contacted dispatch and asked for a supervisor to contact her. When the supervisor returned the call, she complained about the length of time for the dispatch, as well as the tone and content of Officer A’s conversation with her. • The supervisor entered the complaint into BlueTeam, where our office reviewed it and classified it as an allegation of misconduct. Allegations: 1101.1.B.25 Unbecoming Conduct: That, during a contact with the reporting party, Officer A made comments that reflected negatively on the Eugene Police Department and brought discredit upon himself and EPD. Recommended Adjudications: 1101.1.B.25 Unbecoming Conduct • EPD chain of command: Sustained • Auditor’s Office: Sustained • Chief: Sustained Issues for the CRB: One CRB member felt that the Unbecoming Conduct Policy was a dumping ground for allegations that didn’t fit elsewhere. Another member commented that it could be used that way but also served a purpose, in this case the entire conversation with RP seemed to be too familiar and unprofessional. Members felt a look at how EPD handles tows and how tow companies are utilized was in order. Members also agreed with the adjudication. Case Review 2: September 24, 2018, Work Session – Item 2