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<br /> <br /> Independent Police Auditor’s Office -- 2017 Annual Report 5 <br /> <br /> <br />viewed by both Internal Affairs (IA) and our office. Our preliminary investigations almost <br />always include review of the BWC video, and we have been able to both identify suspected <br />misconduct (triggering a full IA investigation) and identify situations where no policy violation <br />has occurred. Overall, the implementation of these cameras has significantly increased the <br />efficiency of the investigative process. <br /> <br />Deadly Force Investigation <br /> Our office reviewed one use of deadly force in 2017. We were promptly notified of the use of <br />force and participated in the pursuant internal affairs investigation; however, in Lane County, <br />use of deadly force by law enforcement is primarily investigated by the Lane County <br />Interagency Deadly Use of Force Investigation Team (IDFIT). Our office reviews that <br />investigation at its close and works with IA to determine what additional investigative steps <br />may be necessary. We then are invited to participate in EPD’s Deadly Force Review Board. The <br />Board found, and we concurred, that the use of deadly force by EPD employees was well within <br />policy. <br /> <br />Successfully Provided Staff Support for Civilian Review Board <br /> The Civilian Review Board (CRB) met nine times in 2017. Those meetings included a joint <br />meeting with the Police Commission, seven training topics, and review of 18 complaints (11 <br />allegations of misconduct, five service complaints, one incident review, and one inquiry). Our <br />office is committed to providing excellent staff support for the Board, and numerous staff <br />hours are spent on meeting preparation. <br /> <br />Attended Trainings on Sexual Assault Investigations <br /> Our office participated in two trainings offered by the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual <br />Assault Task Force. The trainings were instrumental in learning best practices for sexual assault <br />and domestic violence investigations; we continue to work with EPD to ensure that best <br />practices are trained and followed. <br /> <br />Participated in Oregon Law Enforcement Contacts Committee (LECC) meetings <br /> Our office participates in quarterly meetings of the LECC. The Committee receives and analyzes <br />demographic data to ensure that law enforcement agencies perform their missions without <br />discrimination. <br /> <br />Participated in Selection of Recruiter for New EPD Chief <br /> Finally, our office participated in a panel interviewing three recruitment agencies that the City <br />was considering to engage to assist in the hiring process of a new Police Chief. <br />September 24, 2018, Work Session – Item 2