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4  <br />  <br />To this end the Office of the Police Auditor (OPA) was integral in examining the issues at <br />hand and in presenting the cases each month. As you will see in the case summaries and <br />reviews set forth in this report we, the CRB, could not do our job as well as we do if it were <br />not for the excellent work by Internal Affairs and the Police Auditor’s office. <br />Training and the use of Body Worn Cameras have improved the ability of Internal Affairs <br />and the Auditor’s office to more precisely see the events unfold in a situation where there is <br />a question about an officer’s conduct. Members of the CRB also watch the recordings and <br />listen to the audio. Our reviews are improved by this technology. However, we are <br />cautious to be aware that the cameras record from a limited perspective (that of the officer). <br />A person who believes that they were not treated properly is describing their experience <br />from the opposite or adjacent perspective of the officer’s camera. <br />This year we continued to see the benefits of the Blue Team software program which <br />allows for tracking of uses of force allowing both EPD and OPA the chance to know quickly <br />when a use of force has been used and can be reviewed without delay or the need for a <br />citizen complaint. This does require that the Auditor and Deputy Auditor review <br />approximately 180-200 more incidents in addition to the complaints received. Blue Team <br />review and the accompanying report, plus the Body Worn Cameras enhance the review <br />process and provide clarity to the review process. <br />In addition to service complaints and case reviews, the CRB engages in continuous <br />learning associated with police practices, civil rights, constitutional based policing practices, <br />and interactions with vulnerable communities. Just as each case brings forth a new issue <br />so too does the continuing learning by board members of community services that impact <br />the job of the EPD. The efforts in continuous learning prove beneficial to the Board’s <br />overall approach to its mission by ensuring a comprehensive understanding of relevant <br />processes and community factors influencing various decision makers and affected parties. <br /> <br />The Board also considers and discusses current policies and practices and whether <br />revisions seem appropriate. These policy concerns are sent to the Police Commission and <br />the Police Chief through the CRB’s appointed representative to the Police Commission. <br />We also welcome an observer from the Human Rights Commission, and as much as <br />possible have a member who attends their monthly meeting. <br /> <br />OPA staff conducted outreach to the community through the work of staff. A community <br />public safety meeting was organized by the OPA in North Eugene to the Latinx community, <br />entirely in the Spanish language. In addition to members of the OPS staff, other <br />community groups tabled and provided information. Several bi-lingual officers were <br />available to respond to questions. City officials from fire, emergency management and the <br />Human Rights Commission also participated. An effort was made to provide radio and <br />internet broadcast of the event. The CRB also invited a representative of the Latino <br />community to discuss issues directly with the board in one of our training sessions. <br /> <br />September 24, 2018, Work Session – Item 2