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· Investigations should only be conducted by trained professionals, not citizens. Suggestions: · Want access to investigative information and outcomes so that public can find out about incidents and facts · More serious investigations should to conducted outside of department · Advocates/mediators should be available to provide support during investigation process and to assist in developing effective complaints · Resolve "us v. them" model inherent to current complaint process · Police shouldn't investigate themselves; bring in outside investigative entity · Lara and Magana victims and others representing vulnerable communities should be asked for input on complaint process and improvements · In-Car Video and Audio will enhance investigations DISCIPLINE/REVIEW Concerns: · Perception that EPD has no interest in holding officers accountable for actions · Process is too secretive and closed · No appeal process or outside venue to turn to if complaint ignored or mishandled · Lack of trust that city is serious about wanting to hear and respond to complaints · Told that discourtesy or rudeness by officer was just following policy · Lack of accountability for officers in current system - no real discipline · Review board/Police Commission are not truly independent, co-option by City government or political agendas · What will the criteria and selection process for review board members be? Suggestions: · Wants independent review of complaints (subpoena, investigative powers) · Utilize performance auditor or ombudsmen model · More documentation/record of police contacts: video tape for example, larger numbers on police cars for identification, business cards handed out after contact, etc. · Community needs to take control of the complaint process. · Wants to hear EPD ask community to "help us do our job better"/City leadership help build credibility by encouraging public to file complaints · Appeal process is needed, EPD should not have final' say in outcome of complaint · Clear expectations and outcomes from process should be described and followed · Investigations should be disclosed to public - including types of discipline, incident information, etc. · Develop "What to expect when stopped by EPD" info to clarify standard practices · Method for tracking complaint trends regarding specific officer or type of incident · Develop specific training and qualification requirements for review board members and give veto power to Chief/City Manager in selection process