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Attachment G <br /> <br /> Human Rights <br /> ~k~l ~I ~I ~I ~I ~I ~I ~I ~I ~~ Commission <br /> City of Eugene <br /> 777 Pearl Street, Room 105 <br /> MEMORANDUM (541Eugene') 682-51Oregon77 97401-2793 <br /> (541) 682-5414 FAX <br /> www.ci.eugene.or, us <br /> <br /> Date: July 14, 2005 <br /> To: Eugene Police Commission <br /> From: Sara Rich, Human Rights Commission Chair <br /> <br /> Subject: Human Rights Commission Statement of Support for Police Commission Recommendations <br /> to City Council on Police Oversight <br /> <br /> At the June 30, 2005 Agenda Committee meeting, the Human Rights Commission leadership <br /> voted unanimously to support the following statement regarding the Police Commission's <br /> recommendations to the Eugene City Council on police oversight: <br /> <br /> The Human Rights Commission endorses the Police Commission's conceptual model for police <br /> oversight. Although we have not studied all aspects of the proposed recommendations and we <br /> know that portions are still being refined, members of the Human Rights Commission have been <br /> monitoring the process and in May received a presentation from Police Commission members. <br /> <br /> We believe the Police Commission 's proposal reflects the values of this community. Such values <br /> include the respect and protection of everyone's rights, community members and department <br /> members alike, in an atmosphere that is safe and free from retribution. We believe the oversight <br /> proposal will promote a transparent, timely, and accessible complaint process, while ensuring <br /> individual and organizational accountability. <br /> <br /> The Human Rights Commission is especially pleased with the considerable value placed on <br /> alternative resolution options, specifically in the expansion of mediation and advocacy as a <br /> method of dealing with police complaints. The Human Rights Commission has agreed to <br /> participate with members of the Police Commission and the service provider community in <br /> developing an enhanced mediation and advocacy program as a key component of the complaint <br /> system. <br /> <br /> gFe recognize and appreciate the Police Commission's thoughtfulness and diligence in <br /> developing a comprehensive proposal that takes into consideration the needs of a diverse <br /> community. <br /> <br /> I:LPolice Commission\ComplaintProcess~nalreport attachG.doc <br /> <br /> <br />