Agenda Packet 6-19-19 Work Session

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Independent Police Auditor’s Office -- 2018 Annual Report 13 The 21 allegations of misconduct and 3 allegations of criminal conduct included 48 specific allegations that were adjudicated against 23 EPD employees (one employee resigned before allegations could be adjudicated). In addition, there were three allegations that were dismissed and not adjudicated (see Appendix A). The most common allegations were unsatisfactory performance, truthfulness, and courtesy. The EPD code of conduct changed in October 2018, changing some policy names; the below chart is compiled for clarity. Abuse of Position, 2 Conduct, 2 Confidentiality, 2 Criminal Justice Information, 1Insubordination, 2 Integrity, 2 Judgment, 2 Neglect of Duty, 1 Recording Police Activity, 1 Truthfulness, 5 Unbecoming Conduct, 1Use of Intoxicants, 1 Conformance to Laws, 2Discrimination, 1Competency, 1 Courtesy, 4 Forcible Vehicle Stops, 1 Lack of Knowledge of Law, 1 Sleeping on Duty, 2 Unsatisfactory Performance, 10 Vehicle Pursuit, 2 OC Spray, 1 Use of Taser, 1 56% of Specific Allegations were Sustained Sustained Allegations: • 8 Unsatisfactory Performance • 3 Courtesy • 2 Integrity • 2 Judgment • 2 Sleeping on Duty • 2 Vehicle Pursuits • 1 Competency • 1 Conduct • 1 Confidentiality of Information • 1 Insubordination • 1 Lack of Knowledge of Law • 1 Truthfulness • 1 Unbecoming Conduct • 1 Use of Intoxicants 15 employees were found to have committed the 27 sustained allegations. Seven of those employees were not sworn law enforcement officers, which means they are subject to the jurisdiction of the Auditor’s Office but not the Civilian Review Board. Two employees resigned during the process; one prior to discipline, and one prior to adjudication. Allegations Sustained Allegations and Discipline June 19, 2019, Work Session – Item 2