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Police Auditor Mark Gissiner introduced Deputy Police Auditor Leia Pitcher and Community <br />Engagement Coordinator Beatriz Hernandez. He offered some historical context regarding the <br />change in police chiefs, the adoption of body -worn cameras, efforts to improve customer service <br />over time, and gave a brief update on his budget. Beatriz Hernandez gave an overview of the Police <br />Auditors Office outreach efforts; Leia Pitcher gave an overview of the service complaints in 2018. <br />Council Discussion: <br />• Councilor Syrett - asked whether the Police Auditor spoke with new recruits; asked <br />whether the office had a need for funds to deal with the increased workload, especially <br />reviewing the body -worn camera footage; asked for the historical context for the use of <br />force numbers in the report and what percentage of those were internal or external. <br />• Councilor Zelenka - noted that Eugene's complaint numbers seem higher than elsewhere, <br />which is an indication of trust and confidence in the process but can make comparisons to <br />other cities difficult and result in headlines. <br />• Councilor Pryor - said the report confirmed the need for more public safety funding; noted <br />there were very few serious complaints even with the high numbers of complaints <br />compared to other cities; thanked staff and Commissioners for their work. <br />The meeting adjourned at 1:11 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Beth Forrest <br />City Recorder <br />(Recorded by Cas Casados) <br />Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting here. <br />MINUTES - Eugene City Council June 19, 2019 Page 2 <br />Work Session <br />