Item B: Annual Meeting with Police Commission

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Eugene Police Commission FY 2007 -2008 Work Plan C. Work Sessions and Information Items Work sessions are scheduled periodically to provide opportunities for information sharing and discussion of public safety issues that do not necessarily require Police Commission action. The commission has limited the number of work sessions to those of highest priority to conserve meeting time and enable some flexibility to address emerging issues. Issues that the commission has a continuing interest in that can be monitored without a specific work session (i.e., as part of the Chief’s Report or through a staff memo) are listed as information items. The following work sessions are planned: Review and comment on ICMA Management Review Report (September/October) Joint meeting with the Human Rights Commission (November/December) Review of Police Auditor Annual Report (January/February) One-year evaluation of patrol In-Car Video implementation (February/March) Review of Taser Pilot Project Results (April/May) Joint meeting with Civilian Review Board/Review of 2007 Internal Affairs case statistics (May/June) The commission intends to continue review of quarterly strategic plan status reports and other related activities to stay informed of the organizational changes underway to align department hiring, supervision and management practices with contemporary industry standards. Procedural Objectives The Police Commission will continue to experiencea significant transition of its membership this coming year. The group welcomed six new members last year; however the leadership team remained stable. This year, in addition to the anticipated turn-over of a minimumof five positions, the commission will have new leadership. Salient procedural objectives are to: Support the new leadership team with gradual transition of responsibilities Attract and maintain a highly qualified, dedicated and balanced membership Encourage city-wide orientation session for new board members Identify opportunities for team-building to establish positive working relationships and facilitate group cohesiveness Continue outreach, information sharing, and collaboration with Human Rights Commission and Civilian Review Board on issues of mutual interest As a result of the commission’s recent process session, the commission agreed to address a series of procedural issues over the course of the next several meetings. Clarification on protocols for e-mail discussions, options for conflict resolution, and ground rules for communication with the media were requested and will be scheduled periodicallythroughout the year. The group also committed to considering new procedures to better engage the public in an informed dialogue on public safety and police policy issues. Some areas under discussion include how the public comment period is conducted at monthly meetings, what informationis available on the commission’s website, and how to create more opportunities for community interaction with the commission and department staff on general public safety issues. 4- Adopted July 12, 2007 -