Item B: Annual Meeting with Police Commission

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Eugene Police Commission FY 2007 -2008 Work Plan Analyze the Magellan Comprehensive Staffing Needs Report to better understand the data inputs, to provide feedback about the reliability of the results, and to facilitate a community conversation about the study’s implications and priorities for police service levels. Develop recommendations on potential siting options and functions for a new patrol facility. Review and comment on the FY09 budget proposal to assist decision-makers in aligning resource allocations with community priorities. As delineated above, the tasks proposed for this year’s work plan are clearly aligned with the Police Commission role and objectives.The group has continued to be forward-thinking in crafting its work plans while responding to issues of local interest. Projects around police response to people in mental health crisis, the potential inclusion of Tasers as a standard less lethal weapon for patrol officers, and the alignment of staffing with public service priorities and expectations are contemporary policing issues nationwide. These issues have the attention of many Eugene residents and as such, are considered priorities for the Police Commission. While not as high profile, supporting efforts to transition the police policy manual is important foundational workfororganizationalchange. While most of the projects detailed in this work plan have been carried over from last year, these ongoing efforts will help ensure a thorough, deliberative review of the issues and promote successful outcomes that balance multiple interests. The major new activity, to assist the City Council in its consideration of the Magellan Staffing study, is a significant undertaking as proposed. The commission hopes to work collaboratively with the City Council, department staff and community stakeholders in the best way possible to address this critical public safety issue. Alternate tasks that will better support the interpretation of the Magellan report and help guide informed discussions on police service and resource decisions are welcome. Taken together, these new and on-going projects make for a full and ambitious work plan. However, the Police Commission will accommodate work plan changes as directed by the City Council or as necessary to respond to emerging community concerns. Attachments FY 2008 Police Commission Work Plan Gantt Chart 7- Adopted July 12, 2007 -