Item B: Update on Implementation of Measure 20-106

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Classifies and routes complaints based on established criteria, including identification of cases o suitable for mediation, and provides liaison to complainants on case status and resolution. Identifies “community impact cases” and assists the civilian review board in its review of these o cases and other cases as selected by the auditor. Actively monitors internal affairs investigations for thoroughness and fairness; reviews o evidence and attends witness and employee interviews; recommends additional investigation and/or contacts for outside investigations as warranted. Identifies, researches and analyzes problems, including review of risk and tort claims, and o makes recommendations regarding training, policies, procedures and best practices to prevent future complaints and allegations of misconduct and improve performance. Is summoned to the scene of critical/major incidents as a first-hand observer and participates o in use of force review boards; Supervises the development and implementation of a robust management information system o to track complaints in coordination with internal affairs, report case statistics and trends, and provide performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of the Auditor’s Office. Conducts public outreach in tandem with the Civilian Review Board to educate the community o on the role of the Auditor’s Office and the process for complaint investigation and adjudication. Prepares and produces reports for the Civilian Review Board, City Council, Police Commission o and the public on the status and resolution of complaints, trends and patterns analysis, recommendations for system improvements, and other performance indicators. Develops procedures for the operation of, and provides staff support to, the civilian review o board, including establishing standards of professional conduct, ensuring confidentiality, and implementing a comprehensive training program for board members. Provides on-going supervision of staff in the Auditor’s office and plans and evaluates staff o 1 performance. QUALIFICATIONS Education A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in a related field is required. o A Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate from an accredited school is desirable. o 1 The Police Commission recognizes that the auditor’s role in hiring and supervising staff will need to be clarified at the City Council level; however, the commission recommends that at a minimum, the auditor should participate in the hiring of his/her staff.