Item 4: Police Auditor Ordinance Revisions

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complaints. The auditor may reclassify a complaint if, upon further investigation and receipt of additional information that was not available at the time of intake, but before the completion of the investigation, the auditor finds reclassification is warranted. (e) If a complaint is received that alleges criminal conduct on the part of the employee, the police auditor shall forward the complaint and any associated information to the chief of police. (fd) The auditor’s office may determine whether a complaint is appropriate for mediation or facilitated conversation, and upon the voluntary agreement of the involved parties and approval of the chief of police, shall coordinate the resolution of such cases. 1. Mediation is an alternative to the investigation, adjudication and disciplinary process; if the parties agree to mediation, the investigation, adjudication and disciplinary process will end. 2. A facilitated conversation may, but does not necessarily, result in termination of the investigation, adjudication and disciplinary process. (ge) The auditor’s office classifies complaints that will be treated as community impact cases and provides support to the civilian review board in its review of those cases and other cases accepted by the civilian review board. (hf) The auditor’s office shall provide timely updates on the status of a complaint and notification to the complainant of its final disposition. (ig) The auditor’s office may dismiss a complaint if upon review, it meets criteria that the auditor has established for such action, including reporting delays and/or insufficient information from which to take further action. (jh) The auditor may review and process a complaint not filed directly with the auditor’s office if the auditor determines that concerns have been expressed about conduct of a police employee(s). (ki) Except for good cause, complaints of minor misconduct involving courtesy, communications, and minor rules violations that might be handled as service complaints shall be filed within 60 days of the incident. (lj) Except for good cause, complaints of serious misconduct including, for example, excessive force that causes substantial physical injury, egregious acts of disparate treatment, or major rules violations shall be filed within 6 months of the incident. (2) Complaint Investigations. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, administrative investigations of complaints shall not commence until after the auditor has received, classified and routed the complaint. The investigation shall commence Ordinance - Page 5 of 8