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IV. Discussion with Chief Kerns and Chief Doug Tripp (U of O Chief) The Chief and I met with Chief Doug Tripp to brainstorm regarding the issue of sworn police officers at the University of Oregon. In general terms, we discussed issues of policy and policy development, accountability, jurisdiction and mutual aid. V. Policy Issues In my August Report I wrote about policy initiatives for study by the Police Commission. We continue to prioritize vehicular police pursuits, search and seizure and use of K-9 teams. Interim policies are under development and these initiatives will be presented by the Police Department to the Police Commission for further study. Both the Chief and I have initiated Internal Affairs investigations involving police pursuits that involve “higher” risk efforts. These investigations not only involve an analysis of the conduct of the officer, but the applicability of the policies and the level of training officers receive. Some might define it as more of a business risk assessment. Ultimately, we wish to ensure the safety of the community while at the same time recognizing that this safety may include the need to engage in a high speed pursuit. VI. Allegations of Criminal Conduct In two instances so far this year, complainants have made allegations, that if true, would constitute an allegation of criminal conduct. In both instances Chief Kerns, senior police management and I met and concluded that the best course of action was to confer with the District Attorney’s Office and that the investigations be conducted by the Oregon State Patrol rather than in-house. Both cases have been closed with no evidence of criminal conduct. In one instance, the In Car Video proved of great value in disproving the allegation. VII. Emphasis on Customer Service Improvements As stated in my previous report, even though only .2 of 1% of complaints on traffic stops involve a complaint of discourtesy or similar verbal interaction, The EPD senior management team and I continue to work diligently to improve every citizen interaction. One on one interaction between officers and residents are analyzed to devise solutions for best practices in these interactions. VIII. Complaints Overall complaints are up 15% for the period 1/1/10 to 10/12/10 versus the same period as for 2009. Incidents generating allegations (more serious complaints investigated by internal affairs) are down 25% (29 vs. 40 from previous year’s time period), inquiries are up 46%, policy complaints are up 69% and service complaints are up 20%. Allegation dispositions for the period 1/1/10 to 10/18/10 (some with multiple officers or multiple policy violation allegations), are indicated below. (Please note that some case dispositions for 2010 are from cases that began in late 2009. Also, these are updated often so the statistics change regularly). 2