Item A: Annual Meeting with Police Commission

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It was originally anticipated that review of Search and Seizure policy and Vehicle Pursuit policy would be complete in FY 2011. The community interest and important issues embedded in the Search and Seizure policy have resulted in that policy taking significantly longer than anticipated, and deferred the review of the Vehicle Pursuit policy to FY 2012. Because the purpose of the committee is to hear and consider the community’s perspectives on important police policy, the committee has been attentive to soliciting different perspectives. While the review has taken longer than anticipated, the final product will be a policy that more thoroughly reflects the values and interests of the community. Final approval by the Police Commission is anticipated in October 2011. Use of Force Committee The Use of Force Committee reviewed numerous policies related to the Department’s use of force. With public meetings and community dialogue, the policies that were forwarded reflected the values and perspectives of the community, which is one of the goals of the commission. The following policies were reviewed and recommendations made: Use of Force Use of Force Reporting Use of Force Review Board O. C. Spray (Pepper spray) Shooting Policy Leg Restraint Device Carotid Restraint Control Devices & Techniques Taser Use Use of Force Investigation Firearms Patrol Rifles Community Engagement and Outreach Through informational presentations at monthly meetings the Commission sought community input about a variety of topics. Very informative presentations were made about enforcement of marijuana laws, and the criminal street gang issues in the city. One notable outreach effort involved the solicitation of community feedback about the upcoming closure of the Monroe Street Public Safety Station. Much of this preliminary work was undertaken by the following committee. Outreach and Resources Committee In FY 2011 the committee focused much of its efforts on the impact of the closure of the Monroe Street Public Safety Station. The committee met with or solicited feedback from three neighborhood associations, several social service agencies, other government providers and neighbors, attending dozens of meetings to their calendar in the spring. The question they sought to answer was what the Police Department should do in that neighborhood, in light of the closure of the Monroe Street Station after the Police Headquarters are occupied. Their recommendations were approved by the Police Commission in July, and forwarded to the Chief shortly after that. Additionally, the committee began discussions on conducting a community survey. One of the Commission’s main charges is to increase the trust, understanding and communication between the Police Department and the community. Through a community survey, the committee intends to begin to gauge a baseline for the community’s trust and understanding. Provide Public Opportunity to Learn About Police Through information sessions, joint meetings, and monthly reports, the Commission provided important information to the community. At every meeting, verbal reports were provided by