Item B: Annual Meeting with Police Commission

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Work Plan Objective 2.1 – Hold a student forum on the campus at the University of Oregon to solicit ideas and input from students. Work Plan Objective 2.2 – Through continued Policy Screening and Review Committee, review proposed EPD policies as they are converted to the new LEXIPOL format, to assure they reflect and respect Eugene’s rich culture and diversity. Goal 3 – Increase communications, understanding and trust between police and the people in Eugene Work Plan Objective 3.1 – Through forums and panels proposed for FY 2013, increase communication and understanding and trust between police and the people in Eugene. Work Plan Objective 3.2 – Develop better way to respond to public comments in meetings, to improve sense of Commission engagement and response to public comments. Work Plan Objective 3.3 – Coordinate joint meetings with the Citizen Review Board and Human Rights Commission to increase mutual understanding and trust. Goal 4 – Encourage problem solving and partnerships between people, neighborhoods and other agencies and police Work Plan Objective 4.1 – Organize and hold a community panel on the State of Public Safety. Work Plan Objective 4.2 – Pursue including hate crimes work in with Gang Symposium scheduled in Fall 2012. Goal 5 – Provide fair opportunities for the public and criminal justice professionals to comment and participate in the commission’s work recognizing the interconnectedness of the criminal justice system Work Plan Objective 5.1 – Coordinate and organize a panel to discuss the State of Public Safety, to garner community support Work Plan Objective 5.2 – Through community discussions about domestic violence, and participation in the gang symposium, provide opportunities for the public to comment about these aspects of criminal justice. An additional priority objective was developed regarding reviewing resources, meeting schedules and balancing the priorities of the Commission. While this does not fit in the adopted Commission goals, in FY 2013 it will be critical for the Commission to continually review and assess its priorities and resources. The Police Department has redirected staff resources from the Police Commission to perform duties formerly completed by vacant positions. Up to approximately 510 hours of staff time are available and can be contributed to the Commission’s work plan. Additional Possible Work Items In addition to the items enumerated above, the Commission identified other work, which it may address during FY 2013. Those items are listed below: - Develop policy related to restroom use for people in custody FY 2013 Police Commission Work Plan