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<br />June 29, 2012 <br /> <br />Honorable Mayor Kitty Piercy <br />Council President George Brown <br />Council Vice-President Pat Farr <br />City Councilors <br /> <br />I am honored to present the fifth Annual Report of the Office of the Independent Police Auditor (OPA). <br />This report covers the period from January 1, 2011 December 31, 2011. This report highlights our <br />accomplishments and challenges during the fifth year of operation. <br /> <br />2011 was marked by stabilization of OPA staffing and Civilian Review Board (CRB) membership. With <br />minimal impact caused by personnel changes, both entities were able to focus on the work that needs <br />to be accomplished to meet Council and community goals. <br /> <br />This report includes analysis of complaints and trends, decisions on classifications of complaints, policy <br />and adjudication recommendations, the work of the CRB, community work, and discussion of major <br />cases. Statistical profiles of complaints, allegations and findings are provided with commentary. <br /> <br />Beyond complaint resolution, we work with the Police Commission and EPD to promote policy <br />improvements, emphasize training and skills necessary to enter into the daily encounters that occur <br />with the EPD. The OPA and the CRB meet and work with external groups to learn about their interests <br />and the services they provide. <br /> <br />I wish to thank the Mayor and City Council for their support in actively and vigorously participating in the <br />oversight process. Also, we wish to and other support staff for all of <br /> functions they provide, including, but not limited to, finance, budget, information <br />technology and human resources. Without them, we would have a more difficult time providing <br />customer service to our community. <br /> <br />Staff work from Deputy Auditor Leia Pitcher and Senior Administrative Specialist Vicki Cox has been <br />nothing short of exemplary. Finally, I offer my congratulations to the members of the CRB, chaired by <br />Tim Laue, for their hard work on difficult issues and their tireless volunteer efforts to assist us with this <br />process. They take valuable time from their personal and professional lives to give back to the <br />community under circumstances that at times can be stressful and controversial. <br /> <br />We welcome your comments and suggestions regarding how we can improve this report. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Mark Gissiner <br />Police Auditor <br /> <br />i <br /> <br />