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 <br /> <br />De-escalation <br /> The board continues to suggest that EPD work to improve de-escalation as a <br />tool over escalation. <br /> <br />In addition to those mentioned above, the Board regularly seeks clarification regarding procedures <br />and practices that evolve out of case reviews and training discussions. On occasion these result in <br />suggestions to the department for improving services. <br /> <br />Evaluation of the Office of the Police Auditor <br />By ordinance, the CRB <br />Six members of the CRB completed <br />written reviews of the police auditor and the work of the Office of the Police Auditor, as did <br />Lieutenant Fellman and Nate Reynolds of the EPD Office of Professional Standards and the Chief of <br />Police. At a special meeting the Board discussed those evaluations with Mr. Gissiner in executive <br />session. The evaluation criteria were along seven dimensions. <br /> <br />The performance were rated in each dimension and individual comments and <br />suggestions for improvement were included in the evaluation. The 2013 evaluation is included in the <br />evaluation for Council in its evaluation scheduled for June 2013. <br /> <br />The Board previously sent the information to the Council in its performance evaluation packet in <br />June 2012. The entire package is available upon request. Overall eight dimensions were evaluated. <br />expectations. Points of emphasis include <br />continued efforts to strategize how to get additional community engagement in the processes. <br /> <br />Conclusions <br /> <br />We have an engaged and thoughtful civilian review board that invests considerable personal time to <br />participate in and evaluate the police oversight processes in Eugene. They are the communit <br />representatives in analyzing the internal administrative personnel processes of EPD and the external <br /> The CRB conducts open and <br />transparent public meetings on case review, policy considerations and training issues. As one <br />example of their dedication, in 2012, the CRB met eight more times than the minimum requirements <br />of the Ordinance. At most meetings, the entire board is present. The CRB must evaluate difficult <br />personnel and policy issues that impact community members and sworn police personnel. They have <br />been complimentary, critical, inquisitive and decisive. It is an honor and privilege to serve the <br />community of Eugene. of civilian oversight continued to evolve and <br />develop. We look forward to continuing our work and we are committed to improving our <br />processes in service of the community. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ϭϭ <br />