Item 2F:Approval of Police Commission Fy14-15 Work Plan

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Work Plan Objective 3.3 – Coordinate joint meetings with the Citizen Review Board and Human Rights Commission to increase mutual understanding and trust. Status: A joint meeting was held with the Civilian Review Board in September. A joint meeting is scheduled for May 29 with the Human Rights Commission to discuss alternatives to the Downtown Public Safety Zone. 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. Status: This Panel will be held June 27. Invited panelists include the District Attorney, Municipal Court Presiding Judge, Eugene Police Chief, Director of St. Vincent de Paul’s, Police Auditor, and Lane County Sheriff. Work Plan Objective 4.2 – Pursue including hate crimes work in with Gang Symposium scheduled in Fall 2012. Status: Met with planners of the Gang Symposium in July, and due in part to feedback from the Police Commission, the Symposium facilitator selected had significant expertise and experience in hate crimes. The definition of “gang” was created to include gangs which engage in hate crimes. 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 Status: This Panel will be held June 27. Panelists include the District Attorney, Municipal Court Presiding Judge, Eugene Police Chief, Director of St. Vincent de Paul’s, Police Auditor, and Lane County Sheriff. 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. Status: Held discussion at January and March Police Commission meetings. Received recommendations on changes. 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. Status: Fewer committee meetings and abbreviated minutes have helped reduce the staff time demands for the Police Commission. Continued review and assessment of commission priorities and resources will remain critical. FY 2014 – FY 2015 Police Commission Work Plan