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Item B: Police Commission Annual Report
ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Work Session: Annual Meeting with Police Commission Meeting Date: July 13, 2009 Agenda Item Number: B Department: Eugene Police Department Staff Contact: Randi Zimmer www.eugene-or.gov/policecommission Contact Telephone Number: 682-5852 ISSUE STATEMENT This is a work session with members of the Police Commission to discuss the commission’s annual report and approve its work plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010. BACKGROUND Each year, the City Council meets with the Police Commission to review its annual report and approve a work plan for the upcoming year. The Police Commission FY09 Annual Report (Attachment A) describes the commission’s accomplishments and challenges in completing the tasks outlined in the FY09 Work Plan. Through its four working committees, the commission spent considerable time reviewing and making recommendations to the Police Department on many significant policies. Some highlighted policies include: Communication with People with Disabilities, Mental Health Crisis Response, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Medical Marijuana, Amber Alerts and General Use of Force. The work completed on both the Mental Health Crisis Response and CIT policies was instrumental in helping the Police Department develop a CIT training program that began in January of this year. Attachment B is the commission’s proposed FY10 Work Plan, adopted at its June 11 meeting. The major committee projects are to: ?Continue the Police Operations Manual (POM) conversion to a Lexipol format; ?Review and make recommendations on policies related to use of force; ?Complete a public outreach strategy plan to better engage the public in community policing; and ?Review and make recommendations on the Police Department’s budget and resources for FY11. In addition, the following work sessions, consistent with the commission’s charge to assist the City Council in balancing police resource priorities with community values, proposed: ?Hold two joint meetings with other City-appointed bodies: the Human Rights Commission and the Civilian Review Board (including a discussion with the Police Auditor to review the Annual Report); ?Review Police Commission Bylaws; ?Tour the Lane County Jail and Municipal Court; ?Assist in the long-term planning of a regional Hate Crimes Conference; and ?Review the 2009 Internal Affairs case statistics. Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090713\S090713B.doc RELATED CITY POLICIES The City Council-adopted vision and goals include two statements relevant to this item: 1)Safe Community – a community where people feel safe, valued and welcomed, and; 2)Effective and Accountable Municipal Government – a government that works openly, collaboratively, and fairly with the community to achieve measurable and positive outcomes. COUNCIL OPTIONS The Police Commission is requesting the City Council approve a work plan for the current fiscal year. The City Council may: 1.Approve the Police Commission FY10 Work Plan as proposed; 2.Amend the work plan and approve the plan as amended; 3.Direct the Police Commission to modify the work plan and present the revised version to the City Council for approval at a later date. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the council approve the Police Commission FY10 Work Plan as proposed and presented in Attachment B. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the Police Commission’s FY10 Work Plan. ATTACHMENTS A. Police Commission FY09 Annual Report B. Police Commission FY10 Work Plan C. Police Commission FY10 Work Plan Gantt Chart FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Randi Zimmer Telephone: 541-682-5852 Staff E-Mail: randi.m.zimmer@ci.eugene.or.us Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090713\S090713B.doc Attachment A Ý·¬§ ±º Û«¹»²» ÐÑÔ×ÝÛ ÝÑÓÓ×ÍÍ×ÑÒ ß²²«¿´ λ°±®¬ Ú·½¿´ Ç»¿® îððç øÖ«´§ ïô îððè Ö«²» íðô îððç÷ Eugene Police Commission Mission Statement Our mission is to recommend to the City Council, City Manager, Police Department, and the people, the resources, preferred policing alternatives, strive to create a climate of mutual respect and partnership among people that helps achieve safety, justice and freedom for all people in Eugene. ééé л¿®´ ͬô α±³ ïðé Û«¹»²»ô Ñ®»¹±² çéìðï øëìï÷ êèîóëèëî ÚßÈ øëìï÷ êèîóèíçë ÆÆÆØÈÖØÏØÎËÖÎÇÍÎÑÔÚØÚÎÐÐÔÊÊÔÎÏ I. Introduction This staff report is submitted to the Eugene City Council to document the activities of the Eugene Police Commission during Fiscal Year (FY) 2009: July 1, 2008 June 30, 2009. The annual report describes how the commission has met the expectations of the City Council as outlined in its work plan, has responded to issues of community concern, and has furthered its mission and objectives. The charge of the Police Commission, as described in City Ordinance 20398, is outlined as five outcomes: 1) To increase communications between police and the community, leading to a greater understanding of the preferred policing alternatives for this city; 2) To identify police policy and resource issues related to preferred policing alternatives; 3) To decrease misunderstandings regarding the nature of adopted police policies, practices and approaches; 4) To provide input on police policies and procedures that reflect community values; and 5) To assist the city council in balancing community priorities and resources by advising it on police resource issues. The Eugene City Council approved the FY09 Police Commission Work Plan on July 28, 2008. The following sections of this report are organized into Accomplishments, Challenges and Next Steps. Each section identifies the main outcomes of the work plan that the commission was charged with completing. II. Accomplishments The FY09 Work Plan was divided into the following three components: a) Police Long-Term Staffing Plan; b) Committee Projects; c) Work Sessions and Information Items. A. Police Long-Term Staffing Plan An ongoing project, the Long Range Staffing Plan, began in FY08 and the commission culminated its work in FY09project was to review the Magellan Comprehensive Staffing Report. The report provided a comprehensive analysis of the staffing levels of the Eugene Police Department and identified a staffing needs projection based upon two levels of service: basic service and a typical community policing model level. The middle of FY09 brought about economic challenges that affected departments City-wide. Because the long-term staffing discussion involved allocating resources through a budgetary process, this work plan item was forced to culminate early. Following two work sessions in FY09, former Chief Lehner suggested the commission defer discussion of the Magellan Staffing Report until the budget process was underway by the City Council. This was received favorably by the commission and thus resulted in a unanimous vote to hold off on recommendations by the FY09 Police Commission Annual Report Page 2 of 7 commission. Police Commission did not return to this project in FY09. B. Committee Projects One of the most important Police Commission functions is to provide a forum for discussion on a numerous opportunities for community involvement in the co the eleven regular monthly police commission meetings, the commission sponsored four active committees during FY09: Policy Screening and Review; Universal Access; Public Outreach; and Use of Force. Policy Screening and Review Committee (PSRC) The first began in FY08 as a multi- year effort to assist the department in updating the police policy manual, utilizing the Lexipol structure as the framework for a comprehensive policy review process. In FY09 the PSRC screened and made recommendations on over a dozen policies. Some of the more noteworthy policies reviewed were Amber Alerts, Limited English Proficiency Services, Foot Pursuits, Medical Marijuana, and Child Safety. Committee Chair Juan Carlos Valle and Vice Chair Marilyn Nelson provided excellent leadership to the group while undertaking the challenge of assisting the department in a complete revision of its policy manual. Other members were Tamara Miller, Tim Mueller and John Ahlen. The Universal Access Committee (UAC) , originally titled Special Needs Populations, was charged with reviewing and making recommendations on policies that involve police interaction with people with disabilities and special needs. Members were: Tim Mueller, Chair; John Ahlen; and Jon Belcher. The UAC held panels with invited community members who were either consumers of, or specialists in, the area of disability services or consumer advocacy. Communication with People with Disabilities, Mental Health Crisis Response, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), and Service Animals. The work completed on both the Mental Health Crisis Response and CIT policies was instrumental in helping the police department develop a Crisis Intervention Team training program. The CIT program began in January 2009 and has been an essential component of police services and response to people in psychiatric crisis and members of the mental health community. The work done on the Service Animals policy was unique because the police department did not have an existing policy in this area. The UAC spent considerable time researching other agencies and speaking with experts in the field to ensure they helped to implement an effective policy. The Public Outreach Committee (POC) began its work in April. This committee will continue into FY10 and has a charge of better engaging and educating the public in the work of the police department and strengthening the community/police relationship. Chair Brooke Dodge, Tim Mueller, Juan Carlos Valle and Ann-Marie Lemire created a strategy plan for the POC which includes activities that are intended to bring a stronger community perspective to the Police Commission and police department. In FY09 the POC began the development of a community survey which will gauge areas of concern the public has with the police. Development of a brochure outlining the duties of the FY09 Police Commission Annual Report Page 3 of 7 Police Commission was begun this fiscal year, with plans to have it completed and available in FY10. This brochure will be used as promotional material at community events and will offer opportunities for the public to become more involved in the overall commission process. The POC intends to continue their work on outreach efforts through FY10. The Use of Force Committee originally began in FY08 to assist the police department with a draft policy on the use of Tasers. In FY09 the committee reconvened briefly to respond to a request from the Civilian Review Board on the use of flashlights as a weapon. The committee concluded there was not an urgent need to review the corresponding policy, but deferred to later in the fiscal year when the other force-related policies were scheduled for review. In April the committee began the process of reviewing the eight force policies. From April - June the committee completed two policy reviews: Use of Force (general policy), and Control Devices & Techniques. -month Taser Pilot Project, the police department asked the Police Commission to revisit the Taser policy and make recommendations on areas for improvement. The Use of Force Committee began preliminary discussions on the Taser policy in June. One entire meeting was dedicated to a public forum which allowed members of the community to express their thoughts about the policy and comment on its effectiveness. The committee intends to spend considerable time on the Taser policy in the coming months and will offer additional opportunities for the public to provide input at each discussion. C. Work Sessions and Information Items In addition to work on the committees and the long-term staffing plan and the committees, the Police Commission held several informational items and work sessions in its busy meeting schedule. In August 2008, the police department provided a six-month update on the Taser Pilot Project to the commission, and a full 15-month evaluation in May 2009. The commission has been part of the discussions on the development of the Taser policy for several years and has provided beneficial input on the uses/restrictions of the tool. In October the police department hosted a Prevention Convention in which the commission participated. This was a successful outreach event to educate the community on crime prevention and offer program opportunities. In April the commission welcomed the Human Rights Commission to its meeting for a discussion on current projects and potential joint opportunities. Likewise, in June the commission held a joint meeting with the Civilian Review Board to share updates on relevant work. This meeting also involved an annual report presentation by Interim Police Auditor, Dawn Reynolds, who discussed trends in received complaints that were relevant to current policy work of the commission. Some informational items the Police Commission held during its monthly meetings included: a discussion with newly-hired City Manager Jon Ruiz; an update on property crimes and metal he success of the In-Car Video system; FY09 Police Commission Annual Report Page 4 of 7 relations; presentations by the Violent Crimes Unit and Crime Prevention Unit; and a discussion on the planning for a new patrol facility. The commission also continued to receive department strategic plan quarterly reports. These reports helped the commission stay abreast on department projects outside the boundaries of the work plan and provide an opportunity for the community to receive more information and comment on department operations. The quarterly reports were included in the meeting packets as supplemental material to allow adequate meeting time for other agenda items. However, commissioners asserted that the reports were very beneficial in providing a window into department activities. In addition, outgoing Police Chief Lehner and current Interim Chief Kerns attended each Police Commission meeting to update the commission on police department news and current events. s Report is a key component to every monthly meeting and provides a special exchange between the commission and the Eugene Police Department. The chief also answers questions by the commission during this time and offers opportunities for involvement in police- related activities and events. III. Challenges A. Membership Changes The Police Commission maintained a very stable membership in FY09. Commission member Chuck Hare decided to resign in the middle of the fiscal year. Following an extensive recruitment process, Frank Travis was appointed in March to fill this vacancy. In addition, the commission welcomed a new Human Rights Commission liaison, Jon Belcher, who began his term in October 2008. In June the commission held officer elections for both Chair and Vice Chair. Vice Chair Joe until the end of October, 2009 Juan Carlos Valle was elected as Vice Chair, effective July 1, 2009, and Tamara Miller was re-elected as Chair, with her second term effective November 1, 2009. B. Work Plan Adjustments In December, the commission revisited its work plan in an attempt to balance existing commitments with new priorities. A month-by-month schedule was organized to ensure enough during this discussion except for some membership adjustments on committees. Due to the amount of work yet to be completed, the commission did not suggest the addition of any new committee work or projects. FY09 Police Commission Annual Report Page 5 of 7 Auditor Ordinance Review CommitteePAORC), and invited two members of the commission to participate. The Police Commission was involved in the original design of the oversight system and thus brought great knowledge and experience to the table. Two members, John Ahlen and Joe Alsup, were selected by the full commission to represent the body at the PAORC in a time-intensive meeting schedule. The two commission members gave regular updates to the rest of the group and many other members attended the PAORC meetings as listeners. Both commission representatives were part of the final recommendations submitted to Council and they provided the rest of the group with the justification for those decisions. Traditionally, the Police Commission has reviewed the proposed police department budgets every year and FY09 was no exception. FY09 was wrought with financial difficulty and thus resources. Former police department Financial Manager, Trent Spradling, provided the commission with an overview of the proposed FY10 budget early in the process. Council review the budget early and make recommendations on programs and resources. The commission is proud to report that the majority of the items in the FY09 Work Plan were completed. Two areas are pending and will carry over to FY10. The commission is interested in partnering with other agencies in the planning of a Hate Crimes Conference, but due to budget constraints, this project had to be postponed until funding could be identified. In addition, the commission will need to identify other partners interested in being part of the planning process. Also, with the large workload at the end of the fiscal year, the commission was unable to hold a discussion with the Internal Affairs staff to receive the 2009 case statistics. This will be completed early in the next fiscal year. IV. Next Steps The commission held a process session and work planning meeting in May, in large part to trouble-shoot any procedural issues and emphasize commission processes deemed beneficial. Three committees from FY09 were designed to continue into FY10, thus little room was left in the new work plan for new items. Several items were designated as annual events: joint meetings with the Human Rights Commission and Civilian Review Board; an annual report from department. The Police Commission continues its commitment to maintain a highly productive and effective policy body that seeks continual improvement and addresses urgent issues affecting the community as they arise. The commission has pledged to maintain its transparency as a public body by soliciting public input at every meeting and while working on policy changes. As described in this Annual Report, the commission has shown due diligence in meeting its work FY09 Police Commission Annual Report Page 6 of 7 plan objectives from FY09 and successfully contributed to policy recommendations that will directly affect the community at large. FY09 Police Commission Annual Report Page 7 of 7 Attachment B Ý·¬§ ±º Û«¹»²» ÐÑÔ×ÝÛ ÝÑÓÓ×ÍÍ×ÑÒ ÚÇ îðïð ɱ®µ д¿² Ö«²» ïïô îððç Ю±°±¿´ ééé л¿®´ ͬô α±³ ïðé Û«¹»²»ô Ñ®»¹±² çéìðï øëìï÷ êèîóëèëî ÚßÈ øëìï÷ êèîóèíçë ÆÆÆØÈÖØÏØÎËÖÎÇÍÎÑÔÚØÚÎÐÐÔÊÊÔÎÏ øÈÖØÏØ íÎÑÔÚØ úÎÐÐÔÊÊÔÎÏ ÷ä æÎËÒ íÑÜÏ ùËÜ×É ÐÑÔ×ÝÛ ÝÑÓÓ×ÍÍ×ÑÒ ÓÛÓÞÛÎÍ Ì¿³¿®¿ Ó·´´»®ô ݸ¿·® Þ®±±µ» ܱ¼¹» Ö±» ß´«°ô Ê·½» ݸ¿·® ß²²óÓ¿®·» Ô»³·®» Ö±¸² ߸´»² Ì·³ Ó«»´´»® Ö±² Þ»´½¸»® Ó¿®·´§² Ò»´±² ݱ«²½·´±® Ù»±®¹» Þ®±©² Ú®¿²µ Ì®¿ª· ݱ«²½·´±® Ó·µ» Ý´¿®µ Ö«¿² Ý¿®´± Ê¿´´» Ú±® ³±®» ·²º±®³¿¬·±² ±² ¬¸» б´·½» ݱ³³··±²ô °´»¿» ½±²¬¿½¬æ ο²¼· Æ·³³»®ô б´·½» ݱ³³··±² ß²¿´§¬ и±²»æ øëìï÷ êèîóëèëî ÛóÓ¿·´æ ®¿²¼·ò³ò¦·³³»®à½·ò»«¹»²»ò±®ò« ÆÆÆØÈÖØÏØÎËÖÎÇÍÎÑÔÚØÚÎÐÐÔÊÊÔÎÏ Police Commission FY10 Work Plan - 2 - øÈÖØÏØ íÎÑÔÚØ úÎÐÐÔÊÊÔÎÏ ÷ä æÎËÒ íÑÜÏ ùËÜ×É Background The Eugene Police Commission is a twelve-member volunteer body that acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council, the Chief of Police and the City Manager on police policy and resource issues. The commissioncember of 1998, requires that it develop a yearly work plan for City Council review and approval. Work plans follow a July 1 June 30 fiscal year (FY) schedule. Major accomplishments over the past six years include: Vehicle pursuit policy review (FY03) Recommendations to reduce speeding and red light running (FY03) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and related policy review (FY04) Report on strategies to improve police and community interactions (FY04) Social Security Number policy development (FY05) Complaint handling and civilian oversight recommendations (FY05 - 06) Patrol In-Car Video policy development (FY06) Assistance with oversight model implementation (FY06 07) Recommendations for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and related steering committee (FY08) Policy on Tasers (FY08) Recommendations on several significant policies including Mental Health Crisis Response and Communication with People with Disabilities (FY09) Development of a Public Outreach Committee to strengthen the relationship between the public and the Police Department (FY09) The projects pr Work Plan are described in more detail in the following sections. A Gantt chart showing tasks associated with these projects and estimated timelines is also attached. challenges encountered in meeting its work plan commitments from FY09, is provided separately. FY10 Work Plan Tasks and Procedural Objectives Work Plan Objectives The Police the following three components: a) Committees; b) Work Sessions and Information Items; c) Annual & Long-Term Projects. A. Committees Three committees from FY09 will continue and Screening and Review Committee, Public Outreach Committee, and Use of Force Committee. One Police Commission FY10 Work Plan - 3 - øÈÖØÏØ íÎÑÔÚØ úÎÐÐÔÊÊÔÎÏ ÷ä æÎËÒ íÑÜÏ ùËÜ×É new committee identified at the May 2, 2009 Process Retreat will relate to the City of FY11 budget and resources affecting the Police Department. Policy Screening and Review Committee (PSRC) The is designed as a multi-year effort to assist the department in updating the police policy manual, utilizing the Lexipol structure as the framework for a comprehensive policy review process. This committee was first organized in FY08 but did not begin reviewing policies until FY09. In the past fiscal year, the committee reviewed and made recommendations on several different topic-specific policies. In FY10 the committee will continue its process of screening policies and making suggestions for revisions as they see fit. Public Outreach Committee The began mid-way through the last fiscal year and will continue its work in FY10. This com-way educational opportunity between the community and the Police Department on policy and resource issues. A public outreach strategy was created to identify key projects to be completed this year. They include: conducting a community feedback survey to learn what some of the key concerns the community has with the department, and strengthen the relationship between the two entities; design a Police Commission brochure to use at community events and aid in promoting the work of the commission; and host outreach forums to better engage the public in the work of the Police Commission. Use of Force Committee The originally began in FY08 to assist the department with the development of a Taser policy s pilot project. With the pilot project complete, the committee will review the Taser policy again and recommend areas of improvement to ensure the success of the tool. In FY09 the committee began the review of other force-related policies. The remaining use of force policies to be reviewed by this committee in FY10 are: Use of Force Reporting/Investigation Deadly Force Review OC Spray Carotid Restraint Shooting Policy Leg Restraint Device Officer-Involved Shooting Firearms take place in FY10, but the is recommendations on training, staffing levels, and other necessities for the department to operate efficiently. This work relates to the discussions the commission held in FY09 on the Magellan Staffing budget proceedings were complete. This new committee may play an integral role in proactively making recommendations on resources for the department before the FY11 budget process begins. Police Commission FY10 Work Plan - 4 - øÈÖØÏØ íÎÑÔÚØ úÎÐÐÔÊÊÔÎÏ ÷ä æÎËÒ íÑÜÏ ùËÜ×É B. Work Sessions and Information Items Work sessions are scheduled periodically to provide opportunities for information sharing and discussion of public safety issues that do not necessarily require Police Commission action. These work sessions may involve presentations from Police Department staff, other City departments, or other relevant agencies. The commission has limited the number of work sessions and information items to those of highest priority to conserve meeting time and enable some flexibility to address emerging issues. The following work sessions and information items are planned for FY10: Work session to review the Police Commission Bylaws Work session to establish a mentor program for new commission members Work session to better engage police officers with the commission/share expectations Information item on officer training (professional conduct and performance) Information item on the court system: Municipal Court, District Attorney, sentencing practices Information item on the cost of issuing marijuana citations Tours of the Lane County Jail, Municipal Court, and others as identified The commission intends to continue its review of quarterly strategic plan status reports from the department and other related activities to stay informed of the organizational issues and strategies underway. C. Annual and Long-Term Projects Every year the commission holds meetings with other City boards and commissions to stay informed of current public safety issues and to partner with these groups on projects. These are organized in the FY10 Work Plan as Annual and Long-Term Projects. They are: Joint meeting with the Human Rights Commission Joint meeting with the Civilian Review Board Police Auditor Annual Report presentation 2009 Internal Affairs Case Statistics presentation Hate Crimes Conference: multi-year planning with stakeholders for future event Ongoing training opportunities for commission members, where available Process session/work planning retreat Procedural Objectives Some specific procedural objectives for FY10 are to: Support the leadership team with appropriate level of responsibilities Maintain a highly qualified, dedicated and balanced membership Identify opportunities for team-building to establish positive working relationships and facilitate group cohesiveness (annual process retreat) Police Commission FY10 Work Plan - 5 - øÈÖØÏØ íÎÑÔÚØ úÎÐÐÔÊÊÔÎÏ ÷ä æÎËÒ íÑÜÏ ùËÜ×É Continue outreach, information sharing and collaboration with the Human Rights Commission and the Civilian Review Board on issues of mutual interest Utilize the roles of both commission liaisons (one CRB member and one HRC member) to stay on track with other City business procedural issues with suggestions for improvement. This work will take place in conjunction with upcoming Police Commission meetings. One of the objectives members shared an interest in is to be more aware of issues outside the commission that directly affect public safety and are of relevance County and its budget outcomes, policy-related stories from other police agencies, and other pertinent updates that the process session is to better understand parliamentary procedure during the meetings. This will allow the members to be more effective when taking action on critical issues like policy recommendations, especially if there are dissenting opinions. Training will be provided to the commission on sion protocol, and a review of the Police Commission Bylaws. Work Plan Outcomes Increase communications between police and the community, leading to a OUTCOME 1. greater understanding of the preferred policing alternatives for the city. In FY10, the Police Commission will: Provide a forum for community dialogue on current issues in law enforcement, to include: Monthly Internal Affairs case summaries and annual complaint statistics reports. Progress of the civilian oversight system via periodic status updates from the police auditor and the Civilian Review Board liaison, and review of annual police auditor reports. Regular updates from the Human Rights Commission liaison and participation in joint meetings/activities. Solicit public input on proposed policy recommendations and involve interested community members in the review process. Increase accessibility of police department staff to the community. Inform the public on standard police practices and new procedures to increase the transparency of police operations. Partner with other stakeholders and agencies to plan a regional conference on hate crimes (planning period may take a few years and include applications for grant money). Police Commission FY10 Work Plan - 6 - øÈÖØÏØ íÎÑÔÚØ úÎÐÐÔÊÊÔÎÏ ÷ä æÎËÒ íÑÜÏ ùËÜ×É OUTCOME 2. Identify police policy and resource issues related to preferred policing alternatives. In FY10, the Police Commission will: Establish a committee to review the which will identify areas for improvement and make recommendations on preferred police resources. Hold a work session with members of the Police Department on the elements of training regarding professional standards, courtesy and communication. Revisit the Taser policy to identify inefficiencies/areas for improvement following the data from the 15-month pilot program and forward recommendations to the department. Decrease misunderstandings regarding the nature of adopted police policies, OUTCOME 3. practices and approaches. In FY10, the Police Commission will: nity, using news releases, the eb site, status reports to City Council, distribution of reports to stakeholders and participants, and other mechanisms as appropriate. Respond to emerging issues by scheduling topic-specific work sessions and requesting information updates from staff. Network with other City boards and commissions to increase collaboration and information sharing on topics of mutual interest. Provide input on police policies that reflect community values. OUTCOME 4. In FY10, the Police Commission will: Assist the Police Department in a comprehensive review and update of its policy manual (with the assistance of the Policy Screening and Review Committee, and the Use of Force Committee). All policy changes will be reviewed by the PSRC, and those dealing with subjects of significant community interest will be more thoroughly vetted in a public meeting setting. Monitor the application of policies that were previously recommended to the department by the commission and schedule periodic reviews of policies when necessary. Police Commission FY10 Work Plan - 7 - øÈÖØÏØ íÎÑÔÚØ úÎÐÐÔÊÊÔÎÏ ÷ä æÎËÒ íÑÜÏ ùËÜ×É Assist the City Council in balancing community priorities and resources OUTCOME 5. by advising it on police resource issues. In FY10, the Police Commission will: Assess community concerns on resource issues through both the committee on department resources and budget, and the Public Outreach Committee. Use the findings developed through committee work to make recommendations on programs and training within the department. As outlined the Police Commission role and objectives as described in its charter. This year the group will be reviewing and making any needed amendments to the Police Commission bylaws that were last reviewed in 2000. The commission has continued to be forward-thinking in crafting its work plans while responding to issues of local interest. The continuation of policy-focused committees will help the department implement critical policies that will directly benefit the community. And the opportunity for public comment at every committee and commission meeting allows for greater by-in from the community and an open environment for dialogue. . The new and ongoing projects make for a full and ambitious work load. However, the Police Commission will accommodate pertinent changes as directed by the City Council or as necessary to respond to emerging community concerns. Police Commission FY10 Work Plan - 8 -