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To the City and Community of Berkeley: The Berkeley Police Review Commission would like to present its 2019 Statistical Report. 2019 was a policy -immersed year for the Commission. The Commission created several subcommittees, such as the Lexipol Policies Subcommittee, which was formed to consider a revision of all General Orders. The subcommittee started the review of all 100 plus operational policies impacting the Police Department and the community. Of particular note, the subcommittee tackled the continued implementation of the Body Worn Camera, Surveillance Technology and Impartial Policing policies as well as all Mutual Aid Pact agreements. The Commission also created a separate Use of Force Policy subcommittee to ensure a more thorough review of that matter. In addition, the Commission continued the work of the subcommittee charged with reviewing the 1973 enabling ordinance and made recommendations to the City Council on a prospective 2020 ballot measure to update the ordinance. This subcommittee was integral in reviewing all the agreements with the Police Department and the Union as well as re -assessing the parameters of oversight within the city of Berkeley. Of note were the revisions associated with the standard of proof, increased investigation timelines and recommendations on discipline. The Commission would like to thank Mayor Jesse Arreguin for his leadership on this effort and steadfast commitment to the work of oversight. The Commission participated in the Regional NACOLE conference in Oakland where the Chair gave the closing remarks. The commission also participated in the annual conference in Detroit Michigan. The Chair was the shepherd of a panel on Body -worn Cameras and Law Enforcement Oversight: "Three Case Studies on Accessibility, Implementation, and Implications for the Field." The commissioners finalized a process for acknowledging officers and other BPD stafffor outstanding recognition beyond the call of duty. The Commission also finalized internal regulations centered on streamlining the election process and engaged in the implementation and review of documents released under the passage of SB-1421. The Commission would like to thank California Senator Nancy Skinner for her commitment to transparency. Professional training was conducted on policies related to the Use of Force, De-escalation Techniques and Mental Health Response Teams. The Commission continued its participation in the annual National Night Out program and Juneteenth celebration. The Chair attended the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Chicago. The Commission would like to thank Chief Andrew Greenwood and the departmentfor their continued commitment to training. Police oversight is driven by a commitment to transparency, accountability and public safety. During 2019, the Commission continued to strengthen its working relationship with the Berkeley Police Department and conducted its work in a manner that best meet the needs and interests of the Citizens of Berkeley. On behalf of the PRC, I would like to thank the Berkeley chapters of the ACLU and NAACP as well as the myriad of Berkeley residents and activists for their support and advocacy. I would also like to thank the Berkeley Police Department for its tireless efforts to keep our Community safe. Re ctfully, George Pares IP. P.l Police Review Commission Chair 2019 65D-15