Item 15 - Ordinance Establishing a Police Review Commission

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Police Oversight Ordinance November 1, 2022 Page 3 3 0 1 9 • Cannot be a practicing attorney, or member of a firm, who/that handles criminal or civil matters involving the SAPD. • Upon further review of the draft ordinance, the SAPD has recommended the following as optional language to Section 2-662(e): – “In order to comply with the legal statute of confidentiality of police records, as set forth by the California Department of Justice, limited record checks will be required of Commissioners.” Commissioner Confidentiality and Training • Take an oath and execute a confidentiality agreement. • Participate in a ride-along. • Receive relevant training from independent third-party bodies/institutions. • Attend NACOLE-sponsored training sessions (or similar). Meetings • Requires the Commission to meet when a sufficient number of Commissioners have been appointed to constitute a quorum. • Requires at least monthly meetings. Powers and Duties of the Commission • Review, evaluate and make recommendations regarding SAPD’s polices, practices, and procedures. • Develop strategies to promote positive police-community relations. – Advise the City Council, City Manager, and Police Chief on community relations issues involving the Police Department. • Make disciplinary recommendations to the City Manager and City Council. • Receive, hear, and review misconduct complaints, tort claims or lawsuits made against on-duty SAPD officers. • Receive and discuss reports from the Independent Oversight Director. • Direct the Independent Oversight Director to independently review and investigate misconduct complaints and subpoena witnesses. • Authorize the Independent Oversight Director to audit complaint files and review policies. • Review any MOU between the City and the police employee bargaining groups. • Conduct public meetings to educate the community on the purpose of the Commission. • Prepare and submit annual reports to the City Council. • Perform other duties as requested by the City Council. • The SAPD would like to add the following language to Section 2-665(e)[new language is underlined]: – “Direct the Oversight Director to independently review and investigate . . . [The remaining portion of this Section would remain the same.] • The SAPD would like to add the following language to Section 2-665(f)[new language is underlined]: