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specific agendas or policies. Requires that members listen to all parties and collect all evidence <br />before analysis is conducted. <br />With Investigatory Powers <br />This model also consists of assigned members and has the additional capability to investigate <br />complaints separately and externally from the police department. The board or commission may <br />make findings as a result of such investigation, and thereon make specific recommendations to <br />law enforcement administrators regarding discipline and/or policy. <br />Advantages: Can provide increased public confidence in misconduct investigations and give the <br />community a greater sense of inclusion. Additional oversight to have investigations and findings <br />from an agency other than the police department. <br />Disadvantages: Members must be highly trained and willing to spend a considerable amount of <br />time in order to conduct fair, unbiased and consistent investigations. Substandard investigations <br />can create major problems for the community and police department. Must have the ability to <br />compel evidence (subpoena) and ability to hear testimony from officers. Would require adequate <br />funding to function properly. Issues of due process for police officers being investigated. <br />Best Practices for All Enforcement Models <br />• Ensure cooperation from within the law enforcement agency by developing an oversight <br />process which is credible, reliable, fair, and provides due process <br />• Sufficient time, planning, and coordination must be allotted in order to establish <br />successful oversight <br />• Members of boards and commissions must be adequately prepared and informed about <br />the relevant details of each case, as well as legislation and governing policies <br />• Oversight must function independently <br />• Members who participate must possess integrity and base all decisions on the facts <br />presented <br />• Participants and administrators must be provided with adequate budgets, training, and <br />time in order to provide effective oversight <br />• Review and oversight must be performed with fairness, patience, and compassion for all <br />parties involved <br />• Promote community awareness regarding citizen complaint procedures (where and how <br />to file a complaint) <br />19L-4 <br />