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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-2006 Police Citizens Review Board ITEM NO.1 ITEM NO.2 ITEM NO.3 ITEM NO.4 ITEM NO.5 ITEM NO.6 ITEM NO.7 ITEM NO.8 ITEM NO.9 ITEM NO.10 AGENDA POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD December 18, 2006 - 5:30 P.M. EMMA J. HARVAT HALL 410 E. Washington Street CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL CONSIDER MOTION ADOPTING CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED . Minutes of the meeting on 12/05/06 . ICPD General Order 89-02 (Department Disciplinary Philosophy) . ICPD General Order 99-08 (In Car Recording Devices) OLD BUSINESS . City Code Section 8-8-6(E) / Policy & Procedure for extension requests NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC DISCUSSION BOARD INFORMATION STAFF INFORMATION CONSIDER MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION based on Section 21.5(1 )(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to the extent that the government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of government could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that government body if they were available for general public examination. MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS . January 9,2007,5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room . February 13, 2007, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room . March 13, 2007, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room . April 10, 2007, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room ADJOURNMENT MEMORANDUM POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD A Board of the City of Iowa City DATE: TO: FROM: RE: December 14, 2006 PCRB Members Kellie Tuttle Board Packet for meeting on December 18, 2006 Enclosed please find the following documents for your review and comment at the next board meeting: . Agenda for 12/18/06 . Minutes of the meeting on 12/05/06 . ICPD General Order 89-02 (Department Disciplinary Philosophy) . ICPD General Order 99-08 (In Car Recording Devices) . PCRB Complaint Deadlines Other resources available: National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement NACOLE provides information regarding civilian oversight in law enforcement nation wide. For more information see: www.NACOLE.orq CALL TO ORDER: MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: STAFF ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT: DRAFT POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD MINUTES - December 5, 2006 Chair Michael Larson called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Candy Barnhill, Elizabeth Engel, Greg Roth Loren Horton Staff Kellie Tuttle Legal Counsel Catherine Pugh Capt. Tom Widmer of the ICPD RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL None. CONSENT CALENDAR OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC DISCUSSION Motion by Barnhill and seconded by Engel to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended. . Minutes of the meeting on 11/14/06 . ICPD Use of Force Report - October 2006 . ICPD Department Memo 06-63 Motion carried, 4/0, Horton absent. City Code Section 8-8-6(E) / Policv & Procedure for extension requests - Barnhill requested a change in the wording in section 8-8-6(E) from "The Board may grant extensions from this deadline for good cause shown" to "The Board will grant extensions from this deadline for good cause shown" There was also discussion regarding changing "for good cause shown". The Board decided to table the discussion to the next meeting until legal counsel was available. Motion by Barnhill, seconded by Roth to move Item 9 - Meeting Schedule after Item 7 - Staff Information due to Larson leaving the meeting. None. Barnhill asked Captain Widmer if there is a report to formally track when an in-car recording device should have been manually turned on and wasn't. Widmer stated that there is no formal report, but the language had just been recently changed from a permissive to a thou-shalt directive as far as turning on the recording devices. A spare recording device had been ordered so that if there is one that is inoperable, it can be switched out with the spare. PCRB December 5, 2006 Page 2 Barnhill asked Widmer if there was a general order regarding when a police narrative should be filled out. Widmer stated there was and that he would get her a copy. (SER01.1 - General Order #90-02 - Report Review) Barnhill also asked if there is an incident, is each officer that comes in contact required to fill out a narrative? Widmer explained that there is generally a primary officer that takes responsibility for the call. Widmer also stated that some officers are also very good about any time they are involved in an incident they will do a report just to cover their area of activity. For a Use of Force Review, if there is anything above a handcuffing, each officer is required to fill out a report. There is no directive that requires an officer to fill out a narrative if they are involved in an incident. Barnhill also asked if General Order #99-12 "Field Interviews & Pat Down Searches" was still in effect and that field information cards are still filled out. Some officers still use the field interview cards, but there is no directive that says it's required. It's a good investigation technique. Many of the officers have gone to using the blotter entries on the incident numbers as their field interview cards. Barnhill asked if there was a filed interview card for a PCRB complaint, would the investigating administrative officer include that in the documentation. Widmer replied that when an investigation is done, all information is gathered on the incident and compared. Barnhill thanked Widmer for speaking to the Chief regarding the terminology for persons with an indeterminate mental status. She also stated that it reflects the department's professionalism and desire to always to top-notch. BOARD INFORMATION Larson informed the Board that he met with the Chief to introduce himself and received a copy of the annual report from 2005, which is also available on the City website. STAFF INFORMATION None. MEETING SCHEDULE . December 18, 2006, 5:30 P.M., Emma J. Harvat Hall . December 19, 2006, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room (Rescheduled to 18th) * . January 9,2007,5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room . February 13, 2007, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room Motion by Engel and seconded by Barnhill to add a December 19 meeting at 5:30. Motion carried, 4/0, Horton absent. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Barnhill and seconded by Roth to adjourn into Executive Session based on Section 21.5(1 )(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to the extent that the government body receiving those communications PCRB December 5, 2006 Page 3 REGULAR SESSION ADJOURNMENT from such persons outside of government could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that government body if they were available for general public examination. Motion carried, 4/0, Horton absent. Open session adjourned at 6:11 P.M. (Larson left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.) Returned to open session at 6:35 P.M. Motion for adjournment by Barnhill and seconded by Roth. Motion carried, 3/0, Horton and Larson absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:36 P.M. *Due to a scheduling conflict, a telephone poll was taken and the meeting was rescheduled to Monday, December 1811'. ~~O~ ...M II II II II II ZZ>>"" ooC"C"~ ~ 3 <J> <J> <J> ~ ", ro rt> '"" '" = = = ~~~~- '" -. M 3="" (fQ .., C' C '" <J> ., '" Co ~ -< t"'::: C'l :I:t"' t'lt'l =n " _. .. " " :: == " " .. " '" .. .. C/O N .. " '2 ~ 0" C/O - " " " " Q. " " :>0 " " -0" 0" ,~ ;.- " ~ " '" =< ::: " S' S' t'l e.. ~ "" '0 "" '0 t'l-l ~ -"' ~ ~ - ~t'l <3 2; d 0 (3 ':>0 "".. '0 '0 00 00 --J . ... ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 0 ~ ~ 0 ~ t:' til til ~ .. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "" N ~ . 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PURPOSE ~.-. / . ._ The purpose of this order is to state formally the Department Philosop~-;of disCipline and to establish the policies and procedures for using training and counseling as methods of positive discipline and to set out the forms of punitive disciplinary options used by the Iowa City Police Department. II. POLICY It is the policy of the Iowa City Police Department to develop positive disciplinary procedures so as to minimize the necessity of negative, punitive disciplinary actions. The primary methods used in positive discipline may include supervisory coaching, training, tangible and intangible rewards and supervisory counseling. PER-01.2 III. DEFINITIONS POSITIVE DISCIPLINE - are those types of discipline which develop in the member the same objectives as those in the organization. A. This discipline can be developed by effectively training and counseling the employee. 1. Training 2. Counseling NEGATIVE DISCIPLINE - form of punishment or chastisement. A. When positive methods fail or are inappropriate to achieve conformity, then negative disciplinary action must follow to preserve the integrity of the organization. B. Non - Punitive actions: 1. written warning 2. written reprimand C. Punitive actions: 1. written reprimand 2. suspension 3. demotion 4. termination r--.:' ( /' IV. PROCEDURES --. y Q DEPARTMENT DISCIPLINARY PHILOSOPHY One of the primary tasks of a supervisor is the maintenance of discipline. Discipline may be positive or negative. It may involve a range of responses including encouragement, training, counseling, or the imposition of punitive sanctions. Discipline has as its immediate purpose the channeling of individual effort into effective and productive action. The exercise of positive discipline requires foresight and planning rather than mere reaction. Positive discipline requires an assessment of actual performance and performance capabilities, which when combined with proper training, recognition, and positive rewards, may result in effective contributions to the organization. Employees who violate their oath and trust by committing an offense punishable under the laws or statues of the United States, the State of Iowa, or the Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, or who violate any provision of the Rules and Regulations of the Iowa City Police Department, or knowingly disobey any lawful order, or are incompetent to perform their duties are subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Each employee will have access to a copy of the Department Rules and Regulations and are expected to have an understanding of them. The Rules and Regulations will be housed at specified locations in the police department as well as electronically in conjunction with the departmental Policy and Procedures manual. The Iowa City Police Department expects a high level of professional conduct from members, both Sworn and civilian. However, members of the Department often perform their duties in a manner exceeding departmental standards. Official PER-01.3 commendation of such performance is provided by the Department to give full recognition to those who have brought distinction to themselves and the Department. The awards and standard for measure for exemplary performance are as follows; COMMENDATIONS A. Commendation of Valor 1. For an act involving extreme bravery, heroism or outstanding action while facing great personal danger. 2. This award may be given posthumously to any department member whose life is given in the performance of their duty and circumstances indicate that an act of valor was performed. 3. The award for this category will consist of a Medal of Valor and a "red, white & blue" award bar. B. Commendation of Distinguished Service 1. For an act involving significant bravery, heroism or action while facing personal danger. 2. The award for this category will consist of a Medal of Distinguished Service and a "red & white" award bar. C. Commendation of Life Saving 1. For an act involving rescue or attempts to rescue any person from medical emergency, trauma, or other life threatening peril. The act must be exemplary and situation unique. 2. The award for this category will consist of a Medal of Life Saving and a "blue & white" award bar. D. Special Commendation 1. For an extraordinary act of service representing the department in which selfless conduct during a time of crisis or emergency is demonstrated. 2. The award for this category will consist of a certificate and a "blue" award bar. The subsequent awarding of any of the above awards to the same individual will result in an additional medal/certificate being presented with a corresponding award bar displaying the number of times the person has received the commendation. E. Letter of Commendation 1. For an act deserving recognition which goes beyond the normal; expectations of duty . : . ~ -.-- 2. The award for this category will consist of a certificate. :-.) I c::-\ F. Letter of Favorable Occurrence . 1. For an act demonstrating exemplary professional conduct or~ :;-. performance. S. 2. The award for this category will be a certificate. C) PER-01.4 ANNUAL AWARDS These awards are open to any sworn officer of the Iowa City Police Department. Nominations must be made in writing during the month of November each year explaining why the officer is being nominated. A. Officer of the Year Award On an annual basis, this award may be given to an officer who most significantly demonstrates work and behavioral ethics that mirror our oath of honor and exemplify a positive image of the Iowa City Police Department as well as the community. This award recipient will be chosen by Command Staff. Criteria for selection will be; 1. professionalism 2. sustained work ethic 3. personal conduct ethic 4. demonstrated leadership 5. vision 6. communication 7. compassion The officer selected for this award will be given a plaque along with a "gold" award bar. B. Richard Lee Award On an annual basis, this award may be given to an officer in recognition of outstanding sustained efforts over the last year which positively impacted the community through a program or activity. This award recipient will be chosen by the officers of the Department after nominations have been receIved. rile criteria for selection will be; U ;...... 1. professionalism 2. compassion for citizens & other officers 3. unique & effective ways of accomplishing objectives G', 4. specific action/program exemplifying The officer selected for this award will have their name inscribed or) the -- Department plaque along with being given a "silver" award bar. -~ o Any employee of the police department may nominate another for a commendation or award. Written documentation is to be forwarded through the chain of command to the Chief of Police. For integrity of the system, the Chief may appoint a supervisor(s) to conduct an inquiry to verify the facts of the nominated act with the final decision as to the validity and degree of the commendation/award being made by the Chief of Police When the "Class A" dress uniform is worn, awarded medals will be worn on the right breast pocket flap and award bars will be worn directly above the name tag. Medal of Valor recipients have the option of wearing the medal on a long ribbon around their neck. Award bars may also be worn on the normal duty uniform, but not medals. -..,-; , --"1 PER-01.5 Documentation for all nominations and awarding of commendations or awards will be placed in the employees personnel file. Employees may also have a "Report of Inquiry/lncident Form" denoting exemplary service submitted by a supervisor or letters of appreciation from outside the department placed in their personnel file. TRAINING IN THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS A. Discipline may take the form of training or experience that corrects, molds, strengthens or perfects. Such discipline allows for a professionally oriented department. 1. Training should take place in recruit school; recruit field training' in-service training, advanced training, and remedial training. a. The training process should be designed to reinforce desirable behavior patterns and to call attention to noticeable actions which are deemed undesirable. b. A well-disciplined department is a well-trained department. 2. The supervisor, by his/her actions, sets the example for employees to follow. A good example is necessary if positive discipline is to work. Primary responsibility for maintaining the appropriate level of discipline lies with the first line supervisor. B. Officer's acts, which are committed because he/she either misunderstood procedures or was never made aware of the correct action, are indicators of training needs. '. .' 1. These needs may be corrected by remedial training programs;:; c' a. Remedial training is personalized training to correct>a" specific' deficiency which is usually identified by testing, evalua.tiq.ri dL15~ng .' training, or by a supervisor evaluating an employee during3outinejob performance, or by acts requiring disciplinary actions. ._',. . '. 2. A review of Internal Investigations should analyze infdr1)iatiol1':.to determine possible training needs by identifying undesirable: beha'llor o trends of those individuals. 3. Training may be used as part of the department's disciplinary system by itself, or in conjunction with other disciplinary procedures as determined by the Chief of Police. 4. An employee may be assigned to remedial training based on the results of an Internal Affairs Investigation or by the Chief of Police as a positive measure to correct a deficiency. 5. In a non-disciplinary action, an employee may be assigned to remedial training if his supervisor, through the division commander, recommends the process to correct a lack of skill, knowledge, or abilities to perform their assigned tasks properly. 6. Upon completion of a remedial training program participants shall be evaluated to determine whether or not existing deficiencies were alleviated. Results of the evaluation shall be forwarded through the chain of command to the Chief of Police. COUNSELING IN THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS Counseling is assisting employees in the process of problem solving. It may be corrective or preventive in nature. Counseling as a component of the disciplinary PER-01.6 system, may be employed by itself or in conjunction with one or more of the components of the disciplinary system. Counseling may focus on: A. the necessity for a person to change an existing behavior, or deficient work method. B. the necessity for a person to alter behavior in preparation to be considered for additional responsibilities; C. a disciplinary problem which may be handled in a positive manner by itself, or in conjunction with other disciplinary measures. The following criteria should exist for using counseling: A. There must exist a reasonable belief that the employee has an existing problem or is experiencing difficulty in understanding, adjusting to, or internalizing matters which: 1. Are job related, pertaining to assigned tasks 2. Involve personnel policies pertaining to departmental policies 3. Involve interpersonal relationships with co-workers 4. Involve personal matters which are affecting the employees work performance. B. The process may be based on the results of an Internal Affairs Investigation concerning a disciplinary matter, by recommending counseling for the employee to the Chief of Police, as a positive measure to correct a deficiency. C. Factors must be present which indicate the employee's problem is having a detrimental effect on work performance. D. There must be a reason to believe that counseling may assist the employee in a supportive way or otherwise have a positive impact on work performance. The following procedures should be followed for using counseling as a function of discipline: A. The employee or their immediate supervisor may initiate the counseling process; B. The initial counseling effort shall be intended to find a remedy or, if not possible, to route the counseling process to one of the following as appropriate: watch commander, division commander or outside professional counseling service; C. Counseling sessions shall be documented either on the department's Report of Inquiry I Incident form or the supervisor's own documentation sy~tem. ,-., '--! .,-.-: TYPES OF COUNSELING APPROACHES: (- ,-, Directive Approach - ,"j A. Counselor determines items to be discussed and solutions desired: cr, B. Counselor controls and directs course of conversation. ,,_ C. Used as a means of disciplining an employee, or proviging sP!2.cific information, amplifying, clarifying the nature of the infractlQh and', the appropriate behavior desired. ;; Non-Directive Approach A. Employee does most of the talking, says what's on their mind. (conversation not steered by counselor) PER-01.7 B. Counselor helps employee examine facts. C. Counselor helps employee think through the situation, choose alternatives and solve the problem. D. Used most for problem solving instead of discipline. If internal counseling is not an appropriate remedy to the problem, then the employee may be referred to an outside counseling service, or other appropriate sources. NON-PUNITIVE ACTION Non-Punitive actions constitute a part of the Department's disciplinary system. Non- punitive action includes: A. Written warning ( may be in conjunction with other disciplinary action) B. Written reprimand-minor (may be in conjunction with other disciplinary action) PUNITIVE ACTION Punitive actions constitute a part of the Department's disciplinary system. Punitive actions include: A. Written reprimand-major (may be in conjunction with other disciplinary action) B. Suspension (may be in conjunction with other disciplinary action) C. Demotion (may be in conjunction with other disCiplinary action) D. Dismissal WRITTEN WARNINGS Written warnings may be made for actions contrary to the rules and regulations or the policies and procedures of the Iowa City Police Department. A written warning may be initiated by the employee's supervisor. Written warnings shall be documented on the departmental Report of Inquiry {Incident Form. WRITTEN REPRIMAND A written reprimand may be initiated by the employee's supervisor and may be applied to any infraction of policies, Rules and Regulations, for procedural errors, or any infraction of other written directives. The written reprimand shall follow the chain of command with the Chief of Police maintaining final authority. Written reprimands shall be documented on a departmental Report of Inquiry { Incident form and forwarded to the employee's personnel file in the Human Resources Department. Upon fQ~arding;of the form, the Chief of Police will designate on the form whether the written r/3primanB:is for a minor or major infraction. - '. '-"1 ; i SUSPENSION . _, When the infraction is of such a nature that a written warning or written repHmand is inappropriate, the Chief of Police may suspend an employee. The employ~Cshaltbe given written notice of the suspension and the reason(s) for the suspension.> ~:., A. Any supervisor may impose a fully paid emergency Administrative Leave of Absence on a member or employee when it appears necessary to preserve the efficient and safe operation of the Department. The supervisor shall promptly notify the Commanding Officer, Field Operations, who shall promptly notify the Chief of Police. C) PER-01.8 1. Any person so relieved of duty shall be instructed to report to the Office of the Chief of Police at 9:00 a.m. on the next business day, unless otherwise instructed. a. The supervisor imposing or recommending the Administrative Leave of Absencewill report at the same time. B. Being relieved of duty does not constitute a suspension, demotion, or dismissal, nor shall the employee lose any payor benefits for the time he/she was relieved on an Administrative Leave of Absence. DEMOTION With proper cause, the Chief of Police may order an employee demoted. An employee may also be demoted due to lack of work, prudent business reasons, a series of violations, or one very serious violation. The employee shall be given notice in writing of the demotion and the reasons for the demotion. DISMISSAL Dismissal may occur after progressive discipline has been taken and there is no change in the employee's performance or behavior, or when an act is of a serious nature. Any employee whose conduct results in dismissal shall be provided the following: A. A statement citing the reason for dismissal. B. The effective date of the dismissal. C. A statement of the status of fringe and retirement benefits after dismissal. D. A statement as to the content of the employee's employment record relating to the dismissal. E. A statement indicating the steps and time frame in which appeals need to be made in accordance with the grievance process and appeals pursuant to the civil service process. APPEAL OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION All appeals of diSCiplinary actions administered to non-sworn employees will follow the grievance procedures established within existing labor contracts and agreements. Iowa Code Chapter 400.20 is as follows: The suspension, demotion, or discharge of a person holding civil service rights may be appealed to the civil service commission within fourteen calendar days after the suspension, demotion, or discharge. (-.. "\ ~ ; , The grievance process shall be initiated within the time frame spelled out)hf'lexi~t!ng labor contracts. ." . , , SUPERVISORS ROLE IN THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS Supervisors are responsible for the performance, conduct, and adherencEF to ' departmental directives and policies and procedures of their subordinates. ~:$uperVjiors' are the initiators of the disciplinary process and should use their kf1ewledge of supervision, subordinates, and knowledge of the infraction and its circumstances to recommend corrective action. Any supervisor may initiate a written warning or reprimand. Written reprimands may be initiated by any supervisor but must be passed upward along the chain of command. A I v) . , PER-01.9 copy of all Report of Inquiry I Incident Form shall be forwarded to the Commanding Officer Field Operations. Suspensions, demotions, and dismissal may only be administered by the Chief of Police or designee. The Chief of Police retains final authority in 2l! disciplinary matters. ANNUAL REVIEW OF DISCIPLINARY CASES A. The Commanding Officer, Field Operations will submit an annual report to the Chief of Police after reviewing all departmental disciplinary cases. The review will be conducted to determine the need for modifications in the following areas: 1) training 2) change in policy, procedure, or Rules and Regulations 3) adequacy of supervision 4) need for inspection or other controls B. During the review process, the Commanding Officer, Field Operations will analyze all formal citizen complaints. This report will be used in the development of departmental goals in preparation for the annual planning and departmental budget process. MAINTENANCE OF DISCIPLINARY RECORDS All written records of the administration of disciplinary actions above a written warning shall be maintained in the employee's personnel file. re-. (~ OPS-12.1 IN CAR RECORDING DEVICES Date of Issue Julv 30,1999 General Order Number 99-08 Effective Date December 1, 2006 Section Code OPS-12 Reevaluation Date November 2008 Amends / Cancels [ C.A.L.E.A. 41.3.8 I Reference 99-06 Traffic INDEX AS: Use of Force Internal Investigations Evidence Evaluations Traffic Stops I. PURPOSE ~ The purpose of this policy is to identify when in car reCOrdinQJ:.device'iZ should be used and procedures to be followed when using the recordirrg- equipment. .' II. POLICY It is the policy of the Iowa City Police Department to use in-car recording devices to collect evidence and document interactions between officers and the public. Only approved equipment will be used by department members and usage shall comply with the manufacturers instructions. Only those members trained in the use of the recording devices are authorized to use the equipment. All videos are the property of the Iowa City Police Department. Any distribution of a video or portion of a video shall only be done with the authorization of the Chief of Police or his/her designee. The playing or copying of any unauthorized video is prohibited. OPS-12.4 Video files are stored on the server located within the Police Department. Backup DVD's are created automatically when there is enough data to fill a disk, all data is backed up to DVD. Files that are tagged as evidence or for review will be kept live and accessible on the server for a period of 1 year. Files not tagged are kept on the server for a minimum of 90 days. If a video is needed after the 90 day period, it must be re-activated from the backup DVD. All backup disks are stored in the evidence room and under the control of the evidence technician. Only the evidence technician, the Commander of Administrative Services and the Commander of Field Operations are authorized to remove disks from the storage area. The watch supervisor should select at random at least two videos per officer per year for review. The purpose of this review is to ensure the recording equipment is being operated in accordance with departmental policies. L . e, Chief of Police WARNING This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or civil proceeding. The department policy should not be construed as a creation of higher legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with respect to third-party claims. Violations of this directive will only form the basis for departmental administrative sanctions. . " December 18, 2006 Mtg Packet PCRB COMPLAINT DEADLINES PCRB Complaint #06-03 Filed: Chief's Report due (90days): Chief's Report filed: PCRB Report due (45days): Extension Request (60 days): PCRB Complaint #06-04 Filed: Chief's Report due (90days): Chief's Report filed: PCRB Report due (45days): PCRB Complaint #06-05 Filed: Chief's Report due (90days): Chief's Report filed: PCRB Report due (45days): 08/04/06 11/02/06 10/19/06 12/04/06 02/02/07 09/15/06 12/14/06 12/11/06 01/25/07 11/03/06 02/01/07 ~ €Jl-LT e 1.2-/;8' ~~ December 18, 2006 Mtg Packet PCRB COMPLAINT DEADLINES PCRB Complaint #06-03 Filed: Chiefs Report due (90days): Chief's Report filed: PCRB Report due (45days): Extension Request (60 days): PCRB Complaint #06-04 Filed: Chief's Report due (90days): Chief's Report filed: PCRB Report due (45days): PCRB Complaint #06-05 Filed: Chief's Report due (90days): Chiefs Report filed: PCRB Report due (45days): PCRB Complaint #06-06 Filed: Chiefs Report due (90days): Chief's Report filed: PCRB Report due (45days): 08/04/06 11/02/06 10/19/06 12/04/06 02/02/07 09/15/06 12/14/06 12/11/06 01/25/07 11/03/06 02/01/07 12/14/06 03/14/07