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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
DATE: April 7, 2022
TO: CPRB Members
FROM: Tammy Neumann
RE: Board Packet for meeting on TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022
Enclosed please find the following documents for your review and comment at the next board meeting:
• Agenda for 4/12/22
• Minutes of the meeting on 03/8/22
• ICPD Use of Force Review/Report January
• ICPD General Order 99-03 (Prisoner Transport)
Office Contacts — March
• Complaint Deadlines
• CPRB Contacts
AGENDA
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
TUESDAY APRIL 12, 2022 — 5:30 P.M.
EMMA J HARVAT HALL
410 E. Washington Street
ITEM NO. 1 CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
ITEM NO. 2 CONSIDER MOTION ADOPTING CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED
• Minutes of the meeting on 03/08/2022
• ICPD Use of Force Review/Report January 2022
• ICPD General Order 99-03 (Prisoner Transport)
ITEM NO. 3 NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO.4 OLD BUSINESS
Discussion Community Forum
ITEM NO. 5 PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Commentators shall address
the Board for no more than 5 minutes. The Board shall not engage in discussion with
the public concerning said items).
ITEM NO. 6 BOARD INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 8 STAFF INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 9 MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS
■ April 12, 2022, 5:30 PM, Emma J Harvat Hall
• April 20, 2022, 6:00 PM, Community Forum (Virtual)
■ May 10, 2022, 5:30 PM, Emma J Harvat Hall
ITEM NO.10 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 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose
appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to
prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual
requests a closed session 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.
ITEM NO. 12 ADJOURNMENT
If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact
Tammy Neumann at 319-356-5043, tammy-numann@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to
allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
DRAFT
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — March 8, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Amanda Nichols called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Amanda Nichols, Jerri MacConnell, Saul Mekies,
Orville Townsend
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Kellie Fruehling, Tammy Neumann, Legal Counsel Abby Brown
STAFF ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Police Chief Dustin Liston, CPRB Liaison - Councilor Laura Bergus
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
(1) Accept CPRB #21-03 Report
MOTION TO FIX METHOD OF VOTING:
Due to the resignation of previous Vice -Chair Seeberger, it is necessary for the Board to nominate and
elect a new Vice -Chair. Moved by Townsend, seconded by Nichols to fix the method of voting to be by
voice vote. Motion carried, 4/0.
NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF VICE -CHAIRPERSON
Motion by Nichols, seconded by Mekies, to nominate and select Townsend for Vice -Chair.
Motion carried, 4/0.
BALLOT OR VOTE
Townsend. Motion carried 4/0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Nichols, seconded by Townsend, to adopt the consent calendar as presented.
• Minutes of the meeting on 02/08/2022
• ICPD Use of Force Review/Report December
• ICPD General Order 99-05 (Use of Force)
• ICPD General Order 99-04 (Canine Operations) x 2
• ICPD Department Policy Manual
Motion carried, 4/0.
NEW BUSINESS
None
OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY FORUM: Fruehling noted the draft agenda from staff and the outline
provided by McConnell in the packet. Nichols reviewed the draft CPRB Community Forum Agenda with
the Board. MacConnell remarked that it is her understanding that all questions presented to the Board
at the forum must be submitted prior to the meeting. Fruehling explained that the usual format is to
accept questions during the forum in addition to accepting questions ahead of the meeting. Townsend
CPRB
March 8, 2022
added that it has been the practice of the Board to accept questions at the meeting from the public
during the forum. If there are questions that cannot be answered during the forum, Board members will
investigate further and report back to the person asking the question.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None
BOARD INFORMATION
None.
STAFF INFORMATION
None
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS [subject to change
■ April 12, 2022, 5:30 PM, Emma J Harvat Hall
• April 20, 2022, 6:00 PM, Community Forum (Virtual)
• May 10, 2022, 5:30 PM, Emma J Harvat Hall
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Townsend, seconded by MacConnell 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 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. Open session adjourned at 5:43 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Returned to open session at 6:12 P.M.
Motion by MacConnell, seconded by Nichols, to accept CPRB Report #21-03 as amended and forward
to City Council.
Motion Carried, 3/1, Townsend voting no.
Motion by Nichols, seconded by Mekies, to set level of review for CPRB #22-04 at 8-8-7(B)(1) (a) on
the record with no additional investigation.
Motion Carried, 4/0.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion for adjournment by Nichols, seconded by Townsend.
Motion carried, 4/0
Meeting adjourned at 6:13 P.M.
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
(319) 356-5041
March 8, 2022
To: City Council
Complainant
City Manager
Equity Director
Chief of Police
Officer(s) involved in complaint
From: Community Police Review Board
Re: Investigation of CPRB Complaint #21-03
MAR 0 2 2022
This is the Report of the Community Police Review Board's (the "Board") review of the investigation of
Complaint CPRB #21-03 (the "Complaint").
BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY
Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, the Board's responsibilities are as follows:
1. The Board forwards all complaints to the Police Chief, who completes an investigation.
(Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(A).)
2. When the Board receives the Police Chiefs report, the Board must select one or more of the
following levels of review, in accordance with Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1):
a. On the record with no additional investigation.
b. Interview /meet with complainant.
c. Interview /meet with named officer(s) and other officers.
d. Request additional investigation by the police chief, or request police assistance in the
board's own investigation.
e. Perform its own investigation with the authority to subpoena witnesses.
f. Hire independent investigators.
3. In reviewing the Police Chiefs report. the Board must apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review.
This means that the Board must give deference to the Police Chiefs report, because of the Police
Chiefs professional expertise. (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2).)
4. According to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2), the Board can recommend that the Police Chief
reverse or modify the Chiefs findings gR-iy if:
a. The findings are not supported by substantial evidence; or
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b. The findings are unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious; or
c. The findings are contrary to a police department policy or practice, or any federal, state or
local law.
5. When the Board has completed its review of the Police Chiefs report, the Board issues a public
report to the city council. The public report must include: (1) detailed findings of fact; and (2) a
clearly articulated conclusion explaining why and the extent to which the complaint is either
"sustained" or "not sustained ". (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(5).)
6. Even if the Board finds that the complaint is sustained, the Board has no authority to discipline the
officer involved.
BOARD'S PROCEDURE
The Complaint was initiated by the Complainant on September 27, 2021. As required by Section
8-8-5(B) of the City Code, the Complaint was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation.
The Chiefs Report was filed with the City Clerk on November 15, 2021. As per Iowa City Code Section
8-8-6(D), the Complainant was given the opportunity to respond to the Chief's report, no response was
received.
The Board voted on February 8, 2022 to apply the following Level of Review to the Chiefs Report:, On the
record with no additional investigation, pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1)(a). The video
recordings reviewed by the Board provided enough information needed to make a determination.
The Board met to consider the Report on January 11, 2022, February 8, 2022 and March 8, 2022.
Prior to the January 11, 2022 meeting, the Board reviewed video recordings of the incident and the
General Order Number 99-05, Use of Force Policy.
FINDINGS OF FACT
ALLEGATION 1 — Excessive use of force.
On September 23, 2021, officers received a report that an individual was bothering another individual
downtown. An officer located the individuals, asked some questions, was told by the person who was
allegedly being bothered that there was not a problem, and then further questioned the complainant.
While the complainant was standing in front of the first responding officer with his hands behind his
back, another officer walked up behind the complainant and placed handcuffs on him without first
announcing his presence. Both officers continued to talk to the complainant, request identification, and
ask what substances he had taken. The incident escalated and the complainant intermittently yelled
and tried to get away from officers, with intermittent periods of calm. At one point the complainant
became unresponsive and officers administered Narcan, which produced a positive result and the
complainant became responsive again. The complainant was taken to the emergency room.
As the majority of the Board found no policy violation and believed the use of force to be warranted
based on suspected substance use and noncompliant behavior, the board affirmed the opinion set forth
in the report of the police chief and/or city manager.
Chief's Conclusion - Not sustained
Board's Conclusion - Not sustained
COMMENTS
While the majority of the Board felt the use of force was justified, some Board members found it
concerning that the complainant was handcuffed by an officer who walked up behind the complainant
without announcing the officer's presence or telling the complainant in advance that the officer was
going to do so, or that the complainant was being taken into custody. At least one Board member views
that scenario as a questionable action that likely led to an unnecessary escalation of the incident.
Additionally, there are concerns over Officers not following city and institutional mask mandates. At the
time of the incident, the City of Iowa City had a mask mandate in place that stated "every person in
Iowa City must wear a face covering that covers their nose and mouth when in a public place. That
includes anywhere out -doors in public when one cannot stay six (6) feet away from others." The
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics also had (and still has) a policy mandating masks in its
buildings. Regardless of this, body camera videos of incident showed officers inside of the emergency
room at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics unmasked. Officers are expected to consistently follow
policies and laws. When they don't, it brings to question how they can be tasked with enforcing policies
and laws if they do not consistently follow them themselves.
TO:
Chief Dustin Liston
FROM:
Sgt. Andrew McKnight
RE:
January 2022 Use of Force Review
DATE:
March 1st, 2022
The Iowa City Police Department policy requires an employee to complete a written report for any reportable
use of force. Reportable use of force is defined in the Department's General Order 99-05, which is titled Use
of Force and available for public viewing on the department's website. This policy provides employees with
guidelines on the use of deadly and non -deadly force.
Upon receipt of the report, the supervisor is responsible for completing an administrative critique of the
force. This process includes interviews with involved employees, body worn and in -car camera review,
review of any additional available video, and review of written reports. The employee's use of force report
and the supervisor's critique is then forwarded to the Captain of Field Operations and the Chief of Police for
final review and critique.
On a monthly basis, the previous month's use of force reports and supervisor critiques are reviewed by an
administrative review committee consisting of a minimum of three sworn personnel. This Use of Force
Committee consists of two supervisors as designated by the Chief of Police and one officer, typically a
certified use of force instructor.
The Use of Force Review Committee met on March Ist, 2022. It was composed of Sgt. McKnight, Sgt.
Bailey, and Officer Fowler.
For the review of submitted reports in March, the Review Committee documented the following:
• 42 individual officers were involved in 21 separate incidents requiring use of force.
• There were no documented cases of an officer exercising his/her duty to intervene and the review of the
incidents did not indicate that an officer failed their duty to intervene.
• Out of the 21 uses of force, 18 involved force being used against people. The other 3 were animals being
euthanized by an officer.
• Out of the 42 officers involved in the 18 uses of force against people, two superficial injuries were sustained to
suspects and no superficial injury was sustained by an officer.
• No violations of policy were noted during this review period.
• Out of the 18 uses of force against people, arrests were made 18 times (100%).
• Mental health was identified by officers as being a factor in eight of the uses of force used against persons
(44%).
• Drugs and/or alcohol was identified by officers as being a factor in ten of the 18 uses of force against persons
(56%).
• Out of the 18 times force was used on a person, three were identified as white females (17%), four were
identified as white males (22%), four were identified as black females (22%), nine were identified as black
males (50%).
• Out of the 21 uses of force, the average number of officers involved in the force was 2.
• In total during this time period, the ICPD had 4,812 calls for service with 21 calls for service resulting in force
being used. It is noted that three of the 21 uses of force involved animals and not humans.
The highest level of force in each incident is reflected below along with the year-to-date:
Force Used
January 2022 Occurrences
2022 Year -to -Date
Hands-on
13
13
Taser Display
0
0
Taser Discharge
1
1
OC SpraySpr4y Deployment
0
0
Firearm(s) Display
1
1
Firearms Discharge
0
0
ASP Striking
0
0
Officer Striking/KickingStriking/Kicking
0
0
Animals Euthanized by Officer
3
3
Special Response Team Callouts
1
1
Vehicle Pursuits
0
0
Officer Injuries
0
0
Suspect Injuries
2
2
Reports to U.S. DOJ
0
0
Total Use of Force incidents to date equal 21. Total calls for service in the same period equal 4812. This
results in a year-to-date use of force being deployed in .43% of our total year-to-date calls for service.
' IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT f `
Use of Force Report _-
January 2022
Watch
Occurred
and
Officers
Involved
Date
Incident
Number
Incident
type
Arrest
Made
Y/N
Force Used'
Late Night
1/1
2022000003
Assault
Y
Officers responded to a
Watch —
residence for reports of an
Two
assault involving roommates.
Officers
Officers were having a
discussion with the victim
when an individual emerged
from a room, instructing
officers to leave the residence.
The subject was intoxicated
and in an agitated state. The
subject approached officers
and pushed an officer in the
shoulder to get past them. An
officer took hold of the
subject's right wrist with their
left hand and placed their right
hand on the subject's bicep.
The officer then pulled the
subject's right hand behind his
back, pushing the subject's
chest against a nearby wall.
Another officer took hold of the
subject's left wrist, pulled the
subject's arm behind his back
and an officer placed
handcuffs on each wrist.
There were no injuries to
officers or the subject._
—Evening
1/2
2022000041
Trespass/
Y
Officers were dispatched to a
Watch —
Mental
location for a subject
Four
Impairment
trespassing. Dispatch notes
Officers
indicated that she had been
trespassed from the area
earlier in the day and that she
had returned and was
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harassing customers and
attempting to break windows.
and had locked herself in a
vehicle that did not belong to
her. Officers attempted to
reason with the female,
however, she threatened to kill
officers and at one point stated
that she would cut their hands
off. After 22 minutes of
officers de-escalating the
subject, she unlocked the
vehicle door. One officer took
hold of her left arm, pulling her
from the vehicle and two other
officers took hold of her right
arm, pulling her arm behind
her back, placing the subject
into handcuffs. The subject
began kicking out towards
officers, kicking an officer in
the chest. One officer took
hold of her lower legs and
wrapped their arms around her
legs, making it difficult for her
to kick out. Another officer put
their arms around the subject's
waist as she was carried and
placed into a waiting patrol
vehicle. The subject was
taken to the hospital for a
mental health evaluation.
Once at the hospital she
began kicking out towards an
officer again. An officer
wrapped their arms around the
subject's legs to prevent her
from kicking out. There were
no injuries to the subject or
officers. The subject was
hospitalized for additional
mental health treatment.
Day Watch
1/3
2022000063
SRT/ Y
The Iowa City Metro Special
— One
Warrant
Response Team served a
Officer
Service
surround and call -out Search
warrant. Officers had •their
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department issued weapons
on display during the call -out.
The residents exited the
residence and were taken into
custody without issue. There
were no injuries to officers or
subjects.
Evening
1/3
2022000072
Warrant
Y
Officers were standing on a
Watch —
Service
porch talking with a subject
Two
explaining that she had an
Officers
active arrest warrant. The
subject backed up to inside a
residence. One officer
reached out with their hands
and took hold of the subject's
sweatshirt in the chest area to
prevent the subject from going
inside. The subject wriggled
away from the officer and
continued to walk backwards.
Another officer attempted to
take hold of the subject's
arms, but she pulled away.
The subject sat down on the
floor of the residence as an
officer took hold of the
subject's right arm. The
subject peeled out of her
sweatshirt. Another officer
took hold of the subject's left
arm with both hands to
prevent the subject from
reaching for objects and to
drag the subject outside back
on to the porch area. The
subject was then permitted to
put the sweatshirt back on.
Officers repeatedly told her to
stand up, however, she made
no attempt to stand. One
officer placed their left bicep
under the subject's inner arm
near the arm pit, cupping her
back with their right hand as
she was brought to her feet.
Another officer pulled her arms
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behind her back and placed
handcuffs on each wrist. An
officer looped their left arm
through her right arm and over
her shoulder to assist her with
walking to the patrol vehicle.
The subject was placed inside
the vehicle and taken to jail.
There were no injuries to the
subject or officers.
Evening
1/4
2022000090
Stabbing
Y Officers were dispatched to
Watch —
reports of a stabbing at a
Two
hotel. Upon arrival, two
Officers
officers had their weapons
drawn when clearing the room.
One officer had their service
issued firearm in their hand
and another officer had their
less lethal conductive energy
device drawn. The officers
encountered a female subject
hiding in the closet area. The
officers calmy ordered the
subject out of the closet and
she was told to put her hands
up. The subject came out of
the closet and was told to put
her hands behind her back as
the officers holstered their
weapons. Both officers pulled
the subject's arms behind her
back and an officer placed
handcuffs on each wrist. The
subject was taken into custody
without injury to the subject or
officers.
Y Officers were called to a
Day Watch
1 /7
2022000143
Trespass
— Two
residence for reports of a
Officers
female subject causing a
disturbance refusing to leave
the property. Officers gave
the subject many opportunities
to leave the property, but she
declined. One officer took
hold of her left sleeve,
controlling her left arm,
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another officer took hold of her
right arm and walked her to
the patrol vehicle. The subject
pulled her arms away from
officers and one officer pulled
her left arm behind her back
and another officer pulled her
right arm, holding it near the
small of her back while the
other officer placed handcuffs
on each wrist. The subject
entered the vehicle and was
taken into custody without
in.ury to the subject or officers.
Day Watch
1/10
2022000196
Injured
N
Injured deer shot and killed by
— One
Animal
officer.
Officer
Day Watch
1/13
2022000261
Welfare
Y
Officers were dispatched to an
— Two
Check
area for reports of a person
Officers
wandering in the street,
confused, and staggering
around. Upon contact, it was
hard for officers to
communicate with the subject
as he wasn't making sense, he
was crying and throwing his
phone around. It was clear
that the subject needed to be
taken to a hospital for
evaluation so one officer held
on to the subject's left arm and
guided him to a vehicle. Once
at the hospital he refused to
enter the hospital and two
officers carried him by the
arms, supporting his body as
they placed him onto a
wheelchair. The subject was
then placed in soft restraints
by staff and found to have
what appeared to be
methamphetamine on his
person. There were no
injuries to the subject or
officers.
January 2022 Use of Force Report
Evening
Watch —
One Officer
1/13
2022000271
Injured
Animal
N Injured deer, shot and killed by
officer.
Y An officer encountered a male
Day Watch
1/15
2022000315
Warrant
— One
Arrest
subject walking in the middle
Officer
of the street. The officer told
the subject to walk on the
sidewalk and the subject
complied. As the officer drove
away the subject again started
to walk down the middle of the
street. Fearing that the
subject would be hit by a
vehicle, the officer stopped his
vehicle and told the subject to
get back on the sidewalk and
told him to stop to talk to them.
The subject continued to walk
away from the officer despite
being told several times to
stop. The officer put their left
hand on the subject's shoulder
and the subject immediately
pulled away. The subject was
told to put his hands behind
his back, but he refused,
pulling his arms to the front of
his body, tensing his arms.
--
The officer took hold of the
-:=
subject's right wrist attempting
to pull this arm behind his
back, but he continued to pull
away from the officer. The
officer wrapped their arms
around the subject and placed
the subject on the ground,
straddling the subject telling
him to put their hands behind
his back. The subject
complied and the officer
placed handcuffs on each
wrist. There were no injuries
to the subject or officers.
Late Night
1/17
2022000349
Assist
Y
Officers assisted another
Watch —
Other
agency who were pursuing an
A ency
individual driving a stolen
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Seven
Officers
Day Watch
2022000375
1/18
Domestic
Y
— Three
Dispute
Officers
January 2022 Use of Force Report
vehicle that had failed to stop.
One officer successfully
deployed stop sticks, causing
the deflation of two passenger
side tires. The vehicle slowed
but continued eventually
stopping in the parking lot of
Taco Bell. Officers
surrounded the vehicle with
their firearms drawn, pointing
their firearms at the driver,
ordering the subject out of the
vehicle but the subject ignored
verbal commands. One
officer smashed the window of
the vehicle, unlocked the door,
and three officers took hold of
the subject's left arm and left
side torso, and pulled the
subject from the vehicle.
Another officer pulled on the
subject's right foot, pulling him
away from his vehicle. The
subject was told to role on to
his stomach, which he did.
One officer knelt on the
subject's calf to maintain
control of his legs. Another
officer pulled the subject's
right wrist, pulling it and
holding it behind his back as
another officer pulled the
subject's left arm behind his
back, placing handcuffs on
each wrist. The subject was
handed over to another
agency. There were no
injuries to officers, however,
the subject had superficial cuts
on his wrists from broken
glass. His injuries were
evaluated by paramedics.
Officers responded to a
domestic dispute where an
individual fled the scene in a
vehicle. The vehicle was
r..°
Evening 1/21 2022000444 Theft Y
Watch —
Two
Officers
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located and stopped. The
driver had thrown drug
paraphernalia out of the
window and was found to be in
possession of other illegal
substances. During the
investigation officers obtained
a warrant for the subject's
blood, however, the subject
failed to cooperate. At the
doctor's request, one officer
straddled the subject's body
with their legs, while another
officer placed their hands
under the subject's arm pits,
placing the subject face -down
on a bed. The subject
continued to flail their arms
around and kick out. One
officer placed their body
weight on the subject's bent
legs to prevent him from
kicking out. Another officer
held the subject's legs down
on a bed. After two failed
attempts a successful blood
draw was completed. There
were no injuries to officers and
superficial injuries to the
subject.
Officers were dispatched to
reports of a theft at a local
business where the subject
involved was in the parking lot
of a local service provider.
Upon contact, the subject
stepped up close to the officer
several times, asking if he was
cared. An officer told the
subject to step back several
times, however, the subject
walked away, stating that he
was going inside a nearby
building. One officer took hold
of the subject's left arm with
both hands and another officer
car
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took hold of the subject's right
arm, pushing the subject up
against a nearby window to
create leverage to complete
the handcuffing process. The
subject continued to pull away
from officers, keeping his arms
close to his chest, refusing to
put his hands behind his back.
One officer told the subject
that he would be sprayed with
a chemical irritant if he failed
to comply, instead, electing to
turn and engage an officer in a
fight by wrapping his arms
around their body to pull them
to the ground. One officer
used their hands to grab the
subject's shoulders and pulled
the subject off the officer. The
subject continued to hold onto
the officer around their waist,
near their weapon repeatedly
punching the officer. One
officer removed their taser
from the holster and fired near
the subject's torso. It had no
effect due to the subject's
baggy clothing. The subject
continued to fight with officers,
so an officer deployed a
second cartridge which had no
effect. The subject was now
charging towards officers
swinging at them with his fists.
An officer took hold of the
subject's left arm and another
officer took hold of the
subject's right sleeve to pull
the subject's arms behind his
back. One officer delivered a
drive stun of their taser into
the subject's hip area causing
the subject to fall to the
ground. The subject grabbed
the officers taser, however, the
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took hold of the subject's right
arm, pushing the subject up
against a nearby window to
create leverage to complete
the handcuffing process. The
subject continued to pull away
from officers, keeping his arms
close to his chest, refusing to
put his hands behind his back.
One officer told the subject
that he would be sprayed with
a chemical irritant if he failed
to comply, instead, electing to
turn and engage an officer in a
fight by wrapping his arms
around their body to pull them
to the ground. One officer
used their hands to grab the
subject's shoulders and pulled
the subject off the officer. The
subject continued to hold onto
the officer around their waist,
near their weapon repeatedly
punching the officer. One
officer removed their taser
from the holster and fired near
the subject's torso. It had no
effect due to the subject's
baggy clothing. The subject
continued to fight with officers,
so an officer deployed a
second cartridge which had no
effect. The subject was now
charging towards officers
swinging at them with his fists.
An officer took hold of the
subject's left arm and another
officer took hold of the
subject's right sleeve to pull
the subject's arms behind his
back. One officer delivered a
drive stun of their taser into
the subject's hip area causing
the subject to fall to the
ground. The subject grabbed
the officers taser, however, the
Evening
Watch —
One Officer
Late Night
Watch —
One Officer
1/21 1 2022000446 � Injured
I Animal
officer was able to place the
taser near the subject's calf
and deliver a drive stun that
led to the subject stating that
he was giving up. The officer
holstered their taser and
officers pulled the subject's
arms behind their back and
placed him into handcuffs.
N Injured Deer Shot and Killed-
1 /21 1 2022000450 I Agency I Y
Assist f
January 2022 Use of Force Report
Officers responded to the area
of Gilbert St/Washington St for
an intoxicated male yelling in
the street. The male had
previously been involved in
attempts to fight staff in a bar.
The subject was transported to
jail and handed over to JCSO
staff without incident. While at
the jail, they asked for some
assistance as the subject had
become verbally aggressive,
threatening to kill deputies.
One officer secured their
weapon and assisted deputies
with getting the subject into a
holding cell. One officer lifted
the subject's left leg on to the
concrete bench. The officer
then placed their hands on to
the subject's torso to hold the
subject down on the bench so
that deputies could take the
subject's possessions from
him prior to being placed into
the cell. An officer held the
subject's hands to prevent the
subject from assaulting
deputies while they removed
the handcuffs from the subject.
The officer and deputies were
able to leave the cell without
injury to the officer, deputies or
subject.
Day Shift—
1/23
2022000502
Theft
Y
I Officers responded to a
One Officer
residence for reports of a theft.
While on scene, a female
subject involved got out of her
vehicle and approached a
male subject in an aggressive
manner. An officer told the
subject to get back several
times, but their commands
were ignored. An officer
stepped in between the two
subjects, however the female
attempted to punch the
subject, hitting the officer on
the side of his head instead.
As the officer turned towards
the subject they slipped on the
ice as the subject attempted to
leave the scene, causing their
BWC to fall off. A few minutes
later, the officer saw the
subject on the sidewalk,
walking back to her car. An
officer approached her and
told her she was under arrest.
An officer took hold of her right
wrist and the subject
attempted to pull away and
run. The officer took hold of
her arms, pulled them behind
her back and placed handcuffs
on each wrist. There were no
injuries to the subject or
officers.
An officer recognized a female
Evening
1/24
2022000523
Traffic
Y
Watch
Offense
diver with a barred driver's
One Offer
license driving her vehicle and
spoke to the subject as she
was exiting the vehicle. The
officer told her to put her arms
R�
behind her back, that she was
under arrest, but she ignored
the commands. The officer
told the subject to comply or
she may be sprayed with a
chemical irritant. The subject
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continued to pull away, holding
her arms close to her chest.
An officer took hold of her left
wrist, pulled it behind her back
and secured a handcuff to the
wrist. The officer pulled her
right wrist behind her back and
placed handcuffs on her right
wrist. The subject was
escorted to the back of the
officer's vehicle, but she
planted her feet, refusing to
walk. The officer placed the
subject's right thumb over her
handcuff and applied pressure
to gain compliance. The
subject continued to refuse to
walk. The officer hooked their
right arm around the subject's
right arm to hold the subject in
place to avoid falling. An
officer pulled the subject
backwards by her handcuffs
towards the vehicle and using
their hands, took hold of her
right arm, placing her stomach
on the vehicle. The officer
was able to then take hold of
her handcuffs and walk her to
the back of the vehicle where
she sat in the back without
issue. There were no injuries
to the subject or officers.
Evening
1/28
2022000676
Mental
Y
The Mental Health Liaison was
Watch —
Impairment
speaking to a subject through
One Officer
an open window partition in a
police vehicle. Without
provocation, the subject
R .._
reached through the window
and attempted to strike the
liaison. An officer grabbed the
subject's left arm with their
right hand, forcing the
4=
subject's hand back into the
back of the vehicle, quickly
closing the partition. Two
January 2022 Use of Force Report
Traffic
Y
officers told the subject
out of the vehicle, place
hands behind his back
subject complied. Han(
were placed on each wi
the subject was transpc
jail without injury to the
or subject.
Evening
1/28
2022000677
Prior to conducting sobs
Watch —
Stop
testing, an officer told a
One Officer
subject that they would
seizing his phone and tl
subject attempted to tur
from the officer to factor
the phone. One officer
hold of the subject's rigl
to place it behind his ba
however, the subject
continued to pull away,
again, pulled away. An
placed their left arm int(
subject's back to obtain
leverage to pull the sub
right arm behind his bac
The subject began to c(
and handcuffs were pla
to each wrist without ad
issues. There were no
_
Fight in
to the subiect or officer:
Evening
1/30
2022000736
Y
Officers were dispatche
Watch —
Progress
business for reports of,
Three
in progress. A female E
Officers
who had been involved
refused to identify hers(
officers, instead electin(
walk away. Two officer
hold of the subject's left
advising that she was n
to leave. The subject p
away and continued to,
away from officers. On
officer grabbed the subj
backpack and advised I
stop. An officer then toc
of the subject's right arr
pulled it behind her bac
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to step
his
and the
scuffs
-ist and
irted to
officer
�iety
be
ie
-n away
y reset
took
,it arm
ick,
and
officer
the
ject's
;k.
)mply,
ced on
ditional
injuries
!dtoa
3 fight
subject
)If to
3 to
s took
arm
of free
ulled
walk
ect's
ier to
)k hold
n and
k. She
continued to pull her arms
._
close to her body resisting
-
being placed into handcuffs.
The subject continued to
ignore commands and one
�.-
officer utilized a chemical
-
irritant, spraying the subject in
the face. The subject did not
comply and continued to pull
her arms away from officers.
One officer kept hold of the
subject's right arm and left
hand. An officer took hold of
the subject's left shoulder,
placed their left leg behind
both of her legs and lowered
her to the ground. While on
the ground, she wrapped her
legs around another officer
and attempted to pull the
officer to the ground. The
officer utilized a chemical
irritant as she continued to flail
around and resist the
handcuffing process. One
officer held on to the subject's
legs and two other officers
pulled the subject's arms
behind her back and placed
her into handcuffs. The
subject received medical
attention for exposure to
chemical irritants and was
transported to jail without
injury to the officers. The
subject sustained superficial
injuries.
Evening
1/30
2022000737
Domestic
Y
Officers were dispatched to a
Watch —
Assault
domestic assault where
Three
dispatch advised that the RP
Officers
had removed and unloaded a
gun from the subject. The
subject was taken back to the
police department and placed
in a room. The subject
continuously attempted to
January 2022 Use of Force Report
s
n
0
si
a
t
January 2022 Use of Force Report
o
tand, refusing to sit on the
earby bench, ignoring
fficer's commands for him to
t. After refusing to sit down
ter being told several times
do so, officers took hold of
he subject's left leg to make
e subject sit on the bench.
he subject stiffened up his
ody and pressed back
gainst the wall to maintain a
tanding position. Officers
hen attempted to sweep the
ubject's right leg out from
nderneath him, pulling down
n his legs but again he
ressed against the wall and
aintained his balance
efusing to sit. One officer
sed their right hand to hold
nto the subject's lower arm
nd left hand to pull down on
he subject's legs, but the
ubject continued to stand.
ne officer used their thumb
nd pressed down on the
ubject's shoulders to gain
ompliance. One officer
ushed the subject into a
eated position. Once in a
Bated position the subject
as handcuffed to the bench.
OPS-09.1
PRISONER
TRANSPORT
Original Date of Issue General Order Number
March 17, 1999 99-03
Effective Date of Reissue Section Code
March 21, 2022 OPS-09
Reevaluation Date Amends
March 2023 OPS-09 Previous Version
C.A.L.E.A.
Chapter 70
1AMPY a c-
• Use of Force
■ Prisoner Transport
• Handcuffing
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for transporting persons in the
custody of officers of the Iowa City Police Department between points of arrest and
initial booking.
II. POLICY
Transporting prisoners is a potentially dangerous function. Therefore, it is the policy of
the Iowa City Police Department to take the precautions necessary while transporting
prisoners to protect the lives and safety of officers, the public and the person in custody.
�y
OPS-09.2
PROCEDURES
A. Vehicle Inspection
1- At the beginning and end of each tour of duty, all vehicles regularly
used for prisoner transport shall be inspected for readiness as
follows.
_ a. The safety screen shall be securely in place and
undamaged.
b. All windows shall be intact and outer door latches in proper
e� working order.
C. Rear -seat door handles and window controls shall be
- deactivated.
<~ d. The interior shall be thoroughly searched to ensure that no
weapons or contraband have been left behind or hidden
within the vehicle.
2. Prior to placing a prisoner in a vehicle for transport, the transporting
officer shall inspect the interior for weapons or contraband. The
vehicle shall be searched again after the prisoner has been
delivered to the detention facility or other destination.
B. Handcuffing/ Use of Restraints
1. Officers should handcuff (double -locked) all prisoners with their
hands behind their back and palms facing outward.
2. The officer may handcuff the prisoner with his/her hands in front, or
use other appropriate and approved restraining device(s) where the
prisoner:
a. is in an obvious state of pregnancy;
b. has a physical handicap;
C. has injuries that could be aggravated by standard
handcuffing procedures.
3. Known juveniles will be handcuffed only when reasonably
necessary to ensure the safety of the officers, juvenile or others.
4. Prisoners shall not be handcuffed to any part of the vehicle during
transport.
5. Additional approved restraint devices may be used to secure a
prisoner who violently resists arrest or who exhibits behavior such
that he/she poses a threat to himself, the officer, to the public, or to
prevent escape.
2
OPS-09.3
6. Officers are prohibited from transporting prisoners who are
restrained in a prone position. The technique of "hog tying" shall
not be used by members of this department.
7. Prisoners shall not be handcuffed together.
8. Restraints used on juveniles or adults during transport to a
detention facility shall only be removed once the juvenile or adult
has reached a secure area and in accordance with the facility's
policy. Restraints used on juveniles or adults during transport to a
non -detention facility such as a local department to conduct OWI
Processing or interviews, shall only be removed once the juvenile
or adult has reached a secure area at that location.
C. Transport
Prior to transport, all prisoners shall be thoroughly searched for any
weapons or contraband by transporting personnel.
2. Prisoners should never have property on them once arrested and
transported. All property should be placed in an appropriate
envelope and turned into detention staff, or, returned to the prisoner
upon release from custody. Officers should allow a prisoner the
opportunity to use a cell phone when requested and reasonable.
Large items such as backpacks, suitcases, etc. should be:
a. properly packaged, labeled, and inventoried with the
contents being entered into TAC 10 or listed on a property
control form and properly packaged or;
b. properly packaged and labeled with the opening secured
41 with a plastic evidence tag or evidence tape and entered into
- TAC 10 or listed on a property control form and;
w� C. placed in temporary storage or submitted to evidence
3. When possible, females should be transported separately from
males.
4. Juveniles shall not be transported in the same area of a vehicle
with adult prisoners.
5. Special precautions should be employed when transporting high -
risk prisoners. In particular:
a. combatants should be transported separately;
b. members of rival gangs should be transported separately.
6. Prior to initiating transport, the officer should provide
Communications with the following information:
3
a. arrest location and destination;
b. mileage reading before and after the transport of juveniles or
members of the opposite sex;
C. number of persons being transported;
d. nature of the charge(s).
7. The officer should assist the prisoner(s) into the squad car, taking
care to avoid the prisoner(s) striking their head on the vehicle.
Prisoners should be instructed not to lean back on their wrists.
8. Prisoners should be transported in a manner that allows for
constant visual observation. Officers operating vehicles equipped
with video shall activate the camera to document the prisoner
during transport. Seating of officers and prisoners should, when
possible, conform with the following:
a.
Transportation of a prisoner in a vehicle without a cage
requires supervisor approval and should only occur when a
vehicle with a cage is unavailable or there is a reasonable or
extenuating circumstance.
b.
Where the vehicle has a security screen but one transporting
officer, the prisoner should be placed in the back seat on the
right hand side of the vehicle. When the vehicle is not
equipped with a screen and has only one transporting
officer, the prisoner shall be placed in the right front seat and
secured with a seatbelt.
C.
When a prisoner is being transported in a two -officer vehicle
without a security screen, the prisoner shall be placed in the
right rear seat. The second officer shall sit in the left rear
--
seat.
- d.
Leg restraints should be used when a prisoner exhibits, or
an officer reasonably believes the prisoner is likely to
engage in, violent behavior or is an escape risk.
CIQ { e.
A solo transporting officer shall not transport more than one
�-
prisoner in a vehicle without a screen.
..,_ f.
Prisoners may be instructed not to speak to each other, or
N
have contact with outside parties during the transport
process.
g.
Prisoners should be secured in a seatbelt during transport if
the officer(s) feel they can safely do so.
9. The physical wellbeing of prisoners shall be monitored during
transit. Particular attention shall be directed to persons reported or
suspected of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol or
who have a history or propensity for violence.
0
OPS-09.5
a. Prisoners who report or display symptoms of serious
physical illness or injury during transit shall be taken to an
emergency room for treatment.
b. Escorting officers shall remain with the patient at all times
unless relieved by other authorized personnel (this may
include medical staff).
C. Potentially violent persons in custody shall be restrained at
all times in treatment facility unless such restraint would
interfere with essential treatment.
d. In the event a prisoner who has committed a serious offense
is admitted to a hospital, long-term security may be
appropriate. In such cases the supervisor of the arresting
officer shall design a schedule that permits 24-hour security
of the prisoner. Adequate rotation of officers will be
maintained. Visitors, including phone contact, not approved
by the Police Department shall be prohibited. Officers shall
avoid fraternization with the prisoner.
e. When released from the hospital, the prisoner shall be
transported to the appropriate holding facility. The
transporting officer shall ensure that all hospital treatment
instructions and medication directions are given to the
holding facility staff.
10. Symptoms or reports of physical or mental illness (such as threats
of suicide or psychotic behavior) shall be reported to the receiving
officer.
11. Any wheelchairs, crutches, prosthetic devices, and medication
should be transported with, but not necessarily in the possession
of, the prisoner. In instances where a person with a disability must
be transported, and the disability prevents transport in a marked
patrol car, a watch supervisor should be contacted for assistance.
Alternate methods of transport may include but are not limited to
the use of an unmarked unit, transport van, or requesting an
ambulance to transport.
12. Prisoners should not be left unattended during transport.
13. Officers shall not engage in unrelated enforcement activities while
transporting prisoners unless failure to act would risk death or
serious bodily injury to another. In non -life threatening yet serious
situations, officers should call for back-up assistance and may
remain on -hand until such assistance has arrived.
14. Any escape shall be immediately reported to the communications
center with a complete description of the fugitive, mode and
direction of travel, original charge and propensity for violence if
known. The officer shall ensure that the watch supervisor is
5
OPS-09.6
notified. The officer shall complete a report detailing the escape.
When a subject is not immediately captured, the watch supervisor
should consider notifying outside agencies and request assistance.
He/she may also consider the use of a canine unit in tracking the
subject. If this is done, it shall comply with the general order
pertaining to canines.
15. If a prisoner is an escape risk, the officer shall notify the receiving
agency of this information.
16. When a prisoner is transported to the Iowa City Police Department
for processing or questioning, the officer shall maintain control and
shall ensure that visual contact is maintained with the subject at all
times. In this case, the officer will decide if the handcuffs may be
removed during the processing or interview process. Officers shall
abide by all Departmental directives pertaining to prisoner/detainee
processing and weapons security.
17. When officers are detained for a period of time waiting for jail entry
authorization, they shall monitor the wellbeing of their prisoners and
ensure that restraints have not unduly tightened. Officers assigned
to the prisoner holding van will check handcuffs of prisoners and
make sure they are properly adjusted before prisoners are placed
in the vehicle. The officer will inform dispatch of the check and the
prisoner's name. At regular intervals, the officer will verbally check
with the prisoners to make sure no problems have developed. If a
problem develops, with two officers present and at the officer's
discretion, the prisoner may be removed from the vehicle and the
handcuffs or other problem checked. All checks will be noted in the
CAD log.
18. Upon arrival at the Johnson County Jail, weapons shall be secured
in the provided lockers.
19. Prisoners are considered in the custody of the Iowa City Police
`= Department until they are received by Johnson County Jail
personnel or released by the officer.
20. Persons who are transported for noncriminal procedures should be
patted down and seated as indicated above. The officer will decide
if the use of restraints is warranted.
21. Upon arrival at the receiving agency, the officer shall comply with
the security requirements of the agency pertaining to weapons and
prisoner restraints. Officers should advise the receiving officer of
any medical conditions or special concerns regarding the prisoner
as well as delivering all required paperwork and/or documentation
regarding the subject. The receiving officer's name should be
included on the appropriate form.
n
OPS-09.7
Dustin Liston, 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.
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REDLINE VERSION
Red highlights are deletions
Green highlights are additions
OPS-09.1
PRISONER
TRANSPORT
Original Date of Issue General Order Number
March 17, 1999 99-03
Effective Date of Reissue Section Code
March 21, 2022 OPS-09
Reevaluation Date Amends
March 2023 1 OPS-09 Previous Version
C.A.L.E.A.
Chapter 70
nvnFX A S
• Use of Force
• Prisoner Transport
• Handcuffing
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for transporting persons in the
custody of officers of the Iowa City Police Department between points of arrest and
initial booking.
II. POLICY
Transporting prisoners is a potentially dangerous function. Therefore, it is th"olicy of
the Iowa City Police Department to take the precautions necessary while train -porting
prisoners to protect the lives and safety of officers, the public and the person in -custody.
;NI)
1
III. PROCEDURES
A. Vehicle Inspection
10
OPS-09.2
At the beginning and end of each tour of duty, all vehicles regularly
used for prisoner transport shall be inspected for readiness as
follows.
a. The safety screen shall be securely in place and
undamaged.
b. All windows shall be intact and outer door latches in proper
working order.
C. Rear -seat door handles and window controls shall be
deactivated.
d. The interior shall be thoroughly searched to ensure that no
weapons or contraband have been left behind or hidden
within the vehicle.
2. Prior to placing a prisoner in a vehicle for transport, the transporting
officer shall inspect the interior for weapons or contraband. The
vehicle shall be searched again after the prisoner has been
delivered to the detention facility or other destination.
Handcuffing/ Use of Restraints
Officers should handcuff (double -locked) all prisoners with their
hands behind their back and palms facing outward.
2_ The officer may handcuff the prisoner with his/her hands in front, or
use other appropriate and approved restraining device(s) where the
prisoner:
a. is in an obvious state of pregnancy;
b. has a physical handicap;
C. has injuries that could be aggravated by standard
handcuffing procedures.
3. Known juveniles will be handcuffed only when reasonably
necessary to ensure the safety of the officers, juvenile or others.
__ ,4. Prisoners shall not be handcuffed to any part of the vehicle during
transport.
5. Additional approved restraint devices may be used to secure a
prisoner who violently resists arrest or who exhibits behavior such
that he/she poses a threat to himself, the officer, to the public, or to
prevent escape.
2
C
OPS-09.3
6. Officers are Prohibited from transporting prisoners who are
restrained in a prone position. The technique of "hog tying" shall
not be used by members of this department.
7. Prisoners shall not be handcuffed together.
8. Restraints used on juveniles or adults during transport to a
detention facility shall only be removed once the juvenile or adult
has reached a secure area and in accordance with the facility's
policy. Restraints used on juveniles or adults during transport to a
non -detention facility such as a local department to conduct OWI
Processing or interviews, shall only be removed once the juvenile
or adult has reached a secure area at that location.
Transport
1. Prior to transport, all prisoners shall be thoroughly searched for any
weapons or contraband K transpOing personnel.
2. Prisoners should never have property on them once arrested and
transported. All property should be placed in an appropriate
envelope and turned into detention staff, or, returned to the prisoner
upon release from custody. Officers should allow a prisoner the
opportunity to use a cell phone when requested and reasonable.
Large items such as backpacks, suitcases, etc. should be:
a. properly packaged, labeled, and inventoried with the
contents being entered into TAC 10 or listed on a property
control form and properly packaged or;
b. properly packaged and labeled with the opening secured
with a plastic evidence tag or evidence tape and entered into
TAC 10 or listed on a property control form and;
C. placed in temporary storage or submitted to evidence
3. When possible, females should be transported separately from
males.
4. Juveniles shall not be transported in the same area of a vehicle
with adult prisoners.
5. _ Special precautions should be employed when transporting high -
risk prisoners. In particular:
a. combatants should be transported separately;
b. members of rival gangs should be transported separately.
6. Prior to initiating transport, the officer should provide
Communications with the following information:
3
a. arrest location and destination;
b. mileage reading before and after the transport of juveniles or
members of the opposite sex;
C. number of persons being transported;
d. nature of the charge(s).
7_ The officer should assist the prisoner(s) into the squad car, taking
care to avoid the prisoner(s) striking their head on the vehicle.
Prisoners should be instructed not to lean back on their wrists.
8. Prisoners should be transported in a manner that allows for
constant visual observation. Officers operating vehicles equipped
with video shall activate the camera to document the prisoner
during transport. Seating of officers and prisoners should, when
possible, conform with the following:
a. Transportation of a prisoner in a vehicle without a cage
requires supervisor approval and should only occur when a
vehicle with a cage is unavailable or there is a reasonable or
extenuating circumstance.
b. Where the vehicle has a security screen but one transporting
officer, the prisoner should be placed in the back seat on the
right hand side of the vehicle. When the vehicle is not
equipped with a screen and has only one transporting
officer, the prisoner shall be placed in the right front seat and
secured with a seatbelt.
C. When a prisoner is being transported in a two -officer vehicle
without a security screen, the prisoner shall be placed in the
right rear seat. The second officer shall sit in the left rear
seat.
d. Leg restraints should be used when a prisoner exhibits, or
an officer reasonably believes the prisoner is likely to
engage in, violent behavior or is an escape risk.
e. A solo transporting officer shall not transport more than one
prisoner in a vehicle without a screen.
f. Prisoners may be instructed not to speak to each other, or
have contact with outside parties during the transport
process.
g. Prisoners should be secured in a seatbelt during transport if
the officer(s) feel they can safely do so.
9. The physical wellbeing of prisoners shall be monitored during
transit. Particular attention shall be directed to persons reported or
suspected of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol or
who have a history or propensity for violence.
rd
OPS-09.5
a. Prisoners who report or display symptoms of serious
physical illness or injury during transit shall be taken to an
emergency room for treatment.
b. Escorting officers shall remain with the patient at all times
unless relieved by other authorized personnel (this may
include medical staff).
C. Potentially violent persons in custody shall be restrained at
all times in treatment facility unless such restraint would
interfere with essential treatment.
d. In the event a prisoner who has committed a serious offense
is admitted to a hospital, long-term security may be
appropriate. In such cases the supervisor of the arresting
officer shall design a schedule that permits 24-hour security
of the prisoner. Adequate rotation of officers will be
maintained. Visitors, including phone contact, not approved
by the Police Department shall be prohibited. Officers shall
avoid fraternization with the prisoner.
e. When released from the hospital, the prisoner shall be
transported to the appropriate holding facility. The
transporting officer shall ensure that all hospital treatment
instructions and medication directions are given to the
holding facility staff.
10. Symptoms or reports of physical or mental illness (such as threats
of suicide or psychotic behavior) shall be reported to the receiving
officer.
11. Any wheelchairs, crutches, prosthetic devices, and medication
should be transported with, but not necessarily in the possession
of, the prisoner. In instances where a person with a disability must
be transported, and the disability prevents transport in a marked
patrol car, a watch supervisor should be contacted for assistance.
Alternate methods of transport may include but are not limited to
the use of an unmarked unit, transport van, or requesting an
ambulance to transport.
- 12. Prisoners should not be left unattended during transport.
c ; -13. Officers shall not engage in unrelated enforcement activities while
c transporting prisoners unless failure to act would risk death or
serious bodily injury to another. In non -life threatening yet serious
situations, officers should call for back-up assistance and may
remain on -hand until such assistance has arrived.
14. Any escape shall be immediately reported to the communications
center with a complete description of the fugitive, mode and
direction of travel, original charge and propensity for violence if
known. The officer shall ensure that the watch supervisor is
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OPS-09.6
notified. The officer shall complete a report detailing the escape.
When a subject is not immediately captured, the watch supervisor
should consider notifying outside agencies and request assistance.
He/she may also consider the use of a canine unit in tracking the
subject. If this is done, it shall comply with the general order
pertaining to canines.
15. If a prisoner is an escape risk, the officer shall notify the receiving
agency of this information.
16. When a prisoner is transported to the Iowa City Police Department
for processing or questioning, the officer shall maintain control and
shall ensure that visual contact is maintained with the subject at all
times. In this case, the officer will decide if the handcuffs may be
removed during the processing or interview process. Officers shall
abide by all Departmental directives pertaining to prisoner/detainee
processing and weapons security.
17. When officers are detained for a period of time waiting for jail entry
authorization, they shall monitor the wellbeing of their prisoners and
ensure that restraints have not unduly tightened. Officers assigned
to the prisoner holding van will check handcuffs of prisoners and
make sure they are properly adjusted before prisoners are placed
in the vehicle. The officer will inform dispatch of the check and the
prisoner's name. At regular intervals, the officer will verbally check
with the prisoners to make sure no problems have developed. If a
problem develops, with two officers present and at the officer's
discretion, the prisoner may be removed from the vehicle and the
handcuffs or other problem checked. All checks will be noted in the
CAD log.
18. Upon arrival at the Johnson County Jail, weapons shall be secured
in the provided lockers.
19. Prisoners are considered in the custody of the Iowa City Police
Department until they are received by Johnson County Jail
personnel or released by the officer.
F 20. Persons who are transported for noncriminal procedures should be
patted down and seated as indicated above. The officer will decide
= if the use of restraints is warranted.
21: Upon arrival at the receiving agency, the officer shall comply with
the security requirements of the agency pertaining to weapons and
prisoner restraints. Officers should advise the receiving officer of
any medical conditions or special concerns regarding the prisoner
M as well as delivering all required paperwork and/or documentation
regarding the subject. The receiving officer's name should be
included on the appropriate form.
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OPS-09.7
Dustin Liston, 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.
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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
OFFICE CONTACTS
MARCH 2O22
Date Description
None
Updated 41712022
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City IA 52240-1826
(319)356-5043
Jerri MacConnell Term: July 1, 2019 — June 30, 2023
320 E Washington St Apt 10-D
Iowa City, IA 52240
(C) 319-333-1096
nellie1$96 gmail.com
Orville Townsend
T _Sr. Vice -Chair
713 Whiting Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245-5644
(H) 319-354-5995
(C) 319-331-3482
orville.townsenc-JCU hotmail.com
Amanda Nichols
2713 East Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(C) 319-677-1153
director corridorcan.com
Saul Mekies
2151 Abbey Lane
Iowa City, IA 52246
(C) 319-887-3617
smekies@kirkwood.edu
Melissa Jensen
tigger1033Ca7hotmail.com
Ricky Downing
ritd44@_ mail.com
Stuart Vander Vie to
stuartvv68@qmail.com
Patrick Ford, Legal Counsel
Leff Law Firm, L.L.P.
222 South Linn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1601
(0) 319-338-7551
(C) 319-430-1549
fordAlefflaw.com
City Council Liaison_ — Laura Bergus
319-541-9677
laura-bergus(7a_..iowa-citv.org
Term: July 1, 2020 — June 30, 2024
Term: July 1, 2020 — June 30, 2024
Term: July 1, 2021 —June 30, 2025
Term: July 1, 2021 — June 30, 2025
Term: Upon appointment — June 30, 2026
Term: Upon appointment — June 30, 2026
Updated 41712022
CPRB Staff — Tammy Neumann
319-356-5043
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City Clerk — Kellie Fruehlinnc
319-356-5041
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Equity Director -Stefanie Bowers
319-356-5022
stefanie-bowers Iowa-cit .or
Police Chief — Dustin Liston
319-356-5271
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City Legal- Sue_Dulek
319-356-5030
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April 12, 2022 Mtg Packet
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
COMPLAINT DEADLINES
CPRB Complaint #22-01
Filed:
Chief's report due (90 days):
Chief's report filed:
Complainant's response to the Chief's report
(21 days to respond, no response received)
Chief/City Managef "Spei ra-czv the
'capvr icr).
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):
CPRB report due
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
CPRB Complaint #22-02
Filed:
Chief's report due (90 days):
Chief's report filed:
Complainant's response to the Chief's report
(21 days to respond, no response received)
Chief/City Manager Fespefise to th-e
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):
CPRB report due
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
01 /18/22
04/18/22
03/11 /22
04/01 /22
04/12/22
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6/30/22
01 /20/22
04/20/22
03/11 /22
04/01 /22
04/12/22
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6/30/22
April 12, 2022 Mtg Packet
CPRB Complaint #22-03
Filed:
Chief's report due (90 days):
Chief's report filed:
Complainant's response to the Chief's report
(21 days to respond, no response received)
E#ke
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):
CPRB report due
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
CPRB Complaint #22-04
Filed:
Chief's report due (90 days):
Chief's report filed:
Complainant's response to the Chief's report
(21 days to respond, no response received)
Cemplaifiai:Ws response (10 rl-tys to pefi4
----------------------------------------
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):
CPRB report due
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
01 /25/22
04/25/22
03/11 /22
04/01 /22
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04/12/22
6/30/22
01 /25/22
04/25/22
01 /31 /22
02/21 /22
03/08/22
04/12/22
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5/22/22
April 12, 2022 Mtg Packet
CPRB Complaint #22-05
Filed:
Chief's report due (90 days):
Chief's report filed:
Complainant's response to the Chief's report
(21 days to respond, no response received)
Chief/City Manager response to the
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):
CPRB report due
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
02/16/22
05/17/22
03/11 /22
04/01 /22
04/12/22
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6/30/22
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
April 12, 2022
April 20, 2022 (Community Forum)
May 10, 2022
June 14, 2022