HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-2008 Police Citizens Review BoardAGENDA
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
August 19, 2008 — 5:30 P.M.
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
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 07/01/08
• ICPD General Order 91 -04 (Report Form Development and Control)
• ICPD General Order 00 -05 (Off -Duty Conduct: Powers of Arrest)
• ICPD General Order 08 -01 (Conducted Energy Devices)
• ICPD SOG 08 -01 (Taser Issuance)
• ICPD Memorandum (Quarterly /Summary Report (2 "d quarter)- IAIR/PCRB, 2008)
ITEM NO. 3 OLD BUSINESS
• Future Forums
ITEM NO.4 NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 5 PUBLIC DISCUSSION
ITEM NO. 6 BOARD INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 7 STAFF INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 8 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.
ITEM NO. 9 TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change)
• September 9, 2008, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
• September 16,2008,7:30 P.M., Emma J. Harvat Hall (COMMUNITY FORUM)
• October 14, 2008, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
• November 11, 2008, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT
MEMORANDUM
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
DATE:
August 14, 2008
TO:
PCRB Members
FROM:
Kellie Tuttle
RE:
Board Packet for meeting on August 19, 2008
Enclosed please find the following documents for your review and comment at the next board meeting:
• Agenda for 08/19/08
• Minutes of the meeting on 07/01/08
• ICPD General Order 91 -04 (Report Form Development and Control)
• ICPD General Order 00 -05 (Off -Duty Conduct: Powers of Arrest)
• ICPD General Order 08 -01 (Conducted Energy Devices)
• ICPD SOG 08 -01 (Taser Issuance)
• ICPD Memorandum (Quarterly /Summary Report (2 "d quarter)- IAIR/PCRB, 2008)
• PCRB Complaint Deadlines
• PCRB Office Contacts — June
• PCRB Office Contacts — July
• Correspondence to Kristin Johnson
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.org
DRAFT
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — July 1, 2008
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Michael Larson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Loren Horton, Donald King, and Greg Roth
MEMBERS ABSENT: Elizabeth Engel
STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Catherine Pugh and Staff Kellie Tuttle
STAFF ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Captain Richard Wyss of the ICPD
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
(1) Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #08 -01
(2) Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #08 -02
CONSENT
CALENDAR Motion by Horton and seconded by King to adopt the consent calendar as presented
or amended.
• Minutes of the meeting on 06/10/08
• ICPD General Order #00 -02 (Harassment and Sexual Harassment)
• ICPD Department Memo #08 -23
• ICPD Use of Force — March 2008
• ICPD Use of Force — April 2008
Motion carried, 4/0, Engel absent.
OLD BUSINESS Future Forums — The Board discussed the September forum and decided to hold the
forum in Emma J. Harvat Hall. Roth report that he had spoken with Chief Hargadine
and there would be a representative from the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) to
give a presentation of the ICPD formal /informal complaint process. The
representative will be there for the presentation only and will not be involved in any
discussion. Promotion of the forum will be by postings in City buildings, a listing on
the main City webpage, and a general City news release. The Board directed staff
to check into posting at neighborhood centers and start promoting towards the end of
August.
NEW BUSINESS PCRB Annual Report — The Board reviewed and made changes to the draft of the
FY08 Annual Report.
Motion by Horton, seconded by Roth to approve the PCRB FY08 Annual Report
as amended. Motion carried, 4/0, Engel absent.
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION None.
BOARD
INFORMATION None.
PCRB
July 1, 2008
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STAFF
INFORMATION Tuttle received a letter addressed to the PCRB. The letter mentioned an incident
that occurred in May of 2000. The Board is unable to review the complaint because
it is not in accordance with City Code sections 8 -8 -3 (C), complaints to the Board
shall be in writing and on forms provided by the Board and 8 -8 -3 (D), complaints
must be filed with the City Clerk within 90 days of the alleged misconduct. The
Board directed staff to respond to the letter.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION Motion by Roth and seconded by King 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, Engel absent.
Open session adjourned at 5:58 P.M.
REGULAR
SESSION Returned to open session at 6:37 P.M.
Motion by Roth, seconded by King to forward the Public Report as amended for
PCRB Complaint #08 -01 to City Council.
Motion carried, 4/0, Engel absent.
Motion by Roth, seconded by King to forward the Public Report as amended for
PCRB Complaint #08 -02 to City Council.
Motion carried, 4/0, Engel absent.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change)
• August 12, 2008, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room(RESCHEDULED TO 8/19)
• August 19, 2008, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
• September 9, 2008, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
• September 16, 2008, 7:30 P.M., Emma J. Harvat Hall — Community Forum
• October 14, 2008, 5:30 P.M., Lobby Conference Room
PCRB
July 1, 2008
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Motion by Roth, seconded by King to reschedule the August 12th meeting to the
following Tuesday, August 19th.
Motion carried, 4/0, Engel absent.
ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by Roth and seconded by Horton.
Motion carried, 4/0, Engel absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:43 P.M.
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REPORT FORM
DEVELOPMENT
AND CONTROL
Date of Issue General Order Number
September 30, 1991 91 -04
Effective Date Section Code
July 30, 2008 1 SER -02
Reevaluation Date C.A.L.E.A.
Jul 2011 11.4.2
INDEX AS:
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I. PURPOSE
To establish the policies and procedures for revising current report forms,
developing new report forms and controlling the use of report forms.
II. POLICY
It shall be the policy of the Iowa City Police Department to have formal procedures for
the development, use and maintenance of official police report forms, interdepartmental
forms, intradepartmental forms, and other official department documents and /or forms.
SER -02.2
III. PROCEDURES - REPORT FORM DEVELOPMENT / REVISION
A. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The basis for developing a new form or revising an existing form shall be:
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purpose and use of form based upon justifiable need
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eliminate duplication and redundancy
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eliminate or update unnecessary, outdated or obsolete foes
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improve the appearance and functional efficiency of forms;) -
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coordinate with information processing procedures
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B. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FORM DEVELOPMENT / REVISION
1. The Sergeant of Planning and Research or designee shall be
responsible for coordinating the process or developing or revising
report forms.
2. In addition to the involvement of and review by the supervisory and
command staff, new and /or revised report forms shall be developed
with the assistance of the personnel most likely to use the forms.
C. APPROVAL FOR NEW / REVISED FORMS
1. All new and / or revised report forms must be reviewed and
approved by the Chief of Police.
IV. PROCEDURES - FORMS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
A. RESPONSIBILITY — FORMS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
1. The Records Supervisor shall be responsible for maintaining the
Forms Management Program.
B. PROCEDURES — The Forms Management Program will include the
following procedures:
1. Assignment of a forms control number to all pertinent report forms
2. Replenish supplies of forms for general distribution and inventory
SER -02.3
3. Identify potential problems with report forms and make
recommendations for improvements.
4. In addition to hard copy forms, commonly used forms shall be
housed electronically on the Department's in -house computer.
Such electronic forms shall be amended in conjunction with their
hard copy version.
V. REVIEW OF REPORT FORMS
A. At the direction of the Chief of Police, the supervisory and command staff will
conduct a review of all Department report forms for the purpose of
recommending revisions, eliminations, or creation of report forms.
Samuel Hargacge, 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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LEG -05.1
OFF -DUTY
CONDUCT:
POWERS OF
ARREST
Date of Issue General Order Number
July 21, 2000 00 -05
Effective Date Section Code
July 29, 2008 LEG -05
Reevaluation Date Amends / Cancels
July 2009
C.A.L.E.A. Reference
1.2.5, 1.2.6, 1.2.7
INDEX AS:
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I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to police officers regarding
acceptable criteria for effecting an off -duty arrest.
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II. POLICY
Off -duty officers are often faced with situations involving criminal conduct that they are
neither equipped for nor prepared to handle in the same manner as if they were on
duty. This may lead to unnecessary injuries to off -duty officers, and confusion for those
on -duty officers arriving at the scene. In order to promote safety and efficiency, it is the
policy of the Iowa City Police Department to determine and regulate those situations
and locations within which a sworn member is permitted to effect an arrest while off -
duty.
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III. DEFINITIONS
Personally involved: An officer is deemed personally involved where the off -duty
officer, a family member, or a friend becomes engaged in a dispute or incident
involving a personal matter with the person to be arrested or any other person
connected with the incident. This policy specifically cautions off -duty officers
from using their designation as a police officer in situations where they are
personally involved. Officers should remove themselves from any involvement in
such a situation and immediately contact on -duty personnel to handle.
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Liability Protection
Officers of the Iowa City Police Department have liability protection for the on
and off -duty performance of official duties. This protection does not extend to
acts intended to cause injury or damage, to willful or wanton acts or omissions,
or to those actions that the officer knew, or reasonably should have known, were
in conflict with the law or established policies of the Iowa City Police Department.
B. Permitted Off -Duty Arrests
When off -duty and within the legal jurisdiction of the City of Iowa City, an officer
may make an arrest only when:
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4. The officer is not personally involved in the incident underlying the arrest or
the opportunity and /or means to have on -duty officers safely respond and
handle were not reasonable.
C. Off -Duty Responsibilities
While off -duty, the police officer is responsible for immediately reporting any
suspected or observed criminal activity, qualifying a serious misdemeanor or
higher, to on -duty personnel.
2. Despite the fact that a police officer has police powers 24 hours a day
throughout the jurisdiction, except as allowed by this policy, off -duty officers
should not enforce minor violations such as disorderly conduct, public
intoxication, minor traffic violations or other nuisance offenses. On -duty
personnel should be contacted to respond to the situation where an off -duty
officer becomes aware of such violations and believes police intervention is
necessary.
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3. Where an arrest is necessary, the off - duty- arresting officer shall abide by all
departmental policies and procedures.
D. Prohibited Off -Duty Arrests: When off -duty, an officer shall not make an arrest:
1. When the arresting officer is personally involved in the incident underlying the
arrest and the handling by on -duty personnel is reasonable or
2. When engaged in off -duty employment of a non - police nature, and the
officer's actions are only in furtherance of the interests of the private
employer.
E. Carrying of Weapons
Officers are prohibited from carrying off -duty weapons when the officer has
consumed alcoholic or intoxicating beverages.
a. Officers are prohibited from carrying off -duty weapons when they expect
to consume any alcoholic or intoxicating beverage regardless of amount.
b. If an officer decides to consume an alcoholic or intoxicating beverage,
he /she shall secure their weapon in a securable area off the premises in
which the alcohol is going to be consumed. , If the officer is at his /her
personal residence, he /she shall secure all department issued and
department approved weapons prior to consuming alcohol.
F. Review of Off -Duty Arrests
Any officer conducting an off -duty arrest shall complete a report detailing the
circumstances surrounding the arrest. This report shall include the name of the
suspect, witnesses and other involved parties. This report shall be submitted to
the on -duty watch commander, at the time of the incident, with a 5opy long
forwarded to the Watch Commander of the officer initiating the arrest rb P-ev'v.
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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 a 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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CONDUCTED
ENERGY DEVICES
Date of Issue General Order Number
July 3, 2008 08 -01
Effective Date Section Code
July 3, 2008 OPS -22
Reevaluation Date Amends / Cancels
July 2009
C.A.L.E.A. 1.3.1, 1.3.4, 1.3.5, 1.3.6 Reference
1.3.7, 1.3.9, 1.3.10, 1.3.11, 1.3.12 Use of Force
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I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for the deployment and use of a
conducted energy device known as the "TASERO ".
II. POLICY
It is the policy of the Iowa City Police Department that officers shall use the least
amount of force necessary to accomplish their lawful objectives while safeguarding their
own lives and the lives of others. Consistent with this policy, the Department authorizes
the use of conducted energy devices by officers certified in their use as an
incapacitating weapon to: control a subject exhibiting active aggression when an officer
reasonably believes that his /her life is in danger; effect a lawful arrest, or to otherwise
control a combative, uncooperative person when verbal commands and persuasion
have been ineffective in inducing cooperation; or to prevent a subject from harming
himself /herself or others. A conducted energy device is never to be used on a passive
subject, or as a pain - inflicting device to ensure compliance.
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III. DEFINITIONS
After Firing Identification Dots (AFID) - Small identification tags ejected from the air
cartridge when the X26 Advanced Taser@ is fired. The AFID's have the individual unit's
serial number printed on them which identifies which unit was fired.
Air Cartridge - The replaceable cartridge of the X26 Advanced TaserO which contains
and fires the electrical probes. The Air Cartridge has two probes on the front allowing it
to be used as a contact device. When the Air Cartridge is removed the X26 Taser® can
also be used as a contact Electro- Muscular Disruption device. The Air Cartridge has an
expiration date and ejects 40 AFID identification tags when fired.
Conducted Energy Device (CED) - A weapon primarily designed to disrupt a subject's
central nervous system by means of deploying electrical energy sufficient to cause
uncontrolled muscle contractions and override an individual's voluntary motor
responses.
X26 Advanced Taser - A 26 watt hand -held Conducted Energy Device manufactured
by TASER® International. The device fires two probes a distance up to 25 feet from a
replaceable air cartridge. The probes are connected to the weapon by a high - voltage
insulated wire. Electrical pulses are sent along the wires to the probes with the intended
effect being to temporarily incapacitate the targeted subject. The X26 Advanced TaserO
is the only conducted energy device authorized for use by the Department.
Probes - Projectiles that are fired from a conducted energy device and penetrate the,
skin; wires are attached to the probes leading back to the CED.
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A. DEPLOYMENT OF CONDUCTED ENERGY DEVICES o r! I :
1. A conducted energy device should not be pointed at any individug unlesi
the officer reasonably believes it will be necessary to use the device.
2. For maximum effect, a conducted energy device should be fired at center
body mass. The head, face, breast or genitalia should be avoided if
possible.
3. When deploying a conducted energy device, officers should under normal
circumstances use it for one standard cycle (a five second burst of
current) and then evaluate the situation while using verbal commands.
Should an aggressive subject not comply with the commands of the
deploying officer, he /she may deliver a subsequent five - second cycle as
reasonably necessary and re- evaluate the situation before delivering a
another cycle. Alternate methods to subdue the subject should be
considered.
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4. When possible, an officer who deploys a conducted energy device will
give a verbal warning prior to deployment, unless to do so would place
any other person at risk. This verbal warning will fulfill these purposes:
a. give an aggressive subject a final warning that his /her actions
are dictating use of the device
b. warn other officers and bystanders that the conducted energy
device is about to be deployed.
5. The deploying officer will then direct the actions of any other assisting
officer(s) on the scene in handcuffing the subject. The conducted energy
device will not deliver its charge to a second person unless that person
places his /her hand or a body part in between the two probes. The
conducted energy device should not be used on handcuffed subjects
unless they are actively resisting or exhibiting active aggression and other
control options would place the officer or others in imminent danger.
6. Assisting officers shall approach the subject with caution so as not to
break the wires connecting the probes to the conducted energy device.
7. Following a conducted energy device deployment, officers shall use a
restraint technique that does not impair respiration.
8. The conducted energy device "probe mode" should be the primary setting
option with the "drive stun" mode generally used as a secondary option.
9. A supervisor shall respond to all incident scenes where a conducted
energy device has been deployed and conduct an initial review of the
deployment.
B. SITUATIONS WHERE CONDUCTED ENERGY DEVICES MAY BE USED
1. When an officer believes that he /she will become engaged in a violent
encounter with a subject either when the subject aggressively moves
toward an officer or the subject's demeanor indicates the abject'- -;will
engage the officer in a physically assaultive manner consistentl; aMth level
4, Reasonable Officer's Perception on the Department's Uses" ®f Force
model.
2. When it is deemed reasonable that lesser force options wiIt3 'ely %e
ineffective.
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3. To stop a dangerous animal.
C. SITUATIONS WHERE CONDUCTED ENERGY DEVICES SHALL NOT BE
USED UNLESS DEADLY FORCE IS APPROPRIATE
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1. Near flammable liquids, gases, blasting materials or any other highly
combustible materials which may be ignited by the use of the device,
including potential methamphetamine labs or subjects contaminated with
such materials.
2. When it is reasonable to believe that incapacitation of the subject may
result in serious injury or death. (i.e. falls, etc)
3. Punitively for purposes of coercion, or in an unjustified manner.
D. SITUATIONS WHERE CONDUCTED ENERGY DEVICES SHOULD BE
AVOIDED IF POSSIBLE
Although not strictly prohibited, officers should give additional
consideration to the unique circumstances involved prior to applying a
conducted energy device in any of the following situations. There must be
compelling reasons for deployment which can be clearly articulated.
1. When the officer cannot approach the subject within its effective range.
2. On persons in wheelchairs.
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3. To control persons in operation of a vehicle.
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5. On persons with known heart problems.
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7. On persons with an apparent debilitating illness or who are visibly frail.
8. On young children or those under 80 pounds.
9. On individuals with known neuromuscular disorders such as multiple
sclerosis, muscular dystrophy or epilepsy.
E. POST DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES
1. Probes, AFIDs and cartridge packs used against individuals will be
recovered and submitted as evidence.
2. Skin Penetrating Probes:
a. Officers should remove the probes as trained and inspect them
to ensure the entire probe has been removed. Removal of
broken probes should be done by medical personnel.
b. In the event that a probe is broken off in the skin or the probe is
not fully intact, the subject will be transported to a hospital.
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c. Only hospital personnel are to remove probes embedded in
sensitive tissue areas such as the head, neck, throat, face,
genitalia or female breast.
d. Probes will be packaged in accordance with existing
procedures for the storage and handling of bio- hazard
materials. Probes which may be contaminated shall be clearly
indicated as such on their package.
3. Probes which have not penetrated skin will be packaged to ensure the
safety of persons later handling the evidence packages.
4. Packaging:
a. All probes taken as evidence will be packaged in accordance
with the existing procedures concerning sharp objects. When
placed in temporary storage, the compartment containing the
probes should be clearly marked as containing a potential
hazard.
b. Spent cartridges and a representative AFID sample from the
spent cartridge will be packaged as evidence and may be
placed in the same larger envelope as the spent barbs.
5. If practical, photos shall be taken of probe impact areas that result in an
injury.
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1. Ensure the suspect's injuries or complaints of injury (if any) are - -�
appropriately treated by medical personnel. Monitor the suspect )Psign6
of "excited delirium ". `M
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a. Exhibits signs of excited delirium.
b. Has a pre- existing heart condition or pre- existing respiratory
condition.
c. Has received a total of two or more effective and complete
conducted energy device cycles.
G. REPORTING
1. With the exception of training, all deployments of conducted energy
devices will be documented on a Use of Force Report.
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2. Aiming the device's dot or an arc display are considered as a use of force.
3. Jail staff shall be notified of intake prisoners who have been exposed to a
conducted energy device.
4. The Commander of Administrative Services or designee shall be notified
(by e -mail) of deployments in order to download information from the
device.
H. TRAINING
Certified instructors are the only authorized persons to instruct on
conducted energy devices.
2. Only officers who have been trained by a certified instructor may employ a
conducted energy device. Officers are required to be re- certified annually.
Officers who fail to qualify /show proficiency will be provided with remedial
training according to the lesson plan. The Training Sergeant will maintain
records to ensure that officers receive the training at the appropriate
times.
I. MAINTENANCE
Testing and maintenance of conducted energy devices will be consistent
with the manufacturer's specifications and conducted by properly trained
armorers.
2. Officers shall check the conducted energy device at the start of their tour
of duty to ensure that the weapon has a functional charge.
3. Authorized officers will only carry a Department issued X26 Advanced
Taser®, X26 Taser® cartridges and equipment.
4. The holster will be carried on the duty belt on the side opposite t-dut
firearm. Non - uniformed officers will use an approved holster on the,sidF
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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 a 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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Standard Operating Guideline
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Effective Date:
08 -01
July 3, 2008
Subject:
Reference:
Taser® Issuance
Conducted Energy Devices, Weapons,
Less Lethal, Use of Force
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Purpose: The purpose of this guideline is to identify the proper procedure to be
used when Tasers® and cartridges are checked out and checked in.
Definitions:
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Police Department.
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The following procedures shall be followed regarding Taser® check in and check
out.
Officer will request that a supervisor issue them a Taser® for use
during that officer's watch or assignment. Only officers certified in the
use of the Taser® will be allowed to check out a Taser®.
2. The supervisor will draw a Taser® and two cartridges from the locked
cabinet used for Taser@ and cartridge storage.
3. The supervisor will record the Department issued number of the
Taser® being checked out. In addition the supervisor will record the
cartridge serial numbers (2), the officer to whom the TaserO is issued,
the issuing supervisor, and the date /time of issuance.
4. At the conclusion of the watch or assignment, an officer will check in
the Taser® to a supervisor. The supervisor will verify that the checked
in TaserO and cartridges match those checked out and record the
supervisor's name in the "Received By" column, adding the date and
time of check -in.
5. If a supervisor is unavailable for check -in, the officer will secure the
device and cartridges in an evidence storage locker and place the key
in the on -duty supervisor's mailbox.
6. If a Taser@ or cartridge is lost, the on -duty supervisor will be
immediately notified and the protocols consistent with the loss of a
firearm will be initiated.
7. If a Taser@ is deployed, the supervisor responding to the scene will be
responsible for taking the device out of service and re- issuing the
officer a different Taser@. The supervisor will notify the Commander of
Administrative Services of the unit number that was deployed.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: File
FROM: Captain Johnson, Field Operations
RE: Quarterly/Summary Report (2"d quarter)- IAIR/PCRB, 2008
DATE: July 7, 2008
Attached you will find the 2008 Quarterly Report, (2nd Quarter) , for the Iowa City
Police Department Internal Affairs /Police Citizen's Review Board investigative file.
cc: PCRB
Chief Hargadine
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I.A.I. # :08 -01
PCRB M 08 -01
Incident Date:11 -26 -07
Incident Time: 1:20PM
Location: 200 Iowa Avenue
Date Assigned: 3-5-08
Allegation:
1) Unlawful arrest
2) Improper use of force
3) Improper conduct
Disposition:
1) Unfounded
2) Unfounded
3) Unfounded
I.A.I. # :08 -02
PCRB #: 08 -02
Incident Date:01- 14,15 -08
Incident Time: 4:35PM
Location: 2100 Davis
Date Assigned: 3-5-08
Allegation:
1) Harassment
Disposition:
1) Unfounded
I.A.I. #:08 -03
PCRB M 08 -03
Incident Date:02 -25 -08
Incident Time: unk.
Location: 2100 Davis
Date Assigned: 3 -5-08
Allegation:
1) Harassment
Disposition:
1 Complaint rejected- did not involve ICPD personnel
I.A.I. #:08 -04
PCRB M none
Incident Date:03 -02 -08
Incident Time:1:45PM
Location: 500 blk. East Jefferson
Date Assigned: 3 -11 -08
Allegation:
1) Improper action
2) Violate rules/regulations
Disposition:
1) Sustained
2) Sustained
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I.A.I. # :08 -05
PCRB M none
Incident Date: 2 -28 -08
Incident Time:
Location: ICPD
Date Assigned: 3 -11 -08
Allegation:
1) Violate rules/regulations
Disposition:
1) Sustained
I.A.I. #:08 -06
PCRB M none
Incident Date: 4 -11 -08
Incident Time:
Location: ICPD
Date Assigned: 4-14 -08
Allegation:
1) Violate rules/regulations
Disposition:
1) Sustained
I.A.I. # :08 -07
PCRB M 08-04
Incident Date: 2 -1-08
Incident Time: 2AM
Location: 500 S. Gilbert St
Date Assigned: 5 -5-08
Allegation:
1) Improper use of force
2) Improper conduct
3) Fail to take action
Disposition:
Pending
I.A.I. #:08 -08
PCRB M 08 -05
Incident Date: 6 -1 -08
Incident Time:9:30PM
Location: 100 Blk. S. Scott Blvd
Date Assigned: 6 -10 -08
Allegation:
1) Improper conduct
Disposition:
Pending
I.A.I. #:08 -09
PCRB M none
Incident Date: 6-7-08
Incident Time:11:50PM
Location: 1400 Blk. Broadway
Date Assigned: 7 -2-08
Allegation:
1) Improper conduct —
2) Differential Treatment
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August 19, 2008 Mtg Packet
PCRB COMPLAINT DEADLINES
PCRB Complaint #08 -04
Filed: 05/01/08
Chief's Report due (90days): 07/30/08
Chief's Report filed: 07/30/08
PCRB Mtg #1 (Review & Assign) 08/19/08
PCRB Mtg #2 (Review Draft Report) ? ?/ ? ?/08
PCRB Report due (45days): 09/15/08
PCRB Complaint #08 -05
Filed: 06/05/08
Chiefs Report due (90days): 09/03/08
Chief's Report filed: 08/19/08
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PCRB Mtg #1 (Review & Assign) 08/19/08
PCRB Mtg #2 (Review Draft Report) ? ?/ ? ?/08
PCRB Report due (45days): 10/03/08
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PCRB Complaint #08 -06
Filed: 07/21/08
Chief's Report due (90days): 10/20/08
Chief's Report filed:
PCRB Mtg #1 (Review & Assign)
PCRB Mtg #2 (Review Draft Report)
PCRB Report due (45days):
PCRB Complaint #08 -07
Filed: 07/22/08
Chief's Report due (90days): 10/20/08
Chief's Report filed:
PCRB Mtg #1 (Review & Assign)
PCRB Mtg #2 (Review Draft Report)
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PCRB Report due (45days): ? ?/ ? ?/08
August 19, 2008 Mtg Packet
PCRB Complaint #08 -08
Filed: 07/22/08
Chief's Report due (90days): 10/20/08
Chief's Report filed:
PCRB Mtg #1 (Review & Assign) ? ?/ ? ?/08
PCRB Mtg #2 (Review Draft Report) ? ?/ ? ?/08
PCRB Report due (45days): ? ?/ ? ?/08
PCRB MEETING SCHEDULE
September 9, 2008
October 14, 2008
November 11, 2008
December 9, 2008
August 19, 2008 Mtg Packet
PCRB COMPLAINT DEADLINES
PCRB Complaint #08 -04
Filed: 05/01/08
Chief's eport due (90days): 07/30/08
Chief's port filed: 07/30/08
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PCRB Mtg (Review & Assign)
PCRB Mtg #2 Review Draft Report)
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PCRB Report du (45days):
PCRB Complaint #08 -0
08/19/08
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Filed: 06/05/08
Chief's Report due (90days 09/03/08
Chief's Report filed:
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PCRB Mtg #1 (Review & Assign)
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PCRB Mtg #2 (Review Draft Repo
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PCRB Report due (45days):
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PCRB Complaint #08 -06
Filed: 07/21 /08
Chief's Report due (90d ys): 10/20/08
Chief's Report filed:
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PCRB Mtg #1 (Rev' w & Assign)
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PCRB Mtg #2 (Re iew Draft Report)
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PCRB Report e (45days): ? ?/08
PCRB Complaint #08 -07
Filed: 07/22/08
Chief's eport due (90days): 10/20/08
Chief' Report filed:
PC B Mtg #1 (Review & Assign) ? ?/ ? ?/08
PCRB Mtg #2 (Review Draft Report) ? ?/ ? ?/08
PCRB Report due (45days): ? ?/ ? ?/08
PCRB Complaint
Filed: 07/22/08
Chief's Rep rt due (90days): 10/20/08
Chief's Repo filed:
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PCRB Mtg #1 ( eview & Assign)
PCRB Mtg #2 (R view Draft Report)
PCRB Report due (45days):
3 MEETJNG SCHEDULE
Septemb r 9, 2008
October , 2008
November 1 , 2008
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August 19, 2008 Mtg Packet
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POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
OFFICE CONTACTS
June 2008
Date Description
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POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
OFFICE CONTACTS
July 2008
Date Description
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POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City IA 52240 -1826
(319)356 -5041
July 2, 2008
Kristin Johnson
415 S. Van Buren St, Apt 1
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Ms. Johnson,
The Police Citizens Review Board has received your letter regarding the May 2,
2000 incident.
The Board is unable to review the complaint because it is not in accordance with
City Code sections 8 -8 -3 (C), complaints to the Board shall be in writing and on
forms provided by the Board and 8 -8 -3 (D), complaints must be filed with the City
Clerk within 90 days of the alleged misconduct.
For your reference I am enclosing a brochure that outlines the complaint review
process.
Sincerely,
X.T
Michael Larson, Chair
Police Citizens Review Board
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The City of Iowa City
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
COMMUNITY FORUM
orint Filling Options &
-- Public Discussion
We invite YOU to attend a forum about the History of the Police Citizens Review
Board, Complaint Filing Options, and Public Discussion. Presentations will be given,
followed by a public discussion.
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AGENDA
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
COMMUNITY FORUM
September 16, 200$, 7:30 P.M.
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
410 E Washington St,
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ITEM NO. 4
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PROCESS
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POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
COMMUNITY FORUM
September 10, 2008
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