HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-2010 Police Citizens Review BoardAGENDA
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
August 10, 2010 - 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 07/21/10
• ICPD General Order 95-04 (Administration of Department Training)
• ICPD General Order 00-03 (Less Lethal Impact Munitions) - no change
• ICPD General Order 00-05 (Off-Duty Conduct:Powers of Arrest) - no change
• ICPD General Order 00-09 (Organization)
• ICPD General Oder 01-06 (Juvenile Procedures)
ITEM NO. 3 NEW BUSINESS
• Community Forum
ITEM NO. 4 OLD BUSINESS
• Update Forms
• PCRB Annual Report
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 MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS
• September 14, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm
• October 12, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm
• November 9, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm
• December 14, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm
ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT
MEMORANDUM
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
DATE: August 5, 2010
TO: PCRB Members
FROM: Kellie Tuttle
RE: Board Packet for meeting on August 10, 2010
Enclosed please find the following documents for your review and comment at the next board meeting:
• Agenda for 08/10/10
• Minutes of the meeting on 07/21/10
• ICPD General Order 95-04 (Administration of Department Training)
• ICPD General Order 00-03 (Less Lethal Impact Munitions) - no change
• ICPD General Order 00-05 (Off-Duty Conduct: Powers of Arrest) - no change
• ICPD General Order 00-09 (Organization)
• ICPD General Oder 01-06 (Juvenile Procedures)
• PCRB Annual Report -DRAFT #2
• Complaint Deadlines
• PCRB Office Contacts -July 2010
• Draft Complaint form and Brochure (Handed out during 8/10 meeting)
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
CALL TO ORDER:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES -July 21, 2010
Chair Donald King called the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M.
Royceann Porter, Peter Jochimsen
Joseph Treloar
Staff Catherine Pugh and Kellie Tuttle
Captain Wyss, Officer Schwindt and Officer Smithey of the ICPD
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
(1) Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #10-01
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER
King introduced Peter Jochimsen who was appointed by the City Council at the
May 10th meeting and term started July 1.
CONSENT
CALENDAR Motion by Porter and seconded by Jochimsen to adopt the consent calendar as
presented or amended.
• Minutes of the meeting on 05/11/10
Minutes of the meeting on 06/24/10
• Minutes of the meeting on 07/13/10
• ICPD General Order #08-01 (Conducted Energy Devices)
• ICPD General Order #99-09 (Vehicle Crashes)
• ICPD Quarterly/Summary Report (Quarter 2) - IAIR/PCRB, 2010
• ICPD Department Memo #10-15 (March-April 2010 Use of Force Review)
• ICPD Use of Force Report -March 2010
• ICPD Use of Force Report -April 2010
• ICPD P.A.U.L.A. Report -May 2010
• ICPD P.A.U.L.A. Report -June 2010
Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent.
CONSIDER REQUEST FROM PCRB LEGAL COUNSEL FOR FEE INCREASE EFFECTIVE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
Motion by Jochimsen, seconded by Porter to approve the request from PCRB
Legal Counsel for a fee increase effective September 1, 2010.
Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent.
NEW BUSINESS PCRB Annual Report -The Board reviewed the draft and agreed to add more
information under Presentations. Tuttle will include a 2"d draft in the next
meeting packet.
PCRB
July 21, 2010
Page 2
OLD BUSINESS Update Complaint Forms -King confirmed the changes requested and will have
a draft ready for the next meeting packet.
Comprehensive Review of PCRB Ordinance By-Laws, SOP's -
Motion by Jochimsen, seconded by Porter to defer until January 2011, due to the
change in members and the upcoming schedule including the annual forum.
Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent.
Motion to accept ICPD General Order 01-01 (Racial Profiling) -.
Motion by Jochimsen, seconded by Porter to defer until January 2011, due to the
change in members and the upcoming schedule including the annual forum.
Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent.
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION None.
BOARD
INFORMATION None.
STAFF
INFORMATION
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Tuttle asked the Board to review the member contact sheet and let her know of
any changes.
Motion by Porter and seconded by Jochimsen 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, 3/0, Treloar absent.
Open session adjourned at 5:56 P.M.
PCRB
July 21, 2010
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REGULAR
SESSION Returned to open session at 6:19 P.M.
Motion by Porter, seconded by Jochimsen to forward the Public Report as
amended for PCRB Complaint #10-01 to City Council.
Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent.
Motion by Porter, seconded by Jochimsen to set the level of review for PCRB
Complaint #10-03 to 8-8-7 (B)(1)(a), On the record with no additional
investigation.
Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change)
• August 10, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm
• September 14, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm
• October 12, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm
• November 9, 2010, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm
ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by Porter, seconded by Jochimsen.
Motion carried, 3/0, Treloar absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
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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
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From: Police Citizen's Review Board
Re: Investigation of PCRB Complaint #10-01
This is the Report of the Police Citizens Review Board's (the "Board") review of the
investigation of Complaint PCRB# 10-01(the "Complaint").
BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY
Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, Section 8-8-7B (2), the Board's job is to review the
Police Chiefs Report ("Report") of his investigation of a complaint. The City Code requires the
Board to apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review to the Report and to "give deference" to the
Report "because of the Police Chiefs professional expertise", Section 8-8-7 B (2). While the City
Code directs the Board to make "Findings of Fact", it also requires that the Board recommend that
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the Police Chief reverse or modify his findings only if these findings are unsupported by
substantial evidence', are "unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious" or are "contrary to a Police
Department policy or practice, or any Federal, State or local law", Section 8-8-7 B (2) a, b, c.
BOARD'S PROCEDURE
The Complaint was initiated by the Complainant on February 11, 2010. 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 completed on May 10, 2010 and was filed with the City Clerk on May 10,
2010.
The Board met to consider the Chiefs Report on May 11, 2010, July 13, 2010 and July 21, 2010.
At the May 11~' meeting the Board voted to review the Chiefs Report in accordance with Section 8-
8-7 (B) (1) (d), Request additional investigation by the Police Chief or City Manager, or request
police assistance in the Board's own investigation.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
On February 6, 2010 at 2342 hours, Officer A responded to a fight call at the VFW on Highway 6
West as a backup officer. When he arrived, he noticed the complainant being lead away by other
people. He described her as being very agitated, yelling profanities, and displaying obscene
gestures. Officer A believed that she was involved in the fight call. Officer A grabbed hold of her
arm to place her under arrest and she resisted this and failed to place her hands behind her back.
Officer A then grabbed both arms and placed her in handcuffs. Complainant was charged with
Disorderly Conduct and Interference with Official Acts.
ALLEGATION:
Complainant alleges that Officer A used excessive force while placing her under arrest.
An investigation was conducted with video/audio recordings and interviews of the officers
involved. Complainant was contacted and agreed to an interview on February 23, 2010, but failed
to make the appointment. She also failed to respond to future requests to meet. Witnesses were
identified and contact was initiated by the investigators but no response was received.
The audio portion of the incident was reviewed and Complainant could be heard yelling when
Officer A arrived. Officer A instructed the Complainant a number of times to put her hands on the
car, and later to put her hands behind her back. There is no indication of profanity from Officer A.
There is also no indication that Complainant's head was hit against the car. No sound or indication
of camera movement was detected. At no time does Officer A say that he is"going to make an
example out of her," as she claims in her statement. Complainant claims that her rights were never
read to her. Officer A did not question Complainant about the incident so Miranda Rights were not
necessary. Upon reviewing the video/audio portions and interviews with Officers involved, there is
no evidence that excessive use of force was used. NOT SUSTAINED
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Authority and Responsibility, Department Training
Career Specialty In-Service Training, Definition
Department Training Administration
Department Training Authority and Responsibility
Department Training Committee
Department Training Goals
Department Training Policy
Education and Training Record
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Lodging Reimbursement, Training
Meal Reimbursement, Training
Reimbursement, Training
Training Committee, Department
Training Course Critique
Training Expense Reimbursement
Training Goals, Department
Training Policy Statement
Travel Costs, Training
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish the policies and procedures for the
administration of the Department Training function.
II. POLICY
It is essential that all Department personnel are properly trained to fulfill the Department
responsibility to provide professional law enforcement service to the Iowa City
community. Training stimulates, develops, and improves the skills, knowledge and
abilities necessary for individuals to stay competent in the duties and responsibilities of
their respective positions. The dynamic nature of the law enforcement profession
dictates that training be a continuous process of personal and professional growth and
development. While the Department bears the primary responsibility for personnel
training, all supervisors, officers, civilian employees, and designated Field Training
officers have the responsibility to acquire for themselves and to teach those with whom
they work, the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to perform their tasks and
duties.
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III. DEFINITIONS
A. Proficiency In-Service Training - A training process designed to stimulate,
develop, and improve the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to stay
competent in the duties and responsibilities of the position. Proficiency and
responsibilities of the job presently being performed enhances the
employee's skills beyond the minimum level and increases the potential for
career advancement.
B. Career Specialty In-Service Training - A training process used to provide an
advance level of instruction in an area of interest and specialization that
enhances the overall potential for job satisfaction and career development.
IV. PROCEDURES
The training goals of the Iowa City Police Department are:
A. To stimulate, develop, and improve the skills, knowledge, and abilities of all
Department personnel.
B. To provide new officers with the legally mandated basic training and with the
necessary Department field training.
C. To provide annual in-service training to all officers for purposes of updating
and enhancing their knowledge, skills and abilities.
D. To present career specialty in-service training on an as needed and/or as
requested basis so as to provide advanced levels of instruction in areas of
specialization necessary to carry out the Department mission and enhance
career development.
E. To identify and utilize the most cost-effective means for providing basic and
in-service training to all personnel.
F. To develop as necessary, in-house training programs designed to meet
unique Department training needs. _~1~,~_.~
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A. Unit and Section Supervisors -Each supervisor will assess, on a continual
basis, the skills, knowledge, and abilities of their personnel so as to improve
upon performance levels and to identify potential areas of career interest and
specialization. Whenever a supervisor identifies a specific need for
proficiency in-service training or career specialty in-service training, they must
notify their Division Commander, in writing, of that need or interest.
B. Division Commander -Each Division Commander is responsible for updating
minimum proficiency in-service training needs (i.e. CPR, Firearm) and career
specialty training interests in order to assign those individuals to the proper
training courses, when they become available.
C. Chief of Police -The Chief of Police makes the final decisions about the
development of in-house training programs and the assignment of personnel
to particular training courses. These decisions are made based upon the
recommendation and requests of the various division commanders,
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supervisors, officers, and civilian .employees. In addition to the previously
mentioned responsibilities, the Chief, or his/her designee is responsible for
the overall coordination of the Department training function, to include, but
not limited to:
1. identification of individual, unit and/or Department training needs;
2. assignment of personnel to appropriate and/or necessary training
programs;
3. development and implementation of in-house training programs;
4. maintenance of an inventory of the programs and resources available to
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D. Department Training Committee - On an annual basis, the Chief of Police
shall appoint representatives from the Department and the departmental
training officer to serve on a Department Training Committee. The purpose
of this committee is to review, evaluate, and recommend revisions for the
Department training effort and to identify areas in which training is lacking.
Representatives each year shall be selected from various divisions and
watches to better obtain an overall representation of the Department.
Representatives shall have an expressed interest in Department Training.
Supervisors shall submit names of officers /employees to the Chief or
designee who fit these criteria for selection. At the conclusion of their review,
the department training officer will prepare a written report summarizing their
findings. This annual training review report will be submitted to the Chief of
Police for review. The department training officer may use this report as a
basis for the development of on-going training.
E. Department Training Officer -The department training officer is responsible
for ensuring that members of the department receive the minimum mandatory
training as required by law. Additionally, he/she shall continually develop,
implement and evaluate departmental training and assist in assessing the
training needs of the department. He/she shall maintain records of the
training provided "in-house" and records/documentation of training received
outside the department.
Education and Training Record
Officers assigned to attend a training session shall arrive at the designated training at
the specified time and with any required equipment. Officers shall attend the assigned
training in its entirety. In those instances where the officer is required to miss part of
the scheduled training for court or other duty related circumstances, the officer shall
notify the instructor of the course at the beginning of the session. To the extent
possible, officers shall complete any make up assignments as directed by the
instructor. The instructor shall be provided the reason for the absence and the
anticipated time of return. In situations where the officer is absent for other than a duty
related reason, the officer shall notify his/her supervisor of the absence as soon as
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possible. Officers missing mandatory training for which they have been scheduled may
be required to make up the training.
Officers assigned to a training session shall be considered on duty for that day(s). The
officer will be reimbursed consistent with city policy for expenses incurred and related to
the training. All materials obtained at training are the property of the Iowa City Police
Department and the officer may be required to submit the materials for review or to a
departmental library.
For all departmental training conducted by members of the Iowa City Police
Department, the person assigned to conduct the training shall submit a lesson plan or
outline to the training officer for review and approval at least three (3) business days
prior to the training. The lesson plan or outline shall include the following:
A. a statement of performance and job-related objectives;
B. the content of the training, specification of the instructional techniques to be
used, and the anticipated amount of training time;
C. identification of any tests or evaluations used in the training process.
The departmental training officer shall maintain a record of all departmental training.
These records shall include lesson plans/outline, name of attendees, and the
performance of individual attendees as measured by any applicable tests or
performance evaluations.
Personnel assigned to the training function should receive training as available, in the
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E. resource availability and use.
For training in which officers are tested or evaluated, officers failing to satisfactorily
complete the training may be required to repeat the training or attend a remedial
training session as directed by their watch commander. In addition watch supervisors
shall note any training deficiencies or needs when completing the employees annual
evaluation.
Upon the completion of a training session the employee shall provide the departmental
training officer copies of any certificates and test scores. The training officer shall
document the completion of the training in the employee's departmental training file.
RECRUIT OFFICER TRAINING
The Iowa City Police Department shall maintain contact with all personnel attending
basic training classes. In addition, the departmental training officer shall periodically
review the contents of the training received at any outside basic training academies and
forward any concerns to the Commander of Administrative Services for review. All
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expenses incurred in the attendance of the academy will be born by the Iowa City
Police Department. All recruit officers attending the academy are full time employees of
the Iowa City Police Department and receive all applicable benefits and protections
provided as such. When requested and to the extent possible the Iowa City Police
Department will provide instructors to outside academies.
Upon completion of basic training, officers shall receive training relating to departmental
Rules and Regulations and Departmental Orders. This training will be part of the Field
Training and Evaluation process and may be conducted by FTOs or others
knowledgeable in this area.
Sworn personnel who have not completed the basic training academy shall not carry a
weapon or be placed in a position where there is a likelihood of having to take any type
of official action.
Recruit officer training will include training of those tasks most frequently associated
with the duties of a patrol officer. Evaluation of these tasks shall be based on and
consistent with the evaluation system used in the Field Training and Evaluation
Process. The evaluation should assess the recruit officer's knowledge of the topic as_ _~
well as the recruit officers abilities and skills when performing the requisite task. ~'.~_: A~',.~.~
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On a regular basis, officers shall receive update/refresher training as well as trainiri~''l~'ir~, rc~,v,i
new areas. As they become available officers shall receive training in new or changes
in the law. This training may be in the form of Watch Training, the training bulletin,
Department -wide training or other formats as determined best suited for the training.
In order to keep officers updated on current trends, techniques, policies, laws etc. and
to address areas of concern, the departmental training officer shall provide regularly
scheduled watch training. Watch training will be conducted by watch supervisors in
conjunction with the regularly scheduled watch meeting.
As needed, the department will provide specialized training to personnel who perform
specialized functions. These shall include but is not limited to crime scene technicians,
accident investigators, canine units, hazardous device technicians, special response
team personnel, and others.
Agency employees assigned to the position of accreditation manager shall receive
specialized accreditation manager training within one year of being appointed.
Newly hired or appointed civilian personnel shall be provided information on the
Departments role, purpose goals, policies and procedures; working conditions and
regulations; and responsibilities and rights of the employee.
Prior to being assigned regular duties as a Station Master, the person shall receive
training in the operation, procedures and duties of the position. In addition they shall
receive regular in-service training in this area.
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All promoted personnel shall receive training in their new duties and responsibilities
within the first year of their promotion.
Personnel shall receive training in the following areas on an annual basis.
A. firearms
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H. legal issues
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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 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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Date of Issue General Order Number
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I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to identify the conditions under which officers may deploy
and use less lethal impact munitions.
II. POLICY
The Iowa City Police Department places the highest of value on human life. The
department is authorized and trained in the use and deployment of less lethal
munitions. Less lethal munitions is a concept of planning and force application, which
meets operational objectives, with less potential for causing death or serious physical
injury than conventional police tactics/equipment.
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Date of Issue General Order Number
Jul 21, 2000 00-05
Effective Date Section Code
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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.
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-
d uty.
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Date of Issue
October 13, 2000
Effective Date
July 20, 2010
Reevaluation Date
July 2013
ORGANIZATION
General Order Number
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Section Code
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The purpose of this order is to define the organizational structure of the Iowa City
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II. POLICY
It is the Policy of the Iowa City Police Department to maintain an organizational
structure, which allows for the rapid response to the needs of the residents and
visitors of Iowa City. While members of this department are primarily assigned to a
particular function, it is recognized that on occasion they will be called upon to assist
in a function other than their primary area of responsibility.
III. DEFINITIONS
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IV. PROCEDURES
A. CHIEF OF POLICE
The Chief of Police is responsible to the City Manager of the City of Iowa
City. The Chief of Police is granted authority to act from Iowa Code and
the City Ordinances of Iowa City. The Chief of Police directly supervises
up to ten employees and is functionally responsible for up to one hundred
twenty (120) employees. The Chief of Police plans, directs, evaluates and
manages the operations of the Iowa City Police Department. The Chief of
Police is further empowered to formulate and implement new policy,
operations and disciplinary procedures. The Chief of Police is further
directed to foster positive relationships between the Police Department,
outside agencies and the general public. Some of the responsibilities of
the Chief of Police are:
• review all significant incidents involving the department ~~
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• develop and administer the budget for the department ~~ + ~~ !
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• appoints, promotes within the department == ~ ``~'
• evaluates staff _ - '
• develops and implements policy ~~ ~ --
• amend, suspend, supersede or cancel any rule, regulation or order
• develop and implement changes in procedure ' -
The Iowa City Police Department consists of two divisions: Field
Operations and Administrative Services. Division commanders are
responsible directly to the Chief of Police.
6. FIELD OPERATIONS
Field Operations consists of the Patrol and Investigative sections. Each
section commander is responsible to the Commander of Field
Operations. The Commander of Field Operations is directly responsible
for six to ten employees and functionally responsible for up to 70
employees. Some of the responsibilities of the Commander of Field
Operations are:
• oversees, directs and reviews daily patrol and investigative operations
• directs Lieutenant of Investigations
• meets with command staff and reviews areas of concern
• informs Chief of Police as to ongoing activities of the assigned division
• conducts internal investigations
ORG-01.3
• prepares and submits required reports
• participates in planning and research
• assists in budget development
• other duties as assigned
(For more complete description see City of Iowa City job descriptions)
1. PATROL SECTION
The patrol section is divided into three different watches, Days,
Evenings, and Late night watch. Each watch is headed by a
Lieutenant who is usually responsible for ten to sixteen employees.
The Lieutenant of each watch is responsible to the Commander of
Field Operations. The Patrol Lieutenants are responsible for the day to
day operations of their respective watches. Some of the duties, which
they are responsible for, are:
• supervise field personnel
• assist/conduct internal investigations
• supervise the preparation of assignments and daily briefings
• reviews reports
prepares reports on activities/functions
• evaluates subordinates
• conducts watch meetings
• other duties as assigned
(For more complete description see City of Iowa City job descriptions)
Under each Watch Commander are two Sergeants. The Sergeants on
each watch are directly responsible to their respective watch
commander. Patrol Sergeants supervise between ten to fourteen
officers on a regular basis. Some of the duties, which patrol
sergeants, are responsible for:
• conducts daily watch meetings/briefings 1~~;
• supervises and prepares assignments ~i6a ~-_~
• reviews reports ~ r ~ ~ ~ ° .
• FATS instruction/training ~: .. ~~~ -~.
• supervision of Field Training Officers and Probationary Offic'e~s
• conducts investigations . ~ ~~'_ ~ ' .°
• inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment ~~~~~-~ -:,-
• visits officers in the field ~ ~-_~
• other duties as assigned
(For more complete description see City of Iowa City job descriptions)
Patrol officers comprise the remainder of the sworn personnel on each
watch and are responsible to their respective watch supervisors.
Patrol officers are responsible for routine law enforcement duties,
including but not limited to:
• patrol/community policing
ORG-01.4
• traffic enforcement
• collision investigation
identification/collection of evidence
• investigation of crimes
• preparing reports
• responding to calls for public service
• other duties as assigned
(For more complete description see City of Iowa City job descriptions)
Community Service Officers (CSO) (non-sworn) are responsible to the
supervisors of the watch to which they are assigned. Some of the
responsibilities of CSOs are:
• enforces parking regulations
• directs traffic
• collects stray animals
• impounds vehicles
• provides court messenger duties
• other duties as assigned
Community Service Officers are assigned to the Day and Evening
watches.
(For more complete description see City of Iowa City job description)
School Crossing Guards (non-sworn) are responsible to the Chiefs
Administrative Secretary. Responsibilities of School Crossing Guards
are:
• direct traffic at the intersection to which they are assigned
• assist children in crossing the street
• coordinate student crossings with student crossing guards
2. INVESTIGATIVE SECTION
The Investigative Section is headed by a Lieutenant who is responsible
for the overall operations. The Lieutenant of Investigations is
responsible to the Commander of Field Operations. Some of the
responsibilities of the Lieutenant of Investigations are:
• supervise personnel :~
• conduct internal investigations - -`
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• assignment of cases ~~._-~~
• review of reports ~ E ~,~~ _ ti
• prepares reports on activities/functions W ~ E~-a d~
• evaluates subordinates 4 ~-:- -~ ~_:~
• coordinates multi-jurisdictional investigations with otli~~: agencies v
• other duties as assigned ~ ' ~'
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ORG-01.5
In the absence of the Lieutenant of Investigations, the Sergeant of
Investigations shall assume duties of Investigation's Supervisor. The
Sergeant in the Investigative Section is responsible for:
• case preparation
• reviews reports
• supervision of Support watch
• maintains records on forfeiture vehicles
prepares reports on activities/functions
• supervise and oversee the operation of the Street Crimes Action
Team (SCAT)
• assumes duties of Lieutenant of Investigations during their absence
Investigators/officers in the Investigative Section are responsible to the
Lieutenant of Investigations. Some of the responsibilities of
Investigators are:
• conducts interviews/interrogations
• case preparation
• collection of evidence
• conducts follow up investigations
• disseminate intelligence to patrol
• other duties as assigned
Officers and investigators of the Iowa City Police Department are of
equal rank. Investigations is a temporary assignment and upon
completion of a rotation, investigators return to the patrol section or are
otherwise reassigned.
Street Crimes Action Team (SCAT) are directly responsible to the
Sergeant of the Investigations Section. Some of the responsibilities of
SCAT officers are: f~a
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• conduct gang related investigations t-~~ r_
• conduct drug related investigations ~~:_;~
• targeted patrol/investigations '` _ ~~ _ ~
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• special assignments as needed ~ ~~ tti~ .
• other duties as assigned °~ _
C. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ~~;
Administrative Services consists of the following sections; Emergency
Communications, Police Records, Animal Control, Planning and
Research, Community Relations and Property Control. The head of each
section is directly responsible to the Commander of Administrative
Services. The Commander of Administrative Services is directly
responsible to the Chief of Police. The Captain of Administrative Services
is directly responsible for six to ten employees and functionally
responsible for up to thirty employees. Some of the responsibilities of the
Commander of Administrative Services are:
ORG-01.6
• oversees, directs and reviews daily activities of the assigned
sections
• oversees all departmental training
• evaluates personnel under their command
• meets with supervisors of affected sections and reviews areas of
concern
• informs the Chief of Police of ongoing activities of the assigned
division
• conducts internal investigations
prepares and submits required reports
participates in planning and research
• assists in budget development
• other duties as assigned
1. POLICE RECORDS
Police Records is under the direction of a Police Records
Supervisor.(non-sworn) The records supervisor is directly responsible
to the Sergeant of Planning and Research. The record supervisor is
regularly responsible for up to seven employees. Some of the
responsibilities of the records supervisor are: ~'
• manage in-house records-and computer systems ~ ~-~
• trains and evaluates subordinates ;~r .r., = _-'`
• assists in development of computer applications ~~ ; -_~-
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• completion of scheduled reports ;"
• coordinate computer usage, training -° r t'j
• acts as liaison with other agencies - . - -. "
• maintains supplies and equipment ~ ~-~'
• assists in form development
• manage, schedule and oversee Station Masters (for issues
involving Station Masters, the Records Supervisor is directly
responsible to the Commander Administrative Services)
• other duties as assigned
(For more complete description see City of Iowa City job description)
a. Senior Police Records Clerk are responsible to the supervisor of
police records.(non-sworn) Some of the responsibilities of Senior
Records Clerks are:
• reviews case reports and arrest information
• classifies, indexes and prepares information for entry in Records
Management System
• enters above data into RMS
• answers phones and provides information and reports as
appropriate
• makes referrals on requests for information
• maintains records
ORG-01.7
• collects money for record services
• other duties as assigned
(For more complete description see City of Iowa City job
description)
b. Records Clerks are responsible to the Records Supervisor.(non-
sworn) Some of the responsibilities of Records Clerks are:
• answers phones and provides information and reports as
appropriate
• responds to requests for information
• maintains log of officers reports and files various records
• maintains court schedule for officers
• assists officers in locating files
• other duties as assigned
(For more complete description see City of Iowa City job
description)
c. Station Masters are responsible to the Records Supervisor. (non-
sworn) Some of the responsibilities of Station Masters are:
• assist general public with non-emergency services at the Police
Department
• Enter complaints into CAD system and relay information to
JECC for dispatch.
• Complete minor crime and non-action field reports
• Assists departmental personnel in the performance of their
duties
• Monitors radio/alarms
• Communicates information to police, fire and ambulance
personnel via radio ~ -~ `~_'
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• Enters information on CAD including tows, stQlep- ve`~iicles, ~,
tickets and other information - - ~~~~ _' ,'
• Creates incident reports for calls for service ~ ~ ~:; ~ _~.
• Other duties as assigned. " ~ --, ;•~,
(For more complete description see City of Iowa.: Git~ job.,.
description) ~~ • ~ °~
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d. The Chiefs Administrative Secretary (non-sworn) is responsible to
the Chief of Police. The Administrative Secretary is responsible for
the following duties:
• maintains payroll records and union contracts
• reviews and submits maintains inventories and supplies
• serves as a liaison between school crossing guards and the
department
• completes reports as required
• answers phone and provides information or makes referrals
ORG-01.8
• maintains training records
• maintains Policy and Procedures manual
• maintains forfeiture funds
• maintains records on current grants and insures that files are in
compliance
• other duties as assigned
2. ANIMAL SERVICES
The Animal Services section is responsible for enforcement of laws
and ordinances pertaining to animals, issuance of licenses and
permits, sheltering of animals, animal welfare and destruction of
sick injured or unclaimed animals. The Animal Shelter is under the
direction of the Animal Services Supervisor (non-sworn). The Animal
Services Supervisor is responsible to the Commander of
Administrative Services, and supervises between two to five
employees. Some of the responsibilities of the Animal Services
Supervisor are:
• administers daily operations of the animal shelter
• trains and evaluates subordinates
• enforces ordinances and assists in updating of animal control
regulations
• heads Animal Services Advisory Board
• supervises the treatment and adoption of animals
• provides public information/tours/lectures
• completes required documentation of activities
• assists in budget preparation
• other duties as assigned
(For more complete description see City of Iowa City job descriptions)
a. Under the Animal Services Supervisor are Animal Services Officers
(non-sworn).
Animal Services Officers are responsible to the Animal Services
Supervisor. Some of the responsibilities of Animal Services officers
are:
• enforces ordinances and conducts investigations
conducts educational activities
picks up injured, stray and dead animals ~.,
• attempts to locate owners of lost or injured animals-=~'
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• administers euthanasia drugs as required :== ~ ~ ~- ;; ;
• maintains records for adoptions, licensing and rec.;L~ims ~;;~ ~ a _:
• verifies vaccinations of animals -. ~ +~
• other duties as assigned ~ ' : - a1
(For more complete description see City of tows City job;
descriptions) ~:-;
ORG-01.9
b. Also directly responsible to the Animal Services Supervisor are the
Animal Care Technicians (non-sworn). Some to the responsibilities
of Animal Care Technicians are:
• cleans and disinfects kennel area
• cares for animals and performs animal behavior evaluations
• Recommend animals for euthanasia and administers
euthanasia drugs as required
• prepare animals for rabies testing
supervises obedience training and shelter volunteers
• dispatches animal control officers
perform adoption counseling
• other duties as assigned
(For more complete description see City of Iowa City job
description)
c. Also directly responsible to the Animal Services Supervisor are the
Animal Center Assistants (non-sworn). Some of the responsibilities
of Animal Center Assistants are:
cleans and disinfects kennel area
performs general custodial duties
• cares for animals and assists in animal behavior evaluations
• supervises shelter volunteers
• dispatches animal control officers
• updates animal control log entries
• collects fees and issues receipts
• other duties as assigned
(For a complete description see City of Iowa City job description)
3. PLANNING AND RESEARCH
The Planning and Research function is filled by a sergeant. The
sergeant is directly responsible to the Commander- of Administrative
Services, but shall have access to the Chief of Police as needed. This
position is responsible for statistical analysis of data, identification of
trends, tracking and compilation of data for scheduled reports,
forwarding of identified trends to appropriate sections or watches and
media relations. In order to ensure the accurate and timely response
to ongoing situations, the sergeant of Planning and Research shall
have access to those resources and information necessary to develop
required reports. Some of the responsibilities of the Sergeant of
Planning and Research are:
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• development of forms ~ ~ `~~'
• completes required reports =ti~~
• updating of information for daily watch meetings ~~ ~-=~ ~ `,~- -~
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• completes weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on
activities
• provide statistics and information for citizen questions/requests
• completes information for government access channel (APB)
• other duties as assigned
• oversee the Records Supervisor
• oversee the Community Relations function
4. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
The Community Relations section is staffed by a uniformed officer who
is directly responsible to the Sergeant of Planning and Research. The
Community Relations Officers is trained in the areas of community
relations, and crime prevention. Some of the functions of the
Community Relations position is:
• develop, implement and maintain neighborhood watch
organizations
• serve as liaison between community groups and the department
• provide advice/assistance in formulating crime prevention
strategies
• coordinate speakers and speaking engagements
• develop informational displays for community events
• other duties as assigned
The Community Relations is a five year assignment. Upon completion
of their Community Relations assignment, the officer returns to the
Patrol Section or are otherwise reassigned. (When an officer is in their
final year of the assignment, another officer may be added, on a part
time basis for training purposes)
5. EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN
The position of Evidence Custodian (non-sworn) is directly responsible
to the Commander of Administrative Services. In the absence of the
Evidence Custodian, the duties are performed by the Commander of
Administrative Services or designee. The Evidence Custodian is
responsible for evidence/property, which comes in to the possession of
the Iowa City Police Department. Some of the duties of the Evidence
Custodian are:
• catalog and maintain evidence/property that is submitted
• store and process film N
• submission of evidence to the appropriate lab ~~~ c--~
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• entry of evidence/property into records system r.~
• return evidence/property upon receiving disposition ofra:~case
• dispose of property/evidence according to law and existing ~'~licy
• other duties as assigned ~ :. ~ ~'
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6. TRAINING /ACCREDITATION OFFICER
The Training/Accreditation Officer is a sergeant who is directly
responsible to the Commander of Administrative Services. Some of
the duties of the Training/Accreditation Sergeant are:
• identification of training needs
• development of squad meeting training
• keeping of training records
• development of training courses
• posting of training opportunities
• implementation of required training
• maintenance of accreditation standards
• Citizen's Police Academy liaison
• other duties as assigned
7. COMPUTER SYSTEM ANALYST
The Computer System Analyst (non-sworn)
the Commander of Administrative Services.
Computer System Analyst are:
• maintenance of departmental computers
• development of departmental software
• other duties as assigned
is directly responsible to
Some of the duties of the
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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
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JUVENILE
PROCEDURES
Date of Issue General Order Number
NOVEMBER 20, 2001 01-06
Effective Date Section Code
Jul 17, 2010 OPS-19
Reevaluation Date Amends /Cancels ~_
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I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for members of the Iowa City Police
Department when dealing with juveniles in enforcement, custody, and child welfare
situations.
II. POLICY
The Iowa City Police Department is committed to the reduction of juvenile delinquency
and committed to the development and continuation of programs designed to prevent
and control juvenile delinquency. The Departments juvenile function is the equal
responsibility of all members, units and functions within the department. It is the
responsibility of all members of the Iowa City Police Department to familiarize
themselves with juvenile problems and established procedures for handling both
criminal and non-criminal juvenile incidents as defined in this policy. Officers should
bear in mind that only a small percentage of juveniles commit the majority of juvenile
crimes. While this small percentage may require secure custody, the vast majority of
juvenile offenders are likely candidates for non-secure custody and positive diversion
and intervention strategies. With this in mind, officers should, when reasonable and
justified under this policy, take those measures necessary to effect positive changes in
juvenile offenders that are consistent with state law and the safety and security interests
of the community.
OPS-19.2
III. DEFINITIONS
Status Offender: A juvenile who is charged with an offense that would not be a crime if
committed by an adult.
Responsible Adult: In the absence of a juvenile's parents or legal guardian, a
responsible adult is one who is responsible for the physical custody of a juvenile or who
is another adult acquaintance of the juvenile's parents or legal guardian who agrees
and reasonably demonstrates the ability to provide supervision for the juvenile until
parents, guardians or next of kin can assume responsibility.
Non-Secure Custody: A condition under which a juvenile's freedom of movement is
controlled by members of this agency and, during such time, the juvenile
1. is held in an unlocked, multi-purpose area that is in no way designed for
residential use, such as a report writing room or an office or;
2. is at no time handcuffed to any stationary object or;
3. is held only long enough to complete identification, investigation and
processing and then released to a parent, guardian or responsible adult or
transferred to a juvenile facility or court; or
4. is under continuous visual supervision until released.
Secure Custody: A condition in which a juvenile is physically detained or confined in a
locked room, set of rooms or a cell that is designated, set aside or used for the specific
purpose of securely detaining persons who are in law enforcement custody or when the
juvenile is physically secured to a stationary object.
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Enforcement Alternatives
Officers dealing with juveniles in enforcement capacities may exercise reasonable
discretion as outlined in this policy in deciding on appropriate actions. Alternatives that
may be considered include, but are not limited to;
1. release without further action;
2. informal counseling to inform the youth of the consequences of his actions;
3. informal referrals to community services; - ~~
4. referral to parents or responsible adult; - _..w ~~ ` " _.j
5. informal counseling of parents or responsible adult; ` ~~~~ `~_ r=°•°-~
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6. limited non-secure custody and warning at the PD; ~ ~,.,:~F.
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9. arrest under secure custody. ~ .
Upon deciding on an appropriate course of action, officers should abide by any
notification requirements, consistent with state law and other departmental directives.
OPS-19.3
B. Enforcement Criteria
The following general guidelines may be used in determining appropriate enforcement
and related actions that may be taken when dealing with juvenile incidents:
I. Release without further action following informal counseling may be appropriate in
certain minor incidents.
II. When in the officers opinion, more than informal counseling needs to occur, the
officer may elect to do one or more of the following: Make contact with the juvenile's
parent(s), guardian or other responsible adult; make a delinquency referral to an
appropriate community service agency with or without follow-up; detain the juvenile at
the PD until he/she can be released to a parent or guardian. These actions may be
appropriate when:
A. the incident is of a more serious nature; or
6. the attitude conveyed by the juvenile demonstrates a lack of realizing the
seriousness of the incident; or
C. the juvenile has received prior warning, referrals, or has engaged in previous
delinquent acts; or
D. the juvenile's parent, guardian or responsible adult fails to provide appropriate
control or supervision
III. Officers may make a delinquency referral when the circumstances surrounding the
incident meet or exceed the seriousness mentioned above. Officers shouldmake a
criminal referral against juveniles when they commit: - ~_:~
A. Acts that if committed by an adult would be serious misdemeanor ~r higher
level charge. ° ~°-. `_;
B. acts involving weapons; :~ ~ ~~ ~~ _
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D. acts which are assaultive in nature; :_:~ y-_ ""?
E. acts committed while on probation or when they have cfia~rges pending
against them;
F. acts as repeat offenders or when they have refused to participate in diversion
or intervention programs; or
G. When it has been determined that parental or other adult supervision is
ineffective.
When a juvenile is taken into custody and when circumstances warrant, he/she should
be transported to the police department or the detention facility as soon as reasonably
practical, after being taken in to custody.
IV. An officer may also take a juvenile into custody if the juvenile is in imminent danger
to life or health, seriously endangered or is a runaway, or in violation of an order of
disposition. In all such cases these juveniles shall be held in non-secure custody and
officers should contact the juvenile's parent(s) or guardian as soon as reasonably
possible. When the parent(s) or guardian cannot be contacted or refuse to accept
custody, the officer should contact the Youth Shelter for placement.
OPS-19.4
V. In cases of alleged child abuse or endangerment, first insure the safety of the
child(ren) /juvenile involved. The watch supervisor should be contacted and a
determination made as to if an investigator should be called or whether the responding
officer should make telephonic contact with the Department of Human Services and
finish the initial report and forward the report before the end of his/her watch to the
investigations section. Copies of all reports shall also be forwarded to the Department
of Human Services. Where probable cause exists to support a criminal charge of child
abuse, an arrest is justified and the suspect should be taken into custody. If there is
insufficient information available at the time to make a determination as to the existence
of child abuse, the officer shall, in consultation with the Department of Human Services,
take steps to ensure the safety of the child(ren)/juvenile.
C. Status Offenses
I. Based on the seriousness of and circumstances surrounding the offense, the
background and demeanor of the juvenile and other relevant factors, an officer may
release a juvenile to his parents, guardian or other responsible adult. Prior to releasing
a juvenile to someone other than the parent, the officer shall make reasonable steps to
contact the parents for approval of the release. When the juvenile is released to
someone other than a parent, the officer shall identify and document the person taking
custody prior to the release of the juvenile.
II. Juveniles taken into custody for status offenses may be frisked for weapons prior to
being transported.
III. Handcuffs or other restraints will only be used when: the juvenile being taken into
custody physically resists; threatens physical violence when being taken into custody; is
being taken into custody for an alleged delinquent act of violence against a pe,~son; or
when in the judgment of the officer, the juvenile presents a risk of injury,to thselves
or others. ~~
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IV. Officers shall pay particular attention to juveniles under the influence of at~oholw, oF~
drugs to determine whether emergency medical services are warranted. j ~ ,~., ,f r
V. Juveniles taken into custody for status offenses shall be held in non-secure .custody;'
for the purposes of identification, investigation, and related processing requirements to
facilitate their release to a parent or responsible adult or transport to a juvenile shelter
facility.
VI. Transportation of a juvenile in a "caged" vehicle is not considered secure custody.
VII. Status offenders and other juveniles taken into custody should not be placed in
an area with adult suspects and shall also be:
1. under constant observation;
2. afforded reasonable access to toilets and washing facilities;
3. provided with access to water or other nourishment as needed;
4. allowed reasonable access to a telephone.
OPS-19.5
D. Criminal Offenses
I. Juveniles taken into custody for criminal type offenses may be placed in restraints if
the juvenile physically resists; threatens physical violence when being taken into
custody; is being taken into custody for an alleged delinquent act of violence against a
person; or when, in the reasonable judgment of the officer, the juvenile presents a risk
of injury to themselves or others. The parent, guardian, or custodian shall be notified
as soon as reasonably possible once a juvenile is taken into custody.
II. Unless the juvenile is placed in shelter care or detention, the juvenile shall be
released to their parent, guardian, custodian, responsible adult relative, or other adult
approved by the court.
III. Fingerprints and photographs of juveniles shall be taken and used in conformance
with the Code of Iowa chapter 232.148.
IV. Juveniles in custody should be questioned in conformance with the Departmental
Juvenile Waiver form. When practical, juveniles should be allowed to consult with their
parent(s). To the extent practical, parents should be allowed to be present during the
interrogation of juveniles. Questioning of juveniles should be limited in duration,
preferably one hour or less, and questioning limited to two officers.
V. Prior to terminating an interrogation, the questioning officer shall advise the juvenile
and/or his/her legal guardian or responsible adult of the procedures to be used in
making contact with the juvenile court office, in addition to information relating to
applicable court appearances or other means of dealing with criminal charges.
VI. Prior to requesting consent to search from a juvenile, officers should attempt to
contact the person in actual control of the property to be searched. When requesting
consent to search from a juvenile, officers shall consider the age of the juvenile.
Officers should not request consent to search from juveniles appearing to be under the
age of fourteen. When requesting consent to search from a juvenile, the requesting
officer shall clearly explain the voluntary nature of the request and the right of the
juvenile to refuse the request.
A. When officers are unable to contact the person in actual control of the
property to be searched, and the search is based on the consent of a juvenile
fourteen years of age or older, the officer shall request a supervisor respond to
the scene to determine how to proceed. ~~~ ~~
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This section does not apply when the property to be searched is a mptor `vehicle a_nd°
under the control of a juvenile. ~° ``' ~~ ''
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E. Direct Filing To Adult Court -_- _^~° ~`
Chapter 232.8(1)(c) of the Iowa Code allows for the Direct Filing of juveniles'to Adult
Court under the following situations:
A. Violation of 124.401 Possession of controlled substance with the Intent to
Manufacture or Deliver and has a gun or offensive weapon.
OPS-19.6
B. Violation of 723A.2 Criminal Gang Participation and a weapons violation
under Chapter 724.
C. Felony violations of Chapter 724 Weapons.
D. Some Forcible Felonies.
E. Other offenses as identified by law.
Prior to filing directly to Adult Court the investigating officer should consult with the on-
call County Attorney.
F. Reporting
I. Officers shall document contacts with juveniles on the Departmental Juvenile
Complaint form. The form shall be filled out as completely as possible. Juvenile
contacts include but are not limited to:
A. When a charge is filed or contemplated, other than the exceptions contained
in chapter 232.8 of the Code of Iowa. (cite and release exceptions)
B. transport of juveniles;
C. Field Interview (FI) contacts with juveniles (for juveniles this will be used in
lieu of FI cards), in these type situations officers should note on the ~mplaint
that it was a FI contact. ~;
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D. juveniles in the company of others at the proximate time afi~ ~offer~se was.
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E. Other circumstances as determined by watch supervisors or ~ ahe~Report~
Review Officer. v~
II. Officers shall fill out the Incident Report form consistent with those categories in
which one is required for adult suspects.
III. On an annual basis the Sergeant of Planning and Research shall analyze, evaluate
and report on the enforcement and prevention actions taken by the department. The
report shall include both a quantitative and qualitative component. The report should
contain recommendations for the continuance and/or modification of current
departmental efforts and or directives.
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Samuel Harga e, Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or civil
proceeding. The department policy should not be construed as a creation of 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.
August 10, 2010 Mtg Packet
PCRB COMPLAINT DEADLINES
PCRB Complaint #10-03
Filed: 04/15/10
Chief's Report due (90days): 07/14/10
Chief's Report filed: 07/13/10
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PCRB Mtg #1 (Review & Assign) 07/21/10
PCRB Mtg #2 (Review) 08/10/10
PCRB Report due (45days): 08/27/10
PCRB Complaint #10-04
Filed: 07/30/10
Chief's Report due (90days): 10/28/10
Chief's Report filed: ??/??/??
PCRB Mtg #1 (Review & Assign) ??/??/??
PCRB Mtg #2 (Review) ??/??/??
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PCRB Report due (45days): ??/??/??
PCRB MEETING SCHEDULE
September 14, 2010
October 12, 2010
November 9, 2010
December 14, 2010
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
OFFICE CONTACTS
July 2010
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
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To: City Council ~ .~ _•-
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Dale Helling, Interim City Manager ° "; _.: :.~
Sam Hargadine, Chief of Police ~- ~' ~_ ._: ,
Officer(s) involved in complaint ~u~
From: Police Citizen's Review Board
Re: Investigation of PCRB Complaint #10-03
This is the Report of the Police Citizens Review Board's (the "Board") review of the
investigation of Complaint PCRB#10-03(the "Complaint").
BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY
Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, Section 8-8-7B (2), the Board's job is to review the
Police Chiefs Report ("Report") of his investigation of a complaint. The City Code requires the
Board to apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review to the Report and to "give deference" to the
Report "because of the Police Chief s professional expertise", Section 8-8-7 B (2). While the City
Code directs the Board to make "Findings of Fact", it also requires that the Board recommend that
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the Police Chief reverse or modify his findings only if these findings are unsupported by
substantial evidence', are "unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious" or are "contrary to a Police
Department policy or practice, or any Federal, State or local law", Section 8-8-7 B (2) a, b, c.
BOARD'S PROCEDURE
The Complaint was initiated by the PCRB on April 15, 2010. As required by Section 8-8-5 (B) of
the City Code, the Complaint was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation.
The Chief s Report was filed with the City Clerk on July 13, 2010.
The Board met to consider the Chiefs Report on July 21 and August 10, 2010. At the July 21
meeting the Board voted to review the Chiefs Report in accordance with Section 8-8-7 (B) (1) (a),
"On the record without further investigation."
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FINDINGS OF FACT:
On January 28, 2010 Officer A began a motor vehicle accident investigation surrounding an
incident that occurred on January 26, 2010 on South Gilbert Street. During the investigation Officer
A had phone and in person contact with Subject 1, one of the drivers and vehicle owner, and Subject
2, Subject 1's girlfriend. On February 3, 2010, Subject 1's vehicle was towed from Pheasant Ridge
Apartment complex and held by Officer A until investigation information could be ascertained from
Subject 1. On February 5, 2010 Officer A obtained arrest warrants for Subject 1 for Leaving the
Scene of a Property Damage Collision and Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance. On February 28,
2010 Subject 1 was arrested on the warrants by another officer. The vehicle was released to Subject
2 after she showed registration and insurance in her name.
ALLEGATION 1. Officer A accused Subject 2 of lyin~ and was "very nasty" during an in person
conversation at her apartment.
Officer A stated that he never raised his voice during the interaction, nor did he speak any harsh
words. To him it was just an information gathering exchange. Officer A said that he dicl~r~ot accuse
Subject 2 of lying during the conversation. `~=' ~~
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Subject 2 did not show up for her scheduled interview and did not contact~.~the de~artment~fo
reschedule the interview. Any additional input, explanation or insight she may i~a~.e had'in re~,ards
to this allegation is unknown. ~ ~ ° ' ~ ' ~~
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Officer A also failed to document the interaction with his car video/audio, so no object~v~ evidence
is available for review. ALLEGATION IS NOT SUSTAINED. ~-~'
ALLEGATION 2. Officer A og t "Verbrude " during a subsequent phone call with Subject 1.
Officer A described his demeanor during the phone call as, "stern and authoritative." Officer A said
they responded by calling him a derogatory name and threatened to sue him. He said he did not
respond in kind. Officer A did not use derogatory language, nor curse at them and was not rude.
Officer A said that Subject 1 was "non-cooperative" not wanting to provide any information, saying
that he had already had a deal with Subject 3. Officer A said that Subject 1 became more "loud"
and "defiant, "with anger in his voice. Officer A said he did raise his voice in an authoritative tone.
Subject 2 then took the phone, swore at Officer A, called the whole thing a derogatory term and
hung up.
Subject 1 and 2 did not show up for their scheduled interview and did not contact the department to
reschedule the interview. Any additional input, explanation, or insight they may have had in
regards to this allegation is unknown. ALLEGATION IS NOT SUSTAINED.
ALLEGATION 3' Officer A went "too far" by making them "tip toe" around an_officer who is
supposed to protect and serve.
Officer A initiated two interactions with Subject 2 in a two day period. He had one additional
contact with the Pheasant Ridge Apartment manager a few days later.
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On January 29, 2010 Officer A had reason to contact Subject 2 as her address was on the vehicle
registration, the vehicle was at the apartment and Subject 2 was closely related to Subject 1. On
January 30, 2010, Officer A again had reason to contact Subject 2, as the vehicle was again located
in the apartment complex in a different location. Officer A believed that Subject 1 may be in the
area and might be at the apartment of Subject 2.
On February 3, 2010, Officer A went to Pheasant Ridge Apartment office on an unrelated matter.
During the course of the visit, Officer A spoke with the manager about his need to locate Subject 1.
This lead to the towing of Subject 1's vehicle at the request of the property manager since he was
banned from the apartment complex. Given the irresponsible and/or deceptive manner in which
Subject 1 had handled his situation with Subject 3, Officer A was expected to diligently work to
locate Subject 1, collect his information and investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
These two stops and the conversation with the apartment manager is not unreasonable. Any
irritation or frustration this may have caused Subject 2 is unfortunate, but is completely.Subject 1's
responsibility.
Subject 1 and 2 did not show up for their scheduled interview and did not contact the department to
reschedule the interview. Any additional input, explanation, or insight they may have had in
regards to this allegation is unknown. ALLEGATION IS NOT SUSTAINED.
ALLEGATION 4. Officer A's actions may be motivated by Subject 1 and 2's race.
There is no evidence to support this allegation. During Subject 3's interview he was asked about
race related issues surrounding his contact with Officer A and had no reason to believe race was a
factor in Officer A's handling of the investigation. Officer A also denied that race was a factor in
his decision-making during the investigation. Additionally, there is no known complaint against
Officer A where race was a related component.
Subject 1 and 2 did not show up for their scheduled interview and did not contact the department to
reschedule the interview. Any additional input, explanation, or insight they may have had in
regards to this allegation is unknown. ALLEGATION IS NOT SUSTAINED.
ALLEGATION 5 • The manner that Officer A handled the investigation may be influenced by him
bein¢ related to the driver of the other vehicle.
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There is no evidence to support this allegation. Both Officer A and Subject 3 dew bein~~elated in
any fashion. They also state that this is the first time they have ever met. ~;.; , r ,
Subject 1 and 2 did not show up for their scheduled interview and did not contac~-the` departmenfto
reschedule the interview. Any additional input, explanation, or insight theyr may have halo in
regards to this allegation is unknown. ALLEGATION IS NOT SUSTAINED. m,>,= ^T `
ALLEGATION 6• Subject 1 was Qven a ticket "For no reason" and it "is really~unfair"
All information obtained in this investigation shows this allegation to be unfounded. Additionally,
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the investigation found the charges to be applicable and appropriate for the circumstances
encountered by Officer A.
Subject 1 was charged with two traffic violations: 1)Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage
accident without providing information (321.262, 321.263) and 2) Failure to Provide Proof of
Security Against Liability -Driving Without Liability Coverage (321.20B).
Subject 1 provided Subject 3 with his name and phone. Subject 3 made multiple attempts to call
Subject 1, even trying different combinations of the number given. Subject 3 was unsuccessful and
called the ICPD for further assistance. Officer A continued to have difficulty locating Subject 1
who then refused to provide his driver's license information.
Subject 1 was driving a motor vehicle in the Biotest parking lot, which is available to customers
without charge, when the collision occurred. According to the Iowa Code Section 321.20B; he is
required to have financial liability coverage in effect, regardless of whether he is at fault in the
accident. No such proof was given to Subject 3 of Officer A.
Subject 1 and 2 did not show up for their scheduled interview and did not contact the department to
reschedule the interview. Any additional input, explanation, or insight they may have had in
regards to this allegation is unknown. ALLEGATION IS NOT SUSTAINED.
On March 25, 2010 Subject 1 was found guilty of these violations in Johnson County magistrate
Court (Iowa Courts Online).
ALLEGATION 7' Officer A failed to record his interactions with Subject 1, 2, and 3 in violation
of d~artment policy.
This allegation was initiated by the ICPD investigator for departmental policy violation. ICPD
General Order Number 99-08; In Car Recording Devices, reads in part:
"In addition to traffic stops, officers shall manually activate the recording equipment on calls for service and on self
initiated field activity. This maybe done from the car or via the remote voice link. The remote voice link device shall be
carried by officers and utilized to record audio information outside range of the vehicle microphones."
A search for the in car video/audio of Officer A's in person interaction with Subject 3 and two in
person interactions with Subject 2 produced negative results. When asked about the lack of
video/audio of the interactions, Officer A did not indicate that there was ever avideo/audio system
failure. He believed that the policy made it an option to record such interactions instead of a
requirement. Training on the Policy has been conducted with Officer A. ALLEGATION
SUSTAINED.
DRAFT #2
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Established in 1997, by ordinance #97-3792, the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB)
consists of five members appointed by the City Council. The PCRB has its own legal counsel.
The Board was established to review investigations into claims of police misconduct, and to assist the
Police Chief, the City Manager, and the City Council in evaluating the overall performance of the
Police Department by reviewing the Police Department's investigations into complaints. The Board is
also required to maintain a central registry of complaints and to provide an annual report setting forth
the numbers, types, and disposition of complaints of police misconduct. The Board shall hold at least
one community forum each year for the purpose of hearing citizens' views on the policies, practices
and procedures of the Iowa City Police Department. To achieve these purposes, the Board complies
with Chapter 8 of the Iowa City Code and the Board's By-Laws and Standard Operating Procedures
and Guidelines.
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
Meetings
The PCRB holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday and special meetings as necessary.
During FY10 the Board held twelve meetings and one Community Forum. Five meetings were
cancelled or not held due to lack of Board business, quorum issues and weather.
ICPD Policies/Procedures/Practices Reviewed By PCRB
The ICPD regularly provided the Board with monthly Use of Force Reports, Internal Investigation
Logs, Demographic Reports and various Training Bulletins. The Department also provided various
General Orders for the Board's review and comment. A senior member of the Police Department
routinely attended the open portion of the PCRB meetings, and is available for any questions Board
members have regarding these reports.
Presentations
In November of 2009, the Board held its second Community Forum as required by the change in the
City Charter. The PCRB Chair, Donald King, gave a presentation on the complaint process and the
Police Chief, Sam Hargadine, gave a presentation on the Use of Force policy. There were six
members of the public that spoke at the forum. Topics of discussion included the following: Location
and Format of Community Forum, Use of Force, Counseling Following Use of Force, ICPD Priorities,
Ammunition Restrictions, and PCRB Past Performance.
Board Members
In September of 2009, Michael Larson and Greg Roth's terms ended and were replaced by Joseph
Treloar and Vershawn Young. In October officers were nominated with Donald King as Chair and Janie
Braverman as Vice-Chair. Abbie Yoder later resigned and was replaced by Royceann Porter in March of
2010.
COMPLAINTS
Number and Type of Allegations
Four complaints (09-06, 10-01, 10-02, 10-03) were filed during the fiscal year July 1, 2009 -June 30,
2010. Three public reports were completed during this fiscal period (09-03, 09-04, 09-05) and two
complaints were dismissed (09-06, 10-02). The remaining complaints filed in FY10 are pending before
the Board (10-01, 10-03).
PCRB Annual Report FY 2010 - (Final/Approved ?/?/??) - 1
DRAFT #2
Allegations
Complaint #09-03
1. No medical assessment was conducted when Citizen A was arrested. NOT SUSTAINED.
2. Citizen A's attackers were not pursued. NOT SUSTAINED.
3. No medical assistance or treatment was offered prior to Citizen A being placed in jail. This allegation
involves Johnson County Sheriff's Department personnel at the County jail. As it does not involve the
Iowa City Police Department. NOT SUSTAINED
4. No continued medical assessment was conducted after Citizen A fell asleep in his cell. This allegation
involves Johnson County Sheriffs Department personnel at the County jail. As it does not involve the
Iowa City Police Department. NOT SUSTAINED
5. Citizen A who had open wounds was allowed to be in the presence of others in a jail cell. This allegation
involves Johnson County Sheriffs Department personnel at the County jail. As it does not involve the
Iowa City Police Department. NOT SUSTAINED
6. Due to Citizen A's open wound, he was exposed to contaminants in the jail cell. He was not offered
gauze to protect against infection. This allegation involves Johnson County Sheriffs Department
personnel at the County jail. As it does not involve the Iowa City Police Department. NOT SUSTAINED
7. Citizen A was in jail for 11 hours and while there, had no access to water to drink or clean up with. This
allegation involves Johnson County Sheriffs Department personnel at the County jail. As it does not
involve the Iowa City Police Department. NOT SUSTAINED
A statement attached to the original 09-02 complaint was from Citizen A. An investigation was
initiated on these allegations and the findings are listed below as Allegations 8 through 13:
8. Citizen A alleges that he was not read his Miranda warning. NOT SUSTAINED
9. Citizen A alleges that he was sworn at by police and demeaned by the officer's language. NOT
SUSTAINED
10. Citizen A alleges that he was threatened with force. NOT SUSTAINED
11. Citizen A alleges that he was threatened with having the police car filled with tear gas. NOT
SUSTAINED
12. Citizen A alleges that he was not allowed to tell the arresting officer his account of what happened nor
did any officer ask him for his account of what happened, nor was there an acknowledgement of him
having been assaulted and injured. NOT SUSTAINED
13. Citizen A alleges that while in jail, he was offered no medical attention nor was medical intervention
provided by jail staff. This issue does not involve Iowa City Police personnel and should be referred to
the other agency involved. NOT SUSTAINED
A statement attached to the original 09-02 complaint was from Citizen B. An investigation was
initiated on these allegations and the findings are listed below as Allegations 14 through 18:
14. Citizen B alleges that he was told to leave the area after Citizen A was handcuffed and was not given
the opportunity to give a statement about his and Citizen A's assault. He also alleges that the officer
was not interested in pursuing the perpetrators of Citizen B's assault. NOT SUSTAINED
15. The statement also includes references to the officers being non-responsive to his inquiries about
Citizen A and the assaults. NOT SUSTAINED
16. Citizen A also alleges that the officers threatened him with force if he did not quiet down, and that
officers were rough with him when they put him into a police vehicle. NOT SUSTAINED
17. The statement further alleges that later that night, he saw the assault suspect, tried to summon officers
who were with another subject, and they refused to assist him and refused to give him their names.
NOT SUSTAINED
18. Citizen B alleges that when he tried to pick-up Citizen A from jail, jail staff told him he could pay the
Citizen A's fine or leave. NOT SUSTAINED
PCRB Annual Report FY 2010 - (Final/Approved ?/?/??) - 2
DRAFT #2
Complaint #09-04
1. Citizen alleges that Officer A harassed him during the incident of June 19th. NOT SUSTAINED
Complaint #09-05
1. Officer A did not take responsibility for the "safety and protection" of the Citizen while he was under
arrest and in his custody; did not treat him humanely; and subjected him to unnecessary restraint
applying handcuffs too tightly to his wrists. (Violation of Iowa City Police Rules /Regulations, Section
345.8 -Arrests, and Section 345.09 -Custody of Prisoners). NOT SUSTAINED
2. Officer A did not take responsibility for the "safety and protection" of the Citizen while he was under
arrest and in his custody; did not treat him humanely; and subjected him to unnecessary restraint
failing to loosen handcuffs around his wrists in a timely manner after being advised then were too tight.
(Violation of Iowa City Police Rules /Regulations, Section 345.8 -Arrests, and Section 345.09 -
Custody of Prisoners). NOT SUSTAINED
3. Officer A did not take responsibility for the safety and protection" of the Citizen while he was under
arrest and in his custody; did not treat him humanely; and subjected him to unnecessary restraint
causing inflammation (soft tissue brusing) and pain in his "carpal area". (Violation of Iowa City Police
Rules /Regulations, Section 345.8 -Arrests, and Section 345.09 -Custody of Prisoners). NOT
SUSTAINED
Level of Review
The Board decided, by simple majority vote, the level of review to give each report, selecting one or more
of the six levels specified in the City Code per complaint:
Level a On the record with no additional investigation 2
Level b Interview or meet with complainant 0
Level c Interview or meet with named officer 0
Level d Request additional investigation by Chief or 1
City Manager, or request police assistance
in the Board's own investigation
Level a Board performs its own additional investigation 0
Level f Hire independent investigators 0
Complaint Resolutions
The Police Department investigates complaints to the PCRB of misconduct by police officers. The Police
Chief summarizes the results of these investigations and indicates in a report (the Chief's Report) to the
PCRB whether allegations are sustained or not sustained. (If complaints are made against the Chief, the
City Manager conducts the investigation and prepares and submits the reports.) The Board reviews both
the citizens' complaint and the Chief's Report and decides whether its conclusions about the allegations
should be sustained or not sustained. The Board prepares a report which is submitted to the City
Council.
Of the twenty-two allegations listed in the three complaints for which the Board reported, none were
sustained.
The Board made comments and/or recommendations for improvement in police policy, procedures, or
conduct in three of the reports:
Complaint #09-03
Both of these incidents are unfortunate, but both on-scene and post-event investigations were hampered by
the victims themselves.
PCRB Annual Report FY 2010 - (Final/Approved ?/?/??) - 3
DRAFT #2
Citizen A was arrested entirely on his level of intoxication and corresponding behavior that night and had
nothing to do with the fact that he was a victim of an assault. He was detained initially so officers could
evaluate his role in the conflict. Only as the contact between Citizen A and the police officers escalated was
the decision to arrest him made. He was arrested for public intoxication; being under the legal age; being
profoundly intoxicated; and unable to attend to his own actions safely and satisfactorily.
Citizen B was aggressive and, by his admission to Officer D, intoxicated. He did not like the way the officer
took report information, even though the officer repeated the information back to him. He challenged the
manner in which officers were dealing with a separate issue were deployed, asserting that his issue was a
priority and was defiant when told differently. He has also failed to show investigators evidence related to
his assailants identification (the cell phone photo).
Complaint #09-04
While the Citizen may not have been harassed under the definition of the Iowa Code, the Citizen felt he had
been harassed because he was stopped, then let go, and then stopped a second time. Had the officer
stopped him and completed his investigation in a single stop, the Citizen would not have felt harassed. The
PCRB feels it's important that the officers behave in a way that the citizens don't feel harassed and that this
particular agitation could have been avoided
Complaint #09-05
The Iowa City Police Citizen's Review Board did examine records and listened to the recording from the
police car as part of their investigation into this complaint.
Name-Clearing Hearings
The ordinance requires that the Board not issue a report critical of the conduct of a sworn officer until
after aname-clearing hearing has been held. During this fiscal period, the Board scheduled no name-
clearing hearings.
Mediation
Officers and complainants are notified by mail that formal mediation is available to them at any stage in
the complaint process before the Board adopts its public report. All parties involved must consent to a
request for mediation. No mediations were convened this year.
Complaint Histories of Officers
City ordinance requires that the annual report of the PCRB must not include the names of complainants
or officers involved in unsustained complaints and must be in a form that protects the confidentiality of
information about all parties. In the three complaints covered by the FY10 annual report a total of five
officers were involved.
ICPD Internal Investigations Logs
The Board reviewed the quarterly ICPD Internal Investigations Log, provided by the Chief of Police.
COMPLAINT DEMOGRAPHICS
The following is demographic information from the three complaints that were completed in this fiscal
year. Because complainants provide this voluntarily, the demographic information is incomplete.
Category/Number of Complainants
Ape: National Origin: Color:
Under 21 0 US 0 White 0
Over 21 2 Unknown 3 Black 2
Unknown 1 Unknown 1
PCRB Annual Report FY 2010 - (Final/Approved ?/?/??) - 4
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Sexual Orientation:
Heterosexual 2
Unknown 1
Gender Identity:
Female 0
Male 2
Unknown 1
Sex:
Female
Male
Unknown
0
2
1
Marital Status:
Single 2
Married 0
Unknown 1
Physical Disability:
Unknown 3
BOARD MEMBERS
Donald King, Chair
Janie Braverman
Michael Larson /Joseph Treloar
Greg Roth / Vershawn Young
Abbie Yoder / Royceann Porter
Religion: Mental Disability:
Unknown 3 No 0
Yes 0
Unknown 3
PCRB Annual Report FY 2010 - (Final/Approved ?/?/??) - 5
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FOR STAFF USE:
Complaint No.
Received by
CQNFIDENTIAL
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
(319) 356-5041
Name
Address/other contact information
Telephone
Date of Birth
Race
Gender
Date the incident took place
(All complaints to the Board must be filed with the City Clerk within ninety (90) days of the
alleged misconduct.)
Any person with personal knowledge of the alleged police misconduct may file a PCRB
complaint with the board In order to have "personal knowledge" the complainant must have
been directly involved in the incident or witnessed the incident. If the person with personal
knowledge is underage or otherwise unable to complete a PCRB complaint form, the PCRB
complaint maybe filed by such person's designated representative.
Describe the incident you are complaining about. Give as many details as possible. For
example: Where did it happen? Who else was there?
CONFIDENTIAL
Describe the specific police actions you are complaining about.
Give officers' names, badge numbers, descriptions.
Section 718.6 State Code of Iowa
A person who reports or causes to be reported false information to a fire department or a
law enforcement authority, knowing that the information is false, or who reports the alleged
occurrence of a criminal act knowing the same did not occur, commits a simple misdemeanor,
unless the alleged criminal act reported is a serious or aggravated misdemeanor or felony, in
which case the person commits a serious misdemeanor.
Please ensure that the complaint you are filing with the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board
is truthful. In its review of this complaint, the Iowa City Police Citizen's Review Board will
forward the information contained in this complaint to representatives of the Iowa City Police
Department. Therefore, the above captioned State Code of Iowa applies to a complaint filed
with the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board.
I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge, the statements I have made on this form are true.
Signature
pcrb\complain.clk
Date
8/10
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