HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-2021 Community Police Review BoardMEMORANDUM
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
DATE: June 3, 2021 A Board of the City of Iowa City
TO: CPRB Members
FROM: Chris Olney
RE: Board Packet for meeting on TUESDAY JUNE 8, 2021
Enclosed please find the following documents for your review and comment at the next board meeting:
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• Agenda for 6/8/21
• Minutes of the meeting on 5/11/21
• Minutes of the Community Forum 5/17/21
• Minutes of the meeting 5/26/21
• ICPD Use of Force Review/Report April
Correspondence Roger Lusala — Request Participation
• Draft Memo #1 — Suggested revision to ICPD General Order 01-01 (Bias -Based Policing
)
• DRAFT #1 Proposed ordinance change — review body & in -car cameras
• CALEA Report 2017-2020
• Draft Memo #1 — Suggested revision to ICPD General Order 89-05 (Radio Communications
)
• Approved Ordinance 21-4857
• Office Contacts — May 2021
• Complaint Deadlines
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
TUESDAYJUNE 8, 2021
Electronic Formal Meeting — 5:30 PM
ZOOM MEETING PLATFORM
Electronic Meeting
(Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting is being held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to
concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff and the public presented by
COVID-19.
You can participate in the meeting and can comment on an agenda item by going to
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cIFHvZjQaOWyWOddZ9bcw via the internet to visit the
Zoom meeting's registration page and submit the required information.
Once approved, you will receive an email message with a link to join the meeting. If you are asked
for a meeting or webinar ID, enter the ID number found in the email. A meeting password may also
be included in the email. Enter the password when prompted.
If you have no computer or smartphone, or a computer without a microphone, you may call in by
telephone by dialing (312) 626-6799. When prompted, enter the meeting or webinar ID. The ID
number for this meeting is: 976 5092 1932
Once connected, you may dial *9 to "raise your hand," letting the meeting host know you would like
to speak. Providing comments in person is not an option.
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 5/11/21
• Minutes of the Community Forum meeting on 5/17/21
• Minutes of the meeting on 5/26/21
• ICPD Use of Force Review/Report April
• Correspondence Roger Lusala
ITEM NO. 3 NEW BUSINESS
• ICPD General Order 01-01 (Bias -Based Policing)
ITEM NO. 4 OLD BUSINESS
• Community Forum
• Proposed Ordinance Change
• Discussion of CPRB Recommendations to City Council
• ICPD General Order 89-05 (Radio Communications)
ITEM NO. 5 PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Commentators shall address
the Board for no more than 5 minutes. The Board shall not engage in discussion with
the public concerning said items).
ITEM NO. 6 BOARD INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 7 STAFF INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 8 MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS
• July 13, 2021, 5:30 PM, Zoom Meeting
• August 10, 2021, 5:30 PM, Zoom Meeting
• September 14, 202155:30 PM, Zoom Meeting
• October 12, 2021) 5:30 PM, Zoom Meeting
ITEM NO. 9 ADJOURNMENT
If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact
Chris Olney at 319-356-5043, Christine-Olney@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow
sufficient time to meet your access needs.
DRAFT
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — May 11, 2021
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due to
concerns for the health and safety of Board members, staff and the public presented by COVED-19.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair David Selmer called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerri MacConnell, Latisha McDaniel, Amanda Nichols,
Orville Townsend
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT:
STAFF ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Staff Chris Olney, Legal Counsel Patrick Ford
None
Iowa City Police Chief Dustin Liston
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Townsend, seconded by MacConnell, to adopt the consent calendar as amended.
• Minutes of the meeting on 4/14/21
• ICPD General Order 01-01 (Bias -Based Policing)
�► ICPD General Order 17-03 (Firearms)
• ICPD Memorandum- Quarterly Summary report IAIR/CPRB, 3rd & 4th Qtr 2020
• ICPD Memorandum- Quarterly Summary report IAIR/CPRB, 1 st Qtr 2021
• ICPD Use of Force Review/Report March
Nichols noted that a correction to the minutes needed to be made, she had offered to contact
potential advocates and mediators not lawyers. MacConnell also indicated she did not state that
she needed additional information regarding CALEA as she had participated in the audit review
process.
Nichols suggested changes to ICPD General Order 17-03 (Firearms} Section Iy, Section A.
General Requirements which states All on -duty sworn personnel, whether uniform or non-
uniform, shall be armed with a departmentally approved duty handgun. She would like to add
under the exceptions to allow officers to have the discretion to not carry a firearm into specific
situations. Selmer asked Chief Liston to comment on this suggestion.
Chief Liston stated the Board could suggest the change to the policy, however he would be hard
pressed to approve officers not carrying a weapon as it is never known what a call can entail or
how it could evolve, and that he also has a duty to allow officers to protect themselves as well
as the public.
Nichols stated she did not feel it would take away from an officer being able to protect
themselves. She would like the officer to have the discretion to determine that their weapon is
not necessary in a situation such as entering a school for a student's behavioral issue.
CPRB
May 11, 2021 DRAFT
MacConnell felt officers need their firearms even if entering a school, noting recent school
shootings as an example. Chief Liston explained there are at least 300 million privately owned
guns in this country and not every State requires a license to carry a gun, so there are people
that have guns that you do not know about.
Townsend felt officers should carry weapons to protect themselves as well as the public, adding
you can never know what could happen in any situation. He also noted it would be beneficial to
enhance officer training. Chief Listen explained the police department puts major focus on
training including de-escalation, use of force policy as well as understanding the dynamics of
being in schools.
McDaniel understood the General Order as being an officer is obligated to carry a weapon at all
times, she agreed with Nichols that it should be the officer's discretion as to if a weapon is
needed in a certain situation.
After further discussion the Board agreed to not recommend any changes to ICPD General
Order 17-03 (Firearms) as was suggested by Nichols.
Nichols stated she had numerous significant suggestions for policy changes to General Order
01-01 Bias -Based Policing she would like to change the policy of the police department to be
that police will interfere with members of the public only when assistance is requested, or when
there is an articulable and imminent risk to public safety instead of anytime they have reason to
think that any kind of crime is being committed. She believes that Iowa City Police department
has a history of disproportionate policing and would like the policy changed to say that members
of the public will only be detained when there is a reasonable suspicion to believe that they have
committed or are considering a dangerous infraction of the law. She felt the focus of the police
should be as being there to keep people safe not looking to catch people doing something.
Townsend voiced his concerns about the suggestion of police not getting involved unless there
is a dangerous situation, or they are asked for assistance. Selmer noted police policies and
procedures are on a constitutional level, and that there are constitutional protections in place
that prohibit crossing that line. He felt the proposed changes of saying, unless it's an article of
danger raises more questions such as what if there is a crime that might not be considered
dangerous, but police need to be out there protecting and being present.
Nichols noted there are police stops for simple infractions such as public intoxication and
substance abuse. She would like to shift focus to protecting the public rather than to prioritize
these types of arrests. MacConnell noted there is new program where the police can take
people who are intoxicated and need treatment rather than taking them to jail. Chief Liston
explained the Guide Link Center as an available alternative jail option, noting in 2019 there were
465 public intoxication arrest and in 2020 there were 186 so the focus has changed and often
times police try to get them to someplace other than jail.
Townsend felt it was important that policy changes should reflect being fair to the public as well
as the police officers.
McDaniel stated she felt a majority the Board put too much emphasis on the needs of police
officers versus that of the community. She felt the top priority should not be protecting the
police. She agreed with Nichols approach to policy changes that are more equitable to the
community and that lean toward protecting the public.
CPRB
May 11, 2021
In regard to McDaniel's comment, Selmer stated he felt there is a balance to be found on both
sides. Townsend agreed stating it should be fair to both sides.
Selmer suggested adding this to next meeting
Nichols will prepare a draft letter detailing prod
Board to review at the next meeting.
New Business to be discussed further.
osed policy change recommendations for the
NEW BUSINESS
ICPD General Order 89-05 (Radio Communications Procedures)
Nichols stated she would like to suggest adding the option for "text" to OPS-01.2 , Section II ,
Item C. which states'"JECC shall provide the Iowa City community with twenty-four (24) hour toll
free voice and TDD telephone access system for emergency call service." Chief Liston noted
emergency call communication methods were run by Johnson County Emergency
Communications Center and once the recommendation was received, he would reach out to
JECC.
Motion by Townsend, seconded by McDaniel to draft a recommendation letter to
Police Chief Liston proposing to add the language for text" option to General order 89-95
(Radio Communications Procedures).
Motion carried, 5/0.
Nichols will draft a recommendation letter to Police Chief Liston for the Board to review at the
next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
ICPD General Order 99-08 (Body Worn Cameras and In -Car Recorders)
Selmer explained his proposed request to change General order 99-08 was to have the CPRB
be allowed to review all incidents where a body -worn or in -car camera was not activated or was
deactivated to ensure it was not done so intentionally. Selmer noted Legal Counsel Ford had
concerns about it expanding the CPRBs authority which is governed by the City Council through
an ordinance. Selmer felt it was an important recommendation and that it should be presented
to Council as a proposed ordinance change.
The Board agreed to have Selmer and Legal Counsel Ford draft a proposed ordinance
amendment change to be reviewed by the Board at the next meeting.
Discussion of CPRB Recommendations to the City Council
Recommendations to be considered after information is received from the CPRB
on items #8, 9 and 10.
Item #8. The CPRB should have the authority to hire an independent auditor every I - 2 years to
review the Police Departments internal investigation procedures or for immediate procedural
issues. - City Council requested that Police Staff review the CALEA accreditation process with
the CPRB. With that information, the Council would like to better understand when and how
another audit process might be used by the CPRB.
Selmer asked Board members if they had reviewed the CALEA website and if they thought
CALEA accreditation review process was sufficient. Selmer felt it was a thorough investigation
CPRB
May 11, 2021 DRAFT
process and suggested withdrawing the request for an additional independent auditor, Nichols
agreed. Townsend asked Chief Liston if there was a report available. Chief Liston will provide
the CALEA reports to the Board.
Selmer asked Board members to familiarize themselves with the CALEA auditing report to be
discussed at the next meeting.
Item #9. The CPRB shall be provided city funding to promote awareness of the CPRB and
enhance accessibility to its services. (/.e. outreach, streamed meetings on Facebook, website
enhancements, bl-annual community forums, CPRB contact info printed on all Officer cards,
awareness events, and CPRB information provided to each person issued a citation or at the
time they are released from custody in the event they were arrested) - City Council requested
that the CPRB propose an annual budget amount for consideration.
Selmer noted the sub -committee of Nichols and McDaniel had prepared a draft of proposed
budget categories which was included in the meeting packet. He asked for a volunteer to
prepare an estimated cost for promoting awareness of the CPRB. Townsend volunteered to
research cost of adding CPRB complaint information to the back of police department business
cards.
Item #10. The City shall provide complainants access to a lawyer and social worker/medical
professional with trauma awareness training for purposes of assisting complainants throughout
the complaint process. - The City Council requested that the CPRB investigate how the social
worker/medical professional services would be secured and provide an estimated cost for such
services in the above -mentioned budget request.
Nichols reported she had researched mediation services and Eastern Iowa would be willing to
contract with the City and could offer a process that would include meeting with both parties, the
complainant and the officer ahead of time to hear their perspectives, how the process works and
help the parties determine whether coming together is appropriate in the case.
Selmer noted the recommendation was for the complainant to have access to a lawyer/social
worker/and medical professional with trauma awareness training to act as advocates for helping
a complainant through the complaint process, he did not recall it being for a mediator. Selmer
also noted the Council had requested the CPRB investigate how the social worker/medical
professional services would be secured and provide an estimated cost for those services. He
felt the Board should concentrate on what was suggested.
Nichols stated she had reached out to the Guide Link Center and Abby Community Health
Center which are reviewing the idea, and also the VA Center for Access & Delivery Research
and Evaluation and Delivery (CADRE) who is interested in attending a CPRB meeting to provide
information on a system of care groups with contacts that would be interested in being a part of
a program like this. Selmer stated it seemed like progress was being made on people that would
be stepping in to fill that role.
Selmer asked Nichols to report back at the next meeting with more information and the cost of
services.
Selmer asked for a volunteer to research providing complainants access to a lawyer and the
cost for services.
CPRB
May 11, 2021 DRAFT
Townsend stated he still had concerns on the City providing a lawyer for the complainant, he felt
it was like asking for a lawsuit. MacConnell felt if a lawyer was involved it could result in a trial
like presentation to the Board. Legal Counsel Ford pointed out the Board function was never
meant to be any sort of trial and advised if a complainant was appointed a lawyer there should
be an understanding of what that lawyer's duty and role would be.
McDaniel stated she felt the complainant should be provided legal guidance as well as mental
emotional assistance. McDaniel offered to talk to legal aid and report back to the Board.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None.
BOARD INFORMATION
None.
STAFF INFORMATION
Olney reminded the Board of the upcoming Community Forum to be held via Zoom on Monday,
May 17th at 5:30 p.m.,
Olney noted the City Council expressed openness to having individual boards and commissions
move to in -person meetings and if a board or commission expressed such a desire, staff
liaisons are expected to review safety protocols with the City Manager's Office prior to final
authorization and that Communications staff is exploring ways to fully develop and implement
plans for video recording and/or livestreaming all boards and commission meetings.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS Jsubiect to change)
• May 17, 2021, 5:30 PM, Community Forum Electronic Zoom Meeting
• June 8, 2021, 5:30 PM, Electronic Zoom Meeting
• July 13, 2021, 5:30 PM, Electronic Zoom Meeting
• August 10, 2021, 5:30 PM, Electronic Zoom Meeting
Motion by Selmer, seconded by MacConnell directing staff to schedule a tentative special
meeting for Wednesday, May 26th at 6:00 pm.
Motion Carried, 5/0.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion for adjournment by Selmer, seconded by Townsend.
Motion carried, 5/0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
COMMUNITY FORUM
May 17, 2021, 5:30 P.M.
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible
or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of board members,
staff and the public presented by COVID-19.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair David Selmer called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerri MacConnell, Amanda Nichols, Orville Townsend
MEMBERS ABSENT: Latisha McDaniel
STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Patrick Ford and Staff Chris Olney, Kellie Fruehling.
OTHERS PRESENT: Iowa City Police Chief Dustin Liston,
City Council Member Janice Weiner, CPRB Liaison
INTRODUCTION OF THE BOARD AND BRIEF OVERVIEW
CONSIDER MOTION TO ACCEPT CORRESPONDENCE AND/OR DOCUMENTS
Selmer read correspondence received from Brad Guyer (Staff response included) and
Temple Hiatt into the record.
Motion by Townsend, seconded by MacConnell to accept correspondence and or /documents.
Motion carried, 4/0, McDaniel absent.
MEET THE NEW POLICE CHIEF DUSTIN LISTON
Chief Liston gave some background information about himself personally and professionally.
He also spoke about it being a privilege to be back in Iowa City and be able to serve in this
Community.
OPEN DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CPRB AND
RESTRUCTURING OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWARD MORE COMMUNITY
POLICING
Selmer noted City Council had requested a report and recommendations from the CPRB
regarding changes to the CPRB Ordinance that enhance its ability to provide effective civilian
oversight to the Iowa City Police Department. Selmer summarized the 13 recommendations
submitted for consideration to the City Council.
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION The following individuals appeared before the CPRB:
Temple Hiatt Dan Kauble Susan Bryant
Deion B roxton Tammy Nyd en
Joe Coulter Travis Breese
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — May 26, 2021
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due to
concerns. for the health and safety of Board members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19.
CALL TO ORDER: Jerri MacConnell called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Latisha McDaniel, Amanda Nichols, Orville Townsend (6:07 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Selmer
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Chris Olney/Kellie Fruehling, Legal Counsel Patrick Ford
STAFF ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by McConnell, seconded by Townsend 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, 410, Selmer absent. open session adjourned at 6:07 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Returned to open session at 6:52 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion for adjournment by Nichols, seconded by McDaniel
Motion carried, 410, Selmer absent.
Meeting adjourned at 6:54 P.M.
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FROM: Sgt. Andrew McKnight
RE: t April 2021 Use of Force Review
.,,DATE:csj May 21, 2021
; The Iov -,Cit". 14; ' Oce Department policy requires an employee to complete a written report for any reportable
use of fore. kirortable use of force is defined in the Department's General Order 99-05 which is titled Use
of Force :nd ; .ble for public viewing on the department's website. This policy provides employees with
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uidelin on iT se of deadly and non -deadly force.
Upon receipt of the report, the supervisor is responsible for completing an administrative critique of the
force. This process includes interviews with involved employees, body worn and in -car camera review,
review of any additional available video, and review of written reports. The employee's use of force report
and the supervisor's critique is then forwarded to the Captain of Field Operations and the Chief of Police for
final review and critique.
On a monthly basis, the previous month's use of force reports and supervisor critiques are reviewed by an
administrative review committee consisting of a minimum of three sworn personnel. This Use of Farce
Committee consists of two supervisors as designated by the Chief of Police and one officer, typically a
certified use of force instructor.
The Use of Force Review Committee met on May 1 Sth, 2021. It was composed of Sgt. McKnight, Sgt. Fink,
and Officer Fowler.
For the review of submitted reports in April, the Review Committee documented the following:
• 27 individual officers were involved in 17 separate incidents requiring use of force.
• There were no documented cases of an officer exercising his/her duty to intervene and the review of the
incidents did not indicate that an officer failed their duty to intervene.
• Out of the 17 uses of force, 14 involved force being used against people. The other three were animals being
euthanized by an officer.
• Out of the 27 officers involved in the 14 uses of force against people, no injuries were sustained to suspects
and only one superficial injury was sustained by an officer.
• No violations of policy were noted during this review period.
• Out of the 14 uses of force against people, arrests were made 10 times (71 %).
• Mental health was identified by officers as being a factor in three of the uses of force used against persons
(21 %).
• Drugs and/or alcohol was identified by officers as being a factor in eleven of the 14 uses of force against
persons (78%).
• Out of the 14 times force was used on a person, ten were identified as white (71 %), four were identified as
Black (29%).
• Out of the 17 uses of force, the average number of officers involved in the force was 1.5.
• In total during this time period, the ICPD had 5,456 calls for service with 17 calls for service resulting in force
being used. It is noted that three of the 17 uses of force involved animals and not humans.
The highest level of force
in each incident is reflected below
along with the year-to-date:
Force Used
Aril 2021 Occurrences
2021 Year -to -Date
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12
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1
2
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0
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0
0
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3
4
Suspect Injuries
0
2
Reports to U.S. DOJ
0
0
Total Use of Force incidents to date equal 72. Total calls for service in the same period equal 24,673. This
results in a year-to-date use of force being deployed in .29% of our total year-to-date calls for service.
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Use of Force Report
April 2021
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the suspect to get down on
the ground but he ignored the
commands and charged
towards the officer. The
officer tackled the subject to
the ground, however, he
continued to fight with the
officer ignoring his commands
to stop fighting. The officer
deployed his Taser but it was
ineffective and the subject
continued to attempt to get
away. The officer attempted
to use his Taser in drive stun
but again it had limited effect
on the subject as he
continued to attempt to get up
and flee. The officer placed
his arms around the subject's
torso and placed him on the
ground again. The subject
attempted to put his hands
underneath his body to make
the handcuffing process
difficult. Another officer
pulled the subject's hands out
March 2021 Use of Force Report
from under his body and
completed the handcuffing
process. He was transported
to jail. The subject
complained of soreness
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2021002279 Injured
N Injured racoon shot and killed
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Animal
by officer.
Officer
Late -Night 4/3
2021002313 Public
Y The subject was seen falling
Watch —
intoxication/
in the roadway, almost being
One Officer
Interference
struck by a vehicle. An officer
with official
responded to the area and
Acts
the subject began to run.
While attempting to evade
arrest, the he ran towards a
closed business. He was
caught and told multiple times
to get on the ground. As the
officer was attempting to
complete the handcuffing
process he continued to pull
away. The officer took hold of
his right wrist, placed his left
hand on the back of his
shoulder and placed him onto
the grass. The officer was
then able to complete the
handcuffing process.
Day Watch 4/4
2021002355 Injured
N Injured racoon shot and killed-
- One
Animal
by officer.
Officer
Evening 4/5
2021002382 Assist
Y Officers received a request to
Watch —
Outside
assist a Deputy with a fleeing
Three
Agency
subject on a traffic stop. An
Officers
Possession
officer chased the subject on
of
foot and issued commands to
Controlled
stop running, however,
Substance/
commands were ignored.
The officer caught up with
him, placed hands in his back
March 2021 Use of Force Report
Interference
causing him to fall to the
With Official
ground. He was told to stay
Acts
on the ground but
continuously ignored
commands, standing up to
fight officers. An officer
tripped the subject lowering
him to the ground. Two
additional officers arrived on
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scene as the he continued to
fight with officers, flailing
arms, refusing to place hands
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behind his back. The officers
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took hold of his arms held
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completed the handcuffing
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process. One officer
sustained superficial injuries,
no injuries to the subject.
Day Watch
4/6
2021002408
Domestic
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An officer responded to a
-- One
Assault
domestic disturbance. While
Officer
taking the subject into
custody, the subject ignored
verbal commands, refused to
stand up, and resisted the
handcuffing process by
refusing to put hands behind
her back, pulling away from
officers. An officer took hold
of her arms and assisted the
subject to their feet. The
officer took hold of the
subject's arms, placed them
behind her back and
completed the handcuffing
process. The officer held on
to the subject's left arm as
she was taken to the
transport vehicle. The subject
was transported to jail without
incident. There were no
injuries to the officer or the
subject.
Late Night
4/3/20
2021002314
Assist
N
An officer responded to a
Watch —
21
Outside
request for assistance from
One Officer
Agency
the UIPD. The officer gave
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chase and caught the subject
who had been identified as
being one of two parties
involved in a previous assault.
During the foot chase the
C%J
Subject fell to the ground and
J
the officer placed his upper
body weight on to his to keep
~
him on the ground.He
-
immediately complied by
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putting his hands behind his
N
back. The officer completed
the handcuffing process
without incident and the
subject was handed over to
UIPD.
Day watch
4/7/20
2021002433
Domestic/
N
Officers responded to a
— Two
21
Mental
residence for a suicide in
Officers
Health/
progress after receiving
Drugs
reports that a subject
ingested a large quantity of
pills during an argument with
her domestic partner. The
subject was located and she
entered an ambulance for
treatment. At the request of
the ICFD, officers were called
back to the scene to assist
with the subject who had
become combative with
firefighters who were placing
an IV. The subject flailed her
arms and continued to
attempt to get out of her chair.
Two officers assisted with
holding the subject in a
seated position, placing
hands on her shoulder areas
to keep her from standing as
JCAS and ICFD staff placed
her into soft restraints. She
was transported for treatment
and a mental health
evaluation without issue.
March 2021 Use of Force Report
Late Nights
4/10/2
2021002506
Public
Y
Two officers observed an
Two
021
Intoxication/
intoxicated individual in
Officers
Interference
possession of an open
of official
container of alcohol. The
Acts
officers attempted to make
contact with him, and he ran.
The officers gave chase and
the subject fell prior to
contact. One officer placed
aw
his knee in the back of the
r
'
t
subject to keep him on the
...'
ground while the other officer
completed the handcuffing
yY:j •
y
I_ .MrK
process. The subject
r'f
sustained a small cut on the
..,Kw
arm, was checked and
cleared by EMS. An officer
sustained a bruised hip. The
Subject was transported to
'ail.
Day Shift
4/12/
2021002578
Injured
N
Injured racoon shot and killed
One Officer
2021
Animal
by officer.
Evening
4/15/
2021002644
Mental
N
An officer responded to Four
Watch —
2021
Health
Oaks for reports of an out of
One Officer
control juvenile who was
throwing objects and
assaulting staff by slapping
and kicking towards them.
One officer attempted to
verbally de-escalate the
juvenile by talking calmly and
attempting to stop the
assaultive behavior. To
prevent injury to the juvenile
and staff, an officer took hold
of the juvenile by the arms,
however the juvenile
continued to pull away and at
one -point bit his own arm.
The officer again took control
of the juvenile by holding his
arms and placing the juvenile
in a seated position on the
ground. With the assistance
from the ICFD, the juvenile
was carried to an ambulance
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and transported for a mental
health evaluation. At the
hospital, the juvenile had two
bruises on the upper portion
of his left arm. The bruises
were photographed .
Late Night
4/1 G/
2021002674
Public
Y
An officer was performing a
Watch -one
2021
Intoxication/
bar check when a subject
Officer
Interference
attempted to run out of the
with Official
bar. The subject pushed by
Acts
the officer and ran towards
the exit. The officer chased
the subject, ultimately
catching him by pushing him,
knocking him off balance
causing him to fall to the
ground. The officer straddled
his back, while giving him
verbal commands put his
C
hands behind his back in
M
preparation for handcuffing.
d
He did not initially comply so
M A '4i.:V.i
_
1Y
he was told that he would be
sprayed with a chemicalirritant
if he failed to comply.
rr ti
M
The subject complied, was
MIMIMMId.
1�
fF1HV•Ir
placed into handcuffs and
transported to jail without
in'u to the subject or officer.
Late Night
4/20/
2021002753
Stop Sticks
Y
Two Officers assisted the
Watch Two
2021
& K9
JCSO and ISP as they
Officers
Deployment
pursued and apprehended an
individual who had felony
warrants and a history of
violent behavior involving
firearms. One officer
deployed stop sticks which
punctured the tires of the
vehicle driven by the fleeing
subject. An officer deployed
his K9 to assist with the
apprehension of the fleeing
suspect. The suspect was
taken into custody, arrested,
and transported to 'ail. There
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were no injuries to the
suspect or officers.
Evenings
4/24/
2021002899
OWI/
Y
During the handcuffing
Four
2021
Assault
process, the subject refused
Officers
to put his hands behind his
back, instead, electing to
tense his body and pull away
from officers. Officers were
able to take hold of his upper
body, arms and hands, place
them behind his back and
complete the handcuffing
process. One officer escorted
the subject out of the police
department by taking hold of
his arm. The subject pulled
away from the officer and
elf.
i.
attempted to flee. While
attempting to flee, the officer
`
kept hold of the subject
'
lowering him to the ground.
i
Three officers regained
g
control of the subject who
r
continued to flail and kick out
`
}
towards officers. The subject
continued to tense his body,
refuse to stand, and kicked
out towards officers until they
were able to place him in the
back of the squad car. The
subject was uninjured, and
one officer sustained minor
injuries after being kicked in
the face.
Late Nights
4/26/
2021002905
Public
Y
While performing patrol duties
One Officer
2021
Intoxication/
in the downtown area, an
Interference
officer encountered a
with official
belligerent intoxicated subject
Acts
in the roadway. The subject
ran and was apprehended
after a brief foot chase. The
officer grabbed on to the
subject's torso and he pulled
away from the officer. The
officer guided him to the
round by taking hold of the
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back of his head and pulling
him to the ground. The Officer
placed their bodyweight onto
his torso to prevent the
subject from standing up.
The subject was handcuffed
and transported to jail. The
officer sustained superficial
injuries in the form of cuts and
scrapes to the knee.
Late Nights 4/30/
2021003034
Public
Y
Officer was dispatched to a
One Officer 2021
1 ntoxication/
trespass issue at the Sports
Interference
Column. When the officer
with official
arrived on scene an individual
Acts
was being restrained on the
ground by bar staff. One
officer handcuffed the
intoxicated subject and
walked him towards the patrol
car. The subject pulled away
and turned towards the
r
officer. In an attempt to
:.
regain control, the officer took
hold of the subject around his
'ti i� pry
torso and placed him onto the
.
ground. The subject was told
to stop resisting which he did.
The subject was transported
to jail without injury to the
subject or officer.
Late Nights 4/30/
2021003057
OWI/
Y
An officer attempted to stop a
Two 2021
Eluding/
vehicle for a traffic offense
Officers
Interference
after receiving an "attempt to
with official
locate" an intoxicated driver.
Acts/Stop
The driver refused to stop for
Sticks
emergency lights and sirens
Dployed
and given the risk to public
safety, one officer followed
the vehicle and another
officer deployed stop sticks.
Once the vehicle was
stopped, the subject was
taken out of the vehicle at gun
point. During the search of
the subject, he continued to
,__pull away from the searchin
March 2021 Use of Force Report
officer. The officer lowered
the subject to the ground to
complete the search, placed
the subject into handcuffs,
and transported the subject to
jail. There were no injuries to
the subiect or officers
March 2021 Use of Force Report
Chris Olney
From:
Roger Lusala <r.lusala@myep.us>
Sent:
Monday, May 24, 2021 11:08 AM
To:
Community Police Review Board
Cc:
Ashley Lindley
Subject:
Requesting Your Participation - IC Bias Project
Community Police Review Board Members:
Board Chair Selmer, Board Vice Chair Townsend, Sr., Board Member MacConnell, Board Member McDaniel, and Board
Member Nichols,
My name is Roger Lusala, and I am a member of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission. My fellow commissioner,
Ashley Lindley, and I are reaching out to you today with a request.
The events of this past year have spurred many important community dialogues around topics such as racial justice and
white privilege. Through the work of the anti -racism subcommittee, which Ashley, and I co-chair, we would like to
continue and add to these dialogues in a meaningful way. With that in mind, we created the Iowa City Bias Challenge, a
summer series encouraging community members and community leaders to become familiar with their own biases.
Throughout the summer, we will provide supplementary educational opportunities where folks can learn more about
people who are different from themselves. It is our hope that this will help decrease bias by humanizing the "other" and
strengthening community bonds within Iowa City.
How can you help with this? We are searching for volunteer participants to take one (or more) of the Harvard Implicit
Association Tests as a part of the challenge. We will not ask you to share your test results, but we do hope that you will
allow us to share your picture and your response to one of the following questions after taking the test: 1.) Why is
understanding your own implicit bias important, or 2.) What did you learn from taking this test. We will share your
response and your picture on social media with the hashtag #ICBiasChallenge. While not required, we also hope you will
encourage other community members to take the test and engage in our programming throughout the summer.
If you would like to learn more, or if you are ready to participate in this program, please either reply to this email or call
me at 319-430-4919 I'm also happy to set up an in -person or Zoom meeting (I am fully vaccinated) if that is more
preferable.
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Best Regards,
Rao e,,r 13 L v&atzu,
Human Rights Commissioner
City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission
(319) 430-4919
Roger B. Lusala
President / CEO
MYEP
407 Higl al acid Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240
319.341.0060 ext. 7001 /unm.myep.us
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Draft #1 D
s
To: Police Chief Liston
From: Community Police Review Board
Re: Suggested revision to !CP General 01-01 (Bias -Based Policing)
Dear Chief Liston:
The members of the board respectfully submit the following proposed revisions to ICP General
Order 01-01 (Bias -Based Policing). According to the ACLU's 2020 report,' Iowa ranks as the fifth -
worst state in the nation in racial disparities for arrests of marijuana. The Iowa City Police
Department's use of force reports also illustrate ongoing racial disparities. Implementation of the
suggested changes would serve to decrease these disparities, illustrate Iowa City`s commitment to
creating a strong, safe community in which The Department serves only to protect the public and
officers are not feared, and leave space to repair the damages done to The Department's
relationship with the public during last summer's tear gassing and the recent MRAP incident.
General Order 01-01
Elias --Based Policing
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to unequivocally state that bias -based policing by members of this
department in the discharge of their duties is unacceptable, to provide guidelines for officers to prevent
such occurrences, and to protect officers from unfounded accusations when they act within the
parameters of the law and departmental policy.
See also GO 89-04, Civil Rights.
II. POLICY
It is the policy of the Iowa City Police Department to ,
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from using bias -based policing in all aspects of work including but not limited to traffic contacts, field
contacts, asset seizure, and asset forfeiture.
III. DEFINITIONS
Bias -Based Policin Biased based policing is the application of police authority based on a
characteristic of a group. This includes but is not limited to race, ethnic background, gender,
sexual orientation, religion, creed, economic status, age, disability, political affiliation, national
origin, cultural group, or any other identifiable characteristic.
Reasonable Suspicion- Suspicion that is more than a "mere hunch" or curiosity, but is based on a
set of articulable facts and circumstances that would warrant a person of reasonable caution to
believe that an infraction of the law has been committed, is about to be committed or is in the
process of being committed, by the person or persons under suspicion {"specific and reasonable
cause to believe criminal activity is afoot." State v. Heminover 619 N.w.2d 353, 358 (Iowa 2000).
IV. PROCEDURES
The department's enforcement efforts will be directed towards assigning officers to those areas
where there is the highest likelihood of that vehicle crashes will be reduced, complaints effectively
investigated or addressed, and/or crimes prevented through proactive
patrol.
A. In the absence of a specific, credible report containing a physical description, a person's race,
ethnicity, color, gender, or any characteristic listed in Section Ill above, or any combination of these shall
not be a factor in determining probable cause for an arrest or reasonable suspicion for a stop.
B. Traffic enforcement shall be accompanied by consistent, ongoing supervisory oversight to
ensure that officers do not go beyond the parameters of reasonableness in conducting such activities.
1.Officer shall cause accurate statistical information to be recorded in accordance with
departmental guidelines.
2. The deliberate recording of any inaccurate information regarding a person stopped for
investigative or enforcement purposes is prohibited and a cause for disciplinary action, up to and
including termination of employment. .
C. Motorists and pedestrians shall only be subjected to investigatory stops or brief detentions
upon reasonable suspicion that they have committed, are committing, or are about to commit 2 1
infraction of the law, or there is an articulable reason for contact. Each time a person is
stopped or detained, the officer shall radio to the dispatcher the location of the stop and any pertinent
descriptors relevant or unique to that stop. The exception to this procedure is when officers are taking
part in safety checkpoints and are working with other officers.
D. If the police vehicle is equipped with a video camera, the video and sound shall be activated
prior to the stop to record the circumstances surrounding the stop and shall remain activated until the
person is released.
E. No person, once cited or warned, shall be detained once there is no reasonable suspicion of
1
further - '1 .A ._� - - `
F. No person or vehicle shall be searched in the absence of a warrant, a legally recognized exception
to the warrant requirement as identified in General Order 00-01, Search and Seizure, or the person's
voluntary consent.
1. In each case where a search is conducted, information shall be recorded, including the legal
basis for the search, and the results thereof.
sniffs
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V. TRAINING
Officers shall receive initial and annual training in proactive enforcement tactics, including training in
officer safety, courtesy, cultural diversity, bias -based policing including legal aspects, the laws governing
search and seizure, and interpersonal communication skills. This M W include profiling related
topics (e.g. field contacts, traffic stops, searches, asset, seizure and forfeiture), interview techniques,
cultural diversity, discrimination, and community support.
A. Training programs will emphasize the need to respect the rights of all members of the public to be
free from unreasonable government intrusion or police action.
B. Training will address how bias can affect police activities and decision making, such as field
contacts, traffic stops, searches, asset seizure and forfeiture, interviews and interrogations.
C. Training will emphasize the corrosive effects of biased policing on individuals, the community and
the agency.
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IV. COMPLAINTS OF BIASED -BASED POLICING
Any person may file a complaint with the department or with the CPRB if they feel they have been
stopped or searched based on bias -based policing. No person shall be discouraged or intimidated from
filing such a complaint or discriminated against because they have filed such a complaint.
A. Any member of the department contacted by a person, who wishes to file such a complaint,
shall refer to the watch Supervisor who shall make the person aware of the department and the
CPRB complaint process. The supervisor shall provide information on how to complete the
departmental complaint form, and, if possible, shall record the complainant's name, address,
and telephone number.
B. Complaints which result in the initiation of an investigation shall be conducted as directed by
General Order 99-06, Internal Affairs Investigations.
C. supervisors shall periodically review a sample of in -car video and body worn camera video of
stops made by officers under their command as provided in GO 99-8 (Body warn Cameras and
In -Care Recorders). Additionally, supervisors shall review reports relating to stops by officers
under their command and respond at random to assist or observe officers on vehicle stops.
D. Supervisors shall report in writing to command staff whenever it appears that this policy is being
violated.
E. Any member who observes or becomes aware of what they believe to be profiling shall within
24 hours report it in writing to their immediate supervisor and failure to do so may subject a
member to discipline.
vl L REVI Ew
A. On are annual basis the Commanding Officer of Support Services, or designee, shall conduct an
administrative review of agency practices including member of the public concerns and any corrective
measures taken.
B. If it reasonably appears that the number of self -initiated traffic contacts by officers has unduly
resulted in disproportionate contacts with members of an ethnic minority, a determination shall be
made as to whether such disproportionality appears department wide, or is related to a specific unit,
section, or individual. The commander of the affected unit, section, or officer shall provide written
notice to the Chief of Police of any reasons or grounds for the disproportionate rate of contacts.
C. Upon review of the written notice, the Chief of Police may direct additional trainings towards the
affected units, sections, or individual officers.
D. On an annual basis, the department =make public a statistical summary of the race,
ethnicity, and gender of persons stopped for traffic violations
E. On an annual basis, the department Mrnake public a statistical summary of all profiling
complaints for the year, including the findings as to whether they were sustained, not sustained, or
exonerated.
F. If evidence supports a finding of a continued pattern of ongoing bias -based policing, the Chief of
Police =institute disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment of any
involved officer(s) and/or their supervisors.
IpWA CITY3AS E
POLICE
Original Date of Issue General Order Number
January 10, 2001 101-01
Effective Date of Reissue
April 23. 2021
Reevaluation Date
Ao ri 12022
C.A. L. EIA.
1.2.9
INDEXAS:
Section Code
OPS-1 7
Amends
Reference
(see "INDEX As"
Bias -Based Policing Search and Seizure
Complaints Traffic Stops
Supervisor Responsibilities Arrests
Warrants Discipline
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to unequivocally state that bias -based policing by members
of this department in the discharge of their duties is unacceptable, to provide guidelines
for officers to prevent such occurrences, and to protect officers from unfounded
accusations when they act within the parameters of the law and departmental policy.
See also GO 89-04, Civil Rights.
II. POLICY
It is the policy of the Iowa City Police Department to patrol in a proactive manner, to
investigate suspicious persons and circumstances, and to actively enforce the laws, while
insisting that members of the public will only be detained when there exists reasonable
suspicion (i.e. articulable objective facts) to believe they have committed, are committing,
are about to commit an infraction of the law, or there is a valid articulable reason for
contact. Members are prohibited from using bias -based policing in all aspects of work
including but not limited to traffic contacts, field contacts, asset seizure, and asset
forfeiture.
III. DEFINITIONS
• Bias -based Poll - Biased based policing is the application of police authority
based on a characteristic of a group. This includes but is not limited to race, ethnic
background, gender, sexual orientation, religion, color, gender identity, creed,
economic status, age, disability, political affiliation, national origin, cultural group, or
any other identifiable characteristic.
• Reasonable suspicion - Suspicion that is more than a "mere hunch" or curiosity, but
is based on a set of articulable facts and circumstances that would warrant a person
of reasonable caution to believe that an infraction of the law has been committed, is
about to be committed or is in the process of being committed, by the person or
persons under suspicion ("specific and articulable cause to reasonably believe
criminal activity is afoot." State v. Heminover, 619 N.W.2d 353, 358 (Iowa 2000).
IV. PROCEDURES
The department's enforcement efforts will be directed toward assigning officers to those
areas where there is the highest likelihood that vehicle crashes will be reduced,
complaints effectively investigated or addressed, and/or crimes prevented through
proactive patrol.
A. in the absence of a specific, credible report containing a physical description, a
person's race, ethnicity, color, gender, or any characteristic listed in Section III
above, or any combination of these shall not be a factor in determining probable
cause for an arrest or reasonable suspicion for a stop.
B. Traffic enforcement shall be accompanied by consistent, ongoing supervisory
oversight to ensure that officers do not go beyond the parameters of
reasonableness in conducting such activities.
1. Officers shall cause accurate statistical information to be recorded in
accordance with departmental guidelines.
2. The deliberate recording of any inaccurate information regarding a person
stopped for investigative or enforcement purposes is prohibited and a cause
for disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
C. Motorists and pedestrians shall only be subjected to investigatory stops or brief
detentions upon reasonable suspicion that they have committed, are committing,
or are about to commit an infraction of the law. Each time a person is stopped or
detained, the officer shall radio to the dispatcher the location of the stop and any
pertinent descriptors relevant or unique to that stop. The exception to this
procedure is when officers are taking part in safety checkpoints and are working
with other officers.
D. If the police vehicle is equipped with a video camera, the video and sound shall
be activated prior to the stop to record the circumstances surrounding the stop
and shall remain activated until the person is released. The body -worn camera
shall also be activated and shall remain activated until the person is released.
E. No person, once cited or warned, shall be detained once there is no reasonable
suspicion of further criminal activity.
F. No person or vehicle shall be searched in the absence of a warrant, a legally
recognized exception to the warrant requirement as identified in General
Order 00-01, Search and Seizure, or the person's voluntary consent.
1. In each case where a search is conducted, information shall be recorded,
including the legal basis for the search, and the results thereof.
2. A cursory "sniff' of the exterior of a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation by
a police canine must be recorded on the department's canine action report
form.
V. TRAINING
Officers shall receive initial and annual training in proactive enforcement tactics,
including training in officer safety, courtesy, cultural diversity, bias -based policing
including legal aspects, the laws governing search and seizure, and interpersonal
communications skills. This may include profiling related topics (e.g. field contacts,
traffic stops, search issues, asset seizure and forfeiture), interview techniques,
cultural diversity, discrimination and community support.
A. Training programs will emphasize the need to respect the rights of all
members of the public to be free from unreasonable government intrusion or
police action.
B. Training will address how bias can affect police activities and decision
making, such as field contacts, traffic stops, searches, asset seizure and
forfeiture, interviews and interrogations.
C. Training will emphasize the corrosive effects of biased policing on individuals,
the community and the agency.
VI. COMPLAINTS OF BIAS -BASED POLICING
Any person may file a complaint with the department or with the CPRB if they feel
they have been stopped or searched based on bias -based policing. No person shall
be discouraged or intimidated from filing such a complaint or discriminated against
because they have filed such a complaint.
A. Any member of the department contacted by a person, who wishes to file
such a complaint, shall refer the complainant to a Watch Supervisor who shall
make the person aware of the department and the CPRB complaint process.
The supervisor shall provide information on how to complete the departmental
complaint form and, if possible, shall record the complainant's name, address
and telephone number.
B. Complaints which result in the initiation of an investigation shall be conducted
as directed by General Order 99-06, internal Affairs Investigations.
C. Supervisors shall periodically review a sample of in -car video and body worn
camera video of stops made by officers under their command as provided in
GO 99-08 (Body worn Cameras and In -Car Recorders). Additionally,
supervisors shall review reports relating to stops by officers under their
command and respond at random to assist or observe officers on vehicle
stops.
D. Supervisors shall report in writing to command staff whenever it appears that
this policy is being violated.
E. Any member who observes or becomes aware of what they believe to be
profiling shall within 24 hours report it in writing to their immediate supervisor
and failure to do so may subject a member to discipline.
VII. REVIEW
A. On an annual basis the Commanding officer of Support Services, or
designee, shall conduct an administrative review of agency practices
including member of the public concerns and any corrective measures taken.
B. If it reasonably appears that the number of self -initiated traffic contacts by
officers has unduly resulted in disproportionate contacts with members of a
racial or ethnic minority, a determination shall be made as to whether such
disproportionality appears department wide, or is related to a specific unit,
section, or individual. The commander of the affected unit, section, or officer
shall provide written notice to the Chief of Police of any reasons or grounds
for the disproportionate rate of contacts.
C. Upon review of the written notice, the Chief of Police may direct additional
training towards the affected units/sections or to individual officers.
D. On an annual basis, the department may make public a statistical summary of
the race, ethnicity, and gender of persons stopped for traffic violations.
E. On an annual basis, the department may make public a statistical summary of
all profiling complaints for the year, including the findings as to whether they
were sustained, not sustained, or exonerated.
F. If evidence supports a finding of a continued ongoing pattern of bias -based
policing, the Chief of Police may institute disciplinary action up to and
including termination of employment of any involved individual officer(s)
and/or their supervisors.
Dustin Liston, Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or civil
proceeding. The department policy should not be construed as a creation of 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.
Prepared by CPRB Chair David Selmer
Draft #1 ordinance change recommendation: Genera! Order 99-08 (Body Worn Cameras and
In -Car Recorders)
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City IA 52240-1826 ID
(319) 356-5043
2021
To: City Council
From: Community Police Review Board
Re: Suggested ordinance change for review of violations of General Order 99-08 (BODY WORN
CAMERAS and IN -CAR RECORDERS)
Dear City Council:
The members of the board respectfully submit the following proposed ordinance revision that
would enhance the board's oversight to include review of violations of ICPD General Order 99-
09 (BODY WORN CAMERAS and IN -CAR RECORDERS). This request is in addition to the other
requests previously proposed.
Specifically, the board is wanting two changes to the ordinance. First a change that prior to any
Body worn Camera footage (hereafter, BWC), and/or In -Car Recorder footage being deleted, a
full review and agreement of appointed members of the board's subcommittee must be
obtained. Second, that incidents where Iowa City Police Department employees violate the
general orders and policies regarding the use of Body worn Cameras and In -Car Recorders, be
treated as a complaint and subjected to the same board review as allowed for review of
misconduct complaints.
To wit, the following shall be adopted in the ordinance:
All incidents where employees did not activate an in -car or Body Worn Camera recording device
or improperlv shut off a recordin device in violation of General Order 99-08(Body Worn
Cameras and In -Car Recorder shall automaticallv be subject to the review b the CPRB.
For such incidents a report -from the Chief of Police or Citv Manager shall be submitted to the
CPRB within 30 days of the occurrence that details:
1. A description of all parts of any investigation into the incident that took place, including an
interview with the officer•
2. The finding of fact as to when and how the violation occurred•
3. Relevant video footage including footage taken 30 minutes before and after the missin
recording at issue;
4. A conclusion on whether misconduct occurred and whether it was intentional keeping in
mind the -presumption of intent and the burden of Proof bv a preponderance of evidence on
the officer and a detailed anal sis to demonstrate the rationale behind the determination.
5. Records of anv Prior instances reizarding violations of General Order 99-05 (Body Worn
Cameras and In -Car Recorder), whether or not discipline resulted for all officers involved in the
incident.
Draft #1 ordinance change recommendation: General Order 99-08 (Body worn Cameras and
In -Car Recorders)
6. The details of all disci line or other remedial actions,,including but not limited to additional
traininR, resulting to any officers as a result of any found violations.
7. Extensions of time mav be requested to the CPRB and may be ranted upon a showing of
good faith.
For each incident the CPRB shall conduct a full review and file a re ort to the city council with
the same Procedures and timelines as are applicable to reviewing other complaints of
miSrnnrii in
Prior to any deletion of anv Bodv worn Camera or In -Car Recording, a subcommittee of at least
two members of the board must review and agree in writing that the Policy for deletin the
video has been satisfied.
The board deems the existence of video evidence of incidents to be an integral part of
the trust relationship between the police and the community. This has been easily apparent in
the multiple examples of high -profile incidents across the country, including the George Floyd
incident. Video footage of an incident greatly enhances the board's and the community's
ability to make an accurate determination on whether misconduct occurred. Video footage
protects both the officers and the community members alike in the ability to capture an
objective reality. It is understood that the Iowa City Police Department concurs with the
board's view on the value of the footage; hence the financial investment to equip the Iowa City
Police Department employees with video cameras, and the policy measures that are already in
place to help ensure the cameras use in all relevant instances.
The issue the ordinance revision seeks to resolve is that the Chief has unchecked discretion in
classifying video as qualified for deletion and authorizing the video's deletion. Further, there is
no review for the Chief s determination as to whether an officer's failure to comply with the
policies for use of Body worn Cameras and In -Car Recorders was intentional or unintentional,
as well as what amount, if any, an officer should be disciplined for violating those policies. This
allows for impropriety, or, equally, an appearance of impropriety even when the Chiefs actions
are valid. The proposed changes would give the board oversight to protect against the deletion
of relevant video, ensure that community goals of having video footage in all instances are
being adhered to by the members of the Iowa City Police Department, and insulate the Chief
and Iowa City Police Department from accusations of impropriety while furthering
transparency.
Thank you for your consideration of these ordinance revisions.
Sincerely,
David Selmer
Prepared by CPRB Chair David Selmer
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LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION
Iowa City (IA) Police Department
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, Overview
Iowa City CIA) Police Department
CALEA serves as the premier credentialing association for public
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safety agencies and provides accreditation services for law
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enforcement organizations, public safety communication centers,
public safety training academies, and campus security agencies. The
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standards are promulgated by a board of 21 commissioners,
Interim Chief
representing a full spectrum of public safety leadership. The
Bill Campbell
assessment process includes extensive self -assessment, annual
remote web -based assessments, and quadrennial site -based
assessments. Additionally candidate agencies are presented to the
Commission for final consideration and credentialing.
CALEA Accreditation is a voluntary process and participating
public safety agencies, by involvement, have demonstrated a
commitment to professionalism. The program is intended to enhance
organization service capacities and effectiveness, serve as a tool for
policy decisions and management, promote transparency and
community trust, and establish a platform for continuous review.
CALEA Accreditation is the Gold Standard for Public Safety
Agencies and represents a commitment to excellence.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
CALEA
Chief Executive Officer Profile
Community Profile
Agency History
Law Enfoaement Accw4fta
Agency Structure and Function
CALEA standards reflect the current
Agency Successes
thinl n g and experience of Law
Enforcement practitioners and
Future Issues for Agency
researchers. Major Law Enforcement
associations, leading educational and
First Annual Compliance Service Review
training institutions, governmental
Second Annual Compliance Service Review
agencies, as well as Law
Enforcement executives
'Third Annual Compliance Service Review
internationally, acknowledge
Fourth Annual Compliance Service Review
CALEA's Standards for Law
Enforcement AgenciesC and its
Site -Based Assessment Review
Accreditation Programs as
benchmarks for professional law
Community Feedback and Review
enforcement agencies.
Standards belated Data Tables
CALEA's Founding Organizations:
• International Association of
Chiefs of Police (IACP)
• Police Executive
ResearchForum (PERF)
• National Sheriffs Association
(NSA)
• National Organization of
Black Law Enforcement
Executives (NOBLE)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Overview:
The Iowa City (IA) Police Department is currently commanded by Bill Campbell. The agency participated in a remote
assessment(s), as well as site -based assessment activities as components of the accreditation process. The executive
summary serves as a synopsis of key findings, with greater details found in the body of the report.
Con pliance Service Review:
CALEA Compliance Services Member(s) Portia Y. Swinson remotely reviewed 40 standards for the agency on
4/25/2018 using Law Enforcement Manual 6.7. These standards included specific time -sensitive issues, as well as all
standards applicable to the agency by size and function. If standard issues are found they are listed below.
41.2.2 — Pursuit of Motor Vehicles* (LE 1 ) — SSUE : Bullet L requires a documented annual analysis of pursuit
reports. The agency advised that the annual review of 2016 pursuit data was not completed in 2017. The
Accreditation Manager explained that the department was actively engaged in the search and hire of a new police
chief during 2016 and each captain was tasked with additional job responsibilities alternating as acting chief of
police which most likely led to the review lapse. AGENCY ACTION NEEDED: Prepare a plan to ensure that the
annual analysis is prepared annually in the future. AGENCY ACTION: The agency states that in the future the
Records Sergeant, who prepares this analysis, will be included in the original distribution of pursuit reviews that
have been prepared, resolving any lapse in the exchange of information.
CALEA Compliance Services Member(s) Jay Murphy remotely reviewed 39 standards for the agency on 3/25/2019
using Law Enforcement Manual 6.7. These standards included specific time -sensitive issues, as well as all standards
applicable to the agency by size and function. If standard issues are found they are listed below.
CALEA Compliance Services Member(s) Karen Ashley remotely reviewed 57 standards for the agency on 3/9/2020
using Law Enforcement Manual 6.7. These standards included specific time -sensitive issues, as well as all standards
applicable to the agency by size and function. If standard issues are found they are listed below.
CALEA Compliance Services Member(s) Philip K. Potter remotely reviewed 60 standards for the agency on 10/7/2020
using Law Enforcement Manual 6.7. These standards included specific time -sensitive issues, as well as all standards
applicable to the agency by size and function. If standard issues are found they are listed below.
35.1.9 — Personnel Early Intervention System.* (LEI) — ISSUE: The agency written directive does not require in
bullet e that the annual evaluation of Personnel Early Warning System (PEWS) be documented. In addition, the
agency self reported that due to change in command staff the documented annual evaluations of the PENS
System for calendar years 2018 and 2019 were missed and not completed as required in those two years. -
AGENCY ACTION NEEDED: The agency should update the written directive to require the annual evaluation
be documented and complete the next scheduled documented annual evaluation for PEWS for calendar year 2020
on time. - AGENCY ACTION TAKEN: The agency revised its written directive on bullet e to require the annual
PEWS evaluation be documented and placed a "Note to File" advising the methods taken by the agency to ensure
the next required annual report is completed in early 2020. It is recommended that this standard be reviewed in
the next Annual Review to ensure future compliance. The Captain responsible for this task is no longer with the
agency and they are unable to create a document to show compliance. It is simply missing and will be addressed
as a standards issue. The missing data 2018 and 2019 could not be retrieved.
• 41.2.2 - Pursuit of Motor Vehicles* (LEI) - ISSUE: The agency written directive on bullet j did not address the
issue of pursuits from the agency leaving the city and entering other jurisdictions, only pursuits from other
agencies entering the agency's jurisdiction. -AGENCY ACTION NEEDED: The agency should either locate the
existing language for bullet j in the written directive or revised the written directive language that addresses all of
bullet j. - AGENCY ACTION TAKEN: During the annual review period the agency updated its written directive
on bullet j to address inter jurisdictional pursuits by the agency that leaves it jurisdiction. By taking this action the
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agency demonstrated compliance with this standard's written directive on bullet j. It is recommended that this
standard be reviewed in the next Annual Review to ensure future compliance. ISSUE: Bullet L requires a
documented annual analysis of pursuit reports. The agency advised that the annual review of 2016 pursuit data
was not completed in 2017. The Accreditation Manager explained that the department was actively engaged in the
search and hire of a new police chief during 2016 and each captain was tasked with additional job responsibilities
alternating as acting chief of police which most likely led to the review lapse. AGENCY ACTION NEEDED:
Prepare a plan to ensure that the annual analysis is prepared annually in the future. AGENCY ACTION: The
agency states that in the future the Records Sergeant, who prepares this analysis, will be included in the original
distribution of pursuit reviews that have been prepared, resolving any lapse in the exchange of information.
However, the Captain responsible for this task is no longer with the agency and they are unable to create a
document to show compliance. It is simply missing.
41.3.8 — In -Car Audio/Video/Body-Worn (LEI) — ISSUE: The written directive did address in bullet f, the training
of "supervisors," only the "users." AGENCY ACTION NEEDED: The agency should locate existing language in
the written directive or update the written directive in bullet f to address the training of supervisors. - AGENCY
ACTION TAKEN: The agency updated its written directive and added language that addressed the training of
supervisors on this equipment. By taking this action the agency demonstrated compliance with this standard. It is
recommended that this standard be reviewed in the next Annual Review to ensure future compliance.
Site -.used Assessment Review. -
From 11 / 16/2020 to 11 / 17/2020, Chief Gary Vest and Lt. Christopher Connelly visited the agency following a
consultation with the chief executive officer regarding critical issues impacting the organization since the last
assessment. These issues were identified as:
Minority Recruitment - The Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) has a well established history of community
policing and outreach. The Covid-19 response and civil unrest have negatively impacted recruitment and selection
processes. The agency has many inclusive non-profit partnerships to make inroads to the under -represented
members of the community.
2020 Civil Demonstrations - The 2020 Demonstrations in Iowa City were part of the national protests against law
enforcement due to perceptions of social injustice and alleged bias -based policing. The agency has historically
been engaged in a multitude of innovative community programs. Unfortunately, without a permanent chief of
police in place during this heightened time, the police leadership was divided between the interim chiefs} and
more hands on leadership from the city manager.
Conn-nunity Policing - Community Involvement is a cornerstone of the Iowa City Police Department. The
agency's community involvement programs are tailored from community input as well as an analysis of cringe
trends.
The outstanding partnerships and programs overviewed were conducted on a daily basis prior to the onset of the
COVID-19 pandemic. Many have had to be curtailed in the interest of the public health. However, once the
pandemic abates, the agency intends to return to the robust personal interactions with those whom they serve.
• Officer well Being - ICPD is heavily involved in caring for their people. Unfortunately, the civil demonstration
and the response to Covid-19, have has placed an unusually heavy burden on police personnel and their families.
During the Site -Based Assessment Review, the assessment team conducted 28 interviews regarding the topical areas
previously defined. The interviews were with agency members and members of the community. The approach not only
further confirmed standards adherence, but also considered effectiveness measures, process management and intended
outcomes.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PROFILE
Bill. Campbell
Chief Matherly was sworn in as Iowa City's Police Chief on January 23, 2017. Prior to this he served as Chief of Police
in Altoona, Iowa since 2012. Chief Matherly also served as Chief of Police in Grinnell from 2003-2012. Prior to
moving to Iowa, Matherly served the Flint, Michigan Police Department for 16 years, from 1987-2003, ending his
service in Flint as a Police Lieutenant. He also held the position of Police Officer in smaller departments in Michigan
from 1983-1987.
Chief Matherly holds a Master of Liberal Studies Degree in Interdisciplinary Technology and a Bachelor of Science
Degree.
On February 24, 2020 Chief Matherly retired for health reasons. Captain Bill Campbell was appointed interim chief
while a search for a new chief has begun.
Cpt. Campbell was hired by the department on April 27, 1990. He worked as a patrol officer and field training officer
before being promoted to sergeant on Dec, 22, 1996. As a sergeant, he was a patrol supervisor, public information
officer, records supervisor and an investigations supervisor. He was promoted to lieutenant on June 14, 2008, and
captain on May 12, 2016.
During his career, he was part of the Special Response Team for 18 years and was commander of the SRT for the last
eight of those years. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration and psychology from Mount
Mercy College in Cedar Rapids and is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course at the
University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky,
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa. It is the home of the University of Iowa and is the county seat of Johnson
County. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 74,398 in 2016, making it the state's fifth -largest
city.
Iowa City is located in eastern Iowa, along the Iowa River, on Interstate 80, about 60 miles west of the Quad Cities
(Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Moline and Rock Island, Illinois).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.28 square miles of which, 25.01 square
miles is land and 0.27 square nules is water. The elevation at the Iowa City Municipal Airport is 668 ft. above sea level.
Average monthly temperatures range from about 23.5 degrees F. in January to 75.5 degrees R in July. Average
monthly precipitation is lowest in winter and peaks significantly from May to August, with June being the average
wettest month. Showers and thunderstorms are common from May to September, and can be severe, especially from
May to July. In winter, snowfall is moderate, occasionally heavy in single storms.
Iowa City is known as a college town. It is home to the University of Iowa and a small campus of Kirkwood
Community College. The population increases during the months when the two schools are in session.
As of the 2010 census, about 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 79.7% are white alone, not
Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% are Asian alone, and 5.8% are black alone while the median household income is $41,4105
about $105000 less than the state median.
According to Iowa City's 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report the top 5 employers in the city are: University
of Iowa/University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (30,804), Iowa City Community School District (1,700), Iowa City
VA Medical Center (1,562), Pearson Education (1,200), and Mercy Hospital (1,187).
Iowa City is governed by an elected city council of seven members: four council members at large and three district
members. The two council members at large who receive the most votes and the three district council members serve
four-year terms. The other two council members at large serve two-year terms. A mayor and mayor pro-tem are elected
by the council from within its members to serve terms of two years.
Iowa City has a general aviation airport, the Iowa City Municipal Airport, on the south side of the city. The Eastern
Iowa Airport, 20 miles (32 km) to the northwest, serves Iowa City and Cedar Rapids with scheduled passenger flights,
Interstate 80 runs east west along the north edge of Iowa City. U.S. Highway 218 and Iowa Highway 27 (the Avenue
of the Saints) are co -signed along a freeway bypassing Iowa City to the west. U.S. Highway 6 and Iowa Highway 1 also
run. through Iowa City. Iowa City is served by the freight -only Iowa Interstate Railroad and the Cedar Rapids and Iowa
City Railway.
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AGENCY HISTORY
On the April 6, 1853, the City Government of Iowa City went into operation with persons being sworn into respective
offices by the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Iowa. This included a marshal,
On April 29, 1926 the Iowa City police department experienced its only officer killed in the line of duty when
Patrolman Edward Leeney, who was operating a police motorcycle, was struck by streetcar while pursuing a speeding
vehicle.
In 1936 Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City included updated duties and responsibilities of the marshal
including designation as chief of the police. Chapter 24 included a police department that consisted of the marshal and
nine regular policemen -one of whom is the deputy marshal.
Home of the University of Iowa, students held anti -war protests throughout the 1960s and early 1970s.
On November 1, 1991, University of Iowa student Gang Lu attended a meeting for the theoretical space plasma physics
research group in a conference room on the third floor of Van Allen Hall on the University of Iowa campus. A few
minutes after the meeting began, Lu shot three attendees of the meeting with a .3 8-caliber revolver, then proceeded to
the second floor to shoot the chairman of the department in his office. After the shootings at Van Allen Hall, Lu walked
three blocks to Jessup Hall to the office of T. Anne Cleary, an associate vice president for Academic Affairs and
grievance officer at the university, and shot her in the head. Lu had filed several grievances about not being nominated
for the Spriestersbach prize. Cleary died the following day at the University of Iowa Hospital. Lu then shot Miya
Rodolfo-Sioson, a 23-year-old student temporary employee in the Office of Academic Affairs, for unknown reasons.
Rodolfo-Sioson survived but was left paralyzed from the neck down, and died from inflammatory breast cancer in
2008. Lu had intended to kill university president Hunter Rawlings III, but he was attending the Iowa/Ohio State
football game in Columbus, Ohio at the time. Gang Lu was found in room 203 of Jessup Hall with a self-inflicted
gunshot wound to the head, and he died shortly after police arrived.
In July of 1994 Sgt. Vicki Lalla became the department's first female sergeant.
In 1995 drug charges increased by threefold, when gangs first emerged in the area. The increase of drug violations
corresponds to the jump in gang activity, said Police Chief R.J. winkelhake. Gang activity became more disruptive to
the community with increased instances of fight calls, drug activity and shootings.
In July 1996 Sgt. Sid Jackson became the department's first African -American sergeant.
Near midnight on Aug. 29, 1996 Eric Shaw was talking to his best friend on the telephone in his studio workshop,
which is attached to his father's vending business. Iowa City police officer Jeff Gillaspie, suspecting a burglary, pushed
on the already opened door and shot Shaw, killing him. On Oct. 3, 1996, Johnson County Attorney Patrick white ruled
the shooting was unjustified but said no criminal charges would be brought against Gillaspie, who resigned from the
department and left Iowa City. On Jan. 30, 1997 the parents of Eric Shaw settled a wrongful death claim against the
city for $1.5 million. They had sought $3.6 million. About eight months later, on Aug. 6, Jay Shaw was arrested and
charged with assault causing injury to Iowa. City Police Chief R.J. winkelhake. On Oct. 9, 1997, after a month of
deliberation, a seven -member county grand jury decided not to indict Gillaspie.
As a result of the Shaw incident the City of Iowa City instituted a Police Citizen's Review Board -now known as the
Iowa City Community Police Review Board and the Iowa City Police Department began to voluntarily participate hi
the accreditation process with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement.
The Iowa City Community Police Review Board (CPRB) consists of five members appointed by the City Council. The
CPRB has its own legal counsel. The CPRB reviews reports prepared after investigation of complaints about alleged
police misconduct. It then issues its own written reports that contain detailed findings of fact and conclusions that
explain why and the extent to which complaints should be sustained or not sustained. The CPRB maintains a central
registry of complaints against sworn police officers and prepares annual reports to the City Council on the disposition
of these complaints. The CPRB reviews police policies, procedures, and practices, and may reconu-rend modifications
to them. The board holds at least one community forum each year for the purpose of hearing views on the policies,
practices and procedures of the Iowa City police department. The CPRB has only limited civil administrative review
powers and has no power or authority over criminal matters or police discipline. It is not a court of law and is not
intended to substitute for any form of legal action against the Police Department or the City.
The Iowa City Police Departirlent has been accredited with CALEA since 1999.
The Iowa City Police Department is one of only two Iowa police departments that collect and analyze traffic stop data
and has been collecting this data since 1999 in response to concerns by some about racial profiling. A Saint Ambrose
University (located in Davenport, Iowa) Sociology and Criminal Justice Professor conducted studies in 2014 and 2016
that indicated levels of disproportionality in traffic stops and outcomes. The department continues to identify and
immplement an achievable goal to reduce traffic stop racial disproportionality with the goal of strengthening community
confidence and trust in the ICPD.
In May 1997 the department began training 18 officers in special weapons and tactics referring to them as the Special
Response Team (SRT). This unit was available for call out for high risk warrant service, barricaded subjects, and
hostage rescue.
In June 1997 the department received a grant to fund a Domestic Violence Investigator. This position was designed to
work with the Johnson County Attorney' s Office and the Domestic Violence Intervention Program to implement a
project which will specialize in cases involving domestic violence and sexual assaults against women. This grant
positions continues to be staffed today.
After a drive by shooting incident in May of 1998 the department created the Special Crimes Action Team (SCAT).
This team is now known as the Street Crimes Action Tcarn. Chief Winkelhake tasked the 5 officer and 1 sergeant team
with working in the area of recent incidents, to devote their time to the people involved, take photos of as many people
involved who are in public areas or in the outdoor areas at the locations around Broadway, Cross Park, complete field
interview cards, create a photo gallery in the roll call so all department members become familiar with all the players,
and make arrests of the individuals involved with the gang problem, whenever possible for any violation which is
justified by the circumstances and meets the elements of the charge. The tearn is still active today but with a modified
direction geared more toward community oriented policing.
In September of 2001 Lt. Sid Jackson became the department's first African -American lieutenant.
On the evening of April 13, 2006, a confirtned EF2 tornado struck Iowa City, causing severe property damage and
displacing many from their homes, including many University of Iowa students. It was the first tornado ever recorded to
hit the city directly. No serious injuries were reported in the Iowa City area.
On June 4, 2008 Sergeant Denise Brotherton became the department's second female sergeant.
On June 11, 2008 water exceeded the emergency spillway at the Coralville Reservoir outside of Iowa City. As a result,
the City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa were seriously affected by unprecedented flooding of the Iowa River,
which caused widespread property damage and forced evacuations in large sections of the city.
A Police Substation opened in 2010 in southeast Iowa City houses the Community Resource Offices. This Substation
makes southeast Iowa City neighborhood involvement more accessible by offering convenient access to police if
needed.
In October 2012 the Iowa City Council approved acceptance of a COPS grant, which in effect provided for two
additional certified positions with the Iowa City Police Department. One of the positions focuses solely on downtown
Iowa City. The position initiates a walking beat for the district that would be targeted during daytime and evening
hours. This officer helps establish relationships and communication channels with local businesses and is a positive
visible presence throughout downtown and the northside marketplace. The second officer is utilized as a Neighborhood
Response Officer that is shifted depending on where crime hotspots occurred. This officer works closely with
Neighborhood Services, Housing & Inspection Services, Landlords, Tenants, and Associations. This position's highest
priority is neighborhood stabilization.
In September 2014 the departYxaent appointed 3 officers to serve as liaisons to the LGBTQ community. Coals of the
liaisons are, fostering positive relationships between the department and the LOBT con-ununity, assisting the
investigative division with LOBT-related crimes, working with other city and law enforcement agencies and other
community --based organizations on LGBT-related issues, and maintaining an active role in recruiting and police training
as it relates to the LGBT community.
On June 1, 2015 Lieutenant Denise Brotherton became the department's first female lieutenant.
In June 2015 Henri Harper was hired as a Temporary Community Outreach Assistant. This position soon became full
time. This non -sworn position assists police officers assigned to Community Relations in the planning, coordination, set
up and presentation of con-nTlunity outreach events.
In May of 2017 the Iowa City Police Department along with other local law enforcement began training all sworn
members in crisis intervention training. The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is a community partnership of law
enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, individuals who live with mental illness and/or addiction
disorders, their families and other advocates. It is an innovative first -responder model of police -based crisis
intervention training to help persons with mental disorders and/or addictions access medical treatment rather than place
them in the criminal justice system due to illness related behaviors. It also promotes officer safety and the safety of the
individual in crisis,
In May of 2018 as a part of the City's FYI 9 budget., the City Council increased the Police Department's authorized
strength by two sworn police officers. One of those positions was added to the Community Outreach Section. This new
position combines the roles/responsibilities of the Downtown Liaison Officer (DLO) and the Neighborhood Response
Officer (NRO), performing the work tasks of both positions on any given day.
On September 7, 2018 Captain Denise Brotherton became the department's first female captain.
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AGENCY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
CHIEF OF POLICE
The Chief of Police is responsible to the City Manager of the City 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 Iowa City Police Department consists of two divisions: Field Operations and Support Services. Division
commanders/Captains are responsible directly to the Chief of Police.
The Chiefs Administrative Coordinator (non -sworn) is responsible to the Chief of Police.
FIELD OPERATIONS
Field Operations consists of the Patrol and Investigative sections. Each section commander/Lieutenant is responsible to
the Commander of Field Operations/Captain. The Commander of Field Operations is directly responsible for six to ten
employees and functionally responsible for up to 76 employees.
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 fifteen to twenty-one 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. Under each Watch Commander are two Sergeants. The Sergeants on each watch
are directly responsible to their respective watch commander. Patrol Sergeants supervise between thirteen to nineteen
officers on a regular basis. Patrol officers comprise the remainder of the sworn personnel on each watch and are
responsible to their respective watch supervisors. Community Service Officers are assigned to the Day and Evening
watches. Community Service Officers (CSO) (non -sworn) are responsible to the supervisors of the watch to which they
are assigned.
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. coordinates multi jurisdictional investigations with
other agencies. In the absence of the Lieutenant of Investigations, the Sergeant of Investigations shall assume duties of
Investigation's Supervisor. Investigators/officers in the Investigative Section are responsible to the Lieutenant of
Investigations. Street Crimes Action Team (SCAT) are directly responsible to the Sergeant of the Investigations
Section. 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.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Support Services consists of the following sections; Station Masters, Police Records, Animal Services, Planning and
Research, Community Relations, Training/Accreditation, and Property Control. The head of each section is directly
responsible to the Commander of Support Services. The Commander of Support Services is directly responsible to the
Chief of Police. The Captain of Support Services is directly responsible for six to ten employees and functionally
responsible for up to thirty employees.
The Planning and Research function is filled by a sergeant. The sergeant is directly responsible to the Commander of
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Support 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.
Police Records is under the direction Sergeant assigned to Records/PIO/Planning and Research. The records supervisor
is directly responsible to the Commander of Support Services. The record supervisor is regularly responsible for up to
seven employees. Record Technicians are responsible to the supervisor of police records.
Tlie Community Outreach section is staffed by three uniformed sworn officers (Community Relations Officer,
Neighborhood Resource Officer, and 2 Downtown Liaison Officer) and a uniformed non-sworni Cornmunity Outreach
Assistant who are directly responsible to the Sergeant of Planning and Research. Personnel in this section are trained in
the areas of conununity relations, and crime prevention.
School Crossing Guards (non -sworn) are responsible to the Sergeant assigned to Records/PIO/Planning and Research.
The Training/Accreditation function is filled by a sergeant who is directly responsible to the Conunander of Support
Services.
Station Masters and the Support Services Assistant are responsible to the Training/Accreditation Sergeant.
The position of Evidence Custodian (non -sworn) is directly responsible to the Training/Accreditation Sergeant.
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 Support Services, and supervises between two to five employees. Animal Services
Officers are responsible to the Anirnal Services Supervisor. Also, directly responsible to the Animal Services Supervisor
are the Animal Care Technicians {non -sworn} and the Animal Center Assistants (non -sworn).
The Computer System Analyst (non -sworn) is directly responsible to the Commander of Support Services.
The Department is currently authorized for 82 sworn officers.
The Department is currently authorized for 47 full tune and 24 part -tune non -sworn employees. The department
currently has 4 chaplain volunteers, 1 records volunteer, and over 400 animal service volunteers.
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Law Enforcement Accreditation
January 28, 2021
AGENCY SUCCESSES
Promotion of first female Captain -September 201 S.
Two first degree murder convictions from 2017 homicides.
Continued crisis intervention training for all sworn members.
Expanded social media with use of Twitter.
Established peer support team.
Expanded community resource officers by 2.
Successfully replaced animal services director
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Law Enforcement Accreditation January 28, 2021
FUTURE ISSUES FOR AGENCY
Update and modernize Police Department to become safer, welcoming, and more efficient.
Continued efforts on reduction of racial. disparity in traffic stops, field contacts, use of force, officer initiated arrests,
and asset seizure/forfeiture.
Properly addressing people with mental health needs and substance abuse challenges.
Exploring the addition of school liaison officers.
Continued recruitment of minorities in hiring of sworn and civilian positions to better reflect the demographics of the
community.
Strengthening officer wellness and safety -- training/education and peer wellness.
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Law Enforcement Accreditation January 28, 2021
YEAR 1 REMOTE WEB -BASED ASSESSMENT
Compliance Services Member: Portia Y. Swinson
On 4/25/2018, the Year I Remote web -based Assessment of Iowa City (IA) Police Department was conducted. The
review was conducted remotely and included 40 standards from the CALEAQ Standards for Law Enforcement
Manual. The following standards were reviewed and the findings are denoted:
Standards
Findings
1 Law Enforcement Role and Authority
1.1. 1 Oath of Office (LEI) (MMMM)
Compliance Verified
1.1.2 Code of Ethics* (LEI) (MMMM)
Compliance Verified
1.2.1 Legal Authority Defined (LEI) (MMMM)
Compliance Verified
1.2.4 Search and Seizure (LEI) )
Compliance Verified
1.2.5 Arrest with/without Warrant (LEI) )
Compliance Verified
1.2.9 Biased Policing* (LEI) )
Compliance Verified
4 Use of Force
4.1.3 warning Shots (LEI) )
Compliance Verified
4.2.1 Reporting Uses of Force* (LEI) ( )
Compliance Verified
4.2.2 written Use of Force Reports and Administrative Review* (LEI) (MMMM)
Compliance Verified
4.2.4 Analyze Reports* (LEI) (MMMM)
Compliance Verified
4.3.3 Annual/Biennial Proficiency Training* (LEI) (MMMM)
Compliance Verified
11 Organization and Administration
11.1.1 Description of Organization (LE 1) (MMMM)
Compliance Verified
12 Direction
12.1.3 Obey Lawful Orders (LEI)
Compliance Verified
15 Planning and Research, Goals and Objectives, and Crime Analysis
15.2.1 Annual Updating/Goals and Objectives* (LEI)
Compliance Verified
17 Fiscal Management and Agency Property
17.4.2 Cash Fund/Accounts Maintenance* (LEI)
Compliance Verified
21 Classification and Delineation of Duties and Responsibilities
21.2.2 Job Description Maintenance and Availability* (LEI) (M M M M)
Compliance Verified
22 Personnel Management System
22.2.2 General Health and Physical Fitness (LE 1)
Compliance Verified
26 Disciplinary Procedures and Internal Investigations
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Standards Findings
26.1.1 Code of Conduct (LEI) Compliance Verified
33 Training and Career Development
33.1.5 Remedial Training (LE 1 ) Compliance Verified
33.5.1 Annual In -Service Training Program* (LEI) (M M M M) Compliance Verified
35 Performance Evaluation
35.1.2 Annual Evaluation* (LEI) Compliance Verified
35.1.9 Personnel Early Intervention System* (LEI) Compliance Verified
40 Crime Analysis and Intelligence
40.2.3 Criminal Intelligence Procedures* (LEI) Compliance Verified
41 Patrol
41.2.2 Pursuit of Motor Vehicles* (LEI) Standard Issue
Notes: SSUE: Bullet L requires a documented annual analysis of pursuit reports. The agency advised that the annual
review of 2016 pursuit data was not completed in 2017. The Accreditation Manager explained that the department
was actively engaged in the search and hire of a new police chief during 2016 and each captain was tasked with
additional job responsibilities alternating as acting chief of police which most likely led to the review lapse. AGENCY
ACTION NEEDED: Prepare a plan to ensure that the annual analysis is prepared annually in the future. AGENCY
ACTION: The agency states that in the future the Records Sergeant, who prepares this analysis, will be included in
the original distribution of pursuit reviews that have been prepared, resolving any lapse in the exchange of
information.
41.2.3 Roadblocks and Forcible Stopping* (LEI)
Compliance Verified
41.2.7 Mental Health Issues* (LEI)
Compliance Verified
41.3.5 Protective Vests (LEI)
Compliance Verified
44 Juvenile Operations
44.1.1 Juvenile Operations Policy (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46 Critical Incidents, Special Operations, and Homeland Security
46.1.3 Command Function* (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46.1.9 All Hazard Plan Training* (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46.1.10 Active Threats* (LE1)
Compliance Verified
61 Traffic
61.1.10 DUI Procedures (LE1) Compliance Verified
70 Detainee Transportation
70.1.1 Pre -Transport Prisoner Searches (LEI) Compliance Verified
71 Processing and Temporary Detention
71.1.1 Designate Rooms or Areas (LEI) Compliance Verified
71.2.1 Training of Personnel.* (LEI) Compliance Verified
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Standards Findings
71.4.3 Inspections* (LEI) Compliance Verified
81 Communications
81.3.2 Alternate Power Source* (LEI) Compliance Verified
82 Central Records
82.1.E Computer File Backup and Storage* (LEI) Compliance Verified
83 Collection and Preservation of Evidence
83.1.1 24-Hour Availability (LEI) Compliance Verified
84 Property and Evidence Control
84.1.E Inspections and Reports* (LEI) Compliance Verified
Chief Matherly has reviewed the report and finds it accurate with no additional comments.
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Law Enforcement Accreditation January 28, 2021
YEAR 2 REMOTE WEB -BASED ASSESSMENT
Compliance Services Member: Jay Murphy
On 3/25/2019, the Year 2 Remote Web -based Assessment of Iowa City (IA) Police Department was conducted. The
review was conducted remotely and included 39 standards from the CALEAV Standards for Law Enforcement
Manual. The following standards were reviewed and the findings are denoted:
Standards Find10
ings
I Law Enforcement Role and Authority
1.2.3 Compliance with Constitutional Requirements (LEI) (MMMM) Compliance Verified
1.2.8 Strip/Body Cavity Search (LEI) (MMMM) Compliance Verified
4 Use of Force
4.1.1 Use of Reasonable Force (LEI) (MMMM)
Compliance Verified
4.1.2 Use of Deadly Force (LEI) (MMMM)
Compliance Verified
4.1.4 Use of Authorized Less Lethal Weapons (LEI) ( )
Compliance Verified
4.3.2 Demonstrating Proficiency with Weapons (LEI) (NIMMM)
Compliance Verified
11 Organization and Administration
11.3.1 Responsibility/Authority (LEI)
Compliance Verified
11.3.3 Notify CEO of Incident with Liability (LE 1)
Compliance Verified
12 Direction
12.1.1 CEO Authority and Responsibility (LEI)
Compliance Verified
15 Planning and Research, Goals and Objectives, and Crime Analysis
15.2.1 Annual Updating/Goals and Objectives* (LEI)
Compliance Verified
22 Personnel Management System
22.1.3 Benefits Program (LE 1)
Compliance Verified
22.1.8 Employee Identification (LEI)
Compliance Verified
25 Disciplinary Procedures and Internal Investigations
26.1.3 Harassment (LEI)
Compliance Verified
26.2.1 Complaint Investigation (LET)
Compliance Verified
31 Recruitment and Selection
31.2.1 Recruitment Plan (LEI) Compliance Verified
31.4.1 Selection Process Described (LE 1) Compliance Verified
33 Training and Career Development
33.4.3 Field Training Program (LEI) (M M M M) Compliance Verified
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Standards
Findings
33.5.3 Accreditation Training (LEI)
Compliance Verified
33.8.2 Skill Development Training Upon Promotion (LEI)
Compliance Verified
41 Patrol
41.1.5 Police Service Canines (LEI)
Compliance Verified
41.2.2 Pursuit of Motor Vehicles' (LEI)
Compliance Verified
41.2.3 Roadblocks and Forcible Stopping* (LEI)
Compliance Verified
41.2.E Missing Children (LEI)
Compliance Verified
42 Criminal Investigation
42.2.E Informants (LEI)
Compliance Verified
43 Vice, Drugs, and Organized Crime
43.1.5 Covert Operations (LEI)
Compliance Verified
44 Juvenile Operations
44.2.2 Procedures for Custody (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46 Critical Incidents, Special Operations, and Homeland Security
46.1.2 All Hazard Plan (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46.1.9 All Hazard Plan Training* (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46.1.10 Active Threats* (LE 1)
Compliance Verified
54 Public Infoi rnation
54.1.3 Media Access (LEI)
Compliance Verified
81 Communications
81.2.11 Misdirected Emergency Calls (LEI)
Compliance Verified
82 Central Records
82.1.1 Privacy and Security (LEI)
Compliance Verified
83 Collection and Preservation of Evidence
83.2.1 Guidelines and Procedures (LEI)
Compliance Verified
84 Property and Evidence Control
84.1.1 Evidence/Property Control System (LEI)
Compliance Verified
84.1.2 Storage and Security (LEI)
Compliance Verified
84.1.3 Temporary Security (LEI)
Compliance Verified
84.1.4 Security of Controlled Substances, Weapons for Training (LEI)
Compliance Verified
84.1.5 Records, Status of Property (LEI)
Compliance Verified
84.1.E Inspections and Reports* (LEI)
Compliance Verified
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&Monsefiro&LAgency Rgga ag Findings:
CEO Feedback not provided.
Law Enforcement Accreditation January 28, 2021
YEAR 3 REMOTE WEB -BASED ASSESSMENT
Compliance Services Member: Karen Ashley
On 3/9/2020, the Year 3 Remote Web -based Assessment of Iowa City (IA) Police Department was conducted. The
review was conducted remotely and included 57 standards from the CALEAV Standards for Law Enforcement
Manual. The following standards were reviewed and the findings are denoted:
Standards Findings
1 Law Enforcement Role and Authority
1.2.9 Biased Policing* (LEI) ( ) Compliance Verified
4 Use of Force
4.1.5 Rendering Medical Aid Following Police Actions (LEI) ( ) Compliance Verified
4.3.1 Authorization: Weapons and Ammunition (LEI) ( ) Compliance Verified
4.3.4 Prerequisite to Carrying Lethal/Less Lethal Weapons (LEI) (MMMM) Compliance Verified
12 Direction
12.1.2 Command Protocol (LEI)
Compliance Verified
12.2.1 The Written Directive System (LEI)
Compliance Verified
12.2.2 Dissemination and Storage (LEI)
Compliance Verified
17 Fiscal Management and Agency Property
17.5.2 Operational Readiness (LEI)
Compliance Verified
22 Personnel Management System
22.1.5 Victim Witness Services/Line of Duty Death (LEI)
Compliance Verified
22.1.9 Military Deployment and Reintegration (LEI)
Compliance Verified
22.2.5 Extra -Duty Employment (LEI)
Not Applicable by Function
22.4.1 Grievance Procedures (LEI)
Compliance Verified
26 Disciplinary Procedures and Internal Investigations
26.1.4 Disciplinary System (LEI)
Compliance Verified
26.2.2 Records, Maintenance and Security (LEI)
Compliance Verified
26.2.4 Complaint/Commendation Registering Procedures (LEI)
Compliance Verified
26.3.3 Investigation Time Limits (LEI)
Compliance Verified
31 Recruitment and Selection
31.5.1 Background Investigations (LEI) Compliance Verified
31.5.7 Emotional Stability/Psychological Fitness Examinations (LEI) Compliance Verified
33 Training and Career Development
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Standards
Findings
33.1.6 Employee Training Record Maintenance (LEI)
Compliance Verified
33.6.2 Tactical Team Training Program (LE1)
Compliance Verified
34 Promotion
34.1.1 Agency Role, Authority and Responsibility (LEI)
Compliance Verified
41 Patrol
41.2.1 Responding Procedures (LEI)
Compliance Verified
41.2.4 Notification Procedures (LEI)
Compliance Verified
41.2.5 Missing Persons (LEI)
Compliance Verified
41.3.2 Equipment Spccification/Replenishnient (LEI)
Compliance Verified
42 Criminal Investigation
42.1.3 Case File Management (LEI)
Compliance Verified
42.2. S Interview Rooms (LEI)
Compliance Verified
44 Juvenile Operations
44.2.1 Handling Offenders (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46 Critical Incidents, Special Operations, and Homeland Security
46.1.1 Planning Responsibility (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46.2.7 Special Events Plan (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46.3.2 Hazlnat Awareness (LEI)
Compliance Verified
61 Traffic
61.1.2 Uniform Enforcement Procedures (LEI)
Compliance Verified
61.1.3 Violator Procedures (LEI)
Compliance Verified
61.1.4 Informing The Violator (LEI)
Compliance Verified
61.1.7 Stopping/Approaching (LEI)
Compliance Verified
61.4.2 Hazardous Roadway Conditions (LEI)
Compliance Verified
70 Detainee Transportation
70.1.2 Searching Transport Vehicles (LEI)
Compliance Verified
70.1.7 Procedures, Escape* (LEI)
Compliance Verified
70.4.2 Rear Compartment Modifications (LEI)
Compliance Verified
71 Processing and Teinporary Detention
71.3.3 Security in Designated Temporary Detention Processing and Testing
Rooms/Areas (LEI)
Compliance Verified
73 Court Security
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Standards
Findings
73.1.1 Role, Authority, Policies* (LEI)
Not Applicable by Function
73.3.1 Weapon Lockboxes (LEI)
Not Applicable by Function
73.4.2 External Communications (LE 1)
Not Applicable by Function
73.5.12 Securing Weapons (LEI)
Not Applicable by Function
73.5.18 Designated Control Point (LEI)
Not Applicable by Function
74 Legal Process
74.1.1 Information, Recording (LE 1)
Compliance Verified
81 Communications
81.2.1 24 Hour, Toll -Free Service (LEI)
Compliance Verified
81.2.2 Continuous, Two -Way Capability (LEI)
Compliance Verified
81.2.3 Recording Information (LEI)
Compliance Verified
81.2.4 Radio Communications Procedures (LEI)
Compliance Verified
81.2.5 Access to Resources (LEI)
Compliance Verified
82 Central Records
82.1.2 Juvenile Records (LEI)
Compliance Verified
82.2.1 Field Reporting System (LEI)
Compliance Verified
82.2.2 Reporting Requirements (LEI)
Compliance Verified
82.2.3 Case Numbering System (LEI)
Compliance Verified
83 Collection and Preservation of Evidence
83.2.4 Equipment and Supplies (LEI)
Compliance Verified
83.3.2 Evidence, Laboratory Submission (LEI)
Compliance Verified
CEO Feedback not provided.
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YEAR 4 REMOTE WEB -BASED ASSESSMENT
Compliance Services Member: Philip K. Potter
On 10/7/2020, the Year 4 Remote web -based Assessment of Iowa City (IA) Police Department was conducted. The
review was conducted remotely and included 60 standards from the CALEA(R) Standards for Law Enforcement
Manual. The following standards were reviewed and the findings are denoted:
Standards
1 Law Enforcement Role and Authority
1.2.10 Duty to Intervene (LE 1) (M M M M)
4 Use of Force
4.1.1 Use of Reasonable Force (LEI) ( )
4.1.2 Use of Deadly Force (LEI) )
4.1.5 Rendering Medical Aid Following Police Actions (LE 1) ( )
4.1.6 Vascular Neck Restrictions (LEI) (MMIVIM)
4.1.7 Choke Holds (LEI) ( )
4.2.3 Removal from Line of Duty Assignment (LEI) (MMMM)
4.2.4 Analyze Reports* (LEI) ( )
26 Disciplinary Procedures and Internal Investigations
26.3.2 CEO, Notification (LEI)
26.3.5 Statement of Allegations/Rights (LEI)
31 Recruitment and Selection
31.4.7 Selection Criteria (LEI) ( )
33 Tramping and Career Development
33.4.2 Recruit Training Program (LEI)
33.4.3 Field Training Program (LEI) (M M M M)
35 Performance Evaluation
35.1.2 Annual Evaluation* (LE 1)
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
Compliance Verified
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Standards I Findings
35.1.9 Personnel Early Intervention System* (LEI) Standard Issue
Notes: ISSUE: The agency written directive does not require in bullet e that the annual evaluation of Personnel Early
Warning System (PEWS) be documented. In addition, the agency self reported that due to change in command staff
the documented annual evaluations of the PEWS System for calendar years 2018 and 2019 were mussed and not
completed as required in those two years. -AGENCY ACTION NEEDED: The agency should update the written
directive to require the annual evaluation be documented and complete the next scheduled documented annual
evaluation for PEWS for calendar year 2020 on time. -- AGENCY ACTION TAKEN: The agency revised its written
directive on bullet e to require the annual PEWS evaluation be documented and placed a "Note to File" advising the
methods taken by the agency to ensure the next required annual report is completed in early 2020. It is recommended
that this standard be reviewed in the next Annual Review to ensure future compliance. The Captain responsible for
this task is no longer with the agency and they are unable to create a document to show compliance. It is simply
missing and will be addressed as a standards issue. The missing data 2018 and 2019 could not be retrieved.
40 Crime Analysis and Intelligence
40.2.3 Criminal Intelligence Procedures* (LEI)
41 Patrol
41.2.2 Pursuit of Motor Vehicles* (LEI)
Compliance verified
Standard Issue
Notes: ISSUE: The agency written directive on bullet j did not address the issue of pursuits from the agency leaving
the city and entering other jurisdictions, only pursuits from other agencies entering the agency's jurisdiction. -
AGENCY ACTION NEEDED: The agency should either locate the existing language for bullet j in the written
directive or revised the written directive language that addresses all of bullet j. - AGENCY ACTION TAKEN: During
the annual review period the agency updated its written directive on bullet j to address inter jurisdictional pursuits by
the agency that leaves it jurisdiction. By taking this action the agency demonstrated compliance with this standard's
written directive on bullet j. It is recommended that this standard be reviewed in the next Annual Review to ensure
future compliance. ISSUE: Bullet L requires a documented annual analysis of pursuit reports. The agency advised
that the annual review of 2016 pursuit data was not completed in 2017. The Accreditation Manager explained that
the department was actively engaged in the search and hire of a new police chief during 2016 and each captain was
tasked with additional job responsibilities alternating as acting chief of police which most likely led to the review
lapse. AGENCY ACTION NEEDED: Prepare a plan to ensure that the annual analysis is prepared annually in the
future. AGENCY ACTION: The agency states that in the future the Records Sergeant, who prepares this analysis,
will be included in the original distribution of pursuit reviews that have been prepared, resolving any lapse in the
exchange of information. However, the Captain responsible for this task is no longer with the agency and they are
unable to create a document to show compliance. It is simply missing.
41.3.6 Protective Vests/Pre-Planned, High Risk Situations (LEI)
Compliance Verified
41.3.8 In -Car Audio/Video/Body-Worn (LEI) Standard Issue
Notes: ISSUE: The written directive did address in bullet f, the training of "supervisors," only the "users." AGENCY
ACTION NEEDED: The agency should locate existing language in the written directive or update the written
directive in bullet f to address the training of supervisors. - AGENCY ACTION TAKEN: The agency updated its
written directive and added language that addressed the training of supervisors on this equipment. By taking this
action the agency demonstrated compliance with this standard. It is recommended that this standard be reviewed in
the next Annual Review to ensure future compliance.
42 Criminal Investigation
42.2.1 Preliminary Investigations Steps (LEI)
43 Vice, Drugs, and Organized Crime
Compliance Verified
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Standards
Findings
43.1.1 Complaint Management (LEI)
Compliance Verified
44 Juvenile Operations
44.2.3 Custodial Interrogation and Interviews (LE l)
Compliance Verified
46 Critical Incidents, Special Operations, and Homeland Security
46.1.4 Operations Function (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46.1.5 Planning Function (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46.1.6 Logistics Function (LEI)
Compliance Verified
46.1.7 Finance/Administration Function (LEI)
Compliance Verified
61 Traffic
61.1.5 Unifonn Enforcement Policies (LEI)
Compliance Verified
61.3.2 Direction/Control Procedures (LEI)
Compliance Verified
61.3.3 Escorts (LEI)
Compliance Verified
61.4.1 Motorist Assistance (LEI)
Compliance Verified
61.4.3 Towing (LEI)
Compliance Verified
70 Detainee Transportation
70.1.6 Procedures, Transport Destination (LEI)
Compliance Verified
70.1.8 Notify Court of Security Risk (LE1)
Compliance Verified
70.2.1 Detainee Restraint Methods (LEI)
Compliance Verified
71 Processing and Temporary Detention
71.3.1 Procedures (LEI)
Compliance Verified
71.4.1 Physical Conditions (LEI)
Compliance Verified
71.4.2 Fire Prevention/Suppression (LEI)
Compliance Verified
72 Holding Facility
72.1.1 Training User Personnel* (LEI)
Not Applicable by Function
72.4.1 Securing weapons (LEI)
Not Applicable by Function
72.5.3 Sight and Sound Separation (LEI)
Not Applicable by Function
81 Communications
81.2.6 Calls for Service Inforination Viet iii /witness Calls (LEI)
Compliance Verified
81.2.7 Recording and Playback (LEI)
Compliance Verified
81.2.10 Emergency Messages (LEI)
Compliance Verified
81.2.13 First Aid Over Phone (LEI)
Compliance Verified
81.3.1 Communications Center Security (LEI)
Compliance Verified
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Standards Findings
81.3.2 Alternate Power Source* (LEI) Compliance Verified
82 Central Records
82.3.4 Traffic Citation Maintenance (LEI) Compliance Verified
83 Collection and Preservation of Evidence
83.2.6 Report Preparation (LEI) Compliance Verified
84 Property and Evidence Control
84.1.E Inspections and Reports* (LEI) Compliance Verified
91 Campus Law Enforcement
91.1.1 Risk Assessment and Analysis* (LEI) Not Applicable by Function
91.1.3 Campus Background Investigation (LE1) Not Applicable by Function
91.1.4 Campus Security Escort Service (LEI) Not Applicable by Function
91.1.5 Emergency Notification System (LEI) Not Applicable by Function
91.1. 6 Behavioral Threat Assessment (LEI) Not Applicable by Function
91.1.7 Security Camera Responsibilities* (LEI) Not Applicable by Function
91.1.8 Emergency Only Phones and Devices* (LEI) Not Applicable by Function
91-1.9 Administrative Investigation Procedures (LEI) Not Applicable by Function
91.2.1 Agency Role and Responsibilities (LEI) Not Applicable by Function
91.3.1 Agency Role and Responsibilities* (LEI) Not Applicable by Function
91.4.1 Position Responsible for Clery Act* (LEI) Not Applicable by Function
ReswaseframAze= Re wn&nz es:
CEO Feedback not provided.
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SITE -BASED ASSESSMENT
1/28/2021
Planning and Methodology:
A remote site -based assessment was planned with the CALEA contingency format due to facility closures and travel
restrictions resulting from a national response to COVID 19. The agency coiranand staff, Captain Denise Brotherton
and Captain Bill Campbell are actively engaged and will be available through remote video conferencing (Zoom), and
phone calls. Prerecorded video tours will be available accessible on Dropbox. The agency selected four areas of focus.
Assessor Gary Vest will conduct interviews regarding Minority Recruitment and the 2020 Civil Demonstrations and
Assessor Christopher Connelly will conduct the interviews focused on Community Policing and Officer well Being.
The assessment team looked at four standards notated by the CSM. The contingency format for the site -based segment
of the accreditation process applied.
Iowa City Police Chief Jody Matherly retired in early 2020 and Captain Brotherton is serving in the capacity of Interim
Chief of Police, through a rotation schedule with Captain Campbell. The city hired E1 Paso, Texas, police Lieutenant
Dustin Liston as the new chief to begin in January 2021.
Alinm ity Recruitment
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The agency has designed their recruitment plan to achieve a diverse workforce that mirrors the City of Iowa City's
available workforce demographics and guide their next recruitment efforts.
Objectives: 1) The Iowa City Police Department is committed to employment practices that ensure diversity in
recruitment, hiring, and promotion. 2) Provide the highest level of law enforcement through a well -trained, diverse
workforce capable of enforcing the laws of the State of Iowa and protecting our community. 3) To support the City of
Iowa City Human Resource Department policies that focus on recruitment strategies to achieve a workforce that is in
proportion with the available workforce in our service community. 4) Attract candidates that reflect the diversity of our
community. 5) Increase the number of applicants, number or persons taking the written test, number of persons taking
the physical test, and number of persons interviewed.
Standards Issues:
None
Law enforcement recruitment is an arduous task during the civil unrest and covid-19 environment. Iowa City Police
Department will need considerable support for city official officials and community leaders to define restructuring of
the police department and promote their vision for the future.
2020 Civil Demonstrations
In response to the death of George Floyd, community members have organized several demonstrations in the Iowa City
area which resulted in over 1 mullion dollars in damage to public and private property, blocking of city roadways, and
blockage of Interstate 80. In one of the demonstrations law enforcement personnel deployed tear gas; such use of force
was highly criticized by members of the public.
After serving for three years are the Iowa City Police Chief, Jody Matherly retired in February 2020. Captain Denise
Brotheron and Captain Bill Campbell have rotated as Interim police chief during the past eleven months. Captain
Campbell was interim chief during the 2020 demonstrations. City Council members had demonstrators at their homes
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and tremendous pressure was placed on the elected officials and ultimately falling on the agency. In June, a group
know as the Iowa Freedom Riders announced a list of demands to the Iowa City Police Department, Iowa City
Council, Iowa City School District and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. One demand was to "Reforming the Iowa City
Community Police Review Board so that it has real power, including but not limited to the ability to subpoena officers.
The reformed board must also have the ability to enact and enforce measure able consequences when the board
recommendations are not followed or implemented." ICPD has had an established police review board for twenty-five
years. On June 16, 20201 the Council passed Resolution number 20-159 intended to restructure the Iowa City Police
Department with focus "towards community policing, including, but not limited to, reduction of the public's reliance on
police in non-violent situations through the use of unarmed professionals". The resolution called for a report from the
City Manager on the ICPD's involvement in the use of gas and flash -band devices during the protest in Iowa City on
June 3, 2020.
Captain Campbell stated that the agency has all their officers training CIT and has been highly involved in community
policing. The civil demonstrations and perceived lack of support by council, has negatively impacted moral and the
agency anticipates losing as many as ten officers. The city experienced 15 shootings in 2019 and are up to 25 shooting
in 2020, with over 300 rounds having been fired.
The City Council is acting on several demands made by conununity members. Iowa City Council has, by resolution, to
"Make it a 2021 City Council legislative priority to advocate for and support out state delegation in enacting criminal
justice reform, eliminating the was on drugs and making changes to state law that enable the city's plan to restructure
the police department, enhance the authority of the Community Police Review Board (CPRB) and reduce
disproportionate minority contact, including support of state legislation decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana."
The ICPD, the Johnson County Sheriffs Office, and the Iowa State Patrol responded to the demonstrations with a
unified command. In response to ICPD's participation through mutual aid, the city council is questioning ICPD's role.
SlandardvIssues:
None
The interests of the city and its police force should be aligned and communicated to the public. The city government
and ICPD could benefit from consensus building and promoting public relations strategies.
Community Policing
First and foremost, the agency charges each officer with the responsibility of interacting with the residents and business
community of Iowa City. However, the agency does use several specially trained Community Outreach Officers to
identify specific concerns from various citizens groups from throughout the city. These officers routinely attend
neighborhood meetings and address areas of mutual concern. The Community Outreach Team serves as the conduit
between the sector officers and the community. According to various community contacts, officers assigned to
Community Outreach are adept at solving sensitive matters. Community Relations Officers harvest data from the public
and/or sector officers and then assure that it is communicated to the appropriate parties.
The agency makes it a point to address the concerns of the community.
The Iowa City Police Department offers traditional, yet effective crime prevention programs and strategies. These
include, Horne Inspections while residents are away, establishing Neighborhood watch Groups, conducting Home
Security Surveys and participating in National Night Out.
Assessor Connelly had the opportunity to consult with Community Outreach Assistant Daisy Torres. It was
immediately evident that Ms. Torres possesses a special expertise for community outreach. Ms. Torres showcased
several community programs described below:
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The agency maintains a program entitled "Project Lifesaver" which is designed to provide for immediate search and
rescue of elderly wanderers and lost special needs residents. Project Lifesaver is complimented by Project "Blue Able"
which provides special needs residents with unique identification cards with key information that is most helpful to law
enforcement officers.
Officers not only participate in the "Coffee with a Cop Program," but go the extra mile to assure that the program
includes multi -cultural coffee shops as well as the communities homeless.
Neighborhood Response Officers conduct neighborhood workshops and are specially trained and equipped to perform
services related to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. (OPTED)
In conjunction with Parks & Recreation, community donut shops and neighboring police agencies, Iowa City conducts
a back to school event known as "Kids Day." Kids day is modeled after a bicycle rodeo with an emphasis on bicycle
and personal safety.
Throughout the holiday season, the agency partners with Target, the Iowa City Police Association and the Masonic
Lodge to sponsor, "Holiday with Heroes." This program provides no cost shopping trips for the underprivileged youth.
The youth are accompanied by police officers who ensure that many a holiday dream is fulfilled.
During the sununer months when school is out, "Safety Village" is in session. This safety program is designed for 1 st
grade youth and is accomplished in partnership with neighboring agencies with the aid of a child size town compete
with streets, stoplights, buildings, railroad crossings and the like. Children are instructed in various safety topics that are
geared specifically to their age group. It's been said this is always a crowd pleaser!
Of late the city has experienced certain demonstrations resulting from the nationwide instances of civil unrest as it
relates police interactions. These demonstrations have brought to the forefront a need for the agency to be
exceptionally proactive in community relations. To that end, officers of this agency are participating in area wide City
Council Listening Posts designed to harvest the concerns of the community with a view toward ,instituting a
restructuring of certain police strategies. Officer presence at these listening sessions have been a real plus.
&aadar& Issues:
None
None
Officer Well Being
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................._..........................................................
Officer wellness is paramount to the effective & efficient running of a police agency. The Iowa City Police Department
takes this to heart and provides resources to address the many avenues that promote their officer's well-being.
PO. David Schwindt, who serves as the agency's commissioned crime analyst, spoke of the department's strong health
insurance plan which provides for an annual physical at no cost to the officer. In addition, he related that the city has
an Employee Assistance Program that is available to all at no cost. One of the key factors that Officer Schwindt
attributes to officer wellness is the recent addition of a weekly update from Captain Erotherton that addresses the
"State of the Department." Officer Schwindt said that prior to the publishing of the update, many officers felt as though
they were held at anu's length with a need to know approach to agency concerns. Whereas now, officers experience a
sense of inclusion and understanding of then agency.
Police Officers Dennis Kelly and Ashley Jay serve as co -leaders of the agency's "Peer Support Team." These officers
said that although EAP does exist, officers of the Iowa City Police Department prefer the peer support model. The
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eight -member peer support team convenes group critical incident stress debriefs following events associated with
trauma as well as providing one on one support for officers experiencing personal issues. Members of the peer support
team are required to attend 40 hours of peer support training.
The team not only conducts officer support, but expands the reach to include family members as well. Resulting fiom
recent civil unrest, the team has conducted well attended family debriefs with over 30 family members in attendance.
Truly an all -encompassing approach to a long -overlooked concern.
Aside from meeting with peers, the team has developed and made available a listing of professional clinicians that seek
to work with police officers and their families. In an attempt to alleviate the stresses associated with final wishes, the
team has also secured the services of local attorneys who have agreed to prepare wills for Officers and spouses at no
cost.
The team is currently engaged in pursuing an initiative with the city that would provide for annual incentive based
physical agility testing as well as providing for voluntary mental health wellness checks for officers. Truly a most
comprehensive approach to wellness.
The Iowa City police Department also affords their officers with a supportive Chaplains Corp by partnering with
various clergy from throughout the Iowa City area.
Stan-dardv Issues:
None
saggsdons
None
Summary:
Number of Interviews Conducted: 28
Assessors' Names: Chief Gary vest and Lt. Christopher Connelly
Site --Based Assessment Start Date: 11/16/2020
Site -Based Assessment End Date: 11117/2020
Mandatory (M) Compliance
179
Other -Than -Mandatory (0) Compliance
p
Standards Issues
2
Waiver
0
(0) Elect 20%
p
Not Applicable
p
Total:
181
Percentage of applicable other -than -mandatory standards: o %
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Assessment Report January 28, 2021
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK AND REVIEW
Public Information Session
A community zoom meeting will also be held from 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. The Zoom meeting remained
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open for fifteen minutes and closed after receiving no participants.
Telephone Contacts
Members of the community were invited to offer continents by phone to a CALEA assessor from 2-4p.m. on Monday,
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Nov. 16, 2020 with a phone number provided. The assessors did not receive any phone calls during the open session,
Correspondence
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The assessment team did not receive any written correspondence during the assessment.
Media Interest
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................._
The media did not contact the assessment team.
Public Information Material
The city's communication department sent media release out regarding CALEA assessment and an invitation for public
comment. Public notice included the Little Village Magazine, Press -Citizen, and the Gazette.
Community Outreach Contacts
Captain Denise Brotherton provided background information and objectives in hiringcivilian Dais Torres role as the +
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Comrunity Outreach Assistant. Ms. Torres is employed fulltime as a station master, on the front desk. Daisy is bi-lingual
(Spanish/ -English) who originally came to the department as an intern from the university of Iowa. She has a great
outreach to the community.
Captain Brotherton stated that the high infection rate of Covid-19 is hampering their recruitment and hiring process. They
are striving for a more diverse department and are looking at opportunities for recruitment through various African
American communities and immigrant populations. She mentioned a series of "City Council Listening Post(s)" concerning
community input on police response and issues like homelessness.
Karen Jennings in the Humane Relations Administrator for Iowa City and reports to the Civil Service Commission. The
Commission certifies the police hiring lists and promotions. The city requires written examinations and physical agility
tests for entry level positions. In 2018, the modified the process to allow candidates a second opportunity to retake one of
both of the tests during an open period and included alternative testing dates. The city provides study guides for applicants
to use on station or the opportunity to purchase the guides to take home. Posting opportunities include the involving the
city's Human Rights Staff, NAACP, black colleges, local gyms, and other social gathering locations.
City Councilmember Laura Bergus supports the city's efforts for a diversified police force. She recognizes the current
stress placed on officers and the potential impact recruitment. She has concerns about the progressive requirement for a
college degree at various levels of com nnand. She is open to discuss opportunities for enhancing diversity within police
supervision.
Susan Prepejchal is the director of the Friendship Community Project, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, founded in 2015, dedicated
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to teaching English language and life skills to Iowa City area adult immigrants and refiigees. The Friendship Community
Project provides a help desk, conversation groups, tutoring, Friendship Pals, and basic computer skills tutoring, as well as
online -only instruction and conversation practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was complimentary of the agency
for hiring Daisy Torres with regard to community outreach to immigrant community. A non -uniformed police contact is
less intimidating to most immigrants that may have had a bad experience police in their country of origin. Ms. Prepejchal
has not seen any direct opportunities for recruitment from her clients, but she believes the non -threatening contact is a
valuable first step.
Director Prepejchal spoke on the agency's community policing activities with the Friendship Project. Her organizational
provides for the various needs of immigrants with an emphasis on teaching the English language. Ms. Prepejchal often
invites police officers to instruct the clients in avoiding scams and what to do if stopped by the police. Ms. Prepejchal feels
that receiving such information from a smiling police officer will go a long way toward alleviating the fears of her clients
should an actual traffic stop occur.
Stefanie Bowers is the director of the Office of Equity and Human Rights, reporting directly to City Manager Geoff Fruin,
and the Iowa City Human Rights Comnussion. The commission is a nine -member panel appointed by Iowa City Council.
Ms. Bowers has served as is this capacity for the past 10 years, and fifteen years as the city's Human Rights Director. Ms.
Bowers stated that she believes the city has strived to be transparent with the community. She would like to see the
minority recruitment strategies to consider best practices of other successful minority recruitment programs like the cities
of Des Moines and waterloo, 1A, police departments.
Ms. Bowers indicates that the police department has taken great strides to address certain perceptions of inequity within
the community. The agency has instituted a program in partnership with area vehicle repair shops known as "Building
Unity Linking Business for Safety or BULBS. Under this program, when officers have the occasion to stop motorists for
inoperable turn signals or brake lights, a voucher is presented to the driver that provides for a no cost repair of that
inoperable light at a participating repair shop.
Ms. Bowers also spore about the agency's Community Policing programs and their desire to promote transparency. The
police department posts a racial scorecard on the City website which overviews agency arrests and traffic stops. In
addition, anonymous citizen concerns can be filed 24/7 on the website. The police department is also represented at City
Manager Roundtables where pending city initiatives are discussed. Ms. Bowers stated that the officers are approachable
and are willing to receive criticism in a most proactive manner. Officers are always visible at community cultural events.
Talia Meidlinger is the director of a non-profit organization called United Action for Youth serving Johnson County Iowa.
They operate a prevention and intervention center for young parents, youth education programs, counseling, and crises
intervention. Their organization collaborates with the police and seeks opportunities to build the rapport between their
service community and the police. One of their successful programs is the "Shoplifter Diversion." Ms. Meidlinger is not
directly involved with the police minority recruitment efforts but recognizes the value of relationships to enhance minority
recruitment.
Tracy Jon Sargeant is the founder of Multicultural Development Center of Iowa. The Center offers program offers
mentorship to persons of color or low socio-economic status through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) as a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Mr. Sargent
invites officers of color to share their life experience with the naenibers. Often, these sessions are recorded for later
sharing. In addition, during "Featured Fridays," police officers will volunteer to aide in class instruction. Mr. Sargent see
great benefit emanating from this type of interaction. He indicates that the Conamand staff of the department has always
proven to be most responsive to his need. Mr. Sargeant mentioned the recent hiring of Daisy Torres to assist with
Conninunity Outreach as a positive step. Mr. Sargeant believes that we "all share some ownership" of the lack of diversity
in the police department and should work toward resolving this deficiency.
City Manager Geoff Fruin described his relationship with the police department as good. The 2020 demonstrations have
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been difficult for everyone and toughest on the police. Everyone has been on pins and needles. The city recently hired a
new police chief to start in January. The two captains have alternated through the past year as interim chief. While he
appreciates the police and their struggles, there has been little public support and calls for restructuring the department
services. One area of opportunity may be with the response and resources needed for mental health services.
The city experienced many demonstrations, but the multi -agency police response to a demonstration held on June 3rd,
resulted in the use of tear gas that received condemnation from city council and public outcry. Mr. Fruin did not feel the
city was fully prepared for the civil disturbances and that advanced scenario training would have helped. They learned
through the demonstrations that appropriate placement of concrete barriers are beneficial in redirecting protesters in some
situations.
Mr. Fruin spoke about the department's historic outreach initiatives and that will be difficult to continue in with staffing
shortages. The police department is down to 77 sworn positions from an authorized strength of 84. The Covid-19
restrictions will alter the current recniitinent and hiring processes.
Captain Bill Campbell served as Interim Chief during the summer protests. A group identified as the Iowa Freedom Riders
(IFR) was actively imbedded at most of the protests. One person brought an AR-15 to a demonstration was later identified
as a felon and is bebig charged by federal authorities. Protesters picketed at council members' homes at times. The civil
disturbances have been hard on the officers of the department and some are looking for work elsewhere. Upon request,
Captain Campbell provided a copy of the city council Resolution No. 20-159, whereby the Council commits to an
extended and intense effort to address Black Lives Matter movement and systemic racism. The 17-paint resolution
addresses restructuring the police department, use of force, and specifically addresses body cameras. The agency has had
a civilian review board for 25 years and all the officers are CIT training. The agency has a history of active community
outreach initiatives.
City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes spoke about the civil demonstrations the city experienced. She understands the needs of the
protestors and need to balance the duty to direct traffic and protect property. She is sympathetic to Black Lives Matter
(BLM) and believes the city is being responsive. She spoke briefly about the .Lune 3rd demonstration on Interstate 80 and
the parameters of mutual aid response. She recognizes that many of the social ills night require alternative resources
presently left with only a police response. Access to mental health services as an area for potential intervention.
Lt. Jorey Bailey is a night shift command and served as the Tactical Unit supervisor as a sergeant during the 2020
demonstrations. Lt. Bailey described the operations components and strategies used on June 3rd and the problems they
encountered. He spoke about lessons learned and the after -action review. The participants included the Iowa Highway
Patrol, the Johnson County Sheriff s deputies, and the University of Iowa team members assigned with their unit. General
guidance came from the Conumand Post, but the final call was directed by the Lieutenant from the Highway Patrol, with
the agency assisting under mutual aid protocol. At one point a medic and a fire truck responded to a medical emergency
within the controlled without the Tactical Unit being notified.
Iowa City Councilmember Janice Weiner spoke about the complexities of the 2020 demonstrations and the contentious
nature of discussions. Council held multiple community outreach meetings in attempts to open conuilunications. The
demonstrator groups would not file permits for lack of trust in the police. The jurisdictional responsibilities between state
government (Highway Patrol), county sheriff, and the Iowa City Police Department and mutual aid assistance added to the
complexity. Ms. Weiner is former career foreign service officer for the U.S. State Department. Her background gives her
additional insight into the problems and opportunities facing her cormnunity.
Ms. Talla Meidlinger with United Action, a grant funded nonprofit that serves the needs of area youth, hosts youth centers
in the downtown area where counselling, teen parenting programs and transitional housing is offered. Ms. Meidlinger
stated that police officers often frequent the centers and interact with the youth.
Arianna Aron, a Youth and Family Support Advocate at United Action, often brings police officers and clients together to
foster mutual trust. Particularly when engaged in school events or welfare checks. The department recently invited several
of their youth clients to interview the finalists for police chief.
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City Council Member Pauline Taylor was very compliliientary of the community policing efforts of the men & women of
the police department. Ms. Taylor reiterated many of the ongoing programs described previously. She did however, key on
how gratified she is when she sees officers joining area youth in a brief basketball game. Ms. Taylor felt that such actions
tend to humanize the officers in the eyes of area youth. Ms. Taylor informed me that officers are often present for cultural
events such as the "Soul Fest Dinner" and the Southside Mural presentation. In fact, she indicated that the agency's
Community Policing efforts through the leadership of Captain Denise Brotherton, have received statewide recognition
from the Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police. Councilmember Taylor said that she has lived in Iowa City for some fifty
years and has experienced a myriad of interactions with Iowa City officers. She describes each interaction as most
Professional.
Councihnembers John Thomas, Laura. Bergus and Janice Weiner each related that the past year has been highly unusual
and a significant challenge for police officers in Iowa City. Weeks of local demonstrations and COVID -- 19 have put a
damper on community policing efforts. Collectively they feel that the department has more recently turned the corner and
are once again engaged in moving in the right direction. They were quite complimentary of the Captains who, with the
recent departure of the Chief, found it necessary to step into the top position and assume overall command of the agency.
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Law Enforcement Accreditation January 28, 2021
STATISTICS AND DATA TABLES
Overview
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . .
The following information reflects empirical data submitted by the candidate agency specifically related to CALEA
Standards. Although the data does not confirm compliance with the respective standards, they are indicators of the
impact of the agency's use of standards to address the standards' intent
Traffic Warnings & Citations - Reaccreditation Year 2
Data Collection Period: 1/1/2017 - 12/31/2017
Race/Sex
Warnings
Citations
Total
White Non -Hispanic Male
4825
1203
6028
Black Non -Hispanic Male
1485
429
1914
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
400
193
593
Other Male
879
246
1125
White Non -Hispanic Female
3258
821
4079
Black Non --Hispanic Female
683
203
886
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
250
97
347
Other Female
235
196
431
TOTAL
12015
3388
15403
Reaccreditation Year 1 Notes:
There is disparity in the outcome of the traffic stops. Citations were issued at higher rates to Black and Hispanic/Latino
males and females.
The Department continues to make reducing disparity a priority. It is currently one of only two Police Departments in
Iowa that collects traffic stop data and pays an outside agency (St. Ambrose University) to analyze this data. Analysis
reports are shared and reviewed with officers and supervisory staff where it is reiterated that biased based policing is
illegal, immoral and if discovered can lead to discipline to include termination.
Officers receive legal training once per year specifically on bias based policing which outlines the legal and civil
penalties they could be exposed to if they engage in racial profiling. Officers also continue to attend cultural
competency and diversity training.
Male warnings bale CltaHun s
Black Non -Hispanic kkae e fi �.M7�
Black kon•Fti �� ! 2� }4°L
Hispanic Latino Any Race Ma[e
t
;
r
White Non -Hispanic Male
UCher Mate 11.:a ?,
spanst Fitspai" LAlana key [iart Mate
While Non -Hispanic Male _5$.09%
r� Other Male II18 ,
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Female Warnings
Eta_k Non -Hispanic Female
1.5.4.3;-
Hispanic L!,dno Ax,-
Race Female 5.6Pi
_-- -Other Female 5. 31;;
White Non -Hispanic Female
73. M:
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Other Male
Female Oftatiana
Black Non -Hispanic Female Hispanic Ladno Any :, x,_ e Fe-v.!.Fe
15.41%
Y4N.'e Non-Mspanic Female
62.34
Femate i a';
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Traffic Warnings & Citations - Reaccreditation Year 2
Data Collection Period: 1 /1 /2018 - 12/31 /2018
Race/Sex
Warnings
Citations
Total
White Non -Hispanic Male
4837
1174
6011
Black Non -Hispanic Male
1352
363
1715
Hispanic Latino ,Any Race Male
403
167
570
Other Male
730
216
946
White Non -Hispanic Female
3198
798
3 996
Black Non -Hispanic Female
628
363
991
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
208
87
295
Other Female
290
94
384
TOTAL
11646
3262
14908
Reaccreditation Year 2 Notes. -
There is disparity in the outcome of the traffic stops. Citations were issued at higher rates to Black and Hispanic/Latino
males and females.
The Department continues to make reducing disparity a priority. It is currently one of only two Police Departments in
Iowa that collects traffic stop data and pays an outside agency (St. Ambrose University) to analyze this data. Analysis
reports are shared and reviewed with officers and supervisory staff where it is reiterated that biased based policing is
illegal, unmoral and if discovered can lead to discipline to include termination.
Officers receive legal training once per year specifically on bias based policing which outlines the legal and civil
penalties they could be exposed to if they engage in racial profiling. Officers also continue to attend cultural
competency and diversity training.
KINIVbMings Mau, emmons
Black Nan -Hispanic Mate 18.46% Black Nan-Wspanic MikL- 13_91% 14ispanic Latina Any Rake late
Hispanic Latino My Race 1.70%
ti /'ruaL. � R
f --Other Male 9.97%
White Non.Kspanic Ma:!
Femete Mrnings
Black Non4fispanic Female
14.52%
Hispanic Latino Any
-'-Race Female 4.81%
Otter Female 6.71%
�Ka Non
-Hispanit =e�,:14e
73.%N
WNte Non-Wspanlc ?0< i I.
Female Nations
Black Nan -Hispanic Female
17.05%
White Non -Hispanic Female
5a.-;ji-
MAL- 11.25%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 6.4 %
,__ —Other Female 7.M%
Legend
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White Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Other Male
Traffic Warnings & Citations - Reaccreditation Year 3
Data Collection Period: 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019
Race/Sex
White Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Other Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Female
TOTAL
Warnings Citations Total
5439
1135
6574
1545
381
1926
487
157
644
1237
165
1402
3647
763
4410
771
180
951
235
99
334
581
84
665
13942
2964
16906
Reaccreditation Year 3 Notes:
The Department continues to make reducing disparity a priority. It is currently one of only two Police Departments in
Iowa that collects traffic stop data and pays an outside agency (St. Ambrose University) to analyze this data. Analysis
reports are shared and reviewed with officers and supervisory staff where it is reiterated that biased based policing is
illegal, immoral and if discovered can lead to discipline to include termination.
Officers receive legal training once per year specifically on bias based policing which outlines the legal and civil
penalties they could be exposed to if they engage in racial profiling. Officers also continue to attend cultural
competency and diversity training.de any other notes relevant to this summary.
plain warnings Male =811003
Slack Noes-fiispWc Mate 17.74,1, Hispanic Latino Any Race Male Black Non -Hispanic Male
%K5.59% Hispanic Latino Any Race
- O timr Male 14.21 %.
Wte Non -Hispanic Male
Female Warnings
Black Non-tilspanic Female
14.73!,
Ad*,,
�-HispanicLab rw My
.-Race� Female 4.49°
___ -0ther Female 11,10%
White Non -Hispanic Fey-.,
69.60%
Legend
Male 9.98%
Whi to Non -Hispanic Malt 61.75% -!
Female Citations
Black Non -Hispanic Female
15.".%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 8.79%
_� a- titer Female 7.44,
White Nor.-Hispanlc Fe+
67.76%
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White Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Other Male
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Traffic Warnings & Citations - Reacereditation Year 4
Data Collection Period: 1 / 1 /2020 - 10/31 /2020
Race/Sex
Warnings
Citations
Total
White Non -Hispanic Male
84
278
362
Black Non -Hispanic Male
25
115
140
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
15
50
65
Other Male
22
32
54
White Non -Hispanic Female
48
182
230
Black Non -Hispanic Female
21
44
65
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
7
16
23
Other Female
3
17
20
TOTAL
225
734
959
Reaccreditation Year 4 Notes:
Partial year data.
The Department continues to make reducing disparity a priority. It is currently one of only two Police Departments in
Iowa that collects traffic stop data and pays an outside agency (St. Ambrose University) to analyze this data. Analysis
reports are shared and reviewed with officers and supervisory staff where it is reiterated that biased based policing is
illegal, unmoral and if discovered can lead to discipline to include termination.
Officers receive legal training once per year specifically on bias based policing which outlines the legal and civil
penalties they could be exposed to if they engage in racial profiling. Officers also continue to attend cultural
competency and diversity training.
Male Warnings Male Citations
Hispanic Latina Any Pace Mate Black Nan -Hispanic Mate 24.71%
Blatk Non -Hispanic ���.=�1± 17.12 1�W10.27%
--J "W mate 15' 07':
White Non -Hispanic Mao 57.31'_
Female Warnings
Black Non -Hispanic. Female
2 o.5B'.
M#sparrlc Latino Any
Race Fema4e 8.16%
..---Other Female 3.80%
White Non -Hispanic. Female
60.76
Legend
F rgc LadnuAny Race
IKR.e TD.5a%
--Other Male- 6.74%
f
%%Wte Non -Hispanic Male
Female Citations
Black Non -Hispanic Fernak
16.,
Wzi to Non - Hispanic Fen
70.27%
%panic Latina Any
ice Female 6.18%
---Other Female 6.56%
White Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Other Male
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Biased Rased Profiling
Year I Data Collection Period: I / 1 /2017-12/31 /2017
Year 2 Data Collection Period: I/l/2018-12/31/2018
Year 3 Data Collection Period: I/ 1 /2019-12/31 /2019
Year 4 Data Collection Period: I/l/2020-10/31/2020
Complaints from:
Traffic Contacts
Field Contacts
Asset Forfeiture
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
1 0 1 0
3 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Reaccreditation Year I Notes:
Standing alone, these numbers are not overly alarming. All complaints of this nature are taken very seriously and a
thorough investigation is done.
Reaccreditation Year 3 Notes:
Only one bias based complaint in 2019. This complaint was unfounded but all complaints of this nature are taken
serious and thouroughly investigated and reviewed by command staff.
Reaccreditation Year 411 rotes:
Partial Year stats
All complaints of this nature are taken very seriously and a thorough investigation is done
Complaints Complaints
Reid Contacts 75.€0k:
Complaints
Trafflc Lijnt-s: �s
100.00% -
Legend
Asset Forfeiture
0. W%
Iontic is 25.00%
Asset Forfeiture
MOD%
Complaints
43
Traffic Contacts
Field Contacts
Asset Forfeiture
44
Use Of Force - Reaccreditation Year I
Data Collection Period: 1/1/2017 - 12/31/2017
White Non -Hispanic
Black Non -Hispanic
Hispanic Latino Any Race
Other
Total
Male
Female
Male Female
Male Female
Male
Female
Firearm
54
Discharge
1
0
0 0
0 0
0
0
1
Display Only
12
3
28 3
7 0
0
0
53
ECW
12
Discharge Only
3
0
1 0
1 0
0
0
5
Display Only
6
0
0 0
1 0
0
0
7
Baton
0
0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Chemical/OC
4
0
2 0
1 0
0
0
7
Weaponless
82
11
42 13
9 4
161
Canine
0
Release Only
0
0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Release and Bite
0
0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Total Uses of Force
108
14
73 16
19 4
0
0
234
Total Number of
7
0
4 1
1 0
0
0
13
Incidents Resulting
In Officer Injury or
Death
Total Use of Force
73
9
68 11
15 3
0
0
179
Arrests
Total Number of
28
3
20 4
5 0
0
0
f0
Suspects Receiving
Non -Fatal Injuries
Total Number of
0
0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Suspects Receiving
Fatal Injuries
Total Agency
616
234
258 67
99 34
40
7
1355
Custodial Arrests
Total Use of Force
Complaints
Reaccreditation Year I Notes:
The one firearm discharge was a bean bag deployment from a less lethal
shotgun.
Data is collected utilizing the Department's in house computer system-Tac 10. Complaint data for this table is taken
from the Internal Affairs Investigative Summary tracked by the Captain of Administrative Services and
Reports of
Inquiry that are tracked by the Captain of Field Operations. More than one officer may be involved in a
use of force
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incident and each officer is required to subn-it a use of force report documenting their individual use of force. The
greatest, most intrusive force per incident is noted in this table.
Custodial arrest is only counted once regardless of the number of charges.
All use of force complaints are taken very seriously and a thorough investigation is done in a timely manner. At a
minimum, investigations include review of submitted reports, review of available in -car recording devices, review of
available body camera footage, interview of external witnesses, interview of members of the department, and review of
available radio traffic.
Data shows disparity in the use of force and custodial arrests. This was noted in the 2016 bias based review with
recommendations made to conduct further analysis and explore methods for reducing disparity.
Total Firearm Firearm Discharge
Black Nan -Hispanic
Black Non -Hispanic Female 5.5&�
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 12-%6;
Iftwnic Latina Any
Race Female O.Wi White Non -Hispanic
Other Male 0.M% Male 100.0m
Other Female O.00
White Rion -Hispanic Mali
24.071
Whte Non -Hispanic. Female 5.56%
Firearm Display
-Black Non -Hispanic Female 5.66%
Black Non -Hispanic
Mate 52.81%
VYWe Mon-Hispat7lc Female 5,661�
Eck' DisPiav
White Non -Hispanic
Mate 115. T1 %
Hispanic Latino Any
Rare Mate 13.21-N
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Femak O.W%
Other Male 0.00%
Other Fenute 0.00%
White Nvn-hispanic ti`ule
-2 6`>.
Black Mon-Wspanic
aaalx 0.W%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 14.29
Hispanic. Latno Any
Race Female 0.00%
Other Male 0.0016
Other Female 0.00%
ECW Discharge
Black Non -Hispanic Female 0.00``s
Black Non -Hispanic irlak 20.4i"'"'
WMte Pion -Hispanic
Femle (.W%
White Mon -Hispanic. Made 60.00;
chemicaUDD
Black Non -Hispanic Matte 28.57N—,.\
White Nan -Hispanic
Female 0.00=s
White Non -Hispanic hole !"r, 14
_Black Non -Hispanic
!Nate 0. W%
Black Non -Hispanic
Ferrule B.Oii',
Hispanic Latino Any
Race dilate 0.00%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.00k.
Other Male O.OA
Other Female &001.
i 4C;I WAr. 1-10 R .) n j
Race Mate 211.00%
Hispanic Latino Any
Other Mate 0.0z
Other 41-NA
Black tlnn-Hispar►k Femme,
}0?,,
Hispanic Latina Any
Rate Nate 14.2;
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female Q.WQ
0 ther Mate 0.00%
Other Female 0.W%
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Weaponless
Black Non•H4sn=:d: Male 26.it9'�
{rHLe Non -Hispanic
Female 6.83-,
Black Ian -Hispanic
Female 8.0r%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 5.59%
Hispanic Latino Any
Mace Female 2.4S--
Other Mate O.W.
Other Female D.OR=,
White Nan -Hispanic Male 50.931�
Total Number of Incidents Resulting in Officer
InJury or Death
Mack Non -Hispanic Mate 30.77%._\
White Non -Hispanic
Female 0.W1
Total Uses of Force
Mad Non -Hispanic Male 3i.2M': �
��;"-rK Female -
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Male B.M
Hispanic Ladno Any
- _ Race Female 1.71
White Non-Mspanie - Other Male 0.00
Female 5,98% Other Female 0.W..
White Non -Hispanic Malt 46.154�
Total Use of Force Arrests
Black Non -Hispanic Male 7, act? ---,
Hispanic r,. ;•
Race Mate 7.6T-
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female O.OR:
Other Male 0.
Other Female 0.004, White Non -Hispanic
T_r,342
White Harr'i`tisparit mape
Total AAencv custollal Arrests
Black Non -Hispanic Akett �
� Black Ron -Hispanic Female ;.94
Hispanic Latina Any
Rake !hale 7.31%
His,p,anic Latino Any
'Nhite Nan•Ftispanic Female 17.2T Race Female 2.51%
Other Mate 2.95
Other Female
i:s!.;n;_ Latino Any
Race Mate 8.38%
Hispanic Latino Any.
.I`• hoer ib`.?�ia ;•. i E I"i
Other Female 0.001L.
white t4aw • wareic Mate 40.7H1k-
Total Number d Suspects Receiving Non -Fatal
Inlurles
Black Non-Mspanlc Mate
White Non -Hispanic
Female 5.0M
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 8.3h
Hispanic Latina Any
Race FemaL- 0.00%
0 t ler Mate O.W.
Other Female O.Wt
,,-IWUte Non -Hispanic Male 45.46--►' ^'fie hion tiitpartic +�Lr 46.+�7
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Nan -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
47
Use Of Force - Reaccreditation Year 2
Data Collection Period: 1 / 1/2018 - 12/31 /2018
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic
Hispanic Latino Any Race
Other
Total
Male Female Male Female
Male Female
Male
Female
Firearm
58
Discharge 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Display Only 18 0 28 3
7 0
1
1
58
ECW
20
Discharge Only 4 0 5 0
0 0
0
0
9
Display Only 4 0 5 1
1 0
0
0
11
Baton 0 0 0 0
1 0
0
0
1
Chemical/OC 5 0 7 3
0 0
0
0
15
Weaponless 101 17 41 17
8 3
1
1
189
Canine
0
Release Only 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Release and Bite 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Total Uses of Force 132 17 86 24
17 3
2
2
283
Total Number of 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Incidents Resulting
In Officer Injury or
Death
Total Use of Force 68 11 63 21
13 5
0
0
181
Arrests
Total Number of 13 1 7 1
1 1
0
0
24
Suspects Receiving
Non -Fatal Injuries
Total Number of 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Suspects Receiving
Fatal Injuries
Total Agency 1343 519 766 222
216 41
52
31
3190
Custodial Arrests
Total Use of Force 1 1 0 0
0 1
0
0
3
Complaints
Reaccreditaflon Year 2 Notes:
Data is collected utilizing the Department's in house computer system- Tac 10. Complaint data for this table is taken
from the Internal Affairs Investigative Summary tracked by the Captain of Field Operations and
Reports of Inquiry that
are tracked by the Captain of Field Operations. More than one officer may be involved in a use of force
incident
and
each officer is required to submit a use of force report documenting their individual use of force.
The greatest, most
intrusive force per incident is noted in this table.
48
Custodial arrest is only counted once regardless of the number of charges.
All use of force complaints are taken very seriously and a thorough investigation is done in a timely manner. At a
minimum, investigations include review of submitted reports, review of available in -car recording devices, review of
available body camera footage, interview of external witnesses, interview of members of the department, and review of
available radio traffic.
Data shows disparity in the use of force and custodial arrests. This was noted in the 2016 bias based review with
recommendations made to conduct further analysis and explore methods for reducing disparity.
Total Firearm
Firearm Display
�?'saci� '1on•ra spL:,lc Ferule 5.17t
-$tack Non -Hispanic Female : 1
pa i
�r
�
Hispal';t Lao Any
r'
Hisparric Latino An.,
Rack Male 12.07`
Face Male 12,07,
Hzz- .-Hispanic Hispanic Latina Any
Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latina Any
Mate 48.28'; Race Female 0.N�
Mate 48.281� Race Female 0.005
Other Male 1.72k
Other Mace 1.72%
0ther• Female 1.;2',
Otk-r Female 1.72k
`'---white Non-Fispanic 4'�1a 31,03
White Non-ftpamc Female 0.00%
ECWBIscharge
Black Nan -Hispanic Male 55.56°-._"�
White Non -I spanic
Female 0.00%
Wspanic Latina Any
Rate Male 100.Oft
Hispanic Latino Any
Race bale 0.0m
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.00%
0 the r .Mate 0.00t
Odwr Fem* 0A%
-�y :te Non-Hispanfr Mate 44.44
Bath
.mnic LatinaAny
e Female 0.00%
Riser Mate a00%
7ther Female 0.W%
Black Non -Hispanic
Mate 0.00%
Lack Non -Hispanic
emIe 0.00%
White Non -Hispanic Female 0AIL,
Eew Display
Stack Nan -Hispanic
�Aate 4,3' Ali -5.". ~\
White Mon. -Hispanic Femal
0.00%
Black Non -Hispanic
Malt 46.675,
White Nor -Hispanic Female Q.M
\-•-'►yMte Pion-Hisp*nic Mate 31.03A,
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Male 9.w.i
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Fewate 0.W%t
Other Male (UM
Other Female 0.00%
S
\ --WMte Kcin4ftpanic Make 36.16%
Chemical/OC
Black Nan -Hispanic Female
m00%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 0.00%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.M
Other Mate 0.00%
Other Female- 0.00%
White Nnn41,spWr- Mate 13.33%
49
Weaponless
Black Non -Hispanic Mate
White Non -Hispanic
Female 8.99-a
Bla
34.
Stack Non -Hispanic
Female 0.99k,
Hispanic Latino Any
Rare Female 1.59?t
t7ther base 0.5's'-
Othe- Female 0.53,
White I.,.'..n-Hispanic ;.•-,+e LS 14':
Total Use of Force Arrests
Black Non -Hispanic Female
ckNon-Hiispanic OAale
61%
Race Male 7„18k
Hispanic Latino Any
` Pace Female 2.76%
Other Mate 0.0006
-. Other Female 0.00%
r�te Non -Hispanic
Female -. f:3':
;White Non -Hispanic ?Aa e 37.57%
TOM Use of Force complaints
Hispanic Latina Any Race Male Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
0.0-a 33.33
BlackNon-Hispanic Female
D W;
White Nan -Hispania_
Female 33.33%
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Nan -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
Total Uses of Force
El,ck Non -Hispanic ►`ssa
White Nan -Hispanic
Female 6.01z
Black Non-Kispsnic Female
Face Ferri;le i, Oc
Other Male 0.71's
White, Nora -Hispanic Male
Total Agency custodial Arrests
Blacl. Nan -Hispanic ri'wrr- 24.01%
Black Non -Hispanic Female
6.96t
Wlrite Nan -Hispanic
Female 16.271
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Female 1.29%
Other Male 1.63�
�II4e,- Female
White Non -Hispanic V jie 42,10%
Total Number of suspects Uebriig Mon -Fatal
Is
Black Non -Hispanic Mate 29.17%-_,_�
Ir h"It Non -Hispanic
Other Male 0.04% Female 4.17%
Other Femal° 0.00%
1'/h�te Nan -Hispanic Mate 33.33%
White Non-Hiisparvic Mate
Hwanic Latino Any Race
Mate 4,17%
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Female 4.17%
Other hUte 0.00
Other Female O.OII
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Use Of Force - Reaccreditation Year 3
Data Collection Period: 1 /1 /2019 - 12/31 /2019
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic
Hispanic Latino Any Race
Other
Total
Male Female Male Female
Male Female
Male
Female
Firearm
50
Discharge 0 0 0 1
1 0
0
0
2
Display Only 19 3 19 4
3 0
0
0
48
ECW
19
Discharge Only 1 0 6 0
2 0
0
0
9
Display Only 6 0 2 1
1 0
0
0
10
Baton 1 0 0 0
0 0
0
0
1
Chemical/OC 15 2 8 3
4 0
0
0
32
Weaponless 85 25 49 22
22 6
4
3
216
Canine
0
Release Only 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Release and Bite 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
0
0
Total Uses of Force 127 30 84 31
33 6
4
3
318
Total Number of 19 4 5 0
0 0
0
0
28
Incidents Resulting
In Officer Injury or
Death
Total Use of Force 86 18 54 21
22 4
2
1
208
Arrests
Total Number of 22 0 6 4
10 0
2
2
46
Suspects Receiving
Non -Fatal Injuries
Total Number of 0 0 0 0
0 0
1
0
1
Suspects Receiving
Fatal Injuries
Total Agency 544 158 424 119
100 28
26
8
1407
Custodial Arrests
Total Use of Force
Complaints
Reaccreditation Year 3 Notes. -
Data is collected utilizing the Department's in house computer system-Tac 10. Complaint data for this table is taken
from the Internal Affairs Investigative Sun -unary tracked by the Captain of Administrative Services and Reports of
Inquiry that are tracked by the Captain of Field Operations. More than one officer may be involved in a
use of force
incident and each officer is required to submit a use of force report
documenting then individual
use of force. The
greatest, most intrusive force per incident is noted in this table.
51
Custodial arrest is only counted once regardless of the number of charges.
All use of force complaints are taken very seriously and a thorough investigation is done in a timely manner. At a
minimum, investigations include review of submitted reports, review of available in -car recording devices, review of
available body camera footage, interview of external witnesses, interview of members of the department, and review of
available radio traffic.
38.00ti
Rite Nan -Hispanic
FeFri ale i..!_
Total Firearm Firearm Discharge
9lacic Non -Hispanic Female
i 0.017`:
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 8.001.
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.00'�
Other Mate 0.00k
:ether Female Q.OVr
Kh3tr Non -Hispanic !,Tale 38,UK
Firearm Dispiav
Black Non -Hispania Male Slack Nan -His anic
p
Female 8.33%
Hispanic L,atinv.Any
Race Male 6.25%
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Female 0.00%
Other Male 0.00%
Other Female 0,00%
Non rHisp ar►ic
Ferrate 6.25 z
White Non -Hispanic Mate 30r.59%
Eew DrspiaV
Black Stan -Hispanic Mate 20.0M_\ Slack Nan- Hispanic Female
/ 10.0%
1%* to Nan-Fkpank
Female 0.0M_ Addowh6,
Hispanic Latino.Any Race Male
50.00°_
E ` ick Nan-iti5parric J�
Mate 6&67,*,
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Male ICLDD%
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Female O.OD% White Nan -Hispanic
Other Male 0.N% Mate 100.00m
Other Female 0.00%
White Non -Hispanic .Mikle 60.00PL
Chemical/0C
Black Nan -Hispanic .Male � .:r: ,- ti\ ,__.Black Pion -Hispanic Female 9.38%
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Mate 12.50%
Hispanic Latino Any
White Non -Hispanic Race Female &.-
Female 6.25% Other Male 0.00%
Other Fema[e 0.00%
white Nan -Hispanic Male 46.88%
Btaclr Nan -Hispanic W- it-
22.b90-
Whi to Nan-tfispa rric
Female 11.57%,
panic E�Ily:l�:l�l
: e Female 0.00':
)ther I"e 0.W:
Dther Female O.W-
Black Non -Hispanic
Male 0.W-.
Black Novi -Hispanic Female
%.W%
ECW Discharge
Black Non -Hispanic Female UN
Hispanic Latina Any Race
Male 21.22
t 1spanic Latino Anv
Race Female 0.01K
Other Male 0.00?
Other Female 0.W,.
%'Arlite Ncre-Hispania_
Mate 11.11%
White Non -Hispanic
Female 0.00%
Baton
WUPONIM
Slack Non -Hispanic
Mate 0. Wk
Black NOn-iiisparrk
Female 0.00%
Hiss►#nit Latino Any
Race Mate 0.wU
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.00%
Other Male 0.00%
Other Female 0.00%
Mack Nan-H#spanic Fema{.e
SCL19%
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Mate 10.19%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Fem ak 2, 70%
Other Male 1,05%
Other Female 1.39%
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Black Nan -Hispanic AAAIM
20.42�
White Man -Hispanic
Female 9.43
Total Uses of Force
Black Non -Hispanic Female 9.75�rt
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Male 10.38's
Hispanic LatinoAny
Race Female 1.89=!
Other Male 1.26S
Other Female 0.94�.
White N-�n-FHisAenic Mate 39.94"m
Total Use of Force Arrests
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Black Mon -Hispanic Male 10.1
iiispud: Latino Any,
Race Male 10.58%
Hispanic Latino Any,
Race Female 1.92.%
Other Male 0.90t
Other Female Ll -62;
White Non•H.sr�.n.'Lc
Female Bass
White Non-Hspani_ FAale 41.35':
Total Number of Suspects Receiving lion -Fatal
lnlurles
Black Non -Hispanic Fear
Black Non -Hispanic
Male 13.0 4x
1 hite Nary -Hispanic
Female 0.00's
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Mak
4%
Flispanic Latino Any Race
Female O.W-
Other Mate 4.35%
Other Female 4.35%
k'.'hlte Non-Hlspani_ A'.ale 47.83%
Total Number of Incidents Resulting In officer
Injury or Death
White Non -Hispanic Female
1.1.29�.
Black Non -Hispania. Akeie
'17A6%
Hispanic Latina Any
Face Male 0.0:,
Mspenic Latina Any
Race Female O.W0
Other Male O.Wi
Other Female O.DLT%
Non -Hispanic Mate 67.i Ae
Total Agency Custodial Arrests
Black Nan -Hispania Male 30.14�_ . Black Nan -Hispanic Female 8.45'.L
Race Ma1e 7.113
Hispanic Latino Any
R a c a Female 99K.
Other Male 1..85,72
•'!tl Other Female 0.57S
White Non -Hispanic
Female 11.2h
. - rr;'. a Non -Hispanic 38.66%
Total Number of Suspects Receiving Fatal
Injuries
Other Male IOCLWi
Other Female 0.W%
Black Dion -Hispanic
�Male- O.Q4%
Black Non -Hispanic
Female Q. i%
Hispanic Latina An,
Ras a Male 0.00%
Hispanic Latino Any Rice
Female O.Ws
0
53
Use O� f'Force - Reaccreditation Year 4
Data Collection Period: 1 / 1 /2020 - 10/31/2020
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any Race
Other
Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Male Female
Firearm
42
Discharge 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
Display Only 12 1 23 4 0 0
1 1
42
ECW
17
Discharge Only 3 0 3 0 0 0
0 0
6
Display Only 4 1 5 1 0 0
0 0
11
Baton 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
Chemical/OC 3 0 5 0 3 0
1 0
12
Weaponless 35 8 24 3 4 7
3 1
85
Canine
0
Release Only 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
Release and Bite 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
Total Uses of Force 57 10 60 8 7 7
5 2
156
Total Number of 14 3 0 0 3 0
0 0
20
Incidents Resulting
In Officer Injury or
Death
Total Use of Force 37 5 44 5 7 6
0 1
105
Arrests
Total Number of 13 1 7 1 2 0
0 0
24
Suspects Receiving
Non -Fatal Injuries
Total Number of 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
Suspects Receiving
Fatal Injuries
Total Agency 442 110 44 5 7 6
0 1
615
Custodial Arrests
Total Use of Force 0 1 0 0 0 0
0 0
1
Complaints
Reaccreditation Year 4 Notes. -
partial year stats
there were 25 incidents where an officer was injured. No demographic data available.
Data is collected utilizing the Department's in house computer system-Tac 10. Complaint data for this table is taken
from the Internal Affairs Investigative Summary tracked by the Captain of Administrative Services and Reports of
Inquiry that are tracked by the Captain of Field Operations. More than one officer may be involved in a use of force
54
incident and each officer is required to submit a use of force report documenting their individual use of force. The
greatest, most intrusive force per incident is noted in this table.
Custodial arrest is only counted once regardless of the number of charges.
All use of force complaints are taken very seriously and a thorough investigation is done in a timely manner. At a
minimum, investigations include review of submitted reports, review of available in -car recording devices, review of
available body camera footage, interview of external witnesses, interview of members of the department, and review of
available radio traffic
Total Firearm Firearm Display
Black Non -Hispanic Female 9.52� _
tLAP.=i' ��r'l':.5•�F?:i. .`�[":'.� y..Z�.
i
i Hispanic Latino Any
Black Non -Hispania Blank Non -Hispanic itisparric Latino Any
t Race !Mate 0.00
Male : .. �., -.�� Race Male 0.0t�:
Hispanic Latina Any Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.00% Race Female OAR,
Other Male 2.361, Other Male 2.38:
Other Female 238% Other Female 2.38;
Vftt+e Nun -Hispanic Female 2.X8
FCW Discharge
Black Non —Hispanic Pi
White Mon -Hispanic
Female ILW
Ate Nan -Hispanic Male
2£.57k
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Mate 0.00%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female, 0.00k-
O ther Mate 0.0m.
Other Female 0.00k
White Non -Hispanic Male 50.00.
ChemicalloC
Stack Non -Hispanic Female 0.0th— Hispanic Latino Arty Race Wale
\ 25.00
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.W.%
Other Malt 8.33%
Other Female 0.WL
Blank Non-Hispanlc____.
r v.le 41.07
Black Non -Hispanic Mali
38.46%
White Pion-: p—_r.is
Female 6.41%
White Non -Hispanic Mate
25.00_�
White Non•Hfspanic; Female um
Total Uses of Force
lack Non-Hspanic Female Uri
ffispanic Latins Any Race
Mate 4.4
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 4.49%
Other Mate 3.21%
Other Female 1.M
White 14on-Hispanic Male 36.54%
White Nan-Hfispanic Female 2.38.E
ECW Display
Black Non-Hspan')c .taia
White Non-Hiwenic
e"u�,ie il��•.
Black Non•Hltpanic Male 28.24%- \
Rite ion-Hispanc
Female 9.41k
A,! Nan -Hispanic fp
28. sr4
Blank Non -Hispanic
l Female 9.09':3
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.ffi
Other Mate 0.00%
Dither Ferrate aW,
-1-,:!e Non-14sparac 0,:�e 36.36
wapeolm
Black Non -Hispanic Female 3.53%
Nispanfc Latino Any Rare
Aate 4.71%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 8.24%
Other Male 3.53k,
Other Female 1.18%
�r..e Non 41.18N
-Hispanic i ;4z �a
Total Number of Incidents Resulting In Officer
Injury or Death
White Non -hispanic Female
_ 15.00"
Black Non -Hispanic.
Female 0.00%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Male 15.0h
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.00%
Other Male 0.00%
Other Female O.W%
rrrnte non -Hispanic Male /u ou;,
PR
Total Use of Force Arrests
Black Non -Hispanic Female 4.7a
Black Non -Hispanic Male41.90-7 Hispanic Latino Any
Race Male 6.6T%
Hispanic Latina Any
t..�ce=ef7,rie
Other !.'tale 0.00'-_
Other Female 0.95'!.
Whitt Non -Hispanic
Female 4.761�
White Non -Hispanic Male 35.2
Total Use of Force Complaints
Stack Nan -Hispanic
, Fernale 0.00%
His-F,3.r*ic La tin.. ,4n,
Race 45 e
4�''r,i:e Non -Hispanic
Female 100 GTi : %panic Latina Any.
Race Ferrule 0.00`L
O the r Male 0.OM
Malt 0.00%
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Fernale
Total Agency Custodial Arrests
White Non -Hispanic Female
17.89 %
Black Non -Hispanic
!.f.le ; ,1 5".
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 1.141
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.9$
Other Male 0.001-,
Other Female 0.161:
White Mon -Hispanic Male
71.8T�
Total Number of suspects Receiving Mon -Fatal
Injuries
Black Non.Kspanic '{ 17 _
White Nan -Hispanic
Female 4.17't
White Non•Hispw4c
Black Non -Hispanic Feazler
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Male- UP.,
Hispanic La tin o Any
Race Female 0.00%
Other h+lale 0.00%
Other Female 0.00.
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Grievances
Year 1 Data Collection Period: 1 / 1 /2017-12/31 /2017
Year 2 Data Collection Period: 1 / l /2018-12/31 /2018
Year 3 Data Collection Period: 1 / l /2019-12/31 /2019
Year 4 Data Collection Period: 1 / l /2020-10/31 /2020
Grievances
Number
Reaccreditation Year I Notes:
Grievance Summary
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
6 0 0 1
1 10/31/17: Issue: Lunch/Overtime Compensation on Training Days. Resolution: Denied as Step 3 was not timely
filed.*
2. 11 / 14/ 17 : Issue: Lunch/Overtime Compensation on Training Days. Resolution: Denied as Step 2 was not timely
fled.*
3. 11 / 15/ 17: Issue: Denial of Process for grievance #1. Resolution: Denied -no contract violation.*
4. 11/22/17: Issue: MATS lunch schedule. Resolution: Denied -no contract violation.*
5. 11 /22/ 17: Issue: Denial of Process for grievance #2. Resolution: Denied -no contract violation.*
6. 11 /28/ 17: Issue: MATS working lunch. Resolution: Resolved at Step 1, City agreed to provide lunch rather than
require employees to provide their own during lunch.
* PLRO and City agreed to waive time frames for next steps to allow for discussion of issues surrounding travel and
training pay. Parties signed memorandum of agreement dated 1 / 10/ 18.
Reaccreditation Year 3 Notes:
Please also include any other notes relevant to this sununary.
Reaccreditation Year 4 Notes. -
partial year stats
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Personnel Fictions
Year 1 Data Collection Period: 1/ 1 /2017-12/31 /2017
Year 2 Data Collection Period: 1/1/2018-12/31/2018
Year 3 Data Collection Period: 1 / l /2019-1 / 1 /2020
Year 4 Data Collection Period: 1 / 1 /2020-10/31 /2020
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
suspension
3
1.
4
0
Demotion
0
0
0
0
Resign In Lieu of Termination
0
1
2
0
Termination
0
0
1
1
Other
0
0
50
Total
3
2
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1
Commendations
26
14
17
Peaccreditation Year I Notes:
The Iowa City Police Department closely scrutinizes the actions of its officers. Officers are well -trained and versed in
current policy. Policy reissue/training is ongoing. Officers are expected to know policy and are held accountable to
policy, The Iowa City Police Department does not wait for external complaints to be filed before reviewing employee
conduct. Supervisors are tasked to review in -car and body -cam recordings to identify and address potential issues
before actual complaints are filed. Officers are required to complete a separate Use -of -Force report for any UOF event
(including weapons display, animal destruction, and pursuits). Every UOF event is reviewed/scrutinized on at least four
levels (line supervisor, Division Commander, Chief, UOF Review Committee). Other events such as Taser discharge,
pursuits, and discharge of firearm (other than authorized animal destruction) automatically trigger even greater
investigation and review of all persons -involved. Many of these events present learning opportunities for at least some
of the officers involved (coaching/counseling, training, letter to file). This attention to detail and documentation has
resulted in relatively few incidents of repeated or egregious violations warranting suspension or demotion.
Peaccreditation Year 2 Notes:
The resignation in lieu of termination was for a recruit officer in the field training program who was not satisfactorily
progressing after several well documented extension of different phases of field training.
Commendation are down some from last year but it is a priority of our supervisory staff to recognize excellence in
policing and making sure officers know that there work is very much appreciated.
Peaccreditation Year 3 Notes:
The Iowa City Police Department closely scrutinizes the actions of its officers. Officers are well -trained and versed in
current policy. Policy reissue/training is ongoing. Officers are expected to know policy and are held accountable to
policy. The Iowa City Police Department does not wait for external complaints to be filed before reviewing employee
conduct. Supervisors are tasked to review in -car and body -cam recordings to identify and address potential issues
before actual complaints are filed. Officers are required to complete a separate Use -of -Force report for any UOF event
(including weapons display, animal destruction, and pursuits). Every UOF event is reviewed/scrutinized on at least four
levels (line supervisor, Division Commander, Chief, UOF Review Committee). Other events such as Taser discharge,
pursuits, and discharge of firearm (other than authorized animal destruction) automatically trigger even greater
investigation and review of all persons involved. Many of these events present learning opportunities for at least some
of the officers involved (coaching/counseling, training, letter to file). This attention to detail and documentation has
resulted in relatively few incidents of repeated or egregious violations warranting suspension or demotion.
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Reaecreditation Year 4 Notes:
Partial year stats. Termination was from a 2019 incident.
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Complaints and Internal Affairs - Reaccreditation Year 4
Data Collection Period: -
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
External/Citizen Complaint
Citizen Complaint 16 9 10 10
Sustained 5 5 4 3
Not Sustained 11 4 4 4
Unfounded 0 1 3
Exonerated 0 1 0
Internal/Directed Complaint
Directed Complaint 30 27 47 33
Sustained 26 26 47 27
Not Sustained 4 1 0 6
Unfounded 0 0 0
Exonerated 0 0
Reaccreditation Year 4 Notes:
Partial year stats.
Data for this table is taken from the Internal Affairs Investigative Summary tracked by the Captain of Administrative
Services and Reports of Inquiry that are tracked by the Captain of Field Operations. In some matters there were
multiple allegations and/or multiple officers. For the purposes of this table no matter the number of allegations or
officers involved the number of complaints is only tallied once. For the matter of allegations the most serious
accusation is considered.
Officers are expected to know policy and are held accountable to policy. Complaints received are taken seriously and
are investigated appropriately and in a timely manner. All complaints coming to the ICPD through the Citizens Police
Review Board are investigated through a formal Internal Affairs investigation. Complaints made directly to the ICPD
may be investigated by a supervisor at the Watch Level or through a formal Internal Affairs en
investigation depending on
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the allegation and other factors. "Internal --- Directed Complaint" reflects those gg
complaints/investigations triggered
internally by an event requiring investigation such as an officer involved collision or a pursuit. All complaints are
documented/tracked and all complaints are investigated.
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Calls For Service - Reaccreditation Year 4
Data Collection Period: -
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Calls for Service 71229 70129 77654 48807
UCRINIBRS Part 1 Crimes
Murder
4
0
1
2
Forcible Rape
55
58
53
25
Robbery
56
32
31
23
Aggravated Assault
86
119
153
113
Burglary
334
299
367
220
Larceny -Theft
1444
1244
1084
805
Motor Vehicle Theft
87
114
81
117
Arson
5
2
3
4
Reaccreditation Year 4 Notes:
partial year stats
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Motor Vehicle Pursuit
Year I Data Collection Period: 1 / 1 /2017-12/31 /2017
Year 2 Data Collection Period: 1 / 1/2018-1 / 1 /2019
Year 3 Data Collection Period: 1/l/2019-12/31/2019
Year 4 Data Collection Period: 1/1/2020-10/31/2020
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Pursuits
Total Pursuits 3 6 1
Forcible stopping techniques used 0 1 0 0
Terminated by Agency 2 3 0 1
Policy Compliant 1 2 0 1
Policy Non -Compliant 2 4 1 1
Collisions
Injuries
Total Collisions 0 1 1 0
Officer 0 0 0
Suspect 1 0 0
ThirdP arty 0 0
Reason Initiated
Traffic 2 1 1 1
Felony 1 3 0 1
Misdemeanor 2 0 0
Reaccreditalion Year I
Pursuits automatically trigger an in-depth investigation and review of all persons involved. This table reflects an
examination of each pursuit and a determination as to whether the initiation and continuation of the pursuit were policy
compliant.. In addition to the facts/circumstances surrounding the initiation and continuation of the pursuit, supervisors
also look for and address any other rules infraction regardless of how minor. As a result, most pursuits present learning
opportunities for at least some of the officers involved (coaching/counseling, training, or letter to file).
Reaccreditation Year 2
Vehicle pursuits are up in 2018 but are still relatively low in number.
Pursuits automatically trigger an in-depth investigation and review of all persons involved. This table reflects an
examination of each pursuit and a determination as to whether the initiation and continuation of the pursuit were policy
compliant. In addition to the facts/circumstances surrounding the initiation and continuation of the pursuit, supervisors
also look for and address any other rules infraction regardless of how minor, As a result, most pursuits present learning
opportunities for at least some of the officers involved (coaching/counseling, training, or letter to file).
Stop Stick Deployment was used by another agency in the forcible stopping.
The suspect that was injured was non -life threatening.
The felony reasons for initiating pursuits were all for stolen vehicles.
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A recent policy change has now restricted when officers can initiate a pursuit to Violent Felonies with an Imminent
Threat. Supervisors have been tasked with conducting watch meeting training to insure that officers understand the
new policy-
Reaccreditation Year 3
Vehicle pursuits are down to one in 2019.
Pursuits automatically trigger an ul-depth investigation and review of all persons involved. A policy change has now
restricted when officers can initiate a pursuit to violent felonies with an imminent threat. Supervisors have been
conducting watch meeting training to insure that officers understand the change in policy. This most likely accounts for
their only being one pursuit.
The pursuit in 2019 was not policy compliant and is currently under investigation by the Department.
Reaccreditation Year 4
partial year stats
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Agency Breakdown Report - Reaccredztation Year I
Data Collection Period: 1 / 1 /2017 - 12/31 /2017
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any Race Other Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
Sworn Personnel
Executive 3
3
Command 3 1
4
Supervisory 9 0
9
Positions
Non -Supervisory 56 6 4
1 2 69
Positions
Sub Total
85
Non Sworn Personnel
Executive 0
0
Managerial 0
0
Supervisory 1
1
Positions
Non -Supervisory 4 9
13
Positions
Sub Total
14
Total
99
Reaccreditation Year I Notes:
In 2016 the City Council approved an over hire of authorized strength to enable the department to hire 3 black males
who were on Our certified hiring list. Without this approval
it would have been unlikely that these officers were still
available when positions with our department came up through attrition as they were either testing or on the hiring list
for other departments.
Te121 MOM Personnel
Morn Pnrsnnn& Exeeunve
Wtdte Non -Hispanic Female
8.24%
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Nan-Wspanic
Fftanic. Latino Any
Race Male 1.18%
Black Non•Hispank
Fernale 4.W%
_ Hispanic Latina Any
-
Race Female OAK
Whibe Mon -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any
/
Race Male 0.00%
Other Male 2.35%
Male 100.E
Hispanic Latino Any
Other Female 0.0�
Race Female4. ;
White Non -Hispanic
Male 83.S)%
Other Mate CAN
Other Fenute Q.W%
e,
Sworn Personnel: Command
Sworn Personnel: Supervisory Positions
wI.dte Pion-HispaniL Female
t5,00�
Female 0.00
l-:;spadc Ladne Any
Race Mzle 0,CT-i
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female O.UOW.
Other Male O.OM
Other Female 0.00%
White Non -Hispanic ?'!.Ie
75.0M
Sworn Personnel: Non -Supervisory Positions
White Non -Hispanic Female 8.70%
_ Buck Non -Hispanic Male
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 1.45,�
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.00
Other Mate 2.9M
Okhe:- Fec"_5[. 010%.
White X&n.l-Hispanic
Mdt° 81.101�
Non -Sworn Personnel: supervisory Positions
White Non-WsparMc
Ma le 100. am
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
Black Non -Hispanic:
%de 0.00%
Black Non -Hispanic
Female 0.00%
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Mate 0.W%
Hspanic Latino Any
Race Female. 0.00%
Other Male O.GM
Other Female O.00
�*'hite Non -Hispanic
Oe 100, -
Blacck Non -Hispanic
Mate 0.W-
Black Non -Hispanic
Female 4.ff
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Male 0.W-
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.0.
Other Mate 0.Wt,
�It,ra: =amale 0.W.,
Tool Non -Sworn Personnel
White Non-Flispanic Female
64.79'
Black Non -Hispanic
Female O.00':
Hispanic Latino Any
r Race Male 0.00k
# Hispanic Latina Any
Race Female 0.W
I '
4 Other Ferrule O.OM
.4
4
White Non -Hispanic Mate 35..71:•
Non -Sworn Personnek; Non -Supervisory
Poems
ftihe Nan -Hispanic
6ti.Z3�1
Black Non -Hispanic
Female- 4.OD%
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Male 0.00%
Mspardc Latina Any
Race Female 0.00k
Other Mate 0.00k-
ether Female O.OD%
White Non -Hispanic gale 30.77%
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Agency Breakdown Report - Reaccreditation Year 2
Data Collection Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2018
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any Race Other Total
Male Female Male Female Male Feinale Male Female
Sworn Personnel
Executive 2 1 0 0
0
0
0 0 3
Command 2 1 0 0
0
0
0 0 3
Supervisory 10 0 0 0
0
0
0 0 10
Positions
Non -Supervisory 51 G 5 0
1
0
2 0 65
Positions
Sub Total
81
Non Sworn Personnel
Executive 0 0 0 0
0
0
0 0 0
Managerial 0 0 0 0
0
0
0 0 0
Supervisory 0 1 0 0
0
0
0 0 1
Positions
Non -Supervisory 12 25 1 2
0
0
0 1 41
Positions
Sub Total
42
Total
123
Reaccreditafion Year 2 Notes:
The department is seeing progress in our efforts to diversify our force to
mirror the community we serve. The
department promoted its first female captain. in 2018.
Total Sworn Personnel
Sworn Personnel: ExecuMe
White Nary -Hispanic Female
White Nan-FFispanic Female
9•UN
33.3A%
Black Non-Hisparric !+lake
FNspanic Latino Any
- BLack Nnn-FNspanie
Female 0.00%
Rase Mate 1.2:3
Ln t no An
f- kpanic Latino Any
%f Race Mate 0.W%
Race Femake O. 0%
Hispanic Latino Any
Other Male L47%
Race Female 0.00%
Other Female 0,00%
Other Mate 0.00%
Wtdte Non-Fiispaak
Other Femake 0.00':
White Hon-M&nanic I alp A
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Sworn Personnel: Command
White Nora -Hispanic Ferc..z`e
33.33k
Saturn Personnel: Supervisory Posmons
Black Non -Hispanic
Female 0.O(F.
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Male 0.M White Non -Hispanic
Hispanic Latino Any .-)!e fKw
Race Female 0.0011',
Other Mate 0.0042
Other Female 0.W'
White Non -Hispanic MaLe
Sworn Personnel: Non -Supervisory Positions
White Non -Hispanic Female 9,23%
Black Non -Hispanic Male
69`=
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate I.W.
Hispanic Latino Any
- Race Female 0.00k
Other Mate 1.09%
Other Female 0.001a
White Non -Hispanic
Male 7L46--
Non -Sworn Personnel: Supervisory PosMALE
mons
White Non-Wspanic
Female 100.M
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
Lb.c 1, Pz,r,-Hisvt: nic
Female 0.00%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 0.00%
Race Female 0.0(K
Other Mate 0.00%
Mate 0.00*.'
Black Non -Hispanic
Mate D.W.
iBtac k Nan -Hispanic
Female 0.00;:
ftpanic Latino Any
Race Mate 0.W:
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.00�
Other Female 41.00",
TffIal Mon -Sworn Personnel
White Non -hispanic
Female 61.4RF6
l:.i. Non -Hispanic
le
r s Ln;= ? a!nz i.^,,,
Race Female 0.00%
Other Mate 0.00R:
Other Female. 2.38'
ilte Non -Hispanic Mate
2E.�7
Non -Sworn Personnel: lion-Supervisery
Fens
White Non -Hispanic Female
60.93%
Black Nan -Hispanic Female
L.
-"
Hispanic L.adno Any
Race Female O.M%
Other .Mate MOD%
Other Femate 2,441
'- WMte tort -Hispanic Mate 29.27.%
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Agency Breakdown Report - Reaccredxtation Year 3
Data Collection Period: l/l/2018 - 12/31/2018
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any Race Other Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
Sworn Personnel
Executive 2
1
0 0
0
0
0
0 3
Command 4
0
0 0
0
0
0
0 4
Supervisory 10
0
0 0
0
0
0
0 10
Positions
Non -Supervisory 52
f
5 0
2
0
2
0 67
Positions
Sub Total
84
Non Sworn Personnel
Executive 0
0
0 0
0
0
0
0 0
Managerial 0
0
0 0
0
0
0
0 0
Supervisory 1
0
0 0
0
0
0
0 1
Positions
Non -Supervisory 13
28
0 2
0
1
2
1 47
Positions
Sub Total
48
Total
132
Reaccreditation Year 3 Notes:
The department is seeing progress in
our efforts to diversify our force to
mirror the community we serve.
Total Swam Personnel
Sworn Personnel: ftecuoe
mite Non -Hispanic Fea►ale 8.33�
White Non -Hispanic Female
3.3.33
Black Nan -Hispanic Mate
r5.9S�;
J Fllapanic Latino Any
Black Non-Hfspanic
Race Male 2.38%
Hispanic Latino Any
�# l
Female O.W%
Hispanic. Latina Any
Race Female O.W%
j
Rare Male O.W,,
Other Mate 2.38%
Hispanic Latino Any
Other Female 8.0M
Race Female O.OM
Other Male O.D0%
yl}zite Non -Hispanic
Other Female 0.00%
Mate 80.1951
White Non-KspWc male 66.b74,,,
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Sworn Personnel: command
Sworn Personnel: supervisory Positions
. 'r:i�a Namlfispar�ic
Male 10O.Wi
Black Non -Hispania:
Male O.DUJ
Black Non-Wspanlc
Female O.Ot1,
Hispanic Latina Any
RA,_e Male 0.W,:
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Female 0.00k
Other Male O.W%
Other Female O.W:
Sworn Personnel: Non -Supervisory Positions
White Nan -Hispanic. Female 8.96%
Black Nan -Hispanic Mate
�7,4A
`. Hispanic Latino Any
Race Male 2.%TA
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0,00%
Other Male 2.99.%
Other Female (X004
)' i to Non -Hispanic Mate
Non -Sworn Personnel: Supervisory Positions
White Mon-Hilispanic
Male 10D.t10%
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Nan -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
irk Non- ftanic
ale (LOD%
Black Non -Hispanic
Female 0.00%
FHspanic Latino Any
Race Mate 0.DD%
Fispanic Latina Any
Race Female.. 0.00%
Other .Slate 0.00%
3ther Female D.3(-
Male i0l).W-
Black Kan -Hispanic
Male O.W-
Black Man-Mspanic
fFe m ale 0.00j
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Male U.DO'---
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0.00"-
Other Mate 0.00%
Other Female 0.0U:
Total Non -Sworn Personnel
Black Nan -Hispanic
' Female 4A P2
4 Hispanic Latinn Ant,
White Non -Hispanic i Race Mate 0.0(F,_
Female 58.31% Hispanic. Latino Any
A;11 Race Female 2,08%
Other Male 4.17}
Other Female 2.08=:
t'i i►e Non Hispanic V'Me 29.17
Non-Sworn Personnel: Mon -supervisory
Positions
'fti4: Nvn-Hiispardr. Female
59.57%
ton -Hispanic Male 0.00%
lack Non+hspanic Female 416%
Hispanic. Latino Any Race
Mate O.DD%
Msp"c Latina Any
Race Female 2.13%
Other Male 4.26%
Other Female 2.13%
. Mt Non -Hispanic AIRT 2Y.6b1,
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Agency Breakdown Report - Reaccreditation Year 4
Data Collection Period: 1 / 1 /2020 - 10/31 /2020
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any Race Other Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
Sworn Personnel
Executive 2 1 0 0
Command 4 0 0 0
Supervisory 10 0 0 0
Positions
Non -Supervisory 47 6 4 0
Positions
Sub Total
Non Sworn Personnel
Executive 0 0 0 0
Managerial 0 0 0 0
Supervisory 0 1 0 0
Positions
Non -Supervisory 13 29 1 1
Positions
Sub Total
Total
Reaccreditation Year 4 Notes. -
partial year stats
Total Sworn Personnel
•Mte Nan -Hispanic Female 8,47%
Black Non -Hispanic Male
�5.13%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Male 2.56%
Hispanic Latino Any
- Race Female (00%
Other Mate 2.56%
Other Female 0.00%
White Mon -Hispanic
0 0
0
0
3
0 0
0
0
4
0 0
0
0
10
2 0
2
0
61
78
0 0
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
1
1 1
2
1
49
50
128
Sworn Personnel: Executive
White Nan-Kspanic Female
33.33%
Black Non -Hispanic
Female 0,00%
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Mate 0.00%,
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0. OG&
Either Mate 0.01 %
Other Female 0,00%
Wibe Ikon -Hispanic PALle 66,67%-
74
Sworn Personnel: Command
Sworn Personnel: Supervisory Positions
White Non-t;i�pm-,i:
Male
Black Non -Hispanic
Male 0.D0
Black Non -Hispanic
Female O.W.
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Male O.O?:
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Female 0.0iY
Other- Male D.W%
Other Female DAR.
Sworn Personnel: Non -supervisory Positions
White Non -Hispanic Female $.84:
Stack Non -Hispanic Mate
r6.56S
Hispanic Latino Any
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Female D.0N
Other Mote 3.28%
Other Fernate 0.0CF:
white Non -Hispanic �•':��m
T �� •. �'�; as
Non -Sworn Personnel: Supervisory Positions
White Non-Hispark
e:..:atR iL�i.tllh
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
Black Non -Hispanic
j' Female O.W%
Hlspardc Latina Any
1 Race Male 0. Wi
1 Hispanic Latina Any
Race Female 0.00%
Other-.M,a'ke D.XT-
` bite Nosy-Filspanie
Mate 0.00%
White Non -Hispanic
Male 1100.0B=
Black Non -Hispanic
Male O.W-.
Black Non -Hispanic
Female 0.00k
Hispanic Latino Any
Race bate O.KI.
Hispanic Latino Any
Nnce Female 0.0 -,
O ther Male 0.00%
Other Female -2 ti VI.
Total Non -Sworn Personnel
Black Non -Hispanic Female
a 2,
t
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 2.00%
White Non -Hispanic P,�aparric Latao�o Any
Female 60.00k Race Female 2.00,
r Other Male 4.GN
0ther Female 2.00%
1Nhihe Naar Hkpenic Male
26. Wo
Fe
Fen
Non -sworn Personnel: Non-Snpervey
Posmons
Black Non -%panic, Mate 2.��
Stack Nary -Hispanic Female 2.O%
Hispanic. Latina Any Race:
mite Non ii3panir Male 2.04%
5.!$ Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female- 2.M
Other Male 4.10
Other Femtie 2.i4%
Vrii!C l+lorr-ffispanic Male 26.53
0
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Agency Demographics Report - Reaccreditation Year l
Data Collection Period: l /l/2017 - 12/31/2017
Service Available Current Current Female Prior Sworn Prior Female
Population Workforce Sworn Sworn Officers Officers Sworn Officers
Officers
White Non- 57401 79% 214384 96 75 91% 7 8% 75 93% 7 8%
Hispanic %
Black Non- 4595 6% 8661 3 % 4 4% 0 0% 2 2% 0 0%
Hispanic
Hispanic Latina 3787 5% 0 0% 1 1% 0 0% 2 2% 0 0%
Any Race
Other 6049 8% 3 0% 2 2% 0 0% 1 1% 0 0%
Total 71832 223048 82 7 80 7
Reaccreditation Year I Notes:
Available workforce is taken from the Iowa Workforce Development table. According to this report, the Hispanic
population number represents those persons who identify a Hispanic ethnicity. They may be of any race. The number
is not summed within the table as these persons have already been accounted for in whatever race category that they
indicated.
Service population data is drawn from U.S. Census based projections. Service Population represents the population and
demographics within the city limits of Iowa City and directly served by the Iowa City Police Department. Available
workforce population is drawn from Iowa workforce Development data. Iowa City is part of what is commonly
referred to as "The Corridor." Workers freely commute throughout the corridor. The available workforce is the labor
pool of the corridor, a larger population and a slightly different demographic than that of Iowa City which is skewed by
University of Iowa students most of whom are not in the workforce. Iowa City is located within Iowa Workforce
Information Network — Region 10; Region 10 serves Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington
counties. All of these counties are contiguous with Johnson County and are within a relatively easy commute of Iowa
City. Available Workforce represents the labor pool within Region 10. As is evident from the table, Iowa City has a
relatively diverse population when compared to the surrounding area and counties. The educational and employment
opportunities supplied by University of Iowa are in large part responsible for this diversity within Iowa City. Iowa City
continues to become a more diverse community.
Change within the Iowa City Police Department is dependent on a variety of factors, most critically the number of job
openings. Since the last CALEA review, the Iowa City Police Department has remained at an approved strength of 82
sworn officers. In 2014 a female officer retired. A female officer was hired in 2015, keeping the number of female
officers at seven.
Officer testing occurred in 2016 resulting in a list of 12 qualified candidates. Of these qualified candidates there were 5
white males, 4 black males, and 3 white females. The diversity in this list is a result of the City of Iowa City's and
Police Department's efforts to create a more diverse workforce.
In November of 2016 the City Council approved the temporary over -hire of two positions to secure the hiring of
qualified minority candidates that may not be available to the Police Department in the future due to a competitive job
market. A total of 4 positions will be hired by the end of 2016. The two over -hire positions are black males. Two
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retirements will result in the hire of another two, one of which is a white male and one of which is a black male. The
two over -hires are approved until attrition puts the Department strength back at 82. This hiring process will more than
double the Department's black male officers and provide for a greater opportunity for diversity in advancement.
Service Population
Black Non -Hispanic 6ACF.
Hispanic Latino Any Race
White Non -Hispanic
Current Sworn Officers
White Ncn-Hispanic
91.46%
Prior Saturn offleers
White ton -Hispanic
93.75%
Black Non -Hispanic
-- — —0ther 2_44'L_
Buell Nosy-Hispark
2.5M
Hispanic Latina Any
'__—Rzt a 2.5(`f:
Available Workforce
White Non -Hispanic
9b.12k.
Black Non -Hispanic
i. f':
- Other 0.00%
Current Sworn Female Officers
White Non -Hispanic
100.00%
White Non -Hispanic
10100%
Prior Sworn Female officers
Inac L.aona Anly
Un
r 0.11i7�
ispanic Latino Any
ace 0.00%
ther MOM
73
Agency Demographics Report - Reaccreditation Year 2
Data Collection Period: 1/1I2018 - 12/31/2018
Service Available Current Current Female Prior Sworn Prior Female
Population workforce Sworn Sworn Officers Officers Sworn Officers
Officers
White Non- 79.4 74% 88 87 % 73 90% 7 8% 75 91 % 7 8%
Hispanic
Black Non- 7.3 6% 3.9 3 % 5 6% 0 0% 4 4% 0 0%
Hispanic
Hispanic Latino 6 5% 3.1 3% 1 1% 0 0% 1 1% 0 0%
Any Race
Other 13.3 12% 5.8 5 % 2 2% 0 0% 2 2% 0 0%
Total 106.0 100.8 81 7 82 7
Reaccreditation Year 2 Notes:
Available workforce is taken from the Iowa Workforce Development table. According to this report, the Hispanic
population number represents those persons who identify a Hispanic ethnicity. They may be of any race. The number
is not summed within the table as these persons have already been accounted for in whatever race category that they
indicated.
Service population data is drawn from U.S. Census based projections. Service Population represents the population and
demographics within the city limits of Iowa City and directly served by the Iowa City Police Department. Available
workforce population is drawn from Iowa Workforce Development data. Iowa City is part of what is commonly
referred to as "The Corridor." workers fi eely commute throughout the corridor. The available workforce is the labor
pool of the corridor, a larger population and a slightly different demographic than that of Iowa City which is skewed by
University of Iowa students most of whore are not in the workforce. Iowa City is located within Iowa workforce
Information Network — Region 10; Region 10 serves Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington
counties. All of these counties are contiguous with Johnson County and are within a relatively easy commute of Iowa
City. Available workforce represents the labor pool within Region 10. As is evident fi orn the table, Iowa City has a
relatively diverse population when compared to the surrounding area and counties. The educational and employment
opportunities supplied by University of Iowa are in large part responsible for this diversity within Iowa City. Iowa City
continues to become a more diverse community,
service Pepuievon AV e118111e WOMOrce
Black Noss -Hispanic 6.8%
hispanic Latina Any R&ce
/--Btack Non-Hispardc 3.07%
Hispanic Latino Any
-Other 12,55% Race 3.M
5.75%
White Non-Hispanir 74.�1%
White Non-Kspanic
87. 30%
74
Current Sworn Officers
Current Sworn Female Officers
White
90.12"c
Prior Sworn officers
W Re Non -Hispanic
91.4o't
Stack Eton -Hispanic
''Ie Non Hispanic
Black Non-Hispanic
-3b%er• 2.46 White Non -Hispanic
100.0cp,
Prior Sworn Female Officers
Hispanic Latino Any
Race 0.00;i
Dther O.DY-
Hispanic Latino Any
Race 0.00%
Dther D,W,
75
Agency Demographics Report - Reaccreditation Year 3
Data Collection Period: 1 /1 /2019 - 12/31 /2019
Service Available Current Current Female Prior Sworn Prior Female
Population Workforce Sworn Sworn Officers Officers Sworn Officers
Officers
# % # % # % # % # % # %
White Non- 57401 79% 214384 96 68 88% 7 9% 73 90% 7 8%
Hispanic %
Black Non- 4595 6% 8661 3 % 5 6% 0 0% 5 6% 0 0%
Hispanic
Hispanic Latino 3787 5% 0 0% 2 2% 0 0% 1 1 % 0 0%
,Any Race
Other 6049 8% 3 0% 2 2% 0 0% 2 2% 0 0%
Total 71832 223048 77 7 81 7
Reaccreditation Year 3 Notes:
Available workforce is taken from the Iowa Workforce Development table. According to this report, the Hispanic
population number represents those persons who identify a Hispanic ethnicity. They may be of any race. The number
is not summed within the table as these persons have already been accounted for in whatever race category that they
indicated.
Service population data is drawn from U.S. Census based projections. Service Population represents the population and
demographics within the city limits of Iowa City and directly served by the Iowa City Police Department. Available
workforce population is drawn from Iowa Workforce Development data. Iowa City is part of what is commonly
referred to as "The Corridor." Workers freely conunute throughout the corridor. The available workforce is the labor
pool of the corridor, a larger population and a slightly different demographic than that of Iowa City which is skewed by
University of Iowa students most of whom are not in the workforce. Iowa City is located within Iowa Workforce
Information Network — Region 10; Region 10 serves Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington
counties. All of these counties are contiguous with Johnson County and are within a relatively easy conmiute of Iowa
City. Available Workforce represents the labor pool within Region 10. As is evident from the table, Iowa City has a
relatively diverse population when compared to the surrounding area and counties. The educational and employment
opportunities supplied by University of Iowa are in large part responsible for this diversity within Iowa City. Iowa City
continues to become a more diverse Community.
The Department continues efforts to diversify its sworn officers, executive, command, and supervisory personnel.
Service Population Available Wodforee
$lat:k Non -Hispanic v 40%
Hispanic. Latino Any Race
__---Other 0.42% 8lecic tin F�spaf�lc
White Nora -Hispanic 79.91,%--'
White Nan-Mspanlc
9b.12,%
—0th,,er D.QO,
76
Current sworn officers
Current Sworn Female Officers
White Non -Pi: F mic
88.31%
Prior Swery Officers
i;13r_k Non -Hispanic 6.4T,
Slack Non -Hispanic
c,1'.
-Other 2.47k:
White Mon-Ki p;ric
K.1
White Non -Hispanic
100.00°-
i : to t'; rn-Hispanic
00.
Prior sworn Female Officers
Hispanic Latino Any
Rare 0.00t
Other GMT.
Hispanic Latins, Any
Race 0.0(1%..
'ether D W%
77
Agency Demographics Report - Reaccreditation Year 4
Data Collection Period: 1/1/2020 - 10/31/2020
Service Available Current Current Female Prior Sworn Prior Female
Population Workforce Sworn Sworn Officers Officers Sworn Officers
Officers
# % # % # ado # % # °fin # %
White Non- 79.4 74% 88 87 % 53 86% 7 I 1 % 68 88% 7 9%
Hispanic
Black Non- 7.3 6% 3.9 3% 4 6% 0 0% 5 6% 0 0%
Hispanic
Hispanic Latino 6 5% 3 2% 2 3% 0 0% 2 2% 0 0%
Any Race
Other 13.3 12% 5.8 5 % 2 3% 0 0% 2 2% 0 0%
Total 106.0 100.7 61 7 77 7
Reaccreditation Year 4 Notes:
Partial year data.
Available Workforce is taken from the Iowa Workforce Development table. According to this report, the Hispanic
population number represents those persons who identify a Hispanic ethnicity, They may be of any race. The number
is not summed within the table as these persons have already been accounted for in whatever race category that they
indicated.
Service population data is drawn from U.S. Census based projections. Service Population represents the population and
demographics within the city limits of Iowa City and directly served by the Iowa City Police Department. Available
workforce population is drawn from Iowa Workforce Development data. Iowa City is part of what is commonly
referred to as "The Corridor." Workers freely commute throughout the corridor. The available workforce is the labor
pool of the corridor, a larger population and a slightly different demographic than that of Iowa City which is skewed by
University of Iowa students most of whom are not in the workforce. Iowa City is located within Iowa Workforce
Information Network — Region 10; Region 10 serves Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington
counties. All of these counties are contiguous with Johnson County and are within a relatively easy commute of Iowa
City. Available Workforce represents the labor pool within Region 10. As is evident from the table, Iowa City has a
relatively diverse population when compared to the surrounding area and counties. The educational and employment
opportunities supplied by University of Iowa are in large part responsible for this diversity within Iowa City. Iowa City
continues to become a more diverse community.
Service Population AvOlable WoMorce
Black Non-Hispardc 6.9%
spudc Latino Any lute 5.66%
Mack Non -Hispanic 3.87%
�,--Other 12.55.%
-ORhrr 5.76%
White Non -Hispanic 74.91 %-
Whike Non-Ni"nic
87.39%
78
Current Sworn officers
Current Saturn Female officers
White Nor. -Hispanic
Ei6.M - =
Prior Sworn officers
White Non -hispanic
88'a1%
Slack Non -Hispanic 6.5W.
Hispanic Latino Any
Face 3.28'i
Other 3.28 ;
Slack Non -Hispanic 6.49
Other 2.60%
White Nor.-Kiswi-16c
100.00%
White Klan -Hispanic
100. ;
Prior Swern Female officers
Hispanic �� lar..• .:..f z
Race O.OT--
Other O.W.-
Hispanic Latina Any
Race 0.00%
Other DMi
79
Sworn officer Selection - Reaccreditation Year I
Data Collection Period: 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2016
White lion -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any Race Other Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
Applications
Received
Applicants Hired 3
Percent Hired %
Percent of
Workforce
Population
3
0%
0%
6
% % % NIA
0% 0% N/A
Reaccreditation Year I prates:
Calendar year 2016 is being used as it reflects a completed recruitment and hiring process but please not that the hiring
of some individuals occurred in 2017. Note that Hispanic/Latino was not tracked by our Human Resource Department
during this process. This has since changed. Applicants were not required to disclose demographics. During the
application phase 15 persons did not disclose gender. The other category for male and females includes persons that
chose not to disclose race.
The data reported reflect the number of candidates who participated in each stage of the process. Participation was not
required in the written test if the candidate was ILEA certified or had a passing POST score on file with Standard and
Associates, Inc, within the specified time frame. Participation in the physical fitness test was not required if the
candidate submitted acceptable documentation of successful completion of the physical fitness test with another state
laver enforcement agency within the specified time frame. The data for the interview stage do not reflect the two
candidates who were eligible and offered an interview but withdrew their candidacy,
The timeline for the recruitment process was:
Application window: April 19 - May 13, 2016
Test date: June I I, 2016
Interviews: July 11 — 15, 2016
Hiring List certified: July 29, 2016
The department conducted a new recruitment process in 2017 where a certified list was approved by in 2018. This list
is still current and has not yet been exhausted for hiring,
Appffeallens RBCOIVBd ftPINIft RUN
Black Man-HispWc Male 54.00t
White Non -Hispanic
Female 0.00%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 0,00%
Higmnic Latina Any
Race Female 0.00%
Other Male 0.00%
Other Female 0.0%
i-',- Non -Hispanic Mate 50.00%
80
Percent Hired Percent of Workforce Population
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
81
Sworn Officer Selection - Reaccreditation Year 2
Data Collection Period: 1/2/2018 - 12/31/2018
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any Race Other Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
Applications
Received
Applicants Hired 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 5
Percent Hired % % % % % % % % N/A
Percent of 4% 1 % 1 % 0% NIA
Workforce
Population
Reaccreditation Year 2 Notes:
Total application for 2018 were up but included 2 recruitment efforts. The department has taken on several steps to get
qualified minority and female candidates to a certified hiring list. These efforts are resulting in an increase in the
department's diversification.
Applications ReceNed ADpHcente Hired
Black Non -Hispanic +e ale i1.1,10i Hispanic Latino Any Race eekale
Black Nan -Hispanic Male 20.0Q 0.00�
Whiter Non-Hi,panic Hispanic Latino Any
Female 0.00°; Race Female 20.00%
Percent Hired
Legend
Other Mode 0.W%
Other Female Q.W%
White Nosy -hispanic halt 60,01%
Percent of Womerce Population
Back Nan -Hispanic Female 0.0&% ,
Black Non -Hispanic hMa#t�'�--
White Nan•Hisp"c Hispanic Latino Any
Female O.OfA Race "MIM 19.97k
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Female D.D%
Other Male D.00
Other Female 0.00%
White Non -Hispanic Mala: 60.06%
82
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
83
Sworn Officer Selection - Re -accreditation Year 3
Data Collection Period: 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any Race Other Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
Applications
Received
App lic ants Hired 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6
Percent Hired % % % % % % % % N/A
Percent of 6% 0% 1% 0% N/A
Workforce
Population
Reaccreditation Year 3 Notes:
ICPD did not conduct testing in 2019. Officers hired in 2019 were from a 2018 hiring process.
Applications HeceNed flppiiCUts Hired
White Non -Hispanic Female 0.00%
_ Stack Non -Hispanic
Femde 0.00%
Hispanic Latino Any
Rare Mak 16.67%
Hispanic. Ladno Any
Rice Femate (X00%
Other Male 0.00%
Other Female O.LV%
Percent Hired
Legend
%VM to Non.-Ftispank
Mate 83.33%
Percent of Workforce Pepnietbn
White Non -Hispanic Female O.OG%
Black Non-Hispanlc
Femak 0.00%
Hkpanic Lathw Any
Race Male 16.69%
Hispanic Latina Any
Race Female O.W",
Otter 1Mlak 0.M
Other Female 0.0
White Nora-Flispanic
Mate 83.31%
84
White Non -Hispanic Male N
White Non -Hispanic Female
I
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
85
Sworn Officer Selection - Reaccreditation Year 4
Data Collection Period; 1/1/2019 - 10/31/2019
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any Race Other
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
Applications 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Received
Applicants Hired 1
Percent Hired %
Percent of
Workforce
Population
Total
0
0
0 0
0 0
0 0 1
%
% %
% %
% % N/A
2%
0%
0%
0% N/A
Reaccreditation Year 4 Notes:
Partial data. No testing this year. Hire was from a previous list,
APPlicaffonS neeeNed
Percent Hired
Legend
Applicants Hired
White Non- ftanic
Mate i 'Ke'
Rack Non -Hispanic
Buck Non -Hispanic
Female 0.00%
WspaMc Latino Any
Race Mate 0.001*
F193pardc. Latino Any
Race Female IL00%
Other Mate D.W%
Other Female O.W%
Percent of Workforce Population
White Non-Hlspanic
Male 100, 00%
irk Flan-F ark
ale 0.00%
Blade Han-F'hpow
Female 0.0(&
Hispardc Latina Any
Race Male O.W%
Hispanic Latino Any
Race Female 0. W
Other Nate 0.00%
)thier Female &W%
86
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
87
Sworn Officer Promotions - Reaccreditation Year I
Data Collection Period: 3/27/2017 - 3/27/2019
White Non -Hispanic
Black Non -Hispanic
Hispanic Latino Any Race Other Total
Male Female
Male Female
Male Female Male Female
Tested
14 1
!
16
Eligible After
9 1
I
11
Testing
Promoted
0 0
0
0
Percent Promoted
0 % 0 %
0 % %
% % % % NIA
Reaccreditation Year 1 Notes:
No promotional opportunities have came up since this promotional list was certified by the Civil Service
Tested
01vfble After Testfnu
White Marl -hispanic,
Norr-Fiispanic Female
Female 6.25%
9.09%
Black lion -Hispanic
5 �A 4��z•''ssr��_
Hispanic Latina Any
f Hispardc l.adno ArW
Race Male O.W.
VaL- D,01A
hispanic ladno Any
Msp&nk Eafm Any
Race Female 0.W%
Race Female 0AA
White Non. -Hispanic -
.
M2-A. 87.5M. Other Female 0.0 %
White Non-Kspanlc 0tther Female 0.00':
Male 81.82S
Promoted
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
Percent Promoted
88
Sworn Officer Promotions - Reaccreditation Year 2
Data Collection Period: 111/2018 - 12/31/2018
White Non -Hispanic
Black Non -Hispanic
Hispanic Latino Any Race
Other
Total
Male Female
Male Female
Male Female
Male
Female
Tested
14 1
1 0
0 0
0
0
16
Eligible After
9 1
1 0
0 0
0
0
11
Testing
Promoted
3 1
0 0
0 0
0
0
4
Percent Promoted
21 % 100 %
0 % %
% %
%
%
NIA
Reaccreditation Year 2 Notes:
The department promoted its first female captain in 2018 and continues to work towards diversification
of promoted
personnel.
Tested
White Non -Hispanic
Male 67,50%
Premeted
White Non -Hispanic Male
75.M%
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Nan -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
'white Non•Hispanic
emate 6.2506
Black Non -Hispanic
Male 6.254�
Hispanic Latino Any
Rafe Mate 0.00%
Hispanic Lana Any
Race Female 0.00%
Other Mate 0.001--
other Female 0,00%
rrmw rron-rnspantc ref:Nle
?5. W%
White Flan -Hispanic
Mate 81-82%
EUglible lamer Vesting
White Non-Hisputic Femalt
Blank Nor+-Hispw-dc
. iJ4 (:,%.
Nispanic Latino Any
Race Mate 0.wt
Mspanric Latina Any
Race Female 0.W0
Queer Mate 0.00R-
Other Female 00A
Pereent IVOrneted
White Non -Hispanic $Rack Nan -Hispanic
Black Nan -Hispanic.
Female 82.15% i^Female 0,00%
Female (.ON
Himpardc; Labno Any
Hispark L.atinu Any
Race Male a W%'
Race Maio 0.00%
Hispanic Latina Any
ftanic Latina. Any
Elate Feamle &W1
Race Female 0.00%
Other Mule 0-00%
Other Mate 0.0M
Other Female 0.0M
Other Female O.Ot7
Nvn-mbpanic
Male 17.65%
89
Sworn Officer Promotions - Reaccreditation Year 3
Data Collection Period: l/l/2018 - 12/31/2018
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any Race Other
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
Tested 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eligible After
Testing
Promoted 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Percent Promoted % % % % % % % %
Reaccreditation Year 3 Notes:
ICPD did not conduct supervisor testing in 2018. The one promotion in 2019 is from 2018. Testing
Tested Eligible Astor Testing
Promoted
White Non -Hispanic
Male 3 00.00%
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
ack Non -Hispanic
ale CL00%
Btack Non -Hispanic
Ferrite 0.
Kspanic Lat9no Any
Race Male 0.O %
Mspanic Latino Any
Race Female O.DD%
Other
=Male O.DO,
D their Female 0, CO,
POFCOnt Promoted
Total
0
1
NIA
90
Sworn Officer Promotions - Reaccreditation Year 4
Data Collection Period: 1 /2/2020 - 11 / 1 /2020
White Non -Hispanic Black Non -Hispanic Hispanic Latino Any Race Other Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
Tested
Eligible After 14 0
Testing
Promoted 1 0
Percent Promoted % %
Reaccreditation Year 4 Notes:
partial data for 2020
Tested
Promoted
White Non- ftanic
Male 100.00%
Legend
White Non -Hispanic Male
White Non -Hispanic Female
Black Non -Hispanic Male
Black Non -Hispanic Female
Hispanic Latino Any Race Male
Hispanic Latino Any Race Female
Other Male
Other Female
1 0
0
0
0
0
15
0 0
0
0
0
0
1
Eck Non -Hispanic
Lk 0.00%
Black Non-1{ "nic
Female M
Hispanic La lino Any
Rase Mak CL00%
14rspark Latim Any
Race Female 0.00%
other Mail a.00%
1 tfter Female 0.00%
White Non -Hispanic
Mate 93.31%
ENgtple After Testing
Percent ftems-ted
Black Mon -Hispanic
I
Hispanic Latin* Any
Ftispartic Uktino Any
Race Female O.(V-
O ther Male 0. CCK
Other Female O.Ot14,
1-1
91
92
Prepared by CPRB member Amanda Nichols[OM[PY
D
Draft #1
To: Police Chief Liston
From: Community Police Review Board
Re: Suggested revision to ICPD General Order 89-05 (Radio Communications Procedure)
Dear Chief Liston:
The members of the board respectfully submit the following proposed revision to ICPD General Order 89-
05 (Radio Communications Procedure):
The following word should be added to Section II C: "text"
JECC shall provide the Iowa City community with twenty-four (24) hour toll free voice, M+ and and TDD
telephone access system for emergency calls for service.
This is not a policy change, but rather an update, as text-to-911 services are now available.
Original Date of Issue
December 20, 1989
Effective Date of Reissue
March 29. 2021
Reevaluation Date
March 2024
C. A. L. E. A.
81.1, 81.2
INDEXAS
Clear Text
Communications Procedure
Joint Communications
Use of Radios
OPS-01.1
RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCEDURE
General Order Number
89-05
Section Code
OPS-01
Amends
Reference
(see "INDEX AS:"
PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is to establish policy to address operational procedures with
the Joint Emergency Communications Center (JECC).
I. Policy: Radio Communications Procedure
The Iowa City Police and Fire Departments have combined with several area agencies g es
to form the Joint Emergency Communications Center. JECC serves as the emergency
communications system for the City of Iowa City. JECC has its own governing body
a ra g g Y
sep
arate to from the City of Iowa City known as the Joint Emergency Communications
Services Association Policy Board (JECSA). The City of Iowa Cityshall have two(2)
permanent members on the JECSA board.
II. Procedure: General
A. The Support Services Division shall have primary responsibility and control of
communications and communication equipment for the department.
OPS-01.2
8. The department's radio operations will be conducted in accordance with the
Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) procedures and requirements at all
times. A copy of the FCC's current rules and regulations shall be available to
department personnel through JECC.
C. JECC shall provide the Iowa City community with twenty-four (24) hour toll free
voice and TDD telephone access system for emergency calls for service.
D. JECC shall establish policy for obtaining and recording the following information
for each call for service or self -initiated activity:
1 _ Control number/Call for Service (CFS) number.
2. Date and time of request.
3. When possible, name and address of complainant.
4. Type of incident.
5. Location of incident.
6. Identification of officers assigned as primary and backup.
7. Time of dispatch.
8. Time of arrival.
9. Time of officer return of service.
10. Disposition or status of reported incident.
E. JECC personnel shall be informed of the supervisor or officer in charge and all
assigned patrol officers at the beginning of every patrol shift. All officers
assigned shall be considered active unless JECC is informed of a change in
status.
F. The office of the Chief of Police shall ensure that JECC has an updated
roster including telephone contact information for all current department
personnel.
G. JECC shall maintain a current plan or data on the following:
1. Maps detailing the department's service area
2. A written procedure and telephone numbers for procuring emergent and
Y
necessary external services for the department.
3. A tactical dispatching plan.
H. JECC shall establish an incident interview technique to be utilized by
communications personnel when responding to calls for service. The interview
shall determine if the call for service is an emergency or non -emergency.
Y
Regardless of the type of call, communications personnel shall inform the caller
of the department's response to include direct department assistance or referral
to another agency or service provider.
I. The department shall maintain victim and witness assistance and referral
information on a 24-hour basis through JECC and through personal response by
police officers.
1. Communication personnel shall make a determination, based upon the
scope of the call for service, if the victim or witness needs direct
OPS-01.3
emergency medical service (EMS) and/or physical police response or
referral. If either the EMS or police are needed, communications
personnel will promptly dispatch appropriate personnel. In cases of a
referral, referral lists are maintained at JECC and agency contact phone
numbers shall be kept updated.
2. To ensure the timely and appropriate attention to needs, Communications
personnel and Station Masters shall respond to victim/witness requests
for information and/or service including initial and subsequent requests.
3. If physical police response is necessary, the responding officer shall
determine whether overt police actions such as written reports,
notifications, arrests or transportation are required or if the need exists for
other types of assistance or intervention (e.g. contact with Rape Victim's
Advocacy Program (RVAP), CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank,
DVIP, or the Mobile Crisis Unit/CIT).
J. The department provides and utilizes alternate methods of communication to
ensure effective, efficient and proper communication between employees.
Methods of alternate communication include cellular telephones and email.
1. Upon hire, employees are assigned an email account through the city to be
used in day-to-day business operations of the department. Department
employees shall adhere to the City of Iowa City email and internet usage
policy and procedures.
2. The Chief of Police may assign cellular telephones to employees when a
valid mission -related purpose exists. While cellular telephones can be
used in lieu of radios and strict adherence of radio procedures is not
mandatory, employees must be professional with their communications.
Employees that are issued a department cellular telephone shall adhere
to the City of Iowa City cellular telephone policy and procedures.
III. Procedure: Recordings
A. All communications occurring on the two-way radio system and any telephone
hone
line answered by JECC shall be recorded. The recording system shall allow for
the immediate play back of the recording while continuing to record an
additional communications.
B. JECC shall establish the manner in which the records are securely handled and
stored, and the length that the records are maintained. The procedure for
destruction for each record set shall also be defined. All federal and state
regulations related to the maintenance of these records shall be followed. All
recordings shall be maintained for a minimum of thirty (30) days. A supervisor
may request in writing that a specific official recording be maintained for a longer
period of time, the request shall identify the time frame to be maintained.
C. Official Recordings: Official recordings are copies of the original recordings
maintained and distributed specifically by JECC staff. Request for official
recordings should be made, in writing, to the JECC dispatch shift supervisor.
Requests from the department for official recordings shall be made by a
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supervisor. When appropriate, official recordings shall be entered as evidence.
When utilized as evidence in a criminal case, official recordings may be released
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recordings entered as evidence shall be released pursuant to records policy and
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state law as established in chapter 9 section 82.1.1 (Records) of the Operations
Manual. Official recordings may be released to media and other outside entities
upon the approval of the Chief of Police.
D. Recordings shall only be reviewed for official purposes (e.g. procedural review,
complaint investigation). When a recording is needed for a complaint
investigation that may result in suspension, demotion, or termination, it shall be
an official recording as described above.
IV- Procedure: criminal Justice Information Systems
A. All officers and other employees required to access the Iowa and the National
Crime Information Center (NCIC) criminal justice informations stem shall
maintain proper certification as required. The Support Services division shall
maintain all needed records to verify employees have met the standards of each
system including initial certification, periodic recertification as required, and
updating approved user access.
B. Criminal justice information systems contain confidential information. All
employees shall be responsible for knowing and understanding the rules and
regulations that govern the use and distribution of this information and will be held
accountable for failure to comply with said rules and regulations.
C. The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) produces a comprehensive
security policy to establish a minimum set of security requirements for access to
FBI CJIS division systems and information and to protect and safeguard criminal
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justice information. The department shall adopt this security policy and shall
adhere to the requirements therein. The CJIS security policy shall be provided to
all personnel in the appendix of the Operations Manual.
D. The department shall establish the following positions to comp) with the CJIS
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security policy. The positions shall assume all roles and requirements as
established in the CJIS security policy.
1. Terminal Agency Coordinator TAC): The TAC serves as the point -of -
contact at the department for matters relating to CJIS information access.
The TAC administers CJIS systems programs within the department and
oversees the department compliance with CJIS systems policies. The TAC
position for the department shall be a designated Station Master.
2. Local Agency Security Officer (LASO): Due to the technical nature of the
duties of the LASO, the Department's System Analyst shall assume
this role. The LASO shall have the following responsibilities:
a. Identify who is using the state of Iowa Technology Services Bureau
approved hardware, software, and firmware and ensure no
unauthorized individuals or processes have access to the same.
b. identify and document how the equipment is connected to the state
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system.
C. Ensure that personnel security screening procedures are being
followed as stated in this policy.
d. Ensure the approved and appropriate security measures are in place
and working as expected.
e. Support policy compliance and ensure the state of Iowa Technology
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Services Bureau s promptly informed of security incidents.
V. Procedure: Radio Communications
A. When on duty, all officers shall be assigned a portable two-way radio that
allows direct communication with JECC.
B. All police owned vehicles utilized for enforcement activity shall be equipped with a
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mounted two-way radio system that allows communication with JECC.
Exceptions may be granted for vehicles assigned to task force officers as they
may be operating under a different communication system or the vehicle may be
utilized for undercover
operations.
C. Each radio shall have an emergency alarm that when activated will send an alert
to communications personnel. The emergency alarm shall be activated by an
officer when they encounter a dangerous situation in which they need immediate
backup and are unable to communicate due to the situation. When an emergency
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rm m is activated, communications shall immediately follow their policy and
procedures (JECC SOP 6.37). An emergency alarm activated by an officer shall
be handled with the highest priority.
D. Each officer shall be assigned a radio identification number to be utilized during
all ra
dio communications.
E. When on -duty, patrol officers shall primarily utilize the two-way radios stem to
inform communications personnel of their status. This allows communications
and other officers to remain cognizant of the officer's activity and current
status. Officers may also utilize a mobile data terminal or a cell phone to
inform communications and other officers of their status. Officers outside of
patrol may utilize the two-way radio system when appropriate to inform
communications of their actions. All officers shall be required to notify
communications personnel of any type of enforcement activity and shall have a
two-way radio system immediately accessible when taking action. Officers
working covert and undercover assignments are exempt from this requirement.
F. The department uses plain language as their communication protocol. All
transmission will be courteous and professional in nature. At no time shall
profanity be used on the radio.
G. Employees shall be reminded that all radio communications and mobile
data information can become public record according to Iowa Code.
H. Officers shall keep communications advised of their status following their arrival
at calls of unknown or possibly dangerous circumstances.
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Only pertinent or emergency information shall be transmitted on the two-way
radio system.
J. Officers shall keep their portable radios on when away from vehicle or station
based radios unless the situation warrants otherwise (e.g. bomb threat, officer
safety, etc.).
K. Officers shall keep communications aware of their status. This shall include but
is not limited to the following:
1. Upon initiating police action.
2. On arrival and at completion of an assignment.
3. During lunch periods and breaks.
4. When out of service for any reason.
L. Officers and communications personnel shall not argue or contest assigned calls.
1. If there is a problem, the involved personnel shall contact their supervisor.
2. When there is an issue that needs corrective action, it shall be
handled by the supervisor. Sensitive matters shall be handled over
the telephone or in person.
M. Call assignments may be altered by the supervisor based on information, need,
and staffing. Officers not specifically assigned to a call shall refrain from including
themselves. If further assistance is needed, communications personnel or the
supervisor will assign backup units.
N. Officers shall monitor other agencies radio communications as designated by
their supervisor while performing routine patrol duties.
O. In the event of a major crime or medical emergency a specific channel shall be
restricted to use for that incident. Anytime an officer is responding to a
dangerous situation, radio use shall be restricted to emergency communication
only. Officers shall notify dispatch when the situation has been resolved so the
channel can be cleared for normal traffic. Consideration should be given for the
use of an encrypted event channel when possible.
P. Officers shall use the following procedures when stopping a motor vehicle:
1. Upon stopping a vehicle, an officer shall notify communications by giving
their radio number and advising "traffic." They shall stand by until
acknowledged by a dispatcher before giving further information.
2. The officer shall then give license number of vehicle, his/her location.
The officer may also want to include the vehicle color, year, make,
model and number of occupants. Communications shall run a wanted
check of the vehicle after being advised of the license number.
3. After making contact with the occupants of the vehicle, if the officer feels
the situation is under control, they shall advise communications they are
"Code 4" After an officer gives their status as "Code 4" the dispatcher will
follow JECC protocol to periodically check his/her welfare.
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Q. when an officer anticipates being out of radio contact, they must notify
communications of their location and the reason for leaving. Communications
must be able to reach the officer at all times. If radio communication is not
possible, the officer may utilize a cellular phone to keep communications
informed. officers working covert and undercover assignments are exempt from
this requirement, however, they must have the ability to summon assistance from
other officers working with them and JECC shall be made aware of the general
location and type of the operation.
R. Officers and communications personnel have access to other agencies via
statewide LEA, mutual aid, and other local radio channels. Use of other channels
by officers shall be limited to emergency or urgent communications. Proper radio
procedure shall be followed when using other channels.
S. The department shall maintain a system to insure interoperability between the city
of Iowa City radio system and the JECC system.
VI. Procedure: Terminal Access and Server Access Protection
A. All computers that access criminal justice information shall be located inside the
Police Department, or inside Police owned vehicles. No computer terminals
should directly face a window or opening that will allow the public to view the
information displayed on the screen at any time. If visitors are inside the building
they should be restricted from viewing any CJIS data on computer terminals or in
paper form. Unauthorized users should not be allowed access to any computer
that contains or has access to criminal justice information.
B. Computer terminals that are not attended 24 hours a day shall be secured when
not in use, computer terminals should be locked and when possible, office doors
remain closed and locked when not in use.
C. Mobile computers and laptop computers should always be positioned so that
any non -certified personnel will not have access to view information on the
screen. No computer terminal should be left open and unattended at any time,
locking the desktop should be utilized when leaving the workspace for any
reason.
Vil. Server Access Protection
Servers that hold Police shared and personal files are located in Tower place.
Access shall be gained by a security badge controlled by City of Iowa City ITS.
Systems inside the room shall be secured behind a chain link fence to prevent
unauthorized access to network gear and hardware. All users with access to the
room shall pass either City of Iowa City or Johnson County background check
prior to gaining access. Backup tapes shall be locked inside City of Iowa City
Information Services Division. All sites shall be monitored by video surveillance.
Vill. CJIS Security Incident Reporting and Handling
A. Assessment of Threat
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If the ITS division is notified of a situation that could be a threat to data, physical
infrastructure, or user account and which could lead to compromised data they will
first asses if the threat has been blocked by security measures currently in place by
either software or hardware devices. If the threat is legitimate but blocked and
prevented access the user account password shall be changed as a preventative
measure and no further action or reporting is necessary.
If the threat has infected hardware inside the Iowa city Police Department and is a
credible threat the action steps below will be put into place.
B. Response to credible Threat
If the threat is deemed legitimate and has infected any hardware inside the Iowa
City Police Department the Information Services staff shall do the following;
- Notify the LASO — Systems Analyst for IGPD of the threat.
- Immediately disconnect the affected hardware from the City of Iowa City
network.
- Reset the user account as a preventative measure.
The affected hardware in use at the time will be examined to try and determine
the source or reason for the threat.
- A report will be provided by Information Services to be kept on file by the LASO.
When the review is complete it will be determined if the hard drive needs to be replaced,
formatted, or over written. Once that process is completed the machine will be imaged
with a standard and tested OS. Virus scan definitions and necessary updates to the
hardware will take place and the hardware will be returned to service.
The only variation to the above process is the VMware view environment. It utilizes a
non -persistent desktop environment so every time that user logs out of a machine the
operating system is destroyed and a new machine is created. This removes the concern
of a machine that has been compromised lingering for an extended period.
If there is a chance that malicious code was used to access sensitive data, the LASO will
contact the Iowa Department of Public Safety to notify them of the event.
IX. Procedure: Mobile Computers
A. The mobile computer supplements the existing JECC two-way voice radio
system. The mobile computer is not intended to replace two-way voice radio
communications. The mobile computer is intended to be used for sending and
receiving information, making and/or receiving routine inquiries and receiving
supplemental information, thus allowing the voice channels to be more available
for high priority traffic. The mobile computer may also be used to access the
department's records and CAD systems.
B. Department personnel using the mobile computer shall be aware that messages
sent on the system may be public records according to Iowa state law. Messages
shall be restricted to business use. No personal messages shall be sent. No
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obscene, improper, or off-color language will be used in the messages. Officers
shall not allow unauthorized users to access their mobile computers.
C. It shall be prohibited to do any of the following actions on the mobile computer:
1. Send messages that may be construed as threatening or intimidating.
2. Unless it is incidental to an investigation, or as part of an official
inquiry/response or report, send images that contain nudity, or to
send images or words of a sexually suggestive nature, even if the
recipient has consented or requested such material.
3. Send jokes or comments that tend to disparage a person or group
because of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, age, or mental or physical disability.
4. Send messages in any other inappropriate manner.
5. Use another employee's computer ID and password.
D. All usage of the mobile computer to access the IOWA or NCIC systems will
be governed by the IOWA and NCIC system's rules and regulations.
E. Any installation of software or modification of existing software on the
mobile computer shall adhere to the City of Iowa City ITS policies.
F. All calls for service shall be dispatched by voice and may also be sent by
computer. Mobile computers shall be utilized by officers for inquiries, to send
administrative messages, to complete needed reports, or to access and update
the Department's records and CAD systems.
O. Officers should perform their own status changes (arrive, busy, available,
complete) on their mobile computer. They will continue to use the radio system to
alert other officers and supervisors of their change in status.
H. All officers should query their own driver license, registration and warrants
unless circumstances require a verbal request.
I. When able, officers shall obtain all incident times and numbers by mobile
computer. Officer shall be responsible for entering the call narrative and
disposition unless unable to do so.
J. When the mobile computer system is down, all activity shall revert back to the
two-way voice radio system.
K. Officers shall practice good officer safety techniques. Do not allow operation of
the mobile computer to reduce situational awareness, especially in cases
involving violators or suspects.
L. Caution shall be exercised when operating the mobile computer when the vehicle
is moving. If the operation can be done in a safe manner, an officer may operate
the mobile computer while the vehicle is moving. When operation of the mobile
computer requires more than a few key strokes or the touching of the computer
screen, the officer shall pull over at a safe location to perform the task.
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X. Procedure: Response to Calls for Service:
A. One unit will generally be dispatched to handle routine calls for service. The
nature of some calls, however, may require additional units for purposes of safety
and effectively handling the call. Under most circumstances, two (2) or more
units will initially be dispatched in the following instances:
1. Officer calling for help or an activation of an emergency alert.
2. Alarms.
3. Suspicious persons/circumstances.
4. Domestic disturbances.
5. Any call involving a weapon.
5. Crimes in -progress.
7. Any call that poses a risk to the officer.
8. Any call where, in the judgment of a supervisor, additional units are needed.
B. Supervisors may use their discretion when responding to calls; however, there
are circumstances that require the presence of a patrol supervisor for the
purpose of assuming command. These incidents shall include but not be
limited to:
1. Officer calling for help, assaulted, or an activation of an emergency
alert (not including false alerts).
2. Death Investigations
3. Natural or man-made disasters.
4. Hostage/barricaded subject.
5. Injured officers.
5. Fatal or potentially fatal accidents.
7. Accidents involving department vehicles or department employees.
8. Incidents where a forced entry is necessary.
9. Vehicle and foot pursuits
10. Shootings or stabbings.
11. Use of Force involving Taser, OC or injury to subject or officer.
XI. Procedure: Entering information into Iowa NCIC systems
A. Station Masters shall be responsible for entry and removal of all information into the
Iowa and NCIC computerized data systems for the Iowa City Police Department.
B. When meeting Iowa/NCIC system requirements for entry, officers taking a report
in which a vehicle, article, gun, or security have been reported stolen shall
request the on -duty Station Master to enter said item. When an item is entered in
the Iowa/NCIC system, officers are required to document the entry in the
narrative section of the incident.
C. When meeting departmental and Iowa/NCIC system requirements for entry,
officers taking a report on a missing person shall be required to immediately
forward the information to the on -duty Station Master for entry of the missing
person in the Iowa/NCIC system. The on -duty Station Master shall ensure there
is an immediate entry into the system.
D. Arrest warrants are entered by a Station Master after receiving them from the
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Clerk of Court and the Records Section.
E. When an item or missing person is located and requires removal from the
Iowa1NCIC system, the officer responsible for the recovery shall notify the on
duty Station Master to remove the entry by providing a supplemental report
requesting the removal. The officer shall also submit the supplemental report to
the main case file. When the on -duty Station Master is notified by another
agency that an item o.r person has been located, the officer/investigator
assigned the case shall be notified and be responsible for producing a
supplemental report requesting the removal with copies to the on -duty Station
Master and the main case file.
F, on a monthly basis, the State of Iowa shall produce a validation report for the
department on all outstanding entries into the Iowa1NCIC system entered for the
Iowa City Police Department. On -duty Station Masters shall be responsible for
researching said entries for validation. When it is discovered that an item or
person is no longer valid for entry in the Iowa1NCIC system, the Station Master
shall remove the entry and produce a supplemental report stating it has been
removed.
Dustin Liston, Chief of Police
WARNING
This directive is for departmental use only and does not apply in any criminal or civi
proceeding. The department policy should not be construed as a creation of a highe
legal standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense with respect to third -part)
claims. Violations of this directive will only form the basis for departmental
administrative sanctions.
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
Ordinance No. 21-4857
Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 8,
entitled "Community Police Review Board,"to lengthen the time period to
file a complaint and to allow the complainant to respond to the Police
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Chief's report.
Whereas, Resolution No. 20-159 entitled "Resolution of Initial Council Commitments
addressing Black Lives Matter Movement and Systemic Racism in the wake of the murder of
George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police and calls for action from protesters and residents"
contained 17 actions items;
Whereas, the action item in Paragraph 8 was a request to the Community Police Review
Board (CPRB) for a "report and recommendation ... regarding changes to the CPRB ordinance
that enhance its ability to provide effective civilian oversight of the ICPD... ";
Whereas, the CPRB submitted a list of recommendations to City Council in a memo dated
December 22, 2020;
Whereas, Council desires to enact two recommendations while others await legal review
and further Council discussion; and
Whereas, it is in the City's interest to lengthen the time period to file a complaint from 90 to
180 days after the alleged misconduct and to allow a complainant to respond to the Police
Chiefs or City Managers report.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Amendments.
1. Title 81 entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 8, entitled
"Community Police ,Review Board," Section 3, entitled "Definition of Complaint; Complaint
Process in General, Subsection D is amended by adding the underscore text and deleting the
strike -through text as follows:
D. All complaints to the board must be filed with the City Clerk within one hundred ei ht
180 days of the alleged misconduct. ~`
2. Title 81 entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 81 entitled
"Community Police Review Board," Section 6, entitled "Police Chief's Report to Board; City
Manager's Report to Board," Subsection D is amended by adding the underscore text as
follows:
D. A copy of the Police Chiefs report to the board shall be given to the police officer, the
complainant, and the City Manager. if the complaint concerns the Police Chief, copies of the
City Manager's report to the board shall be given to the Police Chief, the complainant, and
the City Council. The com lainant shall have twent -one 21 days to respond to the Police
Chief's or Citv Manner's reiDort, and the Police Chief and Citv Mana er shall have ten 10
da s to respond to complainant's response. The board will grant extensions from these
deadlines for good cause shown. The com lainant's res onse shall be considered part of
the complaint, and the Police Chief's or Citv Manager's res onse to the com lainant's
res onse shall be considered part of the Police Chief's report or Citv Mana er's report as
those terms are used in Chapte 8.
Section 11. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section Ili. Penalties for Violation. The violation of any provision of this ordinance is a
municipal infraction or a simple misdemeanor.
Section IV. S_everability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged
to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validityof the Ordinance as
a whole or an section provision or a
Y , p part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Ordinance No. 21-4857
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Section V. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
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and publication, as provided b law. 9 pp
Passed and approved this 18 th day of May
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Attest:
City Clerk
Approved by
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It was moved by Weiner and seconded by Thoma s
ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT:
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Mims
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Salih
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Taylor
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Teague
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Thomas
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Weiner
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Vote for passage:
AYES: Teague, Thomas, Weiner, Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
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Vote for passage:
Date published 05/27/2021
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and the ordinance be voted upon for final
passage at this time.
AYES: Weiner, Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None,
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COMPLAINT DEADLINES
CPRB Complaint #20-02
Filed:
06/04/20
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TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
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August 10, 2021
September 14, 2021
October 12, 2021