HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14-2023 CPRB CommissionMEMORANDUM
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
DATE:
February 10, 2023
TO:
CPRB Members
FROM:
Tammy Neumann
RE:
Board Packet for meeting on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Enclosed please find the following documents for your review and comment at the next board meeting:
• Agenda for 02/14/2023
• Minutes of the meeting on 01/10/2023
• ICPD Use of Force Review/Report July 2022
• Community Forum Packet - DRAFT
• Office Contacts — January 2023
• Complaint Deadlines
AGENDA
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023 — 5:30 P.M.
HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM
410 E. Washington Street
ITEM NO. 1 CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
ITEM NO. 2 CONSIDER MOTION ADOPTING CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED
• Minutes of the meeting on January 10, 2023
• ICPD Use of Force Review/Report July 2022
ITEM NO. 3 NEW BUSINESS
• Iowa City Police Department Mission Statement Discussion
ITEM NO. 4 OLD BUSINESS
• Discussion of Community Forum
ITEM NO. 5 PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Commentators
shall address the Board for no more than 5 minutes. The Board shall not
engage in discussion with the public concerning said items).
ITEM NO. 6 BOARD INFORMATION
ITEM NO.7 STAFF INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 8 MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS
• March 14, 2023, 5:30 p.m., Helling Conference Room
• April 11, 2023, 5:30 p.m., Helling Conference Room
• April 20, 2023, 5:30 p.m. — Community Forum, Iowa City Library, Room A
• May 9, 2023, 5:30 p.m. — Helling Conference Room
ITEM NO. 9 CONSIDER MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION based on Section
21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized
by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that
government body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal
information in confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to
cities, boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative
reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18)
Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a government body
or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to the extent that the
government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of government
could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that
government body if they were available for general public examination.
ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT
Ifyou will need disability -related accommodations to participate in this program/event, please contact Tammy
Neumann at 319-356-5043, tneumann@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow
sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Draft
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES —January 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jerri MacConnell called the meeting to order at 5:27 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Melissa Jensen, Jerri MacConnell, Saul Mekies,
Stuart Vander Vegte
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ricky Downing, Amanda Remington, Orville Townsend
STAFF PRESENT: Staff: Tammy Neumann, Legal Counsel: Patrick Ford
OTHERS PRESENT: Iowa Ceti Police Chief Dustin Liston
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Jensen, seconded by Vander Vegte, to accept the consent calendar as presented.
• Minutes of the meeting on December 13, 2022
• ICPD Policy 309 (Officer Response to Calls)
Motion carried 4/0 (Downing, Remington & Townsend absent)
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion regarding ICPD Policies Related to Domestic Terrorism Groups:
Vander Vegte asked if the Iowa City Police Department has a policy addressing officers
potentially being members of domestic terrorism groups. He went on to say there are a growing
number of law enforcement officers who are involved in domestic terrorism groups around the
nation and world. Chief Liston referred to section 320, "Standards of Conduct', of the ICPD
Policy Manual. Specifically, sections 320.5.3, "Discrimination, Oppression, or Favoritism";
320.5.4(d), 'Relationships"; and 320.5.9(m), "Conduct'.
320.5.3 Discrimination, Oppression, or Favoritism: Unless required by law or
policy, discriminating against, oppressing, or providing favoritism to any person
because of actual or perceived characteristics such as race, ethnicity, national
origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
disability„ economic status, cultural group, veteran status, marital status and any
other classification o status protected by law, or intentionally denying or impeding
another in the exercise or enjoyment of any right, privilege, power, o immunity,
knowing the conduct is unlawful.
320.5.4.(d) Relationships: Associating with or joining a criminal gang, organized
crime and/or criminal syndicate when the member knows or reasonably should
know of the criminal nature of the organization. This includes any organization
involved in a definable criminal activity or enterprise, except as specifically directed
and authorized by this department.
CPRB Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2023
Page 2
320.5.9(m) Conduct: Any other on- or off -duty conduct which a member knows or
reasonably should know is unbecoming a member of this department, is contrary
to good order, efficiency, or morale, or tends to reflect unfavorably upon this
department or its members.
Vander Vegte asked if there is an ongoing active process in place to identify any officers who
may be participating in these groups. Liston noted the department has a social media policy and
believes this type of activity would either be reported based on what is seen on social media or
by an officer directly making a report. He reminded the board the vast majority of sustained
complaints are internally driven. It may also come up during the background check prior to hiring
a candidate. Vander Vegte reiterated this situation is increasing among police departments and
is pleased there is a policy in place within the Iowa City Police Department. Mekies pointed out
while Proud Boys were mentioned, he recommends all violent groups, whether on the far right
or far left, be of concern. MacConnell noted the Southern Poverty Law Center newsletter
reported the highest prevalence of such activity in southwest Iowa around Des Moines.
Discussion re: Police Officers Carrying Business Cards: MacConnell shared her concerns about
police officers carrying business cards, noting she feels it may put an officer at risk for targeting.
Liston reported while the officers will continue to carry business cards, he would like to
implement an incident information card. These cards would include the officers name as well as
a case number and a list of agencies and other helpful information.
Discussion of the Community Forum: Neumann reminded the board it is time to pick a date for
the Community Forum. Group agreed on April 20, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A at the
Iowa City Public Library. Jensen suggested the Chief be present as there may be items brought
up that only he can address.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion of Proposed Amendment of Ordinance 8-8-3: MacConnell referred to the recent
recommended amendment to the ordinance stating, "a person who observes an incident solely
on social media, television, or other media outlets does not have the requisite "personal
knowledge" needed to authorize such person to file a complaint." MacConnell recommended
this change be extended to the board as well. She further noted that what is viewed on social
media or in the news has likely been sensationalized to create a better story. The ordinance
currently states, "the City Manager, the Police Chief, the City Council or the board itself may file
a complaint based on a reasonable belief that police misconduct has occurred regardless of
personal knowledge." Ford explained while a board member can suggest a complaint be filed
based on social media, etc., it is up to that board member to convince a majority to approve the
recommendation prior to filing a complaint. MacConnell stated that she still strongly feels it
should apply to both citizens and board members. Vander Vegte said changing the ordinance
would eliminate the possibility of the board filing a complaint in those cases where it believed it
to be important to further investigate the incident. No further discussion ensued.
CPRB Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2023
Page 3
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None
BOARD INFORMATION
None.
STAFF INFORMATION
Liston shared while the Police Department has a mission statement, they have not identified the
core values for the department. The Chief will be implementing these and requested board
members provide input at the February meeting. This item will be added to New Business on
the February 14, 2023 CPRB meeting agenda.
MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS
• February 14, 2023, 5:30 PM Helling Conference Room
• March 14, 2023, 5:30 PM Helling Conference Room
• April 11, 2023, 5:30 PM Helling Conference Room
• April 20, 2023, 5:30 PM, Community Forum, Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room B
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Jensen, seconded by Vander Vegte, to adjourn into Executive Session based on
Section 21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or
authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition
for that government body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11)
personal information in confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited
to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative
reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18)
Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a government body or
to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to the extent that the
government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of government
could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that
government body if they were available for general public examination.
Motion carried 4/0 (Downing, Remington, Townsend absent). Open session adjourned at 5:57
p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
Returned to open session at 6:03 p.m.
Motion by Mekies, seconded by Vander Vegte, to set the level of review for CPRB complaint 22-
10 at 8-8-7(B)(1)(a) on the record with no additional investigation.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Jensen, seconded by Vander Vegte, to adjourn the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
Motion carried 4/0 (Downing, Remington, Townsend absent).
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Prepared by: Susan Dulek, First Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
Ordinance No. 23-4894
Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 8,
entitled "Community Police Review Board," to clarify a person who
observes an incident on social media does not have the requisite personal
knowledge to file a complaint.
Whereas, Section 8-8-3B of the City Code allows any person with personal knowledge of
police misconduct to file a complaint with the Community Police Review Board; and
Whereas, in a Memorandum to the City Council dated November 16, 2022, the Community
Police Review Board proposes a code amendment to clarify a person who observes an incident
on social media, television or other media outlets does not have the requisite personal
knowledge to file a complaint; and
Whereas, it is in the City's interest to clarify this provision.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Amendment.
Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 8, entitled
"Community Police Review Board," Section 3, entitled "Definition of Complaint; Complaint
Process in General," Subsection B is amended by adding the underscore text as follows:
B. Any person with personal knowledge of the alleged police misconduct may file a
complaint with the board. In order to have "personal knowledge", the complainant must have
been directly involved in the incident or witnessed the incident. A person who observes an
"personal knowledge" needed to authorize such person to file a complaint. If the person with
personal knowledge is underage or otherwise unable to complete a complaint form, the
complaint may be filed by such person's designated representative. The City Manager, the
Police Chief, the City Council or the board itself may file a complaint based on a reasonable
belief that police misconduct has occurred regardless of personal knowledge. The person or
official filing the complaint may hereafter be referred to as the "complainant".
Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 24thday of January . 2023.
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(Sue Dulek-12/22/2022)
Ordinance No. 23-4g94
Page 7
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by
that the Ordinance as read be adopted and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays:
First Consideration:
Absent Abstain
Alter
Bergus
Dunn
Harmsen
Taylor
Teague
Thomas
Vote for passage: AYES: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas
NAYS: None ABSENT: None
Second Consideration:
Vote for passage
Date published
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Thomas, 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: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas
NAYS: None ABSENT: None
TO:
Chief Dustin Liston
FROM:
Sgt. Andrew McKnight
RE:
July 2022 Use of Force Review
DATE:
January 12", 2022
The Iowa City Police Department policy requires an employee to complete a written report for any reportable
use of force. Reportable use of force is defined in the Department's General Order 99-05, which is titled Use
of Force and available for public viewing on the department's website. This policy provides employees with
guidelines on the use of deadly and non -deadly force.
Upon receipt of the report, the supervisor is responsible for completing an administrative critique of the
force. This process includes interviews with involved employees, body wom 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 swom personnel. This Use of Force
Committee consists of two supervisors as designated by the Chief of Police and one officer, typically a
certified use of force instructor.
The Use of Force Review Committee met on January 12th, 2023. It was composed of Sgt. McKnight, Sgt. J.
Fink, and Officer Alma Avila.
For the review of submitted reports in July, the Review Committee documented the following:
• 48 individual officers were involved in 28 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 28 uses of force, 22 involved force being used against people. There were six animals euthanized
by officers.
• Out of the 48 officers involved in the 22 uses of force against people, 3 superficial injuries were sustained by
suspects and 2 superficial injuries were sustained by officers.
• No violations of policy were noted during this review period.
• Out of the 22 uses of force against people, arrests were made 17 times (77%).
• Mental health was identified by officers as being a factor in six of the uses of force used against persons
(27%).
• Drugs and/or alcohol was identified by officers as being a factor in twelve of the 22 uses of force against
persons (54%).
• Out of the 22 times force was used on persons, there were no black or white females. Nine were identified as
white males (41%), twelve were identified as black males 55%).
• Out of the 28 uses of force, the average number of officers involved in the force was 1.7.
• In total during this time, the ICPD had 6125 calls for service with 22 calls for service resulting in force being
used on persons.
The highest level of force in each incident is reflected below along with the year-to-date:
Force Used
July 2022 Occurrences
2022 Year -to -Date
Hands-on
9
73
Taser Display
0
8
Taser Discharge
1
6
OC Spray Deployment
5
12
Firearm(s) Display
7
25
Firearms Discharge
0
0
ASP Striking
0
0
Officer Striking/KickingStriking/Kicking
0
1
Animals Euthanized by Officer
6
16
Special Response Team Callouts
0
2
Vehicle Pursuits
0
0
Officer Injuries
2
14
Suspect Injuries
3
19
Reports to U.S. DOJ
0
0
Total Use of Force incidents to date equal 148. Total calls for service in the same period equal 37,004.
This results in a year-to-date use of force being deployed in .39% of our total year-to-date calls for
service.
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT IllIll,,
Use of Force Report
July 2022 � I
Watch Date Incident Incident type Arrest Force Used
Occurred Number Made
and YIN
Officers
Involved
Evening 7/1 2022005061 Domestic Y Officers responded to
Watch — Abuse reports of a domestic
Three assault where a male
Officers subject assaulted a
female subject and
was pointing a gun at
her. Upon arrival an
officer observed a
suspect on the
sidewalk matching the
description of the
male. The officer
pointed their rifle at
the subject while
giving him commands
to put his hands in the
air and face away
from the officer. The
subject complied.
Another officer exited
their vehicle with a
police K9, and the
subject kneeled to the
ground and an officer
handcuffed the
subject by placing a
handcuff on each
wrist. While the
subject was being
detained, the female
half of the altercation
attempted to leave the
house to place herself
in the middle of the
arrest. Since officers
July 2022
had not located the
firearm at this point,
an officer pushed the
female subject down
on to the grass, then
took hold of her arms
and escorted her to a
waiting police vehicle
until the arrest was
made and the scene
was safe. There were
no injuries to the
subject or officers.
Day Watch
7/2
2022005081
Aggressive
N
An officer responded
— One
Animal
to an area where
Officer
there were several
reports of a coyote
behaving in an
unusual manner. The
Coyote barked
aggressively towards
an officer and
attempted to circle the
officer showing no
signs of fear or flight.
The officer
determined a safe
backdrop and shot
one round towards the
animal.
Late Night
7/2
2022005096
Disorderly
Y
Officers responded to
Watch —
Conduct
a bar for reports of an
Two
intoxicated male
Officers
bothering people in
and around the bar,
including enticing bar
staff to fight. The
male subject had
been the cause of
issues several times
previously that same
day. Upon seeing
that the subject was
attempting to fight
staff, an officer spoke
to the subject and he
July 2022
agreed to leave. On
the way out, the
subject turned
towards officers and
acted as if he was
refusing to leave. The
subject attempted to
run away so an officer
took hold of the
subject around his
waist and trapped the
subject's right arm
with their forearm and
lowered the subject to
the ground. Once on
the ground the subject
continued to pull
away. One officer
placed a handcuff
onto the subject's left
wrists, while another
officer took hold of the
subject's right arm,
pulling it behind the
subject's back several
times as the subject
continuously struggled
by pulling his arm to
the front of his body.
Eventually, an officer
was able to pull the
subject's arm behind
his back, place a
handcuff on the right
wrist completing the
handcuffing process.
The officers were
uninjured, and the
subject reported
superficial injuries.
The subject was
transported to 'ail.
Evening 7/3
2022005133
Warrant
Y
An officer observed a
Watch —
Service
suspect on a bicycle
One Officer
that was known to
have active felon
July 2022
arrest warrants. The
officer attempted to
stop the subject and
he rode away. An
officer followed the
subject then located
the subject hiding
behind a van. An
officer removed their
service weapon from
their holster, pointed
the weapon at the
subject and ordered
the subject to show
their hands and get on
the ground. The
subject complied and
the officer was able to
place handcuffs on to
each wrist and
transport the subject
to jail without injury to
the subject or officer.
Evening
7/4
2022005158
Warrant
Y
After receiving
Watch —
Service
permission from a
One Officer
resident, officers
looked around the
residence and located
a wanted subject
hiding in the crawl
space. An officer
pointed their service
weapon at the subject
and another officer
pointed their taser at a
subject in order to
provide less lethal
cover. The subject
exited the closet and
was taken into
custody without issue.
The subject was
transported to jail with
no injury to the
subject or officers.
July 2022
Day Watch
7/4
2022005151
Mental Health
N
Officers responded to
— One
Crisis
a residence for
Officer
reports of a male
subject who had taken
pills and was armed
with a knife. One
officer located a male
subject holding a knife
to his throat, then
moving the knife down
his body, motioning
that he was going to
stab himself. One
officer drew their taser
then fired their taser
at the subject to
prevent the subject
from harming himself.
The taser had the
desired effect and the
subject dropped the
knife. An officer
moved the knife away
then placed the
subject into handcuffs
without issue. The
officer was uninjured
and the subject
sustained superficial
injuries.
Evening
7/4
2022005165
Mental Health
N
Officers responded to
Watch —
Crisis
Capitol Street Ramp
Two
for reports of a
Officers
suicidal subject siting
on a ledge. An officer
was able to wrap their
arms around the
subject's body
underneath his arm
pits and pull him to
safety. An officer
pulled the subject's
arms behind their
back and placed the
subject into handcuffs
for the safety of the
July 2022
subject. The subject
was transported to
hospital for a mental
health evaluation.
There were no injuries
to the officer or
subject.
Day Watch
7/5
2022005177
Assault
Y
Officers responded to
— Two
mental health service
Officers
center for reports of a
subject assaulting
staff. It was reported
that the subject
previously had a
machete and that staff
had taken it away
from the subject. An
officer located the
subject outside the
building. The subject
had a large butane
lighter in his hand and
was not following
officer commands to
stay outside. The
subject attempted to
go back into the
building where an
officer stepped
towards the subject to
prevent him from
going into the
building. The subject
spat on the officer and
punched the officer
striking them in the
face causing them to
bleed. The officer took
hold of the subject's
left arm and pulled
him to the ground.
While on the ground
the subject continued
to flail around kicking
the officer. An officer
laced their hand onto
July 2022
the back of the
subject's head,
holding it in place to
prevent the subject
from getting into a
fighting position on his
back. An officer
pulled the subject's
arms behind his back
and placed handcuffs
onto the subject. The
subject was
transported to jail
without injury. The
officer sustained
superficial injuries.
Late Night
7/7
2022005229
Injured Animal
N
Injured deer shot and
Watch —
killed by officer
One Officer
Late Night
7/8
2022005267
Injured Animal
N
Injured deer shot and
Watch —
killed by officer
One Officer
Evening
7/13
2022005457
Suspicious
Y
Officers responded to
Watch —
Activity
suspicious activity at a
Two
convenience store
Officers
where a male subject
was throwing objects
at the store windows.
When officers arrived,
they were told that the
subject had left and
was walking north on
Maddison St. The
subject was located
inside the Old Capitol
Mall where he ran
from officers. During
the brief chase the
subject thew various
tables and chairs at
officers in order to
avoid arrest. Officers
took hold of the
subject's arms and
guided the subject to
the ground. Once on
July 2022
the ground, officers
pulled the subject's
arms behind his back
and placed handcuffs
onto each wrist. The
subject was
transported to jail
without injury to the
subject or officers.
Evening
7/13
2022005464
Trespass
Y
Officers responded to
Watch —
an emergency shelter
One Officer
for reports of an
intoxicated subject
refusing to leave. The
subject was
belligerent and
continued to refuse to
leave so a decision
was made to arrest
the subject. An officer
took hold of the
subject's left arm,
pulled it behind his
back and placed
handcuffs on his wrist.
An officer pulled the
subject's right arm
behind his back and
completed the
handcuffing process.
An officer took hold of
the subject's left arm
and walked with them
towards a waiting
vehicle. The subject
continued to yell at
officers and pull away.
One officer placed the
subject's left wrist into
a lock and placed the
subject into a vehicle.
The subject ended up
face -down and was
not in a safe position
to transport so an
officer took hold of the
July 2022
subject's left arm with
both hands and pulled
him out of the vehicle.
The subject was then
repositioned into the
vehicle as an officer
pushed on the
subject's back with
both hands placing
him into the vehicle.
An officer took hold of
the subject's legs and
placed them into the
vehicle. The door
was closed, and the
suspect transported to
jail. There were no
injuries to the officer
and superficial injuries
to the subject.
Evening
7/15
2022005510
Vehicle Crash
N
Officers responded to
Watch —
a motor vehicle
Two
accident where it was
Officers
reported that a male
subject had been
injured. officers
assisted paramedics
in their attempts to
remove the subject
from the vehicle. The
subject was
combative and
attempted to bite
officers and
paramedics. Officers
used their hands to
take hold of the
subject's arms and
pull him out of the
vehicle, guiding him to
a cot. Once on the
cot, the subject kicked
out towards officers.
An officer held the
subject's legs while he
was placed into soft
July 2022
restraints. The
subject was then
transported to the
hospital. An officer
rode with the subject
in the ambulance and
they held the subject's
head preventing him
from biting
paramedics. Once at
the hospital
paramedics
administered a
sedative and the
subject calmed.
There were no injuries
to the subject or
officer.
Late Night
7118
2022005608
Trespass
Y
Officers were
Watch —
dispatched to a bar for
Three
reports of an
Officers
intoxicated male who
refused to leave the
premises. Officers
located the male in
the parking lot and
provided multiple
opportunities for the
subject to identify
himself and provide
an address where he
could be safely
dropped off. The
subject refused to
answer questions and
was arrested.
Officers stood on both
sides of the subject
placing their hands on
the subject's arms
and pulling them
behind his back.
Another officer placed
handcuffs on to the
subject and the
subject was escorted
July 2022
to a nearby vehicle.
The subject continued
to pull away, tense his
body and refuse to
enter the vehicle. The
subject was held in
place facing the
vehicle while he was
searched. The
subject attempted to
kick out towards
officers and an officer
placed their leg
between the subject's
legs and placed the
leg into a leg lock.
The subject was then
placed into the back
of a vehicle while
officers pushed down
on the subject's upper
body and another
officer pulled the
subject into the
vehicle from the
opposite side. The
subject continued to
kick out as the door
was closed. The
subject was
transported to jail
without injury to the
subject or officers.
Evening
7/19
2022005625
Weapons
Y
Officers responded to
Watch —
Offense
a residence for
One Officer
reports of shots fired
and an armed subject
with a gun who had
engaged in an armed
robbery. Upon arrival,
officers surrounded
the location and
attempted to engage
subjects inside a
residence. Officers
displayed their
July 2022
weapons and pointed
their weapons at the
suspect as he came
out of the residence,
was searched and
was taken into
custody. There were
no injuries to the
subject or officers.
Day Shift —
7/20
2022005637
Injured Deer
N
Injured Deer shot and
One Officer
killed by officer
Late Night
7122
2022005688
Stolen Vehicle
Y
Officers located a
Watch —
stolen vehicle that
Two
was occupied by two
Officers
subjects. Officers
pointed their weapons
at the occupants as
they ordered them out
of the vehicle. Both
subjects complied and
were handcuffed and
searched before being
transported to the
police department.
There were no injuries
to the subject's or
officers.
Late Night
7/22
2022005718
Trespass
Y
An officer responded
Watch —
to a bar for reports of
One Officer
an intoxicated male
who had refused to
leave and was
causing issues. This
was the second call of
the evening for the
subject. An officer
located the subject
outside the bar and
told the subject to
leave. The subject
argued with the officer
and attempted to re-
enter the bar. The
subject was instructed
to place his hands
behind his back, and
July 2022
he refused to do so,
instead electing to ball
his fists in a manner
that suggested he
was about to fight. An
officer placed their
hands on the subject's
chest and swept the
subject's feet lowering
him to the ground.
The subject continued
to pull his hands away
from the officer. An
officer was able to
place one handcuff on
to the subject's right
wrist, however, he
continued to hold his
left hand close to his
chest. An officer
sprayed the subject in
the eyes with a
chemical irritant and
an officer was able to
complete the
handcuffing process.
The subject walked to
the patrol vehicle and
refused to enter the
vehicle. An officer
pushed the subject's
upper body in order to
assist him into the
vehicle. The door
was closed, and the
subject transported
without injury to the
subject or officers.
Late Night
7/23
2022005730
Trespass
Y
Officers responded to
Watch —
an emergency shelter
Two
for reports of a subject
Officers
causing problems and
generally attempting
to fight residents. The
subject also refused
to leave the premises
July 2022
when told to do so.
Officers decided to
arrest the subject and
they each used their
hands to take hold of
the subject's arms,
place them behind his
back and another
officer placed
handcuffs on to each
wrist. The subject
then resisted being
searched by tensing
his body and pulling
away from officers.
An officer pulled the
subject to the ground
by taking hold of their
left hand and left
shoulder area and
pulling them to the
ground. Once on the
ground the search
was completed, and
the subject stood up.
An officer then placed
their left hand on to
the subject's right
shoulder and placed
them into the vehicle.
The subject continued
to push back, picking
their legs up as if they
were about to kick
out. An officer
sprayed the subject
with a chemical
irritant, then picked
their legs up and
placed them into the
vehicle. There were
no injuries to the
subject or officers.
Late Night
7/24
2022005763
Theft
Y
Officers responded to
Watch —
a gas station for
reports of a theft. A
July 2022
Four
decision was made to
Officers
arrest the subject and
officers pulled the
subject's arms behind
his back. Acuff was
placed onto the
subject's left wrist
then he pulled away.
The subject tensed
his arms and
continued to pull away
from officers. One
officer pushed the
subject backwards
and another officer
placed their leg
across the subject's
legs causing him to
fall. The subject
placed his hands in
front of his body and
refused to place them
behind his back. One
officer sprayed the
subject in the eyes
with a chemical irritant
and officers pulled the
subject's arms behind
his back and placed
the subject into
handcuffs. The
subject was
transported to jail
without injury to the
subject or officers.
Evening
7/26
2022005848
Felony Traffic
Y
Officers attempted to
Watch -
Stop
perform a Felony
One Officer
traffic stop on a
vehicle and the
vehicle began to
creep slowly towards
officers. Officers drew
their side arms and
pointed them at the
vehicle's driver, telling
him to stop his
July 2022
vehicle. The driver
ignored commands
and fled the scene at
a high rate of speed.
Officers holstered
their weapons and
located the vehicle
later that evening.
There were no injuries
to the subject or
officers.
Late Night
7/27
2022005863
Assault
Y
Officers were
Watch —
dispatched to a
Two
convenience store for
Officers
reports of an assault.
Officers were able to
identify the subject
involved through
watching video and
talking to witnesses.
A decision was made
to arrest the subject.
An officer placed a
handcuff on the
subject's left wrist and
pulled the subject's
arm behind his back.
An officer pulled the
subject's right arm
behind his back and
completed the
handcuffing process
as the subject tensed
up and pulled away
from the officers. As
the subject walked
towards a waiting
vehicle, he shrugged
his shoulders towards
an officer and the
officer put their hands
under the subject's
right shoulder and
guided him to the
patrol vehicle. As the
subject was being
July 2022
searched, he
continued to pull away
from officers. An
officer pushed the
subject against a
vehicle and another
officer held on to the
subject's left bicep as
the searching process
was completed. The
subject began to hit
his head off of the
vehicle's hood,
causing damage to
the vehicle. The
subject was guided
into the vehicle in
order to prevent harm
to the subject. An
officer pulled the
subject into the
vehicle holding the
subject's left arm with
their right hand.
Another officer
pushed the subject's
upper body into the
vehicle and closed the
door. An officer
received superficial
injuries and there
were no injuries to the
subject.
Day Watch
7/29
2022005957
Injured Deer
N
Injured Deer shot and
— One
killed by officer.
Officer
Late Night
7/29
2022005967
Fight
Y
Officers responded to
Watch —
the a hotel for reports
Three
of people fighting.
Officers
Officers located an
intoxicated subject
and placed him under
arrest. The subject
was on a bicycle and
held on to the front
tire to resist having his
July 2022
arms pulled behind
his back for
handcuffing. One
officer used their
hands to pull his left
arm behind his back
and two officers
placed their hands on
the subject's right arm
and attempted to pull
the subject's arm
behind his back. The
subject continued to
tense up and prevent
officers from
handcuffing the
subject. One officer
sprayed the subject in
the eyes with a
chemical irritant and
officers were then
able to place
handcuffs on to each
wrist. He was
transported to jail
without injury to the
subject or officers.
Late Night
7/30
2022005974
Domestic
N
While investigating a
Watch —
Abuse
911 call and possible
One Officer
domestic, officers
encountered a subject
in a residence who
retreated into the
home as officers were
seeking to check the
welfare of his spouse.
An officer pulled the
subject from the
doorway and used
their hands to pull the
subject's arms behind
his back and place
him into handcuffs. A
female was located
who claimed that 911
was called b
July 2022
mistake. The subject
was removed from
handcuffs without
injury to the subject or
officers.
Late Night
7/36
2022005996
Suspicious
N
Officers responded to
Watch —
Activity
a 911 call where it
One Officer
was mentioned that
there was a subject
displaying a gun.
Officers arrived and
an officer held their
patrol rifle at the low
ready as officers
attempted to locate an
armed subject. After
investigation an
individual admitted to
referencing a male
with a gun, however,
no gun was present.
They stated that the
mention of a gun was
a "prank" and that
they just wanted an
individual in the
household to go to
rehab. A subject was
located who had
active arrest warrants
and was transported
to jail without injury to
the subject or officers.
Late Night
7/31
2022005999
Armed Subject
Y
Officers were
Watch —
dispatched to a bar for
Four
reports of a subject
Officers
armed with a
handgun. Officers
located the subject
and found a gun on
his person which he
attempted to conceal
from officers. The
subject immediately
began pull away and
fight with officers.
July 2022
One officer used their
hands to pull the
subject's left arm
behind his back and
another officer used
their hand to pull the
subject's right arm
behind his back. The
subject continued to
pull away and attempt
to run. An officer held
on to the subject's
arm and pulled him to
the ground. Another
officer sprayed the
subject in the eyes
with a chemical
irritant. Officers then
took hold of the
subject's arms again,
pulled them behind
his back and an
officer placed
handcuffs on to each
wrist. The subject
appeared to go
unconscious and so
handcuffs were
removed and the
subject placed into the
recovery position. It
was unclear if the
subject was
unconscious or
pretending. As a
precaution the subject
was checked out at
the ER and released
into police custody.
The subject was
transported to jail.
There were no injuries
to the subject or
officers.
July 2022
Day Watch
7/31
2022006007
Injured Animal
N
Injured animal shot
Or
and killed by officer.
Officer
July 2022
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
COMMUNITY FORUM
APRIL 20, 2023, 5:30 PM
Iowa City Public Library - Meeting Room A
AGENDA
ITEM NO. 1 CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM NO. 2 WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OF BOARD
ITEM NO. 3 CONSIDER MOTION TO ACCEPT CORRESPONDENCE AND/OR
DOCUMENTS
ITEM NO. 4 TOPIC TO BE DETERMINED
ITEM NO. 5 PUBLIC DISCUSSION WITH COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
ITEM NO. 6 ADJOURNMENT
General News Release —first notice
DRAFT
Community invited to attend Community Police Review Board forum
The Community Police Review Board (CPRB) will host its annual Community Forum to hear
views on Iowa City Police Department policies, practices and procedures. The community is
invited to submit questions and comments that will be used during the event.
The forum will begin at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023, inside Meeting Room A of the Iowa
City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St.
NEED TO CHOOSE A TOPIC
Questions and comments are due by Monday, April 10 and can be emailed to tneumann(a)iowa-
city.ora or mailed to CPRB at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Be sure
to include your full name and address as all submissions are public.
The board will try to address all questions and comments it receives.
The forum will also be recorded and later shown on City Channel 4. You can view programming
and the schedule at www.citychannel4.com.
General News Release —second notice
DRAFT
Community Police Review Board Forum
The Community Police Review Board will host its annual Community Forum to hear
Views on Iowa City Police Department policies, practices and procedures.
The forum will begin at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023 inside Meeting Room A of
the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street, Iowa City.
NEED TO CHOOSE A TOPIC
Additional information about the Community Police Review Board is available at
https://www.icgov.org/city-government/boards/community-police-review-board-cprb
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
COMMUNITY FORUM
The Community Police Review Board will be holding a Community Forum for
the purpose of hearing views on the policies, practices and procedures of the
Iowa City Police Department.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
Send your questions or comments you'd like addressed at the
forum to the following by Monday, April 10, 2023
Please include full name and address. (All correspondence is public)
CPRB Or e-mail to:
City of Iowa City CPRB@iowa-city.org
410 E Washington St, 52240
CPRB Community Forum
Wednesday, April 20, 2023 5:30 p.m.
Board members — hand out llvers (directly to people) pick different neighborhoods
(Email/Handout to Board by 3/1/23)
Publicizing Forum
• Email Notice to (Cable to nun on City Channel)-3/l/23
• Email Notice to (Neighborhood Outreach) for email contacts for lists—3/l/23
• Add Meeting to City Web Event Calendar (with notice) 3/2/23
• Post Notice in City Building — City Hall 3/1/23
• Email Notice to staff of Brds/Comm (City Clerk) — 3/l/23
• Email Notice to Dept. Heads/Division Secretaries to post (City Clerk) — 3/l/23
• Email Notice to USG (City Clerk) — 3/l/23
• Hardcopy Notice in all City Buses (28 Card Stock) — To TRM 3/l/23 internal mail
• I" General News Release (re: Forum) — 3/4/23 (with deadline 4/10/23 for questions)
• (Communications) Highlights/FB/Twitter—Link to 1st General News Release— week of 3/13/23
• Copy of I" News Release/Notice in Council packet— 3/10/23 (off week packet)
• Notice in Council packet — 4/11/23 (for 4/18/23 meeting)
• 2nd General News Release (re: Forum) — 3/23/23
• Copy of 2"d Release in Council packet — 3/28/23
• (Communications)Highlights/FB/Twitter— Link to 2nd News Release— week of 4/3/23
• Post Agenda & Agenda News Release — 4/ 13/23
Videotape of Forum
Cable to videotape and re -broadcast Forum on the City Channel for couple of months
Items for Non -Zoom Forum: Non -Zoom
✓ Forum Agenda copies
✓ Name Plates of Board Members/Staff
✓ Sign in Sheets
✓ Brochures
✓ Complaint Applications
✓ Information Sheet copies
✓ Forum Poster Board
✓ Ink Pens/Scotch Tape
✓ Recorder
After Meeting:
- Forum Meeting Minutes (Prepared by Staff as draft)
- Transcriptions of Forum
- Forum Summary Report (Prepared by Board)
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
P.O. Box 2491
Iowa City, IA 52244
• Email Notices to Neighborhood Ctrs (Broadway/Pheasant Ridge) — Do by 4/6/21
ncic(-a),ncic.org (354-2886)
Shelter House
429 Southgate Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
• Email Notices to Shelter House (sent to Crissy) — Do by 4/6/21
crissvfa shelterhouseiowa.orp (351-0326)
The Housing Fellowship
322 E 2nd St
Iowa City, IA 52240
• Email Notices to Housing Fellowship — Do by 4/6/21
Inewmire0housinpfellowship.com (358-9212)
The Salvation Army
Iowa City Corps
1116 Gilbert Ct
Iowa City, IA 52240
• Email Notices to The Salvation Army — Do by 4/6/21
pam.boatenp(dusc.salvationarrnv.orp (337-3725)
1105 FACILITY
Crisis Center of JC
1121 Gilbert Ct
Iowa City, IA 52240
Email Notices to Crisis Center — Do by 4/6/21
admin(&iccrisiscenter.oro (351-2726)
Free Lunch Program
PO Box 2831
Iowa City, IA 52244
Email Notices to Free Lunch Program — Do by 4/6/21
icfreelunchOcirnail.com (337-6283)
Domestic Violence Program
PO Box 3170
Iowa City, IA 52244
Email Notices to Domestic Violence Program — Do by 4/6/21
kristieCaldvipiowa.org (356-9863) Kristie Dozer, Exec Director
No bulletin board, but will post info on website
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
PO Box 3087
Iowa City, IA 52244
• Email Notices to NAMI — Do by 4/6/21
• marv.issah(&namiic.oro (337-5400)
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
OFFICE CONTACTS
JANUARY 2023
Date Description
None
February 14, 2023 Mtg Packet
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
COMPLAINT DEADLINES
CPRB Comolaint #22-10
Filed: 09/18/22
Chief's report due (90 days): 12/17/22
Chief's report filed: 11/17/22
Complainant's response to the Chief's report 12/08/22
(21 days to respond, no response received)
CPRB meeting #1 (Review) — Deferred to 1/10/23 12/13/22
CPRB meeting #2 (Review): 01/10/23
CPRB meeting #3 (Review Public Report DRAFT) 02/14/23
CPRB report due
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received
CPRB Complaint #22-11
Filed:
Chief's report due (90 days):
Chief's report filed:
Complainant's response to the Chief's report
(21 days to respond, no response received)
Chief/City Manager response to the
Complainant's response (10 days to respond):
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):
CPRB report due
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
02/15/23
11/15/22
2/13/23
2/10/23
3/3/23
??/??/23
??/??/23
??/??/23
??/??/23
February 14, 2023 Mtg Packet
CPRB Complaint #22-12
Filed:
Chief's report due (90 days):
Chief's report filed:
Complainant's response to the Chief's report
(21 days to respond, no response received)
Chief/City Manager response to the
Complainant's response (10 days to respond):
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):
CPRB report due
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
CPRB Complaint #23-01
Filed:
Chief's report due (90 days):
Chief's report filed:
Complainant's response to the Chief's report
(21 days to respond, no response received)
Chief/City Manager response to the
Complainant's response (10 days to respond)
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):
CPRB report due
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
11/15/22
2/13/23
2/10/23
3/3/23
??/??/23
??/??/23
??/??/23
??/??/23
01/11/23
04/11 /23
??/??/23
??/??/23
??/??/23
??/??/23
??/??/23
February 74, 2023 Mtg Packet
CPRB Complaint #23-02
Filed:
Chief's report due (90 days):
Chief's report filed:
Complainant's response to the Chief's report
(21 days to respond, no response received)
Chief/City Manager response to the
Complainant's response (10 days to respond)
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):
CPRB report due
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
02/06/23
05/07/23
??/??/23
77/77/77
??/??/23
??/??/23
??/??/23
??/??/23
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
March 14, 2023
April 11, 2023
April 20, 2023
May 9, 2023