HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-2023 CPRB CommissionMEMORANDUM
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
DATE:
May 4, 2023
TO:
CPRB Members
FROM:
Tammy Neumann
RE:
Board Packet for meeting on TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023
The following documents for your review and comment at the next board meeting are included in the
Agenda Packet emailed to you on 5/4/2023.
• Agenda for 05/09/2023 Meeting
• Minutes of the meeting on 04/11/2023 — Draft
• Minutes of the Community Forum on 04/20/23 -Draft
• Office Contacts — April 2023
• Complaint Deadlines
AGENDA
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
TUESDAY MAY 9, 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 04/11 /23
• Minutes of the Community Forum on 04/20/23
ITEM NO.3 NEW BUSINESS
• None
ITEM NO.4 OLD BUSINESS
+ ICPD Core Values
CPRB FY23 and FY24 Budget Discussion
o ICPD Business Cards
o Electronic Meetings
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
• June 13, 2023, 5:30 p.m. — Helling Conference Room
• July 11, 2023, 5:30 p.m. - Helling Conference Room
• August 8, 2023, 5:30 p.m. — Helling Conference Room
• September 12, 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.
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — April 11, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jerri MacConnell called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ricky Downing, Melissa Jensen, Jerri MacConnell, Saul Mekies,
Amanda Remington (arrived at 5:38 p.m.), Orville Townsend, (left
at 6:30 p.m.) Stuart Vander Vegte
MEMBERS ABSENT: Remington arrived at 5:38 p.m.; Orville Townsend left at 6:30 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT: Staff: Tammy Neumann, Legal Counsel: Patrick Ford
OTHERS_ PRESENT: Chief Dustin Liston, Councilor Laura Bergus
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
Accept CPRB #23-04 report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Townsend, seconded by Jensen, to accept the consent calendar as presented,.
• Minutes of the meeting on March 14, 2023
• ICPD Memorandum —Quarterly Summary Report IAIR/CPD
• Email from Caroline Dieterle, March 14, 2023
• Email from Pamela Smith, April 6, 2023
Motion carried 610. (Remington Absent)
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Councilor Bergus presented to the Board a summary of the Strategic Plan that was adopted by
City Council in 2022. The entire plan is available at www.tcgov:orgistrategicolan. Bergus
explained the process to the Board. She noted that this Strategic Plan is a five-year plan.
Values of the plan include Racial Equity, Social Justice and Human Rights, Climate Action, and
Partnerships and Engagement and the four impact areas include Neighborhoods and Housing,
Mobility, Economy, and Safety and Well-being. Following the presentation, Bergus asked the
Board to speak about how it can contribute to the goals of the Strategic Plan. Townsend
expressed his concern regarding affordable housing, stating that affordable housing is not
affordable. He further noted that he would like to see an expansion or elimination of the length
of time a unit is to remain affordable where after a certain period, the rent could increase
substantially. Vander Vegte agreed stating that with a rise in property taxes comes a rise in
rental fees. Mekies said he would like to have seen a statement committing to providing a safe
community for our citizens and our children. Bergus referred to the section titled Safety & Well
Being in the handout. She believes this is covered in the statement that reads "implement and
expand innovative public safety models and facilities to improve outcomes and relationships
within the community." Mekies stated he feels this only covers the social service aspects of
safety. Bergus explained that there was a lot of conversation about what safety is. She said
CPRB Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2023
Page 2
while emergency response is one piece of the definition, safety also includes things like how a
person feels safe in their home, in their school, on their block, in their body, etc., providing a
broader definition of safety. Jensen suggested that it may be best to address City Council with
these concerns rather than discussing it at the meeting. Bergus asked for feedback from CPRB
should they see elements of safety concerns when investigating cases. Remington said she
believes everything the Board does includes elements of the value titled "Racial Equity, Social
Justice, & Human Rights," by making sure that police policies are fair, that people of the
community are being treated fairly, etc. Vander Vegte asked if Mekies was familiar with the
Attorney General cutting payments for the morning after pill and abortions for rape victims.
Mekies did not feel this was germane to the discussion and asked Chairperson MacConnell to
call this statement out of order. MacConnell expressed this is a safety concern and Vander
Vegte was not out of order. Bergus ended by asking the Board to keep the Strategic Plan values
in mind moving forward.
Discussion pf CPRB FY23 and EY24 CPRB 8udaet'— Remington reviewed the budget included
in the CPRB meeting packet with the Board. Remington asked Chief Liston if the information
cards had yet been printed. He noted that they have not and that there has been discussion
about what to be included. He will have a draft of those available soon. Remington pointed out
that there is money in the budget to provide accessibility to CPRB meetings through Zoom and
live -streaming and would like to see this start as soon as possible. Neumann will follow-up.
Remington noted that she did not see CPRB brochures in the Police Department. Neumann will
provide brochures to them.
OLD BUSINESS
ICPD Mission Statement Discussion - At the March CPRB meeting, Jensen asked for a copy of
the ICPD Mission Statement (General Order 95-02-Mission Statement and Department Goals
and Objectives). Jensen explained she wanted to review this document prior to moving forward
with suggesting any core values. Chief Liston said the goal is to align these core values with the
Strategic Plan values and would like to get input from the public at the forum. The Board agreed
to add the item to the forum agenda. MacConnell asked board members if they had any
suggestions to add to the core values. No suggestions were mentioned. Chief Liston will share
suggested core values from ICPD staff with the Board.
ICPD Letter and Referral List from Cagt. Denise Brotheitorl'- Mekies explained to Chief Liston
his reason for asking for the list and shared that his hope is to by offering services to repeat
offenders, there would be fewer repeat calls. Chief Liston addressed his concerns by reiterating
some of what Capt. Brotherton had mentioned at the March 2023 meeting. He agreed that
repeat calls do become, frustrating, however the person must agree to take advantage of the
services offered. Mekies asked if the Police Department follows up with these referrals.
MacConnell stated these agencies cannot share information about a client due to HIPAA laws.
Chief Liston said that there is not always a cause for an arrest and ICPD cannot make a person
act on the referrals given to them.
CPRB Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2023
Page 3
CommynityForum Discussion — The board ran through the plan for the Community Forum. The
Board discussed asking the public for their input regarding suggested core values for the Police
Department. Remington and Jensen will write a summary following the meeting.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None
BOARD INFORMATION
Vander Vegte announced he may have to resign from the CPRB in July as there is a chance, he
may be hired for a new position that is not in Iowa City.
STAFF INFORMATION
None
MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS
• April 20, 2023, 5:30 PM, Community Forum, Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A
t May 9, 2023, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Room
June 13, 2023, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Room
• July 11, 3034,5:40 PM, Helling Conference Room.
Downing will be absent from the May 9, 2023 meeting. Counselor Ford will be absent from the
June and July CPRB meetings. He will have someone attend in his place.
EKECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Remington, 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 610 (Townsend absent)
Open session adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
Returned to open session at 7 p.m.
Motion by Vander Vegte, seconded by Remington, to change the initial level of review set at the
March 14 meeting for CPRB Complaint 22-11 from 8-8-7(13)(1)(d) — Request additional
CPRB Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2023
Page 4
investigation by the Police Chief or City Manager, or request police assistance in the Board's
own investigation to 8-8-7(B)(1)(a) — On the record with no additional investigation.
Motion carried 6/0 (Townsend absent)
Motion by Jensen, seconded by Remington, to change the initial level of review set at the March
14 meeting for CPRB Complaint 22-12 from 8-8-7(B)(1)(d) — Request additional investigation by
the Police Chief or City Manager, or request police assistance in the Board's own investigation
to 8-8-7(13)(1)(a) — On the record with no additional investigation for complaint 22-11.
Motion carried 6/0 (Townsend absent)
Motion by Jensen, seconded by Vander Vegte, to summarily dismiss CPRB Complaint 23-04
per City Code Section 8-8-3(E), "Only those complaints to the board which do not involve the
conduct of an Iowa City sworn police officer or are not filed within one hundred eighty (180)
days of the alleged misconduct may be subject to summary dismissal by the board."
Motion carried 6/0 (Townsend absent)
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Remington, seconded by Mekies, to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Motion carried 610 (Townsend absent)
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CPRB REPORT OF SUMMARY DISMISSAL TO THE CITY
COUNCIL
On April 11, 2023, the Community Police Review Board ("CPRB") reviewed
Complaint CPRB #23-04, filed March 22, 2023. The Board concurred with the
findings of the Chief of Police that the complaint did not concern the conduct of an
Iowa City police officer.
City Code, Section 8-8-3 (A) provides:
A "complaint to the board" is an allegation of misconduct lodged against a
sworn police officer ("police officer" or "officer,`fi emlo sXhr't� s?f'
gtjv a Cttypolice dppatr menr, where the complained of activity occurred
while the officer was acting in the capacity of a sworn police officer.
(Emphasis added.)
City Code Section 8-8-3 (E), provides:
"...those complaints to the board which do not involve the conduct of an
Iowa City sworn police officer or are not timely filed may be subject to
summary dismissal by the board."
In accordance with these code provisions, Complaint CPRB #21-08 was summarily
dismissed.
DATED: April 12, 2023
City Clerk
Iowa City, Iowa
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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
COMMUNITY FORUM
April 20, 2023 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Chair Jerri MacConnell called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ricky Downing, Melissa Jensen, Jerri MacConnell, Saul Mekies,
Amanda Remington, Orville Townsend, Stuart Vander Vegte
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Patrick Ford and Staff Tammy Neumann
OTHERS PRESENT: Police Chief Dustin Liston, City Council Member Laura Bergus
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OF BOARD:
Each member introduced themselves and shared how long they have been on the board. Ford,
CPRB Legal Counsel, introduced himself as well. All welcomed the public to the meeting.
CONSIDER MOTION TO ACCEPT CORRESPONDENCE AND/OR DOCUMENTS
MacConnell read the correspondence received into the record.
Motion by Mekies, seconded by Jensen to accept correspondence and or /documents.
Motion carried, 7/0
COMMUNICATING WITH THE CPRB — WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Jensen shared an overview of the responsibilities and powers of the Community Police Review.
Jensen also explained how to file a CPRB complaint as well as the complaint review process.
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT CORE VALUES DISCUSSION
Iowa City Police Chief Liston explained that he is in the process of rewriting the core values for
the police department and invited the public to share their ideas. One member of the public,
Razzi Abuissa, suggested adding transparency to the list of core values.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION WITH COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
The Board welcomed public comment at this time.
The following individuals appeared before CPRB:
Razzi Abuissa
Dean Abel
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Townsend, seconded by Vander Vegte to adjourn at 6:15 p.m.
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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
OFFICE CONTACTS
APRIL 2023
Date C sscrlLtlon
None
May 9, 2023Mtg Packet
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COMPLAINT
CPRS Cgmp(airit -91
Filed: 11/15/22
Chief's report due (90 days): 02/13/23
Chief's report filed: 02/10/23
Complainant's response to the Chief's report 03/03/23
(21 days to respond, no response received)
CPRB meeting #1 (Review): ;
03/14/23
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):
04/11/23
CPRB meeting #3 (Review)
05/09/12
CPRB report due 06/01/23
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
-or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
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Filed:
11/15/22
Chief's report due (90 days):
02/13/23
Chief's report filed:
02/ 10/23
Complainant's response to the Chief's report
03/03/23
(21 days to respond, no response received)
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
03/14/23
CPRB meeting #2(Review):
04/11/23
CPRB meeting #3 (Review):
05/09/23
CPRB report due 06/01/23
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
May 9, 2023 Mtg Packet
one g9mplaint #?3-0?
Filed:
02/ 06/ 23
Chief's report due (90 days):
05/07/23
Chief's report filed:
05/03/23
Complainant's response to the Chief's repot
05/24/23
(21 days to respond, no response received)
Chief/City Manager response to the
Complainant's response (10days to respond):
??/??/23
CPRB meeting #1 (Review),
??/??/23
CPRB meeting #2 (Review)-
??/??/23
CPRB report due ??/??/23
(90 days from the date of the Chief/City
Manager's response to the complainant
or Complainant's response deadline if
no response received)
e
Filed:
03/ 27/ 23
Chiefs report due (90 days):
06/25/23
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 (10days to respond)::
??/??/23.
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
??/??/23
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):
??/??/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)
May 9, 2023 Mtg Packet
ONE ComPlA t #23-0
Filed:
04/18/23
Chief's report due (90days):
07/17/23
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 (10days to respond):
??/??/23
CPRB meeting #1 (Review):
??/??/23
CPRB meeting #2 (Review):;
??/??/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)
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
June 13, 2023
July 11, 2023
August 8, 2023
September 12, 2023
The following documents were handed
out during the meeting.
Iowa City Police Department
Incident Information Card
Frequently Used Phone Numbers continued
Johnson County Jail ..... -........ - .....................319-356-6020
Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)...........
319-351-1043
Rave Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) 319-335-6001
Iowa Legal Aid ... ....................... ,*................... 319-351-6570
For a detailed list of victim services, visit
icgov.org/victimresources
Methods to file a Compliment or Complaint
I. Phone on -duty supervisor @ 319-356-5276
2. Phone Community Police Review Board (CPRB)
@ 319-356-5041
3. Online @ iowa-city.org/Forms/CPRB_Complaint
or icgov.org/PDFeedback
4. Visit icgov.org/HumanRights for more options
Iowa City Police Department
t w Incident Information Card
Incident #:
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Report Date: Time:
Officer Name & Badge #:_
Frequently Used Phone Numbers
ICPD Dispatch...._............................................319-356-6800
ICPD Main Desk/Records...... ......................
319-356-5275
CommUnity Crisis Services..............................................988
Mobile Crisis Outreach ................................
855-581-8111
Johnson County Attorney...-......................319-339-6100
Johnson County Clerk of Court ... .............
319-356-6060