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Citizen Review Board Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Date November 9, 2022
Case PSU2022-033
Present: Elizabeth Grant, Subcommittee Chair; Shamera Loose, Subcommittee Member; Melissa Rosas,
Subcommittee Member; Allison Dineen, Alternate Member
Absent: None
Staff: Aaron Guin, Fort Collins Assistant City Attorney
Frank Barrett, Fort Collins Police Services Professional Standards Unit Lieutenant
Kim Cochran, Sergeant, Internal Affairs, Fort Collins Police Services
Call to Order: The subcommittee meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Chairperson Elizabeth Grant. It was
noted that there were no citizens or other attendees and no absences.
Case PSU2022-033: Chairperson Elizabeth Grant advised that pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2-144 of the
Code of the City of Fort Collins, the Citizens Review Board Subcommittee would undertake a
review of an internal investigation conducted by the Office of Police Services, Case No.
PSU2022-033.
Executive Session: Prior to entering Executive Session. At 7:08pm a motion made by Chairperson Elizabeth
Grant was made as authorized by City Code Section 2-144(f)(7) as to go into executive session for the purpose of
receiving and considering evidence relating to internal investigation number PSU 2022-033 conducted by Police
Services, and for the purpose of meeting with the City Attorney to receive legal advice regarding the manner in
which the subcommittee’s actions may be affected by existing law. Motion was seconded by Melissa Rosas and
unanimously approved by the Subcommittee.
Executive Session: Called to order at 7:09 p.m. to receive and consider evidence relating to internal investigation
number PSU 2022-033 conducted by Police Services, and for the purpose of meeting with the City Attorney to
receive legal advice regarding the manner in which the subcommittee’s actions may be affected by existing law .
Adjournment of Executive Session: A motion to adjourn the executive session was made by Melissa Rosas
and seconded by Shamera Loose, and approved unanimously at 7:45pm.
Call to Order: After conclusion of the executive session, the Subcommittee meeting was called to order at 7:48
pm by Chairperson Elizabeth Grant, and the floor was open to discussion and vote.
For the allegation of:
1. Expectations of Conduct, Policy 340.3 (g) Conduct that May Result in Discipline -
(g) Violation of a City ordinance or state or federal statute.
Elizabeth Grant made a motion to agree with the administrative investigation’s finding that the officer was
EXONERATED.. Melisa Rosas seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 3-0.
2. Expectations of Conduct, Policy 340.3.3 Discrimination, Oppression, Harassment, or Favoritism -
Prohibited behavior includes discrimination, oppression, or favoritism of any person because of
age, race, color or creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status,
physical or mental disability or medical condition, or intentionally denying or impeding another in
the exercise or enjoyment of any right, privilege, power, or immunity, with the knowledge that the
conduct is prohibited.
Elizabeth Grant made a motion to agree with the administrative investigation’s finding that the officer was
EXONERATED. Shamera Loose seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously,
3-0..
3. Expectations of Conduct, Policy 340.3.5: Performance
(b) The falsification of any work-related records, the making of misleading entries or statements
with the intent to deceive or the willful and unauthorized removal, alteration, destruction and/or
mutilation of any physical/digital Agency record, public record, book, or paper document.
Elizabeth Grant moved to EXONERATE the officer, Melisa Rosas seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and
the motion passed unanimously, 3-0.
4. Expectations of Conduct, Policy 340.3.2(c)(2.) : Conduct
(c) Employees shall answer requests for information and provide requested assistance or aid the
person in identifying a source for the information or assistance.
(2) Employees will conduct complete investigations and necessary follow-up as required.
Melissa Rosas made a motion to agree with the administrative investigating officer’s finding that the allegation
against the officer was SUSTAINED. Elizabeth Grant seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed unanimously, 3-0.
Adjournment: A motion to adjourn the Subcommittee meeting was made by Elizabeth Grant and seconded by
Melisa Rosas. A vote was taken and the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously at 8:05 p.m.
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Elizabeth Grant, Subcommittee Chair
Date: _______________________________________________
File: CRB Subcommittee Minutes