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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 - Citizen Review Board - Annual ReportCity of Fort Collins Citizen Review Board 2004 Annual Report The Citizen Review Board was very busy in 2004. The CRB considered eight cases, all of which were Use of Force cases. In 2003, the CRB reviewed six cases. While the increase was only two cases, it is important to note that three of those eight cases were Officer -involved shootings which tend to be extremely detailed and voluminous in nature. The table below outlines the cases: Case Allegation FCPS Findings CRB Findings 2003-22 Use of Force — Exonerated Findings- Inaccurate Use of Pepperball Investigation -Sufficient 2003-24 Use of Force — Exonerated Accurate Arrest Sufficient 2004-25 Use of Force — Sustained Accurate Excessive Force Sufficient 2004-01 Use of Force — Exonerated Accurate Officer Shooting Sufficient 2004-03 Use of Force — Exonerated Accurate Arrest & OC Sufficient 2004-07 Use of Force — Exonerated Accurate Officer Shooting Sufficient 2004-09 Use of Force — Exonerated Accurate Officer Shooting Sufficient 2004-15` Use of Force — Exonerated Concur with Arrest & OC Observations 2004-28' Use of Force — Exonerated Concur Arrest " CRB findings reflect ordinance change (Oct 2004) Cases delivered to Board in 2004 but deliberated upon in 2005 Continue liaisons with appropriate Boards and Commissions, including the Human Relations Commission At her initiative, Elaine Boni, Human Relations Commission Board Member, frequently attends Citizen Review Board general meetings and facilitates communication between the two Boards. The City Attorney's Office and Police Services communicated regularly with Elaine Boni throughout the year in order to assist her efforts as it concerned the H.R.C. Police Subcommittee Task Force on the Police Complaint Process. In addition, the City Attorney's office prepared a memorandum that summarized the CRIB ordinance and included a process flow chart. Pursue training opportunities for all Board members in a variety of topics A February general meeting was dedicated to lecture, discussion and hands on demonstration of Police Services Less -lethal weapons system. Board member Harry Edwards attended Police Services Citizen Police Academy (Fall 2004) Monitor training for new Board members Board Member Jim Butzek reluctantly resigned from the CRIB in August. Fall recruitment has resulted in the appointment of Dennis Baker as Jim Butzek's replacement. New member training/orientation was initiated this month (January 2005). Miscellaneous In a collaborative effort CRIB, the City Attorney's Office, and Police Services recommended a change to CRIB ordinance language that cleared up the ambiguity associated to the terms "sufficient and accurate" investigation. The adopted ordinance now makes it clear that the Board is authorized to make observations and recommendations as it concerns the investigation and the findings.