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Citizen Review Board Meeting
CIC Room, 300 Laporte Avenue
April 20, 2005
Present: Dennis Baker, Brian Carroll, Harry Edwards, Dave Evans, Monica Garcia, Maria
Martinez, and Becky Richardson.
Absent: None.
Staff: Lt. Jim Broderick, Greg Tempel, Assistant City Attorney, and Wendy Hartzell, Secretary
Public: Elaine Boni, Human Relations Commission.
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Dave Evans.
Absences: No absences.
Voice Mail: No messages.
No public comment.
Minutes:
March 23, 2005, Minutes — As there were no corrections or changes, Harry Edwards made
a motion to approve the minutes as written. Dennis Baker seconded the motion. There
was no discussion and the motion passed 6-0.
Subcommittee Minutes — Case #2004-26 — Minutes are still outstanding for this case. Monica
Garcia will bring these minutes to the next meeting.
New Business:
Officer Involved Shooting Protocol — Lt. Broderick distributed to the Board a draft of the Officer
Involved Shooting Protocol that Police Services has been developing for the past four years in
conjunction with other Larimer County law enforcement agencies. This protocol is helpful so that
each agency responds in the same manner to officer -involved shootings. Lt. Broderick stated
that they have been training staff on the protocol over the last month, including new officers in the
in-house academy. He stated that Larry Abrahamson of the District Attorney's Officer is working
to have all Chiefs adopt the protocol. This protocol helps to clarify roles and responsibilities for all
involved in these types of cases. Lt. Broderick reiterated that this is protocol, not policy, and
advised the Board to review it in order to be familiar with it.
Pending Cases — Case #2005-02 — Lt. Broderick stated that there is no written complaint filed
yet. It does not require a written complaint as it was initially called in, so officers were notified
and the case was started. There was discussion regarding performance complaints, and Lt.
Broderick stated that if an officer receives subsequent performance complaints, a case could be
turned into a Level 1 complaint. Time does not start counting until a written complaint is received.
Greg Tempel clarified that a use of force case will come before the CRB regardless of whether it
is written or not.
Old Business:
Planning for 2005 Board Training - Lt. Broderick commented that Police Services would like to
provide meaningful training for the Board members. They are doing a review of the types of
cases reviewed by the Board and will provide trainings based on that review. Base level training
is also available through the Citizens Academy. Lt. Broderick stated that he would ask Sgt.Joel
Tower to attend a meeting and provide a work plan for training. Brian Carroll asked that if they
schedule training with Sgt. Tower that it be flexible in case a subcommittee meeting is scheduled
for the same night. Lt. Broderick stated that it is a lot of work to prepare trainings and oftentimes
difficult to reschedule. He suggested quick and short trainings during regularly scheduled
meetings. Harry Edwards thought trainings held on the regularly scheduled meeting nights would
be an excellent idea. He suggested that subcommittee meetings be moved to another night if
there is a conflict, since it is so difficult to bring everyone together. A subcommittee of three
members is easier to schedule. Dave Evans suggested reviewing an agenda. Lt. Broderick said
they would develop a curriculum, and the Board can approve it to be sure it meets its needs. He
reminded members that time is running out for 2005, as there are only six meetings left before the
end of the year. Becky Richardson asked if the Board could still be notified of larger trainings. Lt.
Broderick agreed and reminded that there is SWAT training every other Wednesday, and the
Board was recently notified of Diversity and Ethics training. Lt. Broderick also confirmed that ride-
alongs are also still available. Dennis Baker stated he agreed with Harry Edwards that it is better
to do training when everyone is present. He stated it is difficult to define when a subcommittee
will start and that it can be more precise if a subcommittee meeting is scheduled on another day.
All were in agreement to hold trainings on regularly scheduled meeting dates.
Public Drunkenness — Brian Carroll asked if there was a law against public drunkenness, Greg
Tempel stated there is not a law against public drunkenness by itself, that is combined with other
offenses, like disorderly conduct, etc. Brian Carroll stated that he thought a lot of the cases
reviewed are alcohol related and wondered if this would support a law against public
drunkenness. Greg Tempel stated that officers could take someone into protective custody if
they are drunk and a danger to themselves or others.
Periodic Review - Dave Evans stated that he and Harry Edwards will prepare the evaluation
and distribute it to Board members for their feedback and discussion at next month's meeting. It
is due by July 5. Lt. Broderick stated that he could be of assistance if the Board wants to compile
packets for City Council.
Adjournment: Dave Evans moved to adjourn the meeting. Becky Richardson seconded
the motion. There was no discussion and the motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned
at 6:35 p.m.
Next Meeting: May 18, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. in the CIC Room, 300 Laporte Avenue.
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