HomeMy WebLinkAboutCitizen Review Board - Minutes - 09/24/2008CITY OF FORT COLLINS
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD
L) ORIGINAL
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Citizen Review Board Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Fort Collins City Hall, CIC Room
Case # L112008-001
Present: Anne Berry, Subcommittee Chairman; Glenn Strunk, Subcommittee Vice Chairman;
James Dubler, Subcommittee Member; Harry Edwards, Subcommittee Alternate
Staff: Greg Tempel, Assistant City Attorney; Lt. Craig Dodd, Fort Collins Police Services
Public: Lt. James Broderick, FCPS; Patrick Tooley (#15273), Lawyer for Lt. Broderick; Elaine Boni, Human
Relations Commission
Call to
Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Ms. Berry.
Case #
L112008-001: Ms. Berry advised that, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2-138 et seq. of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins, the Citizen Review Board Subcommittee would undertake a review of an internal
investigation conducted by the Office of Police Services, Case #LI12008-001, relating to alleged
police officer violation of administrative policy.
Executive
Session: Mr. Strunk offered the following motion: "As authorized by City Code sections 2-71 (d)(2) and 2-31
(a)(2), I move to go into executive session for the purpose of receiving and considering evidence
relating to internal investigation number L112008-001 conducted by Police Services, and for the
purpose of meeting with the Assistant City Attorney to receive legal advice regarding the manner in
which the subcommittees actions may be affected by existing law." Mr. Dubler seconded the
motion. There was no discussion and the motion carried 3-0.
Prior to adjourning into executive session, Ms. Berry advised that no final policy decision will be
made, nor will any resolution be passed or other formal action taken by the Subcommittee while in
executive session. The Subcommittee went into executive session at 6:05 p.m. Lt. Broderick, Mr.
Tooley, Mr. Tempel, and Lt. Dodd remained to answer questions during various parts of executive
session.
Regular
Session: Mr. Strunk moved to adjourn from executive session. Mr. Dubler seconded the motion. There was
no discussion and the motion carried 3-0. The Subcommittee returned to regular session at 7:30
p.m.
L) ORIGINAL
Citizen Review Board Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Fort Collins City Hall, CIC Room
Case # L112008-001
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Mr. Dubler offered the following motion: "In regard to case 1-112008-001, allegations 1, 2 and 3, the
subcommittee concurs that the investigation with respect to violation of Fort Collins Police Services
General Directives — Expectations of Individuals & Organizational Conduct A-2(111 D.6) as prepared
by the Office of Police Service was sufficient and accurate, and that we concur with the findings
that the allegations are 'Exonerated,' with a note that an argument could be made for a finding of
'Unfounded' in all three allegations." Mr. Strunk seconded. There was no discussion. The motion
passed 3-0.
Mr. Dubler offered the following motion: "In regard to case 1-112008-001, allegation 4, the
subcommittee concurs that the investigation with respect to violation of Fort Collins Police Services
General Directives — Expectations of Individuals & Organizational Conduct A-2(III D.6) as prepared
by the Office of Police Service was sufficient and accurate, but disagrees with the findings that the
allegation is 'Exonerated.' We believe there is sufficient evidence to make it more appropriate to
have a finding of 'Unfounded' for this allegation." Mr. Strunk seconded. There was no discussion.
The motion passed 3-0.
Ms. Berry asked if there was any additional discussion or any additional motions. There were
none.
Mr. Strunk motioned to adjourn. Mr. Dubler seconded. There was no discussion. Motion carried
3-0. The Subcommittee adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Glenn Strunk
Anne Berry, Subcommitte 'hairman