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CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
CIC Room
December 10, 2008
Present: Anne Berry, Jim Dubler, Harry Edwards, Dave Evans, and Glenn Strunk
Excused Absence: Dennis Baker reported at the November meeting he would not be available
for the December meeting.
Staff: Lt. Craig Dodd, Sgt. Greg Yeager, Assistant City Attorney Greg Tempel and
Angelina Sanchez -Sprague, Recorder
Chair Harry Edwards called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Minutes:
Glenn Strunk made a motion to approve the November 12, 2008 minutes. Dave Evans
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5:0.
Voice Mail Reports:
CRB Voice Mail Message Report: Harry Edwards reported he checked the voice mailbox at
5:12 p.m. on December 10, 2008 and there were no messages.
Bias Police Voice Mail Report: Sgt. Yeager reported there were no messages at 4:00 p.m. on
December 10. 2008.
Public Input:
The following CSU students were in attendance:
Kevin Main
Cole Manke
Jennae Miler
Kevin Wolff
Shawn McGoveran
Hunter Jones
Paul Hamilton
Lauren Schneider
The following community members were in attendance:
Gail Zirtzlaff
David Zirtslaff
Jim Saunders
No one opted to speak when an invitation was extended.
New Business:
None.
Old Business:
ORIGINAL
Lt. Dodd reported he'd spoken to Cable 14 staff member Mark Grant about the production of a
video that could be used to educate community members about the work of the Citizen Review
Board.
Mark suggested he videotape the Board at one of its regular meetings and interview individual
members. He'd then edit the footage with the product being a 2Yz- to 3-minute clip that would
be posted on the web at the CRB's webpage(http://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/citizen-review.php)
and at the City's City Cable 14 video streaming archives
(http://www.fcqov.com/cablel4/video.php).
Lt. Dodd asked on what content the Board would they like the video to focus. Harry Edwards
suggested Board training so the community could understand how the members prepare for the
work and Dave Evans suggested how a citizen would complete a complaint packet. Lt. Dodd
will move forward with production plans and said that Police Services would provide the budget.
Pending Cases:
L112008-008. The subcommittee will be reviewing the case after the regular meeting today.
Glenn Strunk asked if any other cases were in "the hopper." Sgt. Yeager responded no.
Adjournment:
Anne Berry moved to adjourn the meeting. Dave Evans seconded the motion. The
motion was approved 5:0 and the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Next Meeting: January 14, 2009, 5:30 p.m., CIC Room, 300 LaPorte Avenue
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Citizen Review Board Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday December 10, 2008
Fort Collins City Hall, CIC Room
Case # L112O08-008
Present: James Dubler, Subcommittee Chairman; Anne Berry, Subcommittee Vice Chairman;
Dave Evans, Subcommittee Member; Harry Edwards Subcommittee Alternate; Glenn Strunk, CRB
member
Staff: Greg Tempel, Assistant City Attorney; Lt. Craig Dodd, Fort Collins Police Services; Sgt. Greg
Yeager, Fort Collins Police Services
Public: James Saunders, complainant; eight members of a CSU class: Kevin Main, Cole Manlhe, Lauren
Schneider, Jennae Miler, Kevin Wolff, Shawn McGoveran, Hunter Jones, Paul Hamilton
Call to
Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:53 p.m. by Mr. Dubler.
Case #
L112008.008: Mr. Dubler advised that he had spoken with the complainant, James Saunders, by phone on
Saturday December 6t", and informed him of the subcommittee meeting.
Mr. Dubler 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 #LI12008-008, relating to
alleged policy violations concerning Expectations of Individuals & Organizational Conduct, Report
Procedures, and Mission and Values: Relationship with Our Community.
The original name draw for this case was: Dubler, Kahler, Strunk, Berry, Evans, Edwards, Baker.
Chris Kahler subsequently resigned from the board. Glenn Strunk withdrew due to a conflict of
interest. Therefore the subcommittee comprised Dubler (chairman), Berry (vice chairman), Evans,
and Edwards as the alternate member.
Executive
Session: Ms. Berry 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 L112008-008 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. Evans seconded the
motion. There was no discussion and the motion carried 3-0.
Prior to adjourning into executive session, Mr. Dubler 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 6:03 p.m. James Saunders,
Greg Tempel and Sgt. Yeager remained to present evidence and answer questions during various
parts of executive session.
Citizen Review Board Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday December 10, 2008
Fort Collins City Hall, CIC Room
Case # 1-112008-008
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Regular
Session: Mr. Evans moved to adjourn from executive session. Ms. Berry seconded the motion. There was
no discussion and the motion carried 3-0. The Subcommittee returned to regular session at 7:37
p.m.
There are seven allegations of misconduct in this case. Ms. Berry moved to address all the
allegations as one question. Mr. Evans seconded the motion. There was no discussion, and the
motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Evans moved that regarding Ft. Collins Police Services Administrative Investigation Case #
L112008-008, this subcommittee finds the investigation to be adequate and complete and that we
concur with the findings, which are stated below:
1. Expectations of Individuals & Organizational Conduct A-2 (III.D.1): Failure to perform the duties of
rank or assignment in the manner required by Agency policies, procedures, directives, and
regulations, either willfully or through negligence, incompetence, or cowardice. UNFOUNDED
2. Expectations of Individuals & Organizational Conduct A-2 (III.D.4): Knowing departure from the
truth in connection with any official duties or matters associated with Agency responsibilities.
UNFOUNDED
3. Expectations of Individuals & Organizational Conduct A-2 (III.D.15): Harassment or intimidation of
any person, including harassment or intimidation based on race, creed, color, sex, age, religion,
national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. EXONERATED
4. Expectations of Individuals & Organizational Conduct A-2 (IV.A.1): Officers shall report all crime
and other information of concern to the Agency that comes to their attention.... Officers shall not
repress, conceal, or distort the facts of any such incident UNFOUNDED
5. Report Procedures B-10 (II.C.1): All reports shall be accurate, detailed and complete.
EXONERATED
6. Report Procedures B-10 (II.C.3): It is expected that officers not only take information for the initial
report, but also complete additional investigation when possible. Reports should be followed
through to their logical conclusion. EXONERATED
7. Mission and Values, Relationship with Our Community: We firmly believe that citizens deserve to
be treated with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, thereby maintaining their dignity. We are
committed to a caring and responsive partnership with our citizens... EXONERATED
The motion was seconded by Ms. Berry. There was no discussion, and the motion passed 3-0.
As a point of order, Mr. Dubler noted that both he and Mr. Evans will no longer be members of the
board after 31 December 2008, their terms having been fulfilled. Therefore Ms. Berry and Mr.
Edwards will vote on approval of these minutes at the January 2009 business meeting.
Citizen Review Board Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday December 10, 2008
Fort Collins City Hall, CIC Room
Case # L112008.008
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Mr. Dubler asked if there was any additional discussion or any additional motions. There were
none.
Mr. Evans moved to adjourn. Ms. Berry seconded. There was no discussion. Motion carried 3-0.
The Subcommittee adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Minutes prepared by James Dubler, Subcommittee Chairman.
Minutes submitted by:
Anne Berry
Subcommittee (replacement) Chairman