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300 Laporte Avenue
October 11, 2006
Present: Dennis Baker, Brian Carroll, Harry Edwards, Maria Martinez, Glenn Strunk
Absent: Dave Evans
Charlie Greeb (notice of absence given to Harry Edwards.)
Staff: City Manager Darin Atteberry, Chief of Police Dennis Harrison, Lt. Jim Broderick, Greg
Tempel, Assistant City Attorney, and Angelina Sanchez -Sprague, Recorder.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Harry Edwards.
Minutes:
September 13, 2006 Minutes — Dennis Baker made a motion to approve the minutes. Marie
Martinez seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the motion passed 5-0.
Subcommittee Minutes — Case #2006-07 — Maria Martinez made a motion to approve the
subcommittee minutes for Case #2006-07 as written. Harry Edwards seconded the motion.
There was no discussion and the motion passed 2:0
Voice Mail Reports:
• CRB Voice Mail Message Report. Harry Edwards reported that as of the morning of
October 11 there were no messages.
• Bias Policing Voice Mail Report. Jim Broderick reported there have been no messages
the past two months.
Public Input: Elaine Boni of the Human Relations Commission reported nine applications have
been received to fill four vacancies on their Commission.
New Business:
Discussion with Chief Harrison of the Subcommittee Findings/Recommendation for Case
06-02 (Officer Involved Shooting.) Chief Harrison wanted to review Case 06-02 Subcommittee
Findings and Recommendations with the Board. He believes the case has been difficult for
everyone especially the family and the officers involved in the shooting. His purpose in
discussing the recommendations is not to lead the board but rather to offer a Police Services'
perspective in the areas of concern raised by the Subcommittee. He had reservations about the
subcommittee recommendation that additional training may have prevented the outcome. He
wanted to assure the Board that systems are in place (including an internal affairs investigation,
a criminal investigation, a District Attorney's review, a training/policies procedures review, a
supervisor's review and the department's policy of availing training officers of the most current
information at a national level) to prepare an officer on the street for any situation.
Brian Carroll wondered if a future action might be to build in a review where Police Services can
address areas of concern and make it an addendum to the report. Greg Temple noted that option
is not currently in the Code. Dennis Baker thought police involved shooting reviews are more
challenging for the Board who are more familiar with complaint driven cases. Some of the
challenge is the issues are normally not raised except in Executive Session. Harry encouraged
Board and Staff members to "not be bashful" about bringing forward contrary points of view
during subcommittee deliberations or even delaying the decision until additional or clarifying
information ( e.g. police training on suicidal suspects) is obtained. The members thought it is
important to respond to the Chiefs areas of concern and to do that in a fashion that does not
erode the Board's independence. The review of a case 06-02 has been a learning experience.
The Board believes it'll add to their cumulative body of knowledge and will better prepare them for
future cases.
2007 Work Plan. Lt. Broderick will provide an electronic copy of the 2006 Work Plan to Chair
Harry Edwards. Harry will review, draft proposed changes for the 2007 Work Plan, and distribute
to Board members prior to the November meeting. The Board expects to finalize/approve the
2007 Plan at their November meeting and meet the City Clerk's end of November deadline.
Pending Cases:
Case #2006-08 — Currently in supervisory review. When completed, materials will be delivered to
the Subcommittee. NOTE: the case is withdrawn from CRB review as the employee involved in'
the IA investigation resigned from Police Services prior to the completion of the investigation.
There would be no need to make supervisory findings with respect to this case.
Other Business.
Members wondered if there would be a regular meeting in December. Dennis Baker made a
motion to cancel the December 13th meeting. Glenn Strunk seconded the motion.
Members wondered if arrangements would be made should any pressing business arise.
The motion passed 5-0.
Adjournment: Maria Martinez moved to adjourn the meeting. Dennis Baker seconded the
motion. There was no discussion and the motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at
7:55 p.m.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 8, (different time) 5 p.m. Lincoln Center, 417 W.
Magnolia (2n floor conference room --just west of the Box Office take the stairs up to the 2nd
floor.)
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