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Home My WebLink About2018 - Citizen Review Board - Annual ReportCitizen Review Board 2018 Annual Report Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall, City Clerk Large Conference Room, 300 LaPorte Avenue 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Page 1 1. ASSURE APPROPRIATE REVIEW OF POLICE SERVICES INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATIONS THROUGH SUBCOMMITTEE PROCESS. MEET ALL REQUIRED TIMELINES, INCLUDING THOSE FOR SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS, DECISION MEMOS AND SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES. ACCOMPLISHED • The CRB reviewed 3 cases in 2018. This was a dramatic decrease compared to the 15 cases reviewed in 2017. It was also lower than the 8 cases in 2016 and 6 cases in 2015. All cases were reviewed and documentation from Committee and Subcommittee meetings were submitted within the timeline established with City Code. 2. CHAIR AND/OR VICE-CHAIR WILL REGULARLY MONITOR THE CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD VOICEMAIL AND EMAIL AND HANDLE OR FORWARD ANY ISSUES RAISED PROMPTLY AND APPROPRIATELY, AS DICTATED BY THE NATURE OF THE COMMUNICATION. ACCOMPLISHED • All voicemail and e-mail inquiries were answered timely, where a response was called for. There were no new cases initiated through either of these communication channels. • We made process improvements to the Voicemail to substantially shorten the outgoing CRB message and alert the Chair and Vice-Chair immediately when a message was left. • We had only a couple of voicemails left during 2018, nothing significant to report. • We also made process improvements to the e-mail channel to where the Chair and Vice-Chair were automatically and immediately sent copies of citizen inquiries through that channel and an “outgoing” CRB e-mail channel was initiated, so we could respond to citizen e-mail inquiries through e-mail. • The only trend worth noting is the use of the communication channel for Colorado Open Record Act (CORA) requests- there were several and were forwarded to the appropriate areas for response. 3. RECOGNIZE AND PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES TO LIAISE WITH OTHER APPROPRIATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SUCH AS THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES WHOSE PURPOSE ENCOMPASSES SIMILAR OR PARALLEL MISSIONS, SUCH AS “CRIME-STOPPERS.” ACCOMPLISHED Citizen Review Board 2018 Annual Report 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Page 2 • The Chair attended the Women’s Commission annual breakfast and participated in discussions that largely centered around homeless issues. • There was a good deal of curiosity about the CRB (many did not even know of our existence) and worthwhile discussion ensued. • We assured the members that our meetings were open to the public, and they were welcome to attend and ask questions. • The Chair participated in the all-day Community Interview Panel for FCPS Chief candidate interviews. • CRB member Heather Gossel participated in the "meet-and-greet” for Police Chief candidates at Lincoln Center. 4. ARRANGE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE TRAINING MODULES FOR NEW AND EXISTING BOARD MEMBERS ACROSS THE YEAR. IDENTIFY, PRIORITIZE AND TRAIN TO ANY ADDITIONAL NOTED OPPORTUNITIES. ACCOMPLISHED • The Required Core Training included in the 2018 Work Plan was completed for new and existing Board Members. 2018 Case Review – Data and Definitions provided by Police Services In 2016 and beyond, all cases were changed to the PSU2016-xxx style to better utilize the numbering Citizen Review Board 2018 Annual Report 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Page 3 system. PSU stands for Professional Standards Unit. 2015 2016 2017 2018 1 LII2015- 001 CR LII2015- 004 UOF PSU2016- 022 UOF PSU2017- 127 UOF 2 LII2015- 002 OIS LII2015- 005 CO PSU2016- 025 GD PSU2018- 014 UOF 3 LII2015- 003 UOF LII2015- 006 UOF PSU2016- 026 CO PSU2018- 029 UOF 4 LII2015- 004 UOF PSU2016- 001 UOF PSU2016- 027 CO 5 LII2015- 005 CO PSU2016- 003 OIS PSU2016- 037 UOF 6 LII2015- 006 UOF PSU2016- 005 CO PSU2016- 038 CR 7 PSU2016- 008 UOF PSU2016- 056 UOF 8 PSU2016- 016 UOF PSU2017- 003 OIS 9 PSU2017- 007 GD Citizen Review Board 2018 Annual Report 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Page 4 15 PSU2017- 082 UOF Legend: UOF – Use of Force OIS – Officer Involved Shooting CR – Civil Rights RP – Racial Profiling SS – Search and Seizure CO – Criminal Offense GD – General Duties Definitions: Performance Complaints: It is expected that an employee’s supervisor will investigate any performance issue that comes to the attention of the Agency by any source. This may involve a citizen’s perception about an employee’s behavior; a minor violation of Agency policy, procedure, or practice; or a concern expressed about the way an incident was handled. Subsequent performance issues involving similar conduct by the same employee within a 12-month period may result in the evaluation of an investigation to Level One. All performance complaints that are not satisfactorily resolved are to be entered into the Internal Affairs Case Management System. Performance issues typically require a minimal investigation and usually consist of speaking with the concerned party and the employee(s) involved. The supervisor has broad latitude in resolving the issue. This type of investigation is not appropriate for allegations that require a review of the Citizen Review Board pursuant to Section 2-139(2)(a) and (b) of the City Code. Level One Investigation: A Level One investigation involves an allegation that an employee violated clearly established Agency policies, directives, procedures, or practice and may be brought to the attention of the Agency by any source. A Level One investigation involves an allegation that if sustained could result in disciplinary action beyond that usually expected in a performance complaint. A Level One investigation is not appropriate for allegations that require the review of the Citizen Review Board pursuant to Section 2- 139(2)(a) and (b) of the City Code. However, the Chief of Police can forward any investigation to CRB at his or her discretion. Some examples of investigations that should be considered Level One include, but are not limited to, allegations that: 1. The police tactics used were inappropriate or unwarranted, but do not rise to the level of a Use of Force allegation that would be classified as a Level Two investigation. 2. An employee’s behavior presented a significant safety risk to another person or a significant threat of property damage. 3. An employee’s driving presented a significant safety risk to another person or a significant threat of property damage, whether or not it resulted in a motor vehicle accident. 4. An employee was involved in dishonest, untruthful, or fraudulent conduct. 5. An employee engaged in conduct that tends to seriously impair the operation or morale of the Agency, may cause the public to lose confidence in the police department, violations the public trust, or affects the reputation of the Agency or any employee. Citizen Review Board 2018 Annual Report 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Page 5 6. An employee’s treatment of others was biased, unequal, or discriminatory in nature, but not rising to the level of a civil rights violation that would be classified as a Level Two investigation. 7. An employee participated in sexual harassment of another employee or citizen. Subsequent Level One investigations involving similar conduct by the same employee within a 12-month period ay result in the elevation of the investigation to a Level Two investigation. Level Two Investigation: A Level Two investigation is one in which review by the Citizen Review Board may be required or anticipated. It includes allegations that: 1. A police officer or community service officer used force or discharged a firearm in violation of an Agency policy or applicable law. 2. An employee committed a crime. 3. As a result of a police officer’s or community service officer’s act or failure to act, a person sustained severe injury or death or suffered a civil rights violation. 4. A police officer or community service officer used deadly force, whether or not the use of such force results in death. 5. Any other matter the Chief of Police or City Manager determines should be a Level Two investigation or forwarded to the CRB for review. 10 PSU2017- 013 UPF 11 PSU2017- 015 UOF 12 PSU2017- 035 UOF 13 PSU2017- 078 OIS 14 PSU2017- 081 OIS