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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-162-12/03/1991-1991-1992 WORKPLAN CITIZEN COMPLAINTS HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION POLICE RESOLUTION 91162 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ACCEPTING THE 1991-1992 WORKPLAN OF THE COUNCIL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION CONCERNING ESTABLISHMENT OF A POLICY FOR HANDLING CITIZEN COMPLAINTS REGARDING POLICE SERVICES AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS WHEREAS, Resolution 91-115 directed the City Council Health and Safety Committee, with the assistance of the City Manager and the Human Relations Commission, to evaluate policy options for the handling of citizen complaints concerning Police Services and its employees and volunteers, including an analysis of the processes and role of the Human Relations Commission, with said policy options and analysis to be presented to the Council no later than December 31 , 1991 ; and WHEREAS, the Health and Safety Committee and the Human Relations Commission are of the opinion that the timeframe for completion of the analysis and formulation of recommendations should be extended to March 1 , 1992, to allow sufficient time for citizen input on the issues; and WHEREAS, the Health and Safety Committee and the Human Relations Commission have developed a Workplan to bring focus to the issues and to generate the widest possible community interest and input on the issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the Workplan of the Health and Safety Committee and the Human Relations Commission, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" be, and it hereby is, accepted and approved. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this 3rd day of December, 1991. yor ATTEST: 4i" City Clerk EXHIBIT A 1991-92 WORKPLAN TO ESTABLISH A POLICY FOR HANDLING CITIZEN COMPLAINTS REGARDING CITY OF FORT COLLINS POLICE SERVICES AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS WORKPLAN PARTICIPANTS: City Council Health and Safety Committee. Human Relations Commission. City Staff. Citizens and Community Groups. OBJECTIVES: 1 . No later than March 1 , 1992, to evaluate, analyze, and jointly develop recommendations to City Council on policy options concerning the handling of citizen complaints regarding City of Fort Collins Police Services and its employees and volunteers, including an analysis of the processes and role of the Human Relations Commission. 2. To balance citizen concerns and needs with the established rights of police employees, to foster the trust of both citizens and City of Fort Collins Police Services and its employees and volunteers who become involved in complaint processes, and to address through a community outreach program the concerns of all parties associated with such processes. ASSUMPTIONS• The focus of the workplan is the development of a policy to address current and future needs and expectations rather than a hearing of past events . PLAN OF ACTION AND SCHEDULE Scheduled Completion Action October 23, 1991 H&S Committee, HRC, Staff Discuss Proposed Workplan November 1, 1991 Forward draft workplan to Council and HRC for input November 14, 1991 HRC Discussion of Proposed Workplan December 3, 1991 Present Workplan to Council for approval December, 1991 Solicit Citizen Input Cable 27 Bulletin Board December 4, 1991 Community Outreach Mailing to potentially interested individuals and groups December 4, 1991 Press Release on Community Outreach program December 9, 1991 First Community Forum Co-Hosted by Health & Safety Committee and HRC December 19, 1991 Second Community Forum Co-Hosted by Health & Safety Committee and HRC January, 1992 Solicit citizen participation City News January, 1992 Place display ads in local newspapers January, 1992 Solicit input through Cable 27 bulletin board January, 1992 Speakers bureau sessions (to be scheduled) presented by Health & Safety Committee and HRC January 3, 1992 Forward Interim Report to Council January 23, 1992 Televised Roundtable Discussion Hosted by League of Women Voters February 5, 1992 Third Community Forum Co-Hosted by Health & Safety Committee and HRC February, 1992 H&S Committee/HRC Meetings to Develop Recommendations (date to be determined) March 3, 1992 Forward Final Report and Recommendations (including any minority reports) to Council March 10, 1992 Council work session to discuss report and recommendations March 17, 1992 Council adoption of Resolution establishing policy WORKPLAN ATTACHMENT POTENTIALLY INTERESTED PARTIES 1 . Neighborhood Organizations and Associations 2. Businesses and Business Organizations 3. CSU Departments and Staff/ASCSU/Student Organizations 4. Poudre R-1 School Districts/Organizations 5. Boards, Commissions, and Committees 6. Civic and Service Organizations 7. Special Interest Groups (examples: ACLU, Concerned Citizens on Police Matters, etc. ) 8. Police Groups and Employees 9. Complainants/Individuals who have sent Police complaint letters 10. Ride-Along Group 11 . Minority Groups and Organizations 12. Individuals who spoke on police matters at citizen participation during Council meetings 13. Individuals who have sent Police commendation letters 14. Other agencies (SO, Larimer County, DA, Loveland Police Dept. , private security agencies, etc)