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Police Oversight Informational Report <br />September 7, 2021 <br />Page 13 <br />2 <br />0 <br />3 <br />7 <br />The survey data, with all personally identifiable information removed to protect the <br />privacy of the respondents, is attached to this report (Exhibit 1). <br />Additional Considerations <br />Below are some considerations for establishing a police oversight board or commission: <br />Establish a planning or advisory committee or group. Begin to meet regularly to <br />educate the group on the pros and cons of various oversight models, legal <br />requirements, collective bargaining limitations, or other issues. The planning group <br />should include a perspective from law enforcement. <br />Identify the proposed police oversight board/commission’s objectives and scope. <br />Based upon the agreed objectives and scope, select an agency structure. <br />Identify staffing needs. <br />Develop a specific and detailed budget estimate. <br />Prepare an ordinance to establish the police oversight board or commission. <br />Appropriate monies to fund the police oversight board or commission. <br />OPTIONS <br />The City Council has the following options to consider relating to this matter: <br />1. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance establishing a police oversight board or <br />commission. <br />2. At the discretion of the Mayor, appoint an ad-hoc committee to develop the specific <br />characteristics of the police oversight mechanism. <br />3. Direct staff to return with additional information, including a perspective from law <br />enforcement. <br />4. Take no action.