Antioch Police Oversight Commission
Regular MeetingAntioch, CA · September 16, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF ANTIOCH
ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Regular Meeting September 16, 2024
6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairperson Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M. on Monday, September 16, 2024, in
Council Chambers. Assistant City Clerk Garcia called the roll.
Present: Commissioners Lacey-Oha, May, Vice Chairperson Williams and Chairperson
Taylor
Absent: Commissioners Thurston, Spears and Hadden
Staff: Acting City Manager, Kwame Reed
Interim Police Chief, Brian Addington
City Attorney, Thomas Lloyd Smith
Assistant City Clerk, Christina Garcia
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3-1 APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2024
3-2 APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES OF AUGUST 19, 2024
On motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner May, the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously approved the Consent Calendar.
4. NEW BUSINESS
4-1 INTERIM POLICE CHIEF BRIAN ADDINGTON’S REPORT
A. Staff Presentation/Update – Antioch Police Department Internal Affairs and
Sensitivity Training
Interim Police Chief Addington presented the Antioch Police Department (APD) Internal Affairs
and Sensitivity Training presentation.
B. Public Comment
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The Commission received public comment from an unidentified individual who spoke on the
APD Internal Affairs and Sensitivity Training presentation.
C. Discussion and Direction
Interim Police Chief Addington provided responses to inquiries from the APOC and community
regarding the APD Internal Affairs and Sensitivity Training presentation.
In response to Chairperson Taylor, Interim Police Chief Addington stated he could provide
additional information on other programs that address cultural diversity discrimination training.
4-2. COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEM – ETHICS IN THE COMMUNITY
Commissioner Taylor announced this item was brought forward by Commissioner Spears who
was not present this evening.
On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously tabled New Business Item 4-2 to the
next Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) meeting.
4-3. COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEM – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
Following discussion consensus of the APOC referred the preparation of a Community
Engagement Survey and Informational Flyer to the Community Engagement Ad Hoc
Committee.
On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Vice Chairperson Williams the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously assigned the preparation of a
Community Engagement Survey to the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Commission received general public comments from the following individuals: Jim Lanter,
Teki, Kathryn Wade, Carolyn D. Simmons, Tachina, Audrey Campbell and three (3) unidentified
speakers.
6. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT OUT
Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee
Commissioner May reported the Ad Hoc Committee was working with residents and
organizations to develop ideas for community engagement events. She noted they had also
discussed the possibility of police officers walking their beats.
Policies and Procedures Ad Hoc Committee
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Chairperson Taylor reported the Ad Hoc Committee had drafted several recommendations that
fit the policies within the ordinance. With Commissioner Thurston out on leave, she requested
assistance from other Commissioners.
Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee
Commissioner Williams reported on his attendance at the Ad Hoc Committee meeting with
Commissioner Lacey-Oha. He noted they met with APD staff and reviewed the Use of Force
policy, which they believed was very strong. He further noted it was a matter of officers
responsibly adhering to the policy. He stated they wanted to insert language from the Angelo
Quinto Crisis Response Team (AQCRT) into the policy and announced they would be
scheduling another meeting soon.
Budget Ad Hoc Committee
Chairperson Taylor reported the Ad Hoc committee received the budget and they were in the
process of reviewing the document.
Commissioner May added that they would be reaching out regarding specific line items such
as cost of office materials and overtime hours.
Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee
Commissioner May reported they were working on a process with Commissioner Williams and
they would be presenting their recommendations to the Commission at the next APOC
meeting, which would include changes to the interview team and mental health evaluations.
She questioned if there was an RFP for agencies providing background checks as well as
physical and mental health evaluation services.
The Commission received public comments from three (3) unidentified individuals who spoke
on the Ad Hoc Committee Report Out.
Commissioner Williams expressed concern regarding an interaction he had with a community
member pertaining to employee separations at APD.
Acting City Manager Reed offered to discuss Commissioner Williams’s concerns with him
following the meeting, since it was not an agendized item.
7. UPCOMING/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion ensued regarding the APOC members’ priorities for future agenda items.
Items requested included:
Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee Report Out
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Interim Police Chief Addington Report Out to the Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring
Process Ad Hoc Committee on who conducted physical, mental health and background
checks for candidates as well as how often RFP’s are sent out for these services
Tour of APD for APOC Commissioners
APD suggestions for community engagement activities (referred to Community
Engagement Ad Hoc Committee)
Discussion of Ad Hoc Committee’s End of the Year Reports
Interim Police Chief Addington presentations of APD staffing levels and the monitoring
systems for APD phones
The Commission received public comment from two unidentified speakers who spoke on
Upcoming/Future Agenda items.
8. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONER REPORT OUT
Commissioner May thanked fellow Commissioners for their work on matters that benefited the
community. She also thanked the public and staff for their attendance this evening.
Commissioner Williams thanked everyone who attended the meeting this evening. He reported
on his attendance at the Whistle Stop Tour and thanked ACCE Antioch for their advocacy.
Commissioner Lacey-Oha thanked those in attendance who came to support her and
encouraged everyone to get to know her character.
Commissioner Taylor reminded APOC Commissioners to keep their report out Commission
based. She thanked everyone who was present this evening and acknowledged the AQCRT
for their participation. She encouraged those with complaints against APD to continue to file
their complaints so there was a record of those events.
9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Acting City Manager Reed stated since the City had hired a new City Manager, this would
likely be his last meeting as Acting City Manager. He thanked the Commission and staff for all
their hard work to improve the Antioch Police Department and stated he would be returning to
his role as Director of Economic Development.
On behalf of the APOC, Chairperson Taylor stated they appreciated Acting City Manager
Reed’s service.
10. NEXT MEETING DATE – October 7, 2024, at 6:30 P.M.
Chairperson Taylor announced the next APOC meeting would be held at 6:30 P.M. on October
7, 2024.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner May the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously adjourned at 8:12 P.M.
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk
Agenda
ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
AGENDA
Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Place: Antioch City Hall – Council Chambers
200 H Street
Antioch, CA 94509
ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONERS
Porshe Taylor, Chairperson
Devin Williams, Vice Chairperson
Treva Hadden
Alicia Dianne Lacey-Oha
Leslie May
Mahogany Spears
Harry Thurston
Staff Liaison: Kwame P. Reed, Acting City Manager
Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney
Brian Addington, Interim Police Chief
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ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION’S PURPOSE
The purpose of the Commission is to advise the City Council, City Manager, and Chief of Police
on the administration of the Antioch Police Department and on matters of public safety within the
City of Antioch to ensure that the Antioch Police Department's policies, practices, and customs
conform to national standards of constitutional policing. [Ordinance No. 2212-C-S, adopted May
24, 2022: https://www.antiochca.gov/fc/posc/posc-ord-2212.pdf].
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
This agenda is a summary of the discussion items/actions proposed to be taken by the Antioch
Police Oversight Commission. The public has the opportunity to address the Commission on
each agenda item. The Commission can only take action on items that are listed on the agenda.
Comments regarding matters not on this Agenda may be addressed during the "Public
Comments" section on this agenda. No one may speak more than once on an agenda item or
during “Public Comments”. Please see the Speaker Rules on the inside cover of this Agenda
for information on public participation.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion.
By approval of the Consent Calendar, the staff recommendations will be adopted
unless a commissioner or a member of the public requests’ removal of an item from
the Consent Calendar.
3-1. APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2024
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight
Commission approve the Meeting Minutes of August
5, 2024.
STAFF REPORT
3-2. APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 19, 2024
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight
Commission approve the Meeting Minutes of August
19, 2024.
STAFF REPORT
ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION [1] SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
4. NEW BUSINESS
4-1. INTERIM POLICE CHIEF BRIAN ADDINGTON’S REPORT
The Police Chief (or designee) will provide an update on information relevant to
the mission, purpose, and work of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission.
A. Staff Presentation/Update
• Antioch Police Department Internal Affairs and Sensitivity Training
B. Public Comment
C. Discussion and Direction STAFF REPORT
4-2. COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEM – ETHICS IN THE COMMUNITY
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight
Commission discuss and provide direction to a
designated ad hoc.
4-3. COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEM – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight
Commission discuss and provide direction to a
designated ad hoc.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are given the opportunity to address the Commission on an
item that is not on the agenda; up to three (3) minutes. If there are several speakers,
the amount of time allotted may be modified at the Chairperson’s discretion.
6. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT OUT
The ad hoc committee members will provide updates on their committee’s work and
plans for the future.
7. UPCOMING/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Commission will engage in a working session to discuss and determine agenda
items for the upcoming Commission meeting, and to agree on a list of agenda
items to be discussed on future agendas. The Commission will work on creating a
list of agenda items for future meetings.
ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION [2] SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
8. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONER REPORT OUT
(3 minutes per commissioner)
Each commissioner will have an opportunity to provide an update on information
relevant to the mission, purpose, and work of the Antioch Police Oversight
Commission.
9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Staff may provide an update on information relevant to the mission, purpose, and work
of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission.
10. NEXT MEETING DATE – October 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
11. ADJOURNMENT
After Staff Communications, the Chairperson/Vice Chairperson will make a motion to
adjourn the meeting. A second motion is required, and then a majority vote is required
to adjourn the meeting.
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CITY OF ANTIOCH
ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Regular Meeting August 5, 2024
6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairperson Thurston called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M. on Monday, August 5, 2024, in
Council Chambers. City Clerk Householder called the roll.
Present: Commissioners Lacey-Oha, May, Spears, Vice Chairperson Taylor and
Chairperson Thurston
Commissioner Williams (arrived at 6:47 P.M.)
Absent: Commissioner Hadden
Staff: Acting City Manager, Kwame Reed
Interim Police Chief, Brian Addington
City Attorney, Thomas Lloyd Smith
City Clerk, Ellie Householder
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Thurston led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SPEARS,
THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY
SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 4-2 AND 4-3 AS THE NEXT
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
4. NEW BUSINESS
4-2. RESIGNATION FROM THE POSITION OF CHAIRPERSON
Chairperson Thurston announced for personal reasons he had tendered a letter of resignation
from the position of Chairperson and requested the APOC accept his resignation.
On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Taylor the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission accepted Commissioner Thurston’s resignation from the position as
Chairperson. The motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Lacey-Oha, May, Spears, Taylor Abstain: Thurston Absent: Williams, Hadden
Commissioner Thurston passed the gavel to Vice Chairperson Taylor to preside over the
meeting.
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4-3. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF A CHAIRPERSON OF THE ANTIOCH
POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
Commissioner Thurston nominated Vice Chairperson Taylor as Chairperson of the APOC.
A motion was made by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Thurston to elect Vice
Chairperson Taylor as Chairperson of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission.
An unidentified speaker spoke in support of appointing Vice Chairperson Taylor as Chairperson
of the APOC.
A vote taken on the previous motion passed unanimously by the APOC members present.
City Attorney Smith announced the election of the new Vice Chair would be placed on the next
APOC agenda.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
3-1 APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 2024
3-2 APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES OF JUNE 17, 2024
3-3. APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES OF JULY 1, 2024
Commissioner Thurston requested Item 3-3 be pulled for a minor correction as he believed that
Commissioner Williams had made the motion for Item #7, placing the removal of the Chair on a
future agenda.
City Attorney Smith stated that the Clerk’s office could review the video recording of the meeting
to verify who made the motion; however, he recalled that Commissioner Williams had raised the
topic and Commissioner Thurston had made the motion.
Commissioner Thurston rescinded his request to pull item 3-3 from the Consent Calendar.
On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Lacey-Oha the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously approved the Consent Calendar.
4. NEW BUSINESS – Continued
4-1. INTERIM POLICE CHIEF BRIAN ADDINGTON’S REPORT
A. Staff Presentation: SPIDR Tech Review – January 1 through June 30, 2024
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Interim Police Chief Addington presented a PowerPoint presentation of the SPIDR Tech Review
January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024.
Commissioner Williams arrived during the presentation at 6:47 P.M.
B. Public Comment
The Commission received public comment from an individual who spoke on the SPIDR Tech
Program.
C. Discussion and Direction
Interim Police Chief Addington provided responses to inquiries from the Antioch Police Oversight
Commission (APOC) regarding the SPIDR Tech Review.
Commissioner May suggested distributing this information to the public.
Commissioner Spears requested a breakdown of the numbers by district.
Commissioner Thurston suggested expanding the survey citywide.
Interim Police Chief Addington responded that the scope of this program was specific to people
who had called the Antioch Police Department (APD) to report an incident; however, there may
be another platform to expand surveying to the entire community.
4-4. 2023 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
Interim Police Chief Addington presented the staff report dated August 5, 2024, recommending
the APOC review and accept the 2023 Annual Military Equipment Report prior to City Council
approval.
Interim Police Chief Addington, City Attorney Smith and Acting City Manager Reed responded
to inquiries from the Commission on the Annual Military Equipment Report.
Following discussion, the Commission requested future Annual Military Equipment Reports
include a breakdown of training costs associated with each equipment category.
On motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner May the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously reviewed and accepted the 2023 Annual
Military Equipment Report.
4-5. ANGELO QUINTO COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM AND FELTON INSTITUTE
PRESENTATION
Acting City Manager Reed introduced Director of Public Safety and Community Resources
Johnson who introduced staff in attendance and gave an overview of the Public Safety and
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Community Resources Department. She then introduced Alisea Wesley-Clark, Felton Institute
who gave an Angelo Quinto Community Response Team and Felton Institute PowerPoint
presentation.
Acting City Manager Reed announced there had been changes to the Angelo Quinto Community
Response Team and Felton Institute PowerPoint presentation since the publishing of the agenda
and those changes were provided to the APOC this evening.
A. Public Comment
The Commission received public comments from the following individuals who spoke on the
Angelo Quinto Community Response Team and Felton Institute PowerPoint presentation:
Patricia Granados, Nicole Arrington, Keith Brown, Teki, Cassandra Quinto Collins, Antwon
Webster and an unidentified speaker.
Curtis Penn and Al Gilbert representing Felton Institute provided follow-up comments and
responses to inquiries from the APOC and community regarding the Angelo Quinto Community
Response Team and Felton Institute.
B. Discussion and Direction
The APOC thanked Felton Institute for the presentation and their services.
Commissioner Williams recognized Ms. Quinto Collins in attendance this evening.
Commissioner May suggested the implementation of a peer support group.
Commissioner Spears suggested placing the following item on all future APOC agendas: CARE
Team Report Out.
Alisea Wesley-Clark, Interim Police Chief Addington and Curtis Penn provided additional
responses to inquiries from the APOC regarding the Angelo Quinto Community Response Team
and Felton Institute.
Commissioner Thurston requested staff email him the policy regarding which calls for service
were diverted to the CARE team.
Commissioner Lacey-Oha offered Chaplain services to the AQCRT.
4-6. SELECTION OF THE SCHEDULED ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
MEETING DATE WHICH FALLS ON THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY – SEPTEMBER 2,
2024
Acting City Manager Reed recommended the APOC discuss and select a different date for the
scheduled meeting which falls on the Labor Day Holiday.
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Commissioner Thurston suggested cancelling the September 2, 2024, APOC meeting.
On motion by Commissioner Spears, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously cancelled the September 2, 2024,
Antioch Police Oversight Commission meeting due to the holiday.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Commission received general public comments from several individuals including Patricia
Granados, Erika Raulston, Mary Lutz, Eddie Gums, Sara and Tachina Garrett.
6. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT OUT
Policy and Procedure Ad Hoc Committee
Commissioner Thurston and Chairperson Taylor reported the Ad Hoc Committee had not met;
however, they were gathering information and would be reporting out soon.
Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee
Commissioner May reported on her attendance at the Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring
Process Ad Hoc Committee meeting and noted they were gathering information and would be
meeting again soon.
Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee
Commissioners Williams and May reported on their attendance at the Community Engagement
Ad Hoc Committee meeting and discussed various ways to promote engagement with the
community. They also noted that they had attended the Badges and Baskets event with
Commissioner Thurston.
Budget Ad Hoc Committee
No report. Commissioner May stated she would be gathering information and would report out
at the next APOC meeting.
Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee
Commissioner Spears reported on the July Ad Hoc Committee meeting and announced they
would be holding another meeting soon to discuss additional Use of Force policies.
7. UPCOMING/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion ensued regarding the APOC members’ priorities for future agenda items.
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Items requested included:
➢ Election of New Vice Chair
➢ Adding a Commissioner to the Budget Ad Hoc Committee
➢ Consideration of adding CARE Team Report Out as a standing agenda item
➢ Summary of community complaints – January through June 2024 including resolutions
➢ Relocate Public Comments to the beginning of the meeting
➢ Zoom option for public participation at APOC meetings
8. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONER REPORT OUT
Commissioner Williams apologized for being late this evening and spoke in support of electing
Vice Chair Taylor, Chair of the APOC.
Commissioner Spears congratulated Chairperson Taylor on her appointment as Chair of the
APOC. She thanked the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee for their work on the Annual Military
Equipment Report and Interim Police Chief Addington and City Attorney Smith for being open to
the suggested changes.
Commissioner Thurston congratulated Chairperson Taylor on being elected Chair of the APOC.
He announced a National Night Out event would take place on August 6, 2024, at Eagle Ridge
Park. He reported that he had received National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law
Enforcement (NACOLE) membership in an email and requested an explanation of that program.
He thanked the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee for the Annual Military Equipment Report
recommendations.
City Attorney Smith stated he could provide further information on the National Association for
Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) organization.
Commissioner Lacey-Oha announced the African American Community Baby Shower would be
held from 12:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. on August 24, 2024, at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
and requested the APOC support this event. She reported on her attendance at a committee
meeting to honor Willie Mims.
Chairperson Taylor announced there would be several National Night Out events on August 6,
2024, throughout Antioch.
Commissioner Williams announced She Ready event would be held from 10:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
on August 17, 2024, in Walnut Creek.
An unidentified speaker announced ACCE Antioch was hosting Antioch Whistle Stop Tour and
Celebration on September 14, 2024, and there would be a protest for the decommissioning of
the Amtrak Station on September 20, 2024.
An unidentified speaker announced Grace Bible Fellowship was hosting a Church Picnic
beginning at 2:00 P.M. on August 11, 2024.
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9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Acting City Manager Reed explained that the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law
Enforcement (NACOLE) was a training organization, and the Commission would receive follow
up from staff regarding their interest in attending the conference October 13 – 17, 2024. He
announced the next APOC meeting would be held at the Antioch Community Center on August
19, 2024, at 6:30 P.M.
10. NEXT MEETING DATE – August 19, 2024, at 6:30 P.M.
Antioch Community Center
4703 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
Chairperson Taylor announced the next APOC meeting would be held on August 19, 2024, at
6:30 P.M. at the Antioch Community Center.
11. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Spears the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M.
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk
CITY OF ANTIOCH
ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Regular Meeting August 19, 2024
6:30 P.M. Antioch Community Center
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairperson Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the
Antioch Community Center. Acting City Clerk Rosales called the roll.
Present: Commissioners Lacey-Oha, May, Williams and Chairperson Taylor
Commissioner Spears (arrived at 6:52 P.M.)
Absent: Commissioners Thurston, Hadden and Spears (arrived at 6:52 P.M.)
Staff: Acting City Manager, Kwame Reed
Interim Police Chief, Brian Addington
Police Captain, Joe Vigil
City Attorney, Thomas Lloyd Smith
Assistant City Clerk, Christina Garcia
Acting City Clerk, Vanessa Rosales
Minutes Clerk, Kitty Eiden
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
3-1 APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2024
On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Lacey-Oha the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously continued the minutes of August 5, 2024.
4. NEW BUSINESS
4-1 INTERIM POLICE CHIEF BRIAN ADDINGTON’S REPORT
A. Staff Presentation/Update: Chief Update on National Night Out Events
Captain Vigil, on behalf of Interim Police Chief Addington, presented the Chief Update on
National Night Out Events.
B. Public Comment
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The Commission received public comment from the following individual who spoke on National
Night Out Events: Tachina Garrett.
C. Discussion and Direction
Commissioners May and Chairperson Taylor reported on their attendance at National Night Out
events.
4-2. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF A VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE ANTIOCH
POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
City Attorney Smith clarified that with only four Commissioners in attendance this evening any
action on this item would require all four votes for approval. He explained that the Commission
could proceed or table this item until a full Commission was present.
Following discussion, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) consensus agreed to
move forward with consideration of this item.
Commissioner Lacey-Oha nominated Commissioner Williams as Vice Chair.
Unidentified speakers spoke in support of electing Commissioner Williams as Vice Chair.
On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Lacey-Oha the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously elected Commissioner Williams as Vice
Chairperson of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission.
Commissioner Williams thanked the APOC for electing him as Vice Chairperson.
4-3. MODIFICATION OF BUDGET AD HOC COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson Taylor expressed interest in serving on the Budget Ad Hoc Committee.
On motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner May the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously adopted the resolution appointing
Chairperson Taylor to the Budget Ad Hoc Committee.
4-4. DISCUSSION ITEM ON WHERE PUBLIC COMMENTS SHOULD BE PLACED
ON THE AGENDA
A. Staff Presentation
Acting City Manager Reed gave a background of this agenda item and explained the options for
the Commission were to leave public comments at their current location or move them to another
location on the agenda.
B. Public Comment
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An unidentified speaker spoke in support of keeping public comments at their current location
on the agenda.
C. Discussion and Direction
Following discussion, Commission consensus agreed to keep Public Comment at the current
location following New Business.
Commissioner Spears arrived at 6:52 P.M.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Commission received general public comments from the following individuals: Erika
Raulston and Eddie Gums.
6. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT OUT
Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee
No report.
Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee
No report. Commissioner May stated this Ad Hoc Committee would be meeting with staff to
gather information.
Budget Ad Hoc Committee
No report. Commissioner May stated this Ad Hoc Committee would be meeting with staff to
gather information.
Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee
No report. Commissioner Williams announced this Ad Hoc Committee would be meeting later
this week.
In response to the APOC, City Attorney Smith explained that an Ad Hoc Committee was
comprised of less than a majority of the Commission and not subject to the Brown Act. He
clarified that they could meet with community members in person as well as on zoom provided
there were no more than three Commissioners present.
Policies and Procedures Ad Hoc Committee
Commissioner Taylor reported the Policies and Procedures Ad Hoc Committee were in the
process of making edits to two policies and they would be sending their recommendations to
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staff. She stated following staff’s response they would bring the item to the Commission for their
consideration and recommendations to the City Council.
Commissioner May emphasized the importance of public participation at APOC and Ad Hoc
Committee meetings.
7. UPCOMING/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Commission received public comment from the following individual who spoke on
Upcoming/Future Agenda items: Teki Flow.
City Attorney Smith and Assistant City Clerk Garcia responded to inquiries from the Commission
on potential future agenda items.
Discussion ensued regarding the APOC members’ priorities for future agenda items:
Requests reiterated from previous meetings included:
➢ Complaints and Resolutions – January through June 2024
➢ Discussion on APOC participation in the hiring process
Commission consensus for the following priority requests included:
➢ Ethics Discussion
➢ Monthly Arrest Report – (date of arrest, where the arrested reside and crime committed)
➢ Sensitivity training for new hires
Item referred to Ad Hoc Committee:
➢ Survey Creation for community feedback on APOC – (referred to the Community
Engagement Ad Hoc Committee)
8. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONER REPORT OUT
The Commission discussed the lack of community participation at APOC meetings. They
recognized those in attendance this evening and encouraged them to inform others of these
meetings.
Commissioner Spears apologized for her tardiness this evening. She reminded the community
that the September 2, 2024, APOC meeting was cancelled, and the next meeting would be
September 16, 2024. She encouraged the public to participate in the community survey once it
was developed.
Commissioner Williams reported on an event he had participated in for women running for office
and thanked Commissioners May and Lacey-Oha for attending.
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The Commission received public comments from the following individuals who spoke on the
Antioch Police Oversight Commissioner Report Out: four (4) unidentified speakers and Teki
Flow.
Acting City Manager Reed provided responses to inquiries from the public regarding the Antioch
Police Oversight Commissioner Report Out.
9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Acting City Manager Reed announced the November 4, 2024, APOC meeting would be held at
Antioch High School. He commented that the City advertised tonight’s meeting on a digital
billboard and they would advertise the next remote meeting on the billboard as well. He thanked
the Commission and community for their attendance this evening as well as staff who assisted
in setting up. In response to public comments, he reported that he had requested Public Works
to perform a lighting study in downtown Antioch and commented that he would share information
he received regarding encampments with the Encampment Task Force.
An unidentified speaker reminded the community that ACCE Antioch and the Transportation
Coalition would be hosting the Antioch Whistle Stop Tour and Celebration on September 14,
2024, and major action would take place in Martinez on September 20, 2024.
10. NEXT MEETING DATE – September 16, 2024, at 6:30 P.M.
Chairperson Taylor announced the next APOC meeting would be held at 6:30 P.M. on September
16, 2024, at City Hall. She reminded the community that the September 2, 2024, APOC meeting
had been cancelled due to the Labor Day Holiday.
Commissioner Lacey-Oha announced an NAACP meeting would be held on August 22, 2024,
in Pittsburg and a Community Baby Shower would be held on August 24, 2024, at Mount Zion
Baptist Community Church. She commented that they were accepting donations and looking
for volunteers for the baby shower event.
Acting City Manager Reed reminded the Commission and community that public comments
needed to be limited to the specific agenda item. He explained that General Public Comments
was open for non-agenda items. Additionally, he noted Commission members could announce
events during Commissioner’s Report Out.
11. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously adjourned at 7:52 P.M.
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk
APOC PRESENTATION
ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERNAL AFFAIRS AND SENSITIVITY
TRAINING
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ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATIONS 2024 YTD
COMPLAINT TYPE JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP GRAND TOTAL
CITIZEN 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 7
INTERNAL 1 0 0 3 2 3 2 0 1 12
GRAND TOTAL 3 0 1 3 2 3 4 2 1 19
• 3 complaint investigations have been completed, 1 was unfounded and
2 were sustained policy violations. The remaining 16 are still under
investigation.
ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATIONS YTD 2024
Disciplinary Action
2.5
2
2
1.5
1
0.5
0 0 0 0 0
0
Letter of Counseling Written Reprimand Reassignment/Loss of Suspension without pay Demotion Termination
Position
ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
SENSITIVITY TRAINING
Basic Police Academy – POST Approved
• LD 0 – The Exemplary Police Officer
• LD 1 – Leadership, Ethics, and Professionalism
• LD 3 Principled Policing and Community
• LD 4 – Victimology and Crisis Interventions
• LD 7 – Crimes Against Children
• LD 9 – Crimes Against People
• LD 10 – Sex Crimes
• LD 14 – Officer Wellness
• LD 20 – Use of Force and De-escalation
• LD 24 – Pursuits and Crime Control (handling disputes)
• LD 25 – Domestic Violence
• LD 26 – Critical Incidents
• LD 32 – Lifetime Fitness
• LD 37 – People with Disabilities
• LD 42 – Cultural Diversity and Discrimination
ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
SENSITIVITY TRAINING
POST Required Training – Mandated Every Two years
• Biased-Based Policing – 8 hours
• Procedural Justice – 8 hours
Antioch PD Additional Training
• Active Bystandership for LE (ABLE) – Peer Intervention
(16 hours)
• Blue Courage – 16 hours (Self-Improvement, Stress
Management, and Human connection)
• Field Training Program (POST FTO Manual)
• Professionalism
• Ethics
• Engagement
ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
SENSITIVITY TRAINING (CONT.)
City of Antioch
• Discrimination: Avoiding Discriminatory Practices
• Managing Difficult Behaviors
• Retaliation Liability
• Sensitivity Awareness
• Sexual Harassment
• Customer Service Overview
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
• General Ethics in the Workplace
• Workplace Bullying
• Workplace Violence
• Ethics Training for Municipalities (AB1234)
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