Community Police Review Commission

City of Riverside 3900 Main St. Riverside, CA 92522 CPRC (951) 826-5509 Community Police Review Commission Agenda Wednesday, November 13, 2013 4:00 PM ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBERS MISSION STATEMENT "The Community Police Review Commission was created in order to promote public confidence in the professionalism and accountability of the sworn staff of the Riverside Police Department." Pursuant to Government code section 54954.2 the Community Police Review Commission will conduct a meeting at the above time and place for the purpose of transacting or discussing business as identified on this agenda. PLEASE NOTE: The scheduled hearing times are approximate. No item will be heard before its scheduled time but may be heard later in the meeting. 4:00 - CASE REVIEW (CLOSED SESSION) 1 Roll Call 2 Public Comments This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission on closed session items. 3 Closed Session – Case Review Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Commission will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss issues pertaining to PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL MATTERS. CPRC CASE NO. RPD CASE NO. 1) 13-012 PC-13-04020 2) 13-028 PC-13-07044 City of Riverside Page 1 Printed on 11/8/2013 Community Police Review Agenda November 13, 2013 Commission 5:30 PM – REGULAR MEETING (OPEN SESSION) PLEASE NOTE: Any person wishing to speak on an agenda item must file this form prior to the beginning of the meeting or the time that the item is called for discussion. Public Comment will take place after the introduction of each agenda item. The speaker may choose to address the Commission either before OR after discussion by Commissioners, but may only speak one time on any agenda item. The speaker must check the appropriate box on the “Request to Speak” form, specifying if they wish to speak before or after discussion of an agenda item. The same rules apply to presentations by guest speakers and / or a training course for Commissioners. Any questions posed by members of the public during public comment may be asked of the presenter only by the Commission Chair during Commission discussion. Five (5) minutes per speaker may be allocated family members or their spokesperson speaking regarding an officer-involved death. Three (3) minutes per speaker may be allocated for all other public comment. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4 Roll Call 5 'Thank You' Presentation 'Thank You' to Commissioner Eve Maciel for her service to the City of Riverside as a CPRC Commissioner in 2013. 6 Public Comments Public comment on any subject matter within the Commission's jurisdiction. 7 Approval of Minutes A) October 23 Regular Meeting 8 Outreach A) November Outreach B) Upcoming Outreach Events and Opportunities 1) CIONO Annual Thanksgiving Give-Away November 18 at 10 AM, 4053 Chestnut Street, Chestnut House B 2) Lunar Fest 2014 – January 25, 2014 at 10 AM 3) Black History Parade and Expo – February 8, 2014 at 10 AM C) Future Outreach Opportunities 1) Input from Outreach Coordinator on upcoming outreach events 2) Input from Commission Members on potential outreach events City of Riverside Page 2 Printed on 11/8/2013 Community Police Review Agenda November 13, 2013 Commission OLD BUSINESS 9 Ledezma Officer-Involved Death (OID) Case Evaluation Continue discussion and action, if any, on the Ledezma OID case evaluation. The Commission has completed Stage II (Fact Finding, Request for Training & Investigation), Stage III (Policy and Procedure Process), and Stage IV (Deliberation and Finding Process), and Stage V (Recommendation Process). The Commission will proceed to Stage VI (Written Public Report). The Commission may return to discussion of completed Stages, if needed. Attachments: Ledezma OID 10 Dunbar Officer-Involved Death (OID) Case Evaluation Continue discussion and action, if any, on the Dunbar OID case evaluation. The Commission is continuing its evaluation in Stage I (Commission Member Review) and Stage II (Fact Finding, Request for Training & Investigation) and may begin Stage III (Policy and Procedure Process). The Commission may return to discussion of completed Stages, if needed. Attachments: Dunbar OID NEW BUSINESS 11 Policy Recommendations Discussion and action, if any, to approve A) the Commission's recommendation that RPD modify Policy 4.23, Domestic Violence Policy, Subsections E.1.a and E.f.(2) and (6) to have dispatch personnel check, confirm, and / or broadcast relevant offender information pertaining to location history and / or the criminal history of the offender. B) the Commission's recommendation that RPD modify Policy 1) 3.9 Required Equipment To Be Carried On Duty, Subsection A: adding Less Lethal Weapons Systems as No. 7 2) 3.23 Sworn Personnel – Equipment: adding Less Lethal Weapons Systems as Subsection E 3) 4.30 Use of Force Policy, Subsection H: adding language that Less Lethal Weapons be considered as a first option to officers.. Attachments: Policy Recommendations 12 Rationale Worksheets for Officer-Involved Death Case Evaluations Discussion and action, if any, regarding A) the purpose of the commissioners' rationale worksheets, and B) whether or not the worksheets should be posted on the CPRC website. 13 Staff Report City of Riverside Page 3 Printed on 11/8/2013 Community Police Review Agenda November 13, 2013 Commission 14 Commission Member Comments Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, Commission members may use this time to make brief announcements or a brief report on their own activities. 15 Items for Future Commission Consideration 16 Adjourn City of Riverside Page 4 Printed on 11/8/2013