Citizen's Review Board
Regular MeetingWichita, KS · March 25, 2021
Minutes
Wichita Citizen’s Review Board
Agenda
Thursday, March 25, 2021
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order — Chairperson Fowler
2. Approval of August Minutes – Chairperson Fowler
3. Public Agenda — 15 minutes set aside for this portion of the meetings.
4. Staff Report Update – Captain Nicholson
• A review of recent complaints and status updates of pending complaints and
investigations.
5. HOT (Homeless Outreach Team) Presentation
• Wichita Police Officers with the Department’s Homeless Outreach Team will discuss
the Department’s response to homelessness within the City of Wichita area regarding
housing services provided to homeless citizens.
6. Executive Session – Review of Complaint(s)/Investigation(s)
A. 20PSB-5178: On December 14, 2020, it was alleged a male Wichita Police Officer made
several inappropriate and harassing comments to a female co-worker that were sexual in
nature. Additionally, on December 7, 2020, it was alleged the same male grabbed a
separate female co-worker by the shoulders, which made her feel uncomfortable.
B. 20PSB-3483: On August 18, 2020, a complainant alleged his mother, a Wichita Police
Officer, had utilized the Department’s records system to find information pertaining to
the complainant’s female friend. When a further inquiry was conducted into the
allegations, it was determined the officer was untruthful during the administrative
internal investigation.
7. New Business – Chairperson Fowler
8. Adjourn
Meeting Location:
City Hall – 1st Floor Boardroom
455 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202
316-258-4256
Wichita Citizen Review Board Minutes
February 25, 2021
4 p.m.
City Council Board Room
455 N. Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Present: Sharon Ailslieger, Dennis Bender, Jay Fowler (Chair), Paul Kitchen, Sean Rojas,
Timothy Sims, Odell Harris, Jaime Lopez, Stephanie Luna
City of Wichita Representatives Present: Captain Wendell Nicholson, Jennifer Magaña, Chief
Gordon Ramsay, Lieutenant Krys Henderson, Keely Bean, Zachary Kester
1. Call to Order – Chairperson Fowler
The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
Sims made a motion to approve the January 28, 2021 minutes. Second by Harris. The minutes
were approved as written.
3. Public Agenda - 15 minutes is set aside for this portion of the meetings.
No one signed up in advance or appeared to present at the meeting for the public agenda.
4. Staff Report Update – Captain Nicholson
From Jan 13 to Feb 18, 2021, there were 34 external complaints and 16 internal complaints.
Included in those numbers: one excessive force, 21 improper conduct, 24 procedural violations,
three safety violations and one unnecessary force. Dispositions included one cleared by Axon,
eight by coaching/mentoring, five exonerated, one not sustained, 21 investigations still ongoing,
two sustained and 12 unfounded.
Summary of complaints closed list distributed. Fowler welcomed board members to request a
review of any complaints.
Sims asked what assurance can be given to the board that investigations of complaints was
done in accord with Wichita Police Department Policy 901. Specifically that complainants were
contacted and the letter includes the finding. Capt. Nicholson stated that a finding is sent once
the supervisor concludes the investigation. Not all complaints go to PSB, with categories A, B
and C handled in the field, while categories in D, E or F are handled by PSB. Officer assigned to
the investigation contacts the person making the complaint. Policy states that the citizen is
supposed to be contacted. Command staff reinforce that the complainant needs to be notified. If
there is a specific instance where it did not happen, please forward to Captain Nicholson to
investigate. Sims suggested having someone from PSB appear in the future to speak to this.
Fowler announced that Robert Thompson did not ask for reappointment to the board. Fowler
and Ailslieger were recently reappointed to four-year terms ending on December 31, 2024. The
City Manager is considering additional candidates to fill vacancies.
Chief Ramsay presented information on the use of CARES Act grant funding, addressing
concerns raised by Ailslieger at the last meeting. WPD applied for funding in spring 2020 with
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the intention of hiring an emergency manager to work on policies and practices. Grant was
received and approved by the Council in May. This was a new position, so some additional
steps were necessary before posting the vacancy (open to applicants July 15 – 30). Some
candidates had questions regarding the salary, and chose to withdraw after those answers were
given. The subject matter expert reviewed applicants on August 10 and top candidates were
chosen for interviews to be held in September. Several of the steps were slowed due to Human
Resources employees working remotely and addressing other complexities related to COVID.
Held virtual interviews Sept 24. Background information sent to the top candidate on September
28, but candidate did not respond. In mid-October, the second candidate was approached but
had already accepted another position. No other candidates were qualified. Rather than go
through the process again (which expended 4-5 months of a two-year grant) they decided to
look at how else the funds could be used for COVID response. Training needs continued
especially on COVID topics, with sessions now required to be socially distant. Training captain
had been requesting software for virtual training (larger software system to help manage and
track training). In October, when the search appeared to be unsuccessful, they decided to re-
direct funding to the training program. Still trying to seek funding for an emergency manager.
But it was no longer practical to use this funding to fill a position, as the grant is time limited.
Ailslieger clarified concerns were expressed by citizens on the connection between software
and COVID. Chief Ramsay stated that hopefully the explanation provided today is acceptable.
5. Racial Profiling Report – Dr. Walt Chappell & Mrs. Sheila Officer
Sheila Officer, Chair of Racial Profiling Citizens Advisory Board, explained it was formed by Dr.
Chappell in 2000. Many accomplishments since that time. In 2005 worked with Sen Gilbert,
Rep. Finney, Sen. Faust-Goudeau, and Sen. Betts to pass racial profiling statute (KSA 22-4606
– 22-4611). Mission is to work diligently with WPD and Sheriff’s Office, eliminating biased
based policing by revisiting policies to see what should be changed to serve the community
more effectively. Pre-COVID, they had a goal to present three workshops annually. In June
2020, hosted a workshop addressing driver’s license suspension and existing laws.
Dr. Walt Chappell conducted an analysis of traffic citation data from 2016 and 2018 based on
information shared by WPD. After receiving that report, WPD chose to conduct another
independent evaluation of the data, engaging Dr. Birzer at Wichita State University.
Dr. Chappell began his presentation by discussing the idea of accountability. Specifically, if the
officers on the street are carrying out their powers appropriately on behalf of the citizens. How
do we balance rights and the opportunities for justice?
Presentation today is a shortened version. Full written reports were given to members to
discuss in detail: WPD Stop Data Analysis; WPD Accidents by Citation and Race; Moving and
Non-Moving Violations. Data used for analysis was provided by WPD and Municipal Court.
Since the Chief has been in place since 2016, they want to see what progress is being made.
In 2018, Wichita population consisted of: 63% Caucasian; 11% Black and 17% Hispanic (based
on 2010 Census). New population numbers should be released in March or April 2021.
Studies done of WPD stops and citations:
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1) 2000 – Performed by Police Foundation in Washington D.C., and funded by State of
Kansas. Found that citizens were twice as likely to be stopped if they were Black.
2) 2001-2004 – Stop studies produced by WPD. Twice as likely to be stopped if Black.
Three times more likely to be arrested, have a physical altercation with police, be
searched and jailed if Black.
3) 2012-2014 – Data provided by WPD to Racial Profiling Advisory Board. Performed by
Dr. Birzer. Twice as likely to be stopped if Black.
4) 2016-2018 – Performed by Dr. Chappell showing number of citations dropped from
114,000 under Police Chief Williams to 52,000 under Police Chief Ramsay in 2016 (his
first year). The following two years dropped to 42,000. This means less people were
fined and/or needed to go to jail. Unfortunately, the decline was in overall numbers only.
The percentage of stops were still two times more likely for individuals who are Black.
Areas addressed today:
• Non-Moving Violations – For Black drivers, 50% of citations are for non-moving
violations (e.g. expired tag, drivers license expired, no proof of insurance, defective
windshield or tail light).
• Moving Violations – White drivers more likely to speed, run a stop light, be in an accident
and not use a turn signal.
• Types of traffic tickets - Almost 150-200 ticket citation types available to an officer. Each
results in fines and court costs.
• Accidents – About the same by race. If the purpose of issuing citations is to encourage
safe driving, the data shows it is not working.
• Accident Locations – Found that there are about 20 intersections in the city where most
of the accidents occur. For example, in 2016-2018 most accidents were at Webb Road
and Kellogg while under construction. Same at 25th & Amidon with physical obstruction
in intersection. With the change in engineering of intersections, the number of accidents
went down. Issuing more tickets does not prevent accidents.
KSA 22-4606-11b passed in 2005 formed the Wichita Citizens Advisory Board. Each community
had a choice, form review board or conduct data analysis. Wichita chose to form CRB.
The Racial Profiling Advisory Board is asking for the following:
1) An analysis for 2019-2020, showing trends from 2016-2018. Data analysts are already
on staff with WPD. Chief is trying to make major changes in de-escalation and more
civility. Takes time for officers to learn, but will see results. Results should be
documented.
2) Separate Hispanic from Caucasian on tickets.
3) List nearest cross street on accident reports. Have addresses in data but difficult to
match without cross street.
For more information, visit www.racialprofilingwichitaks.com.
Today, the Senate Transportation Committee took the draft provided by the Racial Profiling
Advisory Board which would allow provisions for drivers with excessive court costs to maintain a
restricted license while making payment arrangements for the fines. Court fees often compound,
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with some drivers owing $20,000-$30,000. Amendment allows judge to remove the warrant and
to discuss how to get fines paid, and expunges record for driving on suspended. Over 240K
Kansans who do not have a license. Of Wichita residents, 54,000 do not have a valid license. A
number of groups locally coming together to work on this, considering it extortion from lower-
income individuals. Federal statute in development which states action must be taken locally, or
risk losing federal grant and capital improvement money.
A list of 23 reform priorities was developed by the audience of over 100 people at a Town Hall
Meeting on June 18, 2019. Shared with the Chief, Command Staff, Mayor, City Council, and
now with CSB.
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Contract Article 13 & 14 deals with discipline and termination of
officer. All over the country, the FOP contracts make it almost impossible to remove or discipline
an officer. Contract up for renewal at the end of December. Hoping to work with FOP, WPD and
City Council to see if the two articles could be removed or modifications made.
“Why stop racial profiling in Wichita, KS?” document shared with CRB. Over 800 complaints
made against WPD, documented and referred to State of Kansas Attorney General. Out of
those, not one has been sustained for the citizen on the basis of racial profiling. Portion of
statute addressing discipline for racial profiling was removed. No longer any accountability for
officers.
Asking CSB to join the Racial Profiling Advisory Board in requesting data analysis data for
2019-2020, and then quarterly. Dr. Chappell will share the procedures he used. Data analysts
working for WPD could perform the work.
Sims asked about ability to get the data 2016-2018, and why is it still not in effect. Chappell
answered that the data was shared due to trust. Parties shared willingly. Sims asked if there
was nothing in the State bill that compels that data to be provided. Chappell answered there
was nothing in the bill in 2015. After five years of grant-funded activity, still could not decide how
they were going to do it. More recent years have been conducted in a congenial way.
Ailslieger asked if more Black individuals were stopped in a particular area. Chappell answered
there are very small beats in Wichita, some only a few blocks wide. Officers are able to make
stops easily (due to small geographic range), and know the infractions possible by familiarity
with drivers. There are four zip codes on the East side of Wichita where blacks are
disproportionately receiving citations. Zip code 67211 had 19% of stops but only 10% of
population. One officer under a federal step grant (enforcement of seat belt and car seat laws)
wrote 729 tickets at one location (4500 Block of E 13th), while the average is only 30-40 per year
per officer. Black parents without car seats are 24 times more likely to get a ticket. Black drivers
are eight times more likely to be cited for open container.
Lopez asked if the racial category skews the data. Chappell agreed it does, and said it could be
simply resolved by adding a field on the ticket.
Rojas noted than on the spreadsheet shared, ethnicity is listed and Hispanic/Latino is not
actually a race. Chappell said the ethnicity is not always noted.
Chappell noted that (prior to Chief Ramsay) Hispanic drivers presenting Mexican driver’s
licenses had those licenses and green cards torn up by the officers. Further, video evidence of
complaints was stolen (approx. 2007) from a Racial Profiling Advisory Board member. Fowler
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countered that now officers have Axon video cameras which would document those types of
issues now. Chappell agreed it would not be tolerated at this time. Still could add the race and
cross-section to ticket.
Chappell said while the data provided is good, the defendants’ names were removed, which
eliminates the ability to identify repeatedly stopped drivers.
Sims asked why race is white. Rojas clarified that there are only a certain number of races.
Hispanic and Latino is considered an ethnicity, not a race.
Fowler asked for consideration of the proposal from Dr. Chappell. Chappell noted that CRB has
more authority at this point. Fowler said he would like to hold this as a resolution to be
considered next month, inviting WPD to present the mechanics of granting the request, and
then the board will consider the resolution.
Ailslieger asked if there an added cost. Chappell noted that five WPD analysts are already
looking at statistics constantly. Chappell offered to share how the data was analyzed, and is
very willing to hand it over to WPD. Nicholson stated that they are pulling data and collecting
data, so this requested shouldn’t be too difficult.
Sims made the motion to approve the resolution as presented. Harris second. Motion passed.
6. Executive Session – Review of Complaint(s)/Investigation(s)
Fowler moved to recess into executive session for at least 20 minutes to receive information on
case number 20PSB-2781 for the purpose of addressing personnel matters of non-elected
personnel and to protect privacy interests of individuals that may be identified. The board will
return not earlier than 20 minutes from now. Approved. Began at 5:14 pm.
Returned at 5:52 pm. As to 20PSB-2781, the board makes no recommendation.
7. New Business – Chairperson Fowler
Bender made the motion to issue a reminder to the PSB stressing the importance of following
up on complaints with the complainant(s). Second by Lopez. Sims suggested adding in
accordance with WPD Policy 901. Revision approved. Motion passed.
Bender has noticed other communities are using three statistics in responding to the public’s
concerns about use of force: 1) Calls for Service by the public; 2) Arrests as a result of those
calls; 3) Use of force during the calls. Per Bender’s request, Capt. Nicholson generated
statistics easily from Blue Team. The public called for service 201,000 times last year. Use of
force was fairly consistent with no real anomalies, ranging 138 to 102 each month. Bender is
looking for trends and changes in the statistics. Would the board want to continue to track?
Fowler asked if the term “Use of Force” would include all types of force. Capt. Nicholson said
yes.
Sims asked if all were tracked anyway. Capt. Nicholson said yes, all is recorded in Blue Team.
Fowler asked if they could be generated on a monthly or quarterly basis. Bean responded that if
a use of force occurs, there is an entry in Blue Team. Report goes to the supervisor and up
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through chain of command. Remains in Blue Team until fully reviewed by chain of command,
then data is pulled into IA Pro. Is possible to track monthly, however, monthly numbers will skew
as time goes on as anything in Blue Team is considered zero data and not tracked through IA
Pro. Previous years would be more consistent. If something is missing, it goes back out to the
officer to be corrected. Numbers for 2020 would be more accurate. Recent audit shows 600+
entries sitting in blue team. Bender asked what would be a reasonable timeline. Bean
recommends quarterly based on previous quarter. For example, in June Bean would generate
first quarter data from 2021. No formal motion needed.
Sims requested to make a motion that recommendations be put forth in a formal document
which includes recommendations, date and time passed. As an advisory board, at the end of
service all the CSB Board members will have is a summary of recommendations. Included in
the minutes, but would like there to be a document prepared for easy reference. Fowler
suggested it could be appended as a separate piece of paper attached to the back of the
minutes. Fowler noted than when making a motion, consider the wording carefully so that the
minute taker can report it accurately. Sims noted they should include date and time. Second by
Ailslieger. Motion approved.
Fowler reiterated that the board should be cognizant of the requirement, ideally writing out the
motion in advance. Important to be very specific. Sims reiterated that there is a discussion
period after the motion is seconded to clarify wording.
Next meeting March 25, 2021.
Fowler asked if there were cases to review. Harris requested 20PSB-5178 and 20PSB-3483.
8. Adjourn
Ailslieger made a motion to adjourn. Second by Harris. The motion passed unanimously and the
meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Tina Payne, Administrative Aide II, City Manager’s Office.
Revised 3.19.2021 by Tina Payne, Administrative Aide II, Office of the City Manager
Wichita Citizens Review Board
Record of Recommendations/Motions
2021
Month Recommendation/Motion
January 2021 • None made at the meeting.
February 2021 • Approve the resolution presented by Dr. Walt Chappell, Racial Profiling
Advisory Board of Wichita. Motion by Sims; second by Harris. Motion
passed.
• Issue a reminder to the PSB stressing the importance of following up on
complaints with the complainant(s) in accordance with WPD Policy 901.
Motion by Bender; Second by Lopez. Motion passed.
• Recommendations be put forth in a formal document which includes
recommendations, date and time passed. Motion by Sims; Second by
Ailslieger. Motion passed.
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Date Range for Complaints Closed: February 10 - March 1, 2021
PSB No. Date Received Allegation(s)/Force Type(s) Summary Incident type Completed Date
19PSB-3122 10/9/2019 [No allegations] A complainant alleged Wichita Police Department (WPD) officers arrested her husband for no reason. Complaint 3/1/2021
19PSB-3884 12/9/2019 [No allegations] A former employee submitted a written complaint that alleged members of WPD Executive Staff had committed misconduct. Complaint 2/11/2021
20PSB-0593 2/4/2020 Commit a Felony Crime - Terminated-Investigation A WPD officer was terminated for allegedly committing a felony crime. External 2/11/2021
Investigation
20PSB-2744 6/25/2020 Conduct Unbecoming - Resigned - Investigation A WPD employee alleged another WPD employee, whom they shared a previous relationship, sent photos and videos to the Internal 2/19/2021
Commit a misdemeanor crime - Withdrawn complainant's girlfriend. Investigation
20PSB-3483 8/18/2020 Give false information / Depart from Truth - Sustained A complainant alleged his mother, a WPD officer, shared confidential information about the complainant's girlfriend. External 3/1/2021
Dept. Correspondence/ Restricted Use - Sustained Investigation
Termination
21PSB-0733 12/19/2020 Use good judgment - Coaching/Mentoring A WPD recruit officer reported concern to supervision about another supervisor having inappropriate contact with female recruits. Educational 2/17/2021
Training /
Coaching &
Mentoring
20PSB-5271 12/22/2020 Rude conduct with Citizen - Not Sustained A complainant alleged an officer was rude when he was stopped while walking down the street. External 2/19/2021
Body Worn Camera - Sustained Investigation
Coaching/Mentoring
20PSB-5310 12/28/2020 Conduct on and off Duty - Not Sustained A complainant alleged an officer made comments that were unbecoming of an officer. External 3/1/2021
Investigation
20PSB-5312 12/28/2020 Unnecessary force - Exonerated A complainant alleged an officer used unnecessary force to make an arrest. Complaint 2/10/2021
Use of force reporting incidents reports -
Coaching/Mentoring
21PSB-0269 1/15/2021 Racial Discrimination - Exonerated A complainant alleged an officer racially profiled her son and used unnecessary force. Complaint 2/23/2021
Use of force reporting incidents reports -
Coaching/Mentoring
21PSB-0362 1/25/2021 Attentive to complaints by citizens - Unfounded A complainant alleged WPD detectives were not attentive to his complaint about being a victim of financial fraud. Complaint 2/12/2021
21PSB-0885 1/25/2021 Use good judgment - Coaching/Mentoring A WPD sergeant alleged that another supervisor, of higher rank, was creating a hostile work environment. Educational 2/22/2021
Training /
Coaching &
Mentoring
21PSB-0700 2/2/2021 Comply with Policy - Coaching/Mentoring WPD officers failed to comply with departmental policy by not entering an incident report. Educational 2/12/2021
Training /
Coaching &
Mentoring
21PSB-0486 2/2/2021 Safety - Sustained A complainant alleged an officer was driving unsafely while operating a WPD vehicle. Complaint 2/22/2021
Coaching/Mentoring
21PSB-0487 2/4/2021 Conduct Unbecoming - Unfounded A complainant alleged officers seized his car unlawfully. Complaint 2/19/2021
21PSB-0651 2/5/2021 Establish Probable cause - Unfounded A complainant alleged officers entered the complainant's residence without a search warrant. Complaint 2/25/2021
21PSB-0665 2/8/2021 Report for duty - Coaching/Mentoring A WPD supervisor alleged other supervisors were not available when officers were in need of supervision. Educational 2/10/2021
Training /
Coaching &
Mentoring
21PSB-0666 2/10/2021 Report for duty - Coaching/Mentoring An officer was coached and mentored for failing to attend a meeting. Educational 2/11/2021
Training /
Coaching &
Mentoring
21PSB-0668 2/11/2021 Attentive to complaints by citizens - Exonerated A complainant alleged an officer was not attentive to her complaint when she needed assistance with a suicidal patient. Complaint 2/22/2021
21PSB-0922 2/11/2021 Vacation leave in excess of amount available - A civilian employee took vacation when the vacation hours were not available. Educational 2/24/2021
Coaching/Mentoring Training /
Coaching &
Mentoring
21PSB-0729 2/12/2021 Racial Profiling - Unfounded A complainant alleged he was stopped for panhandling because of his race and religion. Complaint 2/22/2021
21PSB-0884 2/12/2021 Rude conduct with Citizen - Coaching/Mentoring A detective was coached and mentored about being rude to another employee. Educational 2/22/2021
Training /
Coaching &
Mentoring
21PSB-0785 2/17/2021 Attentive to complaints by citizens - Unfounded A complainant alleged an officer had revealed her address. Complaint 2/17/2021
21PSB-0814 2/17/2021 Rude conduct with Citizen - Exonerated A complainant alleged officers were rude while working an accident. Complaint 2/17/2021
21PSB-0843 2/17/2021 Unnecessary force - Unfounded A complainant alleged an officer used unnecessary force to make an arrest. Complaint 2/24/2021
21PSB-0845 2/17/2021 Conduct Unbecoming - Unfounded A WPD supervisor was alleged to have made statements that were unbecoming of an officer. Complaint 2/17/2021
21PSB-0883 2/18/2021 Quarrel with co-worker - Coaching/Mentoring A civilian employee was coached and mentored about arguing with another civilian employee. Educational 2/22/2021
Training /
Coaching &
Mentoring
21PSB-0907 2/23/2021 Safety - Coaching/Mentoring An officer was coached and mentored regarding safety tactics when responding to a call with a person who has a weapon. Educational 2/23/2021
Training /
Coaching &
Mentoring
21PSB-0961 2/24/2021 Use of force reporting incidents reports - An officer was coached and mentored for failing to complete required paperwork after using force. Educational 3/1/2021
Coaching/Mentoring Training /
Coaching &
Mentoring
21PSB-0948 2/24/2021 Comply with Policy - Coaching/Mentoring Officers were coached and mentored for failing to comply with departmental policy during a pursuit. Educational 2/25/2021
Training /
Coaching &
Mentoring
Complaints Received February 19 - March 20, 2021
PSB No. Original Incident Type Classification Type Sub-Classification Type Final Incident Type Outcome Date Received Date Completed
19PSB-1203 Internal Complaint Improper Conduct Conduct Unbecoming Internal Investigation ONGOING 4/19/2019 ONGOING
19PSB-3031 Internal Complaint Improper Conduct Conduct Unbecoming Internal Complaint ONGOING 9/30/2019 ONGOING
20PSB-2684 External Complaint Improper Conduct Rude Conduct External Complaint ONGOING 6/24/2020 ONGOING
Commit a Misdemeanor
20PSB-2782 Internal Complaint Improper Conduct Crime Internal Investigation ONGOING 7/1/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-3398 External Complaint Unnecessary Force Physical Contact External Complaint ONGOING 8/11/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-3667 Internal Complaint Unnecessary Force Physical Contact Internal Investigation ONGOING 8/31/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-3952 External Complaint Improper Conduct Conduct On & Off Duty External Complaint ONGOING 9/21/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-3957 Internal Complaint Excessive Force Physical Contact Internal Investigation ONGOING 9/23/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-3958 Internal Complaint Unnecessary Force Taser Internal Investigation ONGOING 9/23/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-4368 Internal Complaint Unnecessary Force Physical Contact Internal Investigation ONGOING 10/19/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-4379 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Respond to Call Internal Investigation ONGOING 10/20/2020 ONGOING
Commit a Misdemeanor
20PSB-4385 Internal Complaint Improper Conduct Crime Internal Investigation ONGOING 10/21/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-4388 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Comply with Policy Internal Investigation Sustained 10/9/2020 3/12/2021
20PSB-4390 Internal Complaint Improper Conduct Conduct Unbecoming Internal Investigation ONGOING 10/21/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-4557 External Complaint Improper Conduct Use Good Judgement External Investigation Sustained 11/2/2020 3/17/2021
20PSB-4635 External Complaint Improper Conduct Rude Conduct External Investigation Sustained 11/9/2020 2/25/2021
20PSB-4948 Internal Complaint Improper Conduct Use Good Judgement Internal Investigation ONGOING 12/2/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-5029 Internal Complaint Other Other Internal Investigation ONGOING 12/7/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-5043 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Search Prisoner Internal Investigation ONGOING 12/10/2020 ONGOING
Commit a Misdemeanor
20PSB-5176 Internal Complaint Improper Conduct Crime Internal Investigation ONGOING 12/15/2020 ONGOING
Body Worn Camera
20PSB-5271 External Complaint Procedural Violation Activation External Investigation Sustained 12/22/2020 2/19/2021
20PSB-5281 External Complaint Excessive Force Physical Contact External Complaint ONGOING 12/24/2020 ONGOING
20PSB-5310 External Complaint Improper Conduct Conduct On & Off Duty External Investigation Not Sustained 12/28/2020 3/1/2021
Body Worn Camera
21PSB-0118 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Activation Internal Investigation Sustained 1/5/2021 3/12/2021
Commit a Misdemeanor
21PSB-0265 External Complaint Improper Conduct Crime External Complaint ONGOING 1/14/2021 ONGOING
Use of Force Reporting Educational Training /
21PSB-0269 External Complaint Procedural Violation Incidents Coaching/Mentoring Coaching & Mentoring 1/15/2021 2/24/2021
21PSB-0270 External Complaint Improper Conduct Conduct Unbecoming Internal Investigation ONGOING 1/18/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-0348 External Complaint Improper Conduct Rude Conduct External Complaint Unfounded 1/20/2021 3/4/2021
Handling Evidence /
21PSB-0357 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Personal Property Internal Investigation Stipulated Discipline 1/20/2021 3/12/2021
21PSB-0394 External Complaint Improper Conduct Rude Conduct External Complaint Unfounded 1/26/2021 3/17/2021
21PSB-0409 Internal Complaint Improper Conduct Conduct On & Off Duty Internal Complaint ONGOING 1/29/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-0479 External Complaint Improper Conduct Rude Conduct External Complaint ONGOING 2/3/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-0486 External Complaint Safety Violation Vehicle Operation External Complaint Sustained 2/2/2021 2/22/2021
21PSB-0487 External Complaint Improper Conduct Conduct Unbecoming External Complaint Unfounded 2/4/2021 2/19/2021
21PSB-0490 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Comply with Policy Internal Investigation ONGOING 2/3/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-0491 Internal Complaint Improper Conduct Give False Information Internal Investigation ONGOING 2/5/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-0492 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Take Police Action Internal Investigation ONGOING 2/5/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-0494 External Complaint Procedural Violation Submit Evidence External Complaint Unfounded 2/5/2021 3/17/2021
Commit a Misdemeanor
21PSB-0505 Internal Complaint Improper Conduct Crime Internal Investigation ONGOING 2/5/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-0651 External Complaint Procedural Violation Establish Probable Cause External Complaint Unfounded 2/5/2021 2/25/2021
21PSB-0663 External Complaint Procedural Violation Establish Probable Cause External Complaint Unfounded 2/10/2021 3/17/2021
21PSB-0667 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Prisoner Escape Internal Investigation ONGOING 2/10/2021 ONGOING
Attentive to Complaints by
21PSB-0668 External Complaint Procedural Violation Citizens External Complaint Exonerated 2/11/2021 2/21/2021
21PSB-0729 External Complaint Improper Conduct Racial Profiling External Complaint Unfounded 2/12/2021 2/22/2021
21PSB-0843 External Complaint Unnecessary Force Physical Contact External Complaint Unfounded 2/17/2021 2/24/2021
Complete & Thorough Educational Training /
21PSB-0886 External Complaint Procedural Violation Investigation Coaching/Mentoring Coaching & Mentoring 2/22/2021 3/12/2021
Educational Training /
21PSB-0907 Internal Complaint Safety Violation Officer Safety Coaching/Mentoring Coaching & Mentoring 2/23/2021 2/23/2021
21PSB-0912 External Complaint Procedural Violation Establish Probable Cause External Complaint Exonerated 2/23/2021 3/17/2021
Complete & Thorough
21PSB-0943 External Complaint Procedural Violation Investigation External Complaint ONGOING 2/24/2021 ONGOING
Educational Training /
21PSB-0948 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Comply with Policy Coaching/Mentoring Coaching & Mentoring 2/24/2021 2/25/2021
21PSB-0957 External Complaint Improper Conduct Harassment External Complaint Unfounded 2/25/2021 3/2/2021
Educational Training /
21PSB-0959 External Complaint Procedural Violation Comply with Policy Coaching/Mentoring Coaching & Mentoring 2/26/2021 3/4/2021
Use of Force Reporting Educational Training /
21PSB-0961 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Report Coaching/Mentoring Coaching & Mentoring 2/24/2021 3/1/2021
Attentive to Complaints by
21PSB-1037 External Complaint Procedural Violation Citizens External Complaint ONGOING 3/1/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1041 External Complaint Improper Conduct Rude Conduct External Complaint ONGOING 3/2/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1044 External Complaint Improper Conduct Rude Conduct External Complaint Unfounded 3/3/2021 3/12/2021
21PSB-1061 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Fail to Appear in Court Internal Investigation ONGOING 3/1/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1113 External Complaint Procedural Violation Other External Complaint ONGOING 3/5/2021 ONGOING
Attentive to Complaints by
21PSB-1115 External Complaint Procedural Violation Citizens External Complaint ONGOING 3/5/2021 ONGOING
Handling of Suspects /
21PSB-1116 External Complaint Procedural Violation Prisoners External Complaint ONGOING 3/8/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1117 External Complaint Improper Conduct Use Good Judgement External Complaint ONGOING 3/8/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1119 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Comply with Policy Internal Investigation ONGOING 3/8/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1120 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Comply with Policy Internal Investigation ONGOING 3/8/2021 ONGOING
Body Worn Camera Educational Training /
21PSB-1121 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Activation Coaching/Mentoring Coaching & Mentoring 3/5/2021 3/9/2021
21PSB-1136 External Complaint Improper Conduct Rude Conduct External Complaint Exonerated 3/9/2021 3/12/2021
Complete & Thorough
21PSB-1139 External Complaint Procedural Violation Investigation External Complaint ONGOING 3/9/2021 ONGOING
Educational Training /
21PSB-1142 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Devote Full Time to Duty Coaching/Mentoring Coaching & Mentoring 3/11/2021 3/11/2021
21PSB-1044 External Complaint Improper Conduct Rude Conduct External Complaint ONGOING 3/11/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1146 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Other Internal Investigation ONGOING 3/11/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1160 Internal Complaint Unnecessary Force Taser Internal Investigation ONGOING 3/12/2021 ONGOING
Accidental Firearm
21PSB-1165 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Discharge Internal Investigation ONGOING 3/12/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1166 External Complaint Procedural Violation Fail to Make a Report External Complaint Unfounded 3/15/2021 3/16/2021
Complete & Thorough
21PSB-1167 External Complaint Procedural Violation Investigation External Complaint ONGOING 3/16/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1172 External Complaint Improper Conduct Rude Conduct External Complaint ONGOING 3/16/2021 ONGOING
Educational Training /
21PSB-1174 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Comply with Policy Coaching/Mentoring Coaching & Mentoring 3/8/2021 3/17/2021
Educational Training /
21PSB-1175 Internal Complaint Safety Violation Vehicle Operation Coaching/Mentoring Coaching & Mentoring 2/24/2021 3/17/2021
Attentive to Complaints by
21PSB-1186 Internal Complaint Procedural Violation Citizens Internal Complaint ONGOING 3/17/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1199 Internal Complaint Improper Conduct Give False Information Internal Investigation Resigned - Investigation 3/17/2021 3/18/2021
21PSB-1205 External Complaint Improper Conduct Racial Profiling External Complaint ONGOING 3/17/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1206 External Complaint Procedural Violation Fail to Make a Report External Complaint ONGOING 3/18/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1208 External Complaint Improper Conduct Harassment External Complaint ONGOING 3/19/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1217 External Complaint Excessive Force Physical Contact External Complaint ONGOING 3/19/2021 ONGOING
21PSB-1218 External Complaint Improper Conduct Racial Profiling External Complaint ONGOING 3/19/2021 ONGOING
Green Above Black Line = Closed Entries from Previous Month(s)
All Yellow = Open Entries
Statistics for Complaints Received (February 19 - March 20, 2021)
(Matching Stats Spreadsheet)
Classification Type: Total:
Total: Excessive Force 1
Improper Conduct 11
UNNECESSARY FORCE 1 Procedural Violation 23
SAFETY VIOLATION 2 Safety Violation 2
PROCEDURAL VIOLATION 23
Unnecessary Force 1
IMPROPER CONDUCT 11
EXCESSIVE FORCE 1
0 5 10 15 20 25
Sub-Classification Type: Total:
Accidental Firearm Discharge 1
Sub-Classification Type Attentive to Complaints by Citizens 3
Body Worn Camera Activation 1
Complete & Thorough Investigation 4
ACCIDENTAL FIREARM DISCHARGE 1 Comply with Policy 5
ATTENTIVE TO COMPLAINTS BY CITIZENS 3 Devote Full Time to Duty 1
BODY WORN CAMERA ACTIVATION 1 Establish Probable Cause 1
COMPLETE & THOROUGH INVESTIGATION 4 Fail to Appear in Court 1
COMPLY WITH POLICY 5
Fail to Make a Report 2
DEVOTE FULL TIME TO DUTY 1
Give False Information 1
ESTABLISH PROBABLE CAUSE 1
FAIL TO APPEAR IN COURT
Handling of Suspects/Prisoners 1
1
FAIL TO MAKE A REPORT 2 Harassment 2
GIVE FALSE INFORMATION 1 Officer Safety 1
HANDLING OF SUSPECTS/PRISONERS 1 Other 2
HARASSMENT 2 Physical Contact 1
OFFICER SAFETY 1 Racial Profiling 2
OTHER 2 Rude Conduct 5
PHYSICAL CONTACT 1
Taser 1
RACIAL PROFILING 2
Use Good Judgement 1
RUDE CONDUCT 5
Use of Force Reporting Report 1
TASER 1
USE GOOD JUDGEMENT 1 Vehicle Operation 1
USE OF FORCE REPORTING REPORT 1
VEHICLE OPERATION 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Disposition/Finding Total:
Disposition/Finding Total Educational Training / Coaching &
Mentoring 9
Exonerated 2
Ongoing 23
Resigned Under Investigation 1
EDUCATIONAL TRAINING / COACHING &
MENTORING
9 Unfounded 3
EXONERATED 2
ONGOING 23
RESIGNED UNDER INVESTIGATION 1
UNFOUNDED 3
0 5 10 15 20 25
Incident Type: Total:
External Complaints 23
Incident Type
Internal Complaints 15
39% External Complaints
61% Internal Complaints
Year-to-Date Statistics for Complaints Received (January 1 - March 20, 2021)
Classification Type: Total:
Classification Type Excessive Force 2
Improper Conduct 33
UNNECESSARY FORCE 2 Procedural Violation 59
SAFETY VIOLATION 6 Safety Violation 6
PROCEDURAL VIOLATION 59 Unnecessary Force 2
IMPROPER CONDUCT 33
EXCESSIVE FORCE 2
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Incident Type: Total:
Incident Type External Complaints 62
Internal Complaints 40
39% External Complaints
61% Internal Complaints
Sub-Classification Type: Total:
Accidental Firearm Discharge 1
Sub-Classification Type Attentive to Complaints by Citizens 10
Body Worn Camera Activation 5
ACCIDENTAL FIREARM DISCHARGE 1
Commit a Misdemeanor Crime 2
ATTENTIVE TO COMPLAINTS BY CITIZENS 10
BODY WORN CAMERA ACTIVATION
Complete & Thorough Investigation 7
5
COMMIT A MISDEMEANOR CRIME 2 Comply with Policy 11
COMPLETE & THOROUGH INVESTIGATION 7 Conduct On & Off Duty 1
COMPLY WITH POLICY 11 Conduct Unbecoming 4
CONDUCT ON & OFF DUTY 1 Devote Full Time to Duty 1
CONDUCT UNBECOMING 4 Establish Probable Cause 5
DEVOTE FULL TIME TO DUTY 1 Fail to Make a Report 3
ESTABLISH PROBABLE CAUSE 5 Fail to Show Officer ID 1
FAIL TO MAKE A REPORT 3 Give False Information 2
FAIL TO SHOW OFFICER ID 1 Handling of Evidence/Personal Prop. 2
GIVE FALSE INFORMATION 2 Handling of Suspects/Prisoners 1
HANDLING OF EVIDENCE/PERSONAL PROP. 2 Harassment 2
HANDLING OF SUSPECTS/PRISONERS 1 Late for Work 1
HARASSMENT 2 Officer Safety 2
LATE FOR WORK 1 Other 2
OFFICER SAFETY 2
Physical Contact 3
OTHER 2
Prisoner Escape 1
PHYSICAL CONTACT 3
Racial Profiling 3
PRISONER ESCAPE 1
Report for Duty 2
RACIAL PROFILING 3
Rude Conduct 16
REPORT FOR DUTY 2
Search Prisoner 1
RUDE CONDUCT 16
SEARCH PRISONER
Speed 1
1
SPEED 1 Submit Evidence 1
SUBMIT EVIDENCE 1 Take Police Action 1
TAKE POLICE ACTION 1 Taser 1
TASER 1 Use Good Judgement 3
USE GOOD JUDGEMENT 3 Use of Force Reporting Report 2
USE OF FORCE REPORTING REPORT 2 Vehicle Operation 3
VEHICLE OPERATION 3
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Disposition/Finding Total:
Disposition/Finding Total Cleared by Axon Video 1
Educational Training / Coaching &
Mentoring 24
CLEARED BY AXON VIDEO 1
EDUCATIONAL TRAINING/COACHING &… 24 Exonerated 9
EXONERATED 9 Not Sustained 2
NOT SUSTAINED 2 Ongoing 32
ONGOING 32 Resigned Under Investigation 1
RESIGNED UNDER INVESTIGATION 1
Stipulated Discipline 2
STIPULATED DISCIPLINE 2
Sustained 4
SUSTAINED 4
TERMINATED 1 Terminated 1
UNFOUNDED 26 Unfounded 26
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Agenda
Wichita Citizen’s Review Board
Agenda
Thursday, March 25, 2021
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order — Chairperson Fowler
2. Approval of August Minutes – Chairperson Fowler
3. Public Agenda — 15 minutes set aside for this portion of the meetings.
4. Staff Report Update – Captain Nicholson
• A review of recent complaints and status updates of pending complaints and
investigations.
5. HOT (Homeless Outreach Team) Presentation
• Wichita Police Officers with the Department’s Homeless Outreach Team will discuss
the Department’s response to homelessness within the City of Wichita area regarding
housing services provided to homeless citizens.
6. Executive Session – Review of Complaint(s)/Investigation(s)
A. 20PSB-5178: On December 14, 2020, it was alleged a male Wichita Police Officer made
several inappropriate and harassing comments to a female co-worker that were sexual in
nature. Additionally, on December 7, 2020, it was alleged the same male grabbed a
separate female co-worker by the shoulders, which made her feel uncomfortable.
B. 20PSB-3483: On August 18, 2020, a complainant alleged his mother, a Wichita Police
Officer, had utilized the Department’s records system to find information pertaining to
the complainant’s female friend. When a further inquiry was conducted into the
allegations, it was determined the officer was untruthful during the administrative
internal investigation.
7. New Business – Chairperson Fowler
8. Adjourn
Meeting Location:
City Hall – 1st Floor Boardroom
455 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202
316-258-4256