2017 Recommendations

Number Recommendation Status
17-01 (PDF 69 KB) OPO recommends SPD utilize the Police Advisory Committee to gather input on issues of concern to the community to prime SPD's plan of action and anticipated response from cases that have been reviewed by the Use of Force Review Board, the Collision Review Board, and the Pursuit Review Board. Action may be considered
17-02 (PDF 134 KB) In regard to SPD's policy for released body worn camera footage, OPO supports random audits by supervisors for mentorship opportunities. OPO recommends SPD create guidance on how to handle violations noted by supervisors during random audits. Conversely, OPO also recommends SPD highlight exemplary performance captured on body worn cameras. No action considered
17-03 (PDF 142 KB) OPO recommends SPD address the lack of criminal investigation of arson -- a critical gap in SPD’s law enforcement services. Completed
17-04 (PDF 80 KB) OPO recommends that a training referral be added as a formal category in the classification of complaints. Completed
17-05 (PDF 344 KB) OPO recommends SPD review and amend its Discrimination Policy through a review process that involves the LGBT-Q community as well as opponent groups to yield a mutually agreeable policy. Action may be considered
17-06 (PDF 65 KB) OPO recommends SPD create a uniform policy that provides guidance to SPD on when and how to publicly release community impact cases. No action considered
17-07 (PDF 65 KB) OPO recommends SPD consider amending its Personnel Complaints Policy to include a provision for how to respond to second-hand complaints received from a Public Records Request. Action will be taken
17-08 (PDF 70 KB) OPO recommends SPD reestablish practice for posting IA cases and BWC on IA's web page. Automatically post all relevant BWC to a complaint, UOF, pursuit, or collision on IA webpage Ongoing discussion
17-09 (PDF 124 KB) OPO recommends that our offices collaborate efforts to update SPD's use of force policy to reflect the most progressive techniques in de-escalation and tactical considerations that to increase officer safety in the course of performing their duties as well as safety of the community members they interact with. Ongoing action

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Tim Szambelan
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