Title 04 Administrative Agencies and Procedures
Chapter 04.32 Office of Police Ombudsman (OPO)
Section 04.32.010 Office of Police Ombudsman
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The office of police ombudsman (OPO) is established in order to:
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help ensure that investigation of complaints against police officers are accomplished in a timely, fair, and thorough manner;
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provide visible, professional, independent civilian oversight of police officers;
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provide policy makers with recommendations on improvements to police policies, procedures, training and to improve the quality of police investigations; and
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reassure the public that investigations into complaints and allegations of police misconduct are conducted in a timely, thorough, and objective manner.
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The police ombudsman and any employee of the OPO must, at all times, be totally independent. Any findings, recommendations, and requests made by the OPO must reflect the independent views of the OPO with the support of the OPO Commission.
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No person shall attempt to unduly influence or undermine the independence of the police ombudsman, or any employee of the OPO, in the performance of the duties and responsibilities set forth in this chapter.
Date Passed: Monday, February 10, 2014 Effective Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 ORD C35069 Section 1 |
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