Title 04 Administrative Agencies and Procedures
Chapter 04.32 Office of Police Ombudsman (OPO)
Section 04.32.110 Reporting Requirements
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The police ombudsman reports, for administrative and executive functions, directly to the commission.
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The police ombudsman is not an employee of the Spokane police department and shall work independently from the Spokane police department.
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The police ombudsman shall make monthly reports jointly to the commission, the mayor, the police chief, and the Public Safety Committee regarding the activities of the OPO. In addition, the police ombudsman shall make an annual report to the city council during a council meeting. The report shall contain:
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statistical analysis documenting the number of complaints by category, disposition, and action taken;
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analysis of trends and patterns;
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recommendations.
Date Passed: Monday, March 10, 2014
Effective Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Ordinance C35069 Section 9