Title
Update on the Community Oversight of Law Enforcement Process
Recommended Action
No Action Requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an update on the Community Oversight of Law Enforcement process.
Staff Contact:
Stacey Ray, Director of Strategic Planning & Performance, Office of Strategic Initiatives 360.753.8046
Presenter(s):
Stacey Ray, Director of Strategic Planning and Performance
Background and Analysis:
The Social Justice & Equity Commission's Work Plan includes developing a recommendation for City Council's consideration on community involvement in law enforcement. A subcommittee of the Commission has been established to participate in the engagement and design process and develop a draft recommendation for the full Commission to review and then forward to the City Council for consideration.
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the Commission with an update on the process, including what the subcommittee and other process participants have learned and progress made to date in the development of a recommendation.
Climate Analysis:
This project is not expected to have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
The process to develop a final recommendation will engage community members with a diversity of lived experiences and perspectives, including marginalized community members and those who have been impacted by policing. The recommendation should address ensuring processes are accessible to all; investigations are fair, thorough, objective and without bias; transparency and accountability; and improved policies, practices and training.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Community groups, those most impacted by policing and underrepresented community groups have requested more community involvement in law enforcement with a goal of building trust and legitimacy in the City's public safety system.
Options:
1. Have the discussion.
2. Do not have the discussion.
3. Have the discussion at another ti...
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