Title
Draft 2026 Police Auditor Semi-Annual Report
Recommended Action
Move to approve a comment letter for the draft 2026 Police Auditor Semi-Annual Report to be forwarded to the City Council with the Police Auditor’s final report.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a comment letter for the draft 2026 Police Auditor Semi-Annual Report to be forwarded to the City Council with the Police Auditor’s final report.
Staff Contact:
Margo Morales Community Engagement Program Specialist, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8150
Presenter(s):
Shelby Parker, Police Chief
Stephen Connolly, Police Auditor, OIR Group
Michael Gennaco, Police Auditor, OIR Group
Sam Pailca, Police Auditor, OIR Group
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
n July 2024 the City Council accepted recommendations from the Social Justice and Equity Commission on Community Oversight of Law Enforcement. Included in the recommendations are that the Civilian Police Auditor (Auditor) will meet regularly with an established Community Board to share an overview of misconduct complaint investigations, use of force incidents and recommendations so board members can learn, ask questions, share concerns, and provide the community’s perspective regarding recommendations.
In March 2025 Council approved amendments to the Olympia Municipal Code to establish a Community Policing Board. During the recruitment and selection process for the Community Policing Board, the Police Use of Force Community Representatives received briefings from the Police Chief and Auditor and provided community perspectives on the Auditor’s draft 2024 Annual Report.
March 12, 2026 the Board had its first meeting with the Auditor and Police Chief. Board members received an update on Police Department operations and reviewed the Auditor’s annual draft report to provide feedback. Input from the Community Policing Board was considered by the Auditor before finalizing their 2025 Annual Report, and a comm...
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