Title
Briefing on the October 2025 Critical Incident Review and Community Representative Role
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the October 2025 Critical Incident Review and Community Representative role.
Report
Issue:
Whether to Receiving a briefing on the October 2025 Critical Incident Review and Community Representative role.
Staff Contact:
Ray Brady, Deputy Chief, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8147
Presenter(s):
Ray Brady, Deputy Chief, Olympia Police Department
Lisa Ostler, Community Representative, Olympia Police Department
Use of Force Review Board
Robin Rosen-Evans, Community Representative, Olympia Police Department
Use of Force Review Board
Background and Analysis:
On October 21, 2025, Olympia Police Officers were dispatched to an "unknown trouble" call on 6th Avenue NW. Officers responded to the scene and located the subject of the 911 calls. The subject charged at officers with a weapon, and an officer-involved shooting occurred. Officers immediately provided medical aid, and the subject survived their injuries.
The Capital Metro Independent Investigative Team (CMIIT) responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Per state law, policy and procedure, Olympia Police Department members did not participate in the investigation.
Two non-law enforcement Olympia Community Representatives responded to the scene and observed the investigation consistent with the direction put forth in Washington Administrative Code 139-12-030.
Involved officers were placed on administrative leave, per policy (the member who used deadly force remained on administrative leave/administrative duties until after the administrative review was completed).
The CMIIT completed the investigation in February 2026. The CMIIT forwarded the case to the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney upon the completion of the investigation.
On March 8, 2026, the Thurston County Prose...
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