Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Extension of the Agreement with OIR Group for Civilian Police Auditor Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing an extension of the agreement with OIR Group for civilian police auditor services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing an extension of the agreement with OIR Group for civilian police auditor services.
Staff Contact:
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist, Organizational Development and Performance, 360.753.8150
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
In July 2024, the City Council accepted recommendations from the Social Justice and Equity Commission (SJEC) on Community Oversight of Law Enforcement. The recommendations included enhancements to the role of Civilian Police Auditor (Auditor) including development of an annual work plan, and community engagement. The central role of the Auditor is to review certain types of investigations completed internally by the Olympia Police Department and provide regular reports to the City Council. This includes recommendations to improve police department operations, policy, and training based on their findings.
On December 10, 2024, Council approved an ordinance repealing Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.38, Civilian Police Auditor, and replacing the chapter with the Council approved recommendations from the Commission for the role of the Auditor. As has been the case since 2003, the Auditor is totally independent from the Olympia Police Department (OPD) and reports directly to the Council. The Chair of the City Council Community Livability and Public Safety Committee (CLPS) serves as the Council Liaison to the Auditor.
In November 2024 the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new Civilian Police Auditor and closed the submittal period on Thursday, January 9, 2025. I...
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