Title
Briefing on the Civilian Police Auditor’s 2026 Semi-Annual Report
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the Civilian Police Auditor’s 2026 Semi-Annual Report.
Report
Issue:
Whether to Receive a briefing on the Civilian Police Auditor’s 2026 Semi-Annual Report.
Staff Contact:
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8150
Presenter(s):
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist
Chief Shelby Parker, Olympia Police Department
Stephen Connolly, Police Auditor, OIR Group
Michael Gennaco, Police Auditor, OIR Group
Sam Pailca, Police Auditor, OIR Group
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).
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.
After a robust selection process, OIR Group was hired by the City Council in May of 2025 to fill the newly expanded role of Civilian Police Auditor. On April 28, 2026, the City Council approved a resolution to extend OIR Group’s contract for Civilian Police Auditor services for an additional year.
Included in the scope of work for the Police Auditor is to meet quarterly with the Community Policing Board (Board) to share their draft reports and recommendations so board members can learn, ask questions, share concerns, and provide the community’s perspective regarding recommendations.
On September 24, 2026, OIR Group presented their draft 2026 Semi-Annual Report to the Board. In the past reports issued f...
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