Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Clarity Investigations and Consulting, P.L.L.C. for Police Auditor Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee discussed the proposed amendments to the contract on October 26. The Committee unanimously approved the amendments and directed staff to forward to the full Council for approval.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a of a Resolution Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Clarity Investigations and Consulting, P.L.L.C. for Police Auditor Services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a of a Resolution Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Clarity Investigations and Consulting, P.L.L.C. for Police Auditor Services.
Staff Contact:
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8499
Presenter(s):
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia City Council contracts for Police Auditor Services with Clarity Investigations and Consulting, PLLC. Based on the implementation of body worn cameras and Council's request of the Social Justice and Equity Commission to work with the Police Auditor, staff recommends amending the Police Auditor's contract.
The Police Auditor's current scope of work includes "review of all uses of force, complaints and internal investigations as defined in Olympia Police Department General Orders to determine if they are consistent with Police Department policies, without indication of unlawful bias, protect civil rights, and are in alignment with best practices." To accomplish this work, the Police Auditor has unfettered access to all information related to incidents of use of force and complaints. Now that body worn cameras are implemented, this will also include access to video footage. The amount of time estimated for the Police Auditor to review video footage is based on the past year's use of force incidents and complaints. Staff recommends amending the cont...
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