Title
Police Auditor Scoping (OPD Update)
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the Police Auditor scope of work. Briefing only; No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the Police Auditor scope of work.
Staff Contact:
Aaron Jelcick, Interim Police Chief, Police, 360.753.8255
Presenter(s):
Aaron Jelcick, Interim Police Chief
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia used a Police Auditor from 2003 until 2009 when it was eliminated as one of many budget cuts driven by the recession. Police Chief Aaron Jelcick will provide the committee with an overview of the Police Department’s past practice with Police Auditor’s; information on how other agencies use police auditors; and current practice using a contracted attorney.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
We provide this update in the interest of open communication and transparency.
Options:
N/A
Financial Impact:
The City Council has allocated $30,000 towards a Police Auditor.
Attachments:
Presentation
2003 OMC Chapter 2.38.000
Current OMC Chapter 2.38.000