Title
Olympia Police Department Use of Force and Crowd Control Policies and Training Discussion
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive an overview of and discuss Olympia Police Department’s (OPD) Use of Force and Crowd Control policies and training.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an overview of and discuss OPD’s Use of Force and Crowd Control policies and training.
Staff Contact:
Aaron Jelcick, Police Chief, 360.753.8147
Presenter(s):
Aaron Jelcick, Police Chief
Paul Evers, Sergeant
Matt Renschler, Sergeant
Background and Analysis:
At the June 16, 2020 City Council meeting a referral was put forward to hold a Study Session to discuss the City’s approach to crowd control. OPD staff will provide an overview of the approach and current practices related to the Department’s Crowd Control and Use of Force policies. This will be an opportunity for the City Council and staff to ask questions, share information and discuss potential changes to policy.
Attachments:
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