Title
Approval of Police Auditor Communication and Reporting Protocols
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve recommended Police Auditor Communication and Reporting Protocols.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the draft Police Auditor’s Communication and Reporting Protocols.
Staff Contact:
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager - Strategic Initiatives, 360.753.8499
Presenter(s):
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager
Background and Analysis:
On November 2, 2020, the City Council reinstated the City’s Police Auditor. Staff has been working with the Auditor to create predictable reporting and communication routines in order enhance transparency and accountability.
Staff and the Police Auditor will seek feedback from the General Government Committee on the draft communication reporting protocols.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The community is interested in improving transparency and accountability by using a Police Auditor to provide an independent review of investigations and complaints against the Olympia Police Department.
Options:
1. Approve the Police Auditor Communication and Reporting Protocols.
2. Approve the Police Auditor Communication and Reporting Protocols based on feedback from the General Government Committee.
3. Do not approve the Police Auditor Communication and Reporting Protocols and direct staff to return with an updated draft at a future Committee meeting.
Financial Impact:
City Council appropriated $30,000 for Police Auditor services as part of the 2021 operating budget.
Attachments:
Draft Police Auditor Protocols