Title
Overview of New Legislation Impacting Police and Policy Adoption Process
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive an overview of new legislation impacting police and policy adoption process.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an overview of new legislation impacting police and policy adoption process.
Staff Contact:
Annaliese Harksen, Deputy City Attorney/Police Legal Advisor, 360.753.8338
Presenter(s):
Annaliese Harksen, Deputy City Attorney/Police Legal Advisor
Background and Analysis:
The Ad Hoc Committee on Public Safety was established in September 2020 to develop a greater understanding of the current public safety system (policing, courts, jail, etc.) and consider recommendations to Council on policy and budget options that will reduce inequities, eliminate bias, and create a public system that works for all.
The purpose of this agenda item is for staff to present a high-level overview of recently passed legislation and the subsequent policy adoption process.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The community has expressed great interest in police reform.
Options:
1. Receive the overview.
2. Do not receive the overview.
3. Receive the overview at another item.
Financial Impact:
The legislation does not have a financial impact at this time.
Attachments:
None.