Title
Implementation of Police Auditor Recommendations Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Briefing only; no action requested
City Manager Recommendation:
Briefing only; no action requested
Report
Issue:
Discussion on what the Olympia Police Department is doing to implement the recommendations of the Police Auditor.
Staff Contact:
Rich Allen, interim police chief, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8255
Presenter(s):
Rich Allen, interim police chief, Olympia Police Department
Background and Analysis:
On November 2, 2020, the City Council selected the law firm of Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. to serve as Police Auditor. The purpose is to increase public trust and confidence in the Olympia Police Department by providing an independent review and audit of the Department’s internal investigations regarding complaints against the Department and/or its employees.
On August 9, 2021, the Auditor provided City Council a mid-year report highlighting the type of complaints, the response, and a finding on each complaint case audited. The Auditor also provided an analysis of key trends, patterns, and recommendations for revisions.
Interim Police Chief Allen will review the Auditor’s recommendations and explain what the Department is doing to implement them.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The community has expressed interest in police reform.
Options:
1. Receive the report.
2. Do not receive the report.
3. Receive the report at another time
Financial Impact:
Unknown at this time.
Attachments:
None.