Title
Reimagining Public Safety Recommendations - 2023 Implementation
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Workgroup recommends receiving an update on implementation of the Reimagining Public Safety recommendations in 2023.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive an update on implementation of the Reimagining Public Safety recommendations in 2023.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an update on implementation of the Reimagining Public Safety recommendations in 2023
Staff Contact:
Stacey Ray, Strategic Planning and Performance Manager, Office of Performance and Innovation, 360.753.8046
Presenter(s):
Stacey Ray, Strategic Planning and Performance Manager
Background and Analysis:
In February 2021, the Olympia City Council (Council) approved a community-led process to reimagine public safety, with a goal to ensure the City's system is just, equitable, and without bias. The process launched in July 2021, led by a Community Work Group (Work Group) whose role it was to learn about the City's public safety system, hold listening sessions with the community, and reflect what they learned in a set of recommendations to the City Council.
The Work Group hosted an extensive public engagement process, gathering input by hosting surveys on Engage Olympia, broad-based listening sessions, and small focus groups.
On December 6, 2022, the City Council held a study session with the Community Work Group during which Work Group members shared their recommendations, experiences leading this process, and how what they learned is reflected in their recommendations and priorities. During the Council's regular business meeting immediately following the study session, Councilmembers formally acknowledged the Work Group's leadership and accepted the recommendations.
The City Council approved a 2023 Operating Budget that includes funding specifically to support implementation of the recommendations. The purpose of this agenda item is for staff to update the Community Li...
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