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Home My WebLink About06-12-2006 Police Citizens Review BoardAGENDA POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD June 12, 2006 — 5:30 P.M. LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM 410 E. Washington Street ITEM NO. 1 CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL ITEM NO. 2 CONSIDER MOTION ADOPTING CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED • Minutes of the meeting on 05/09/06 • ICPD Use of Force Report — April 2006 ITEM NO. 3 OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. 4 NEW BUSINESS • Draft of PCRB 05-06 Annual Report ITEM NO. 5 PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM NO. 6 BOARD INFORMATION ITEM NO. 7 STAFF INFORMATION ITEM NO. 8 CONSIDER MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION based on Section 21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to the extent that the government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of government could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that government body if they were available for general public examination. ITEM NO. 9 MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS • July 11, 2006, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room • August 8, 2006, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room • September 12, 2006, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room • October 10, 2006, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT MEMORANDUM POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD A Board of the City of Iowa City DATE: June 6, 2006 TO: PCRB Members FROM: Kellie Tuttle RE: Board Packet for meeting on June 12, 2006 Enclosed please find the following documents for your review and comment at the next board meeting: • Agenda for 06/12/06 • Minutes of the meeting on 05/09/06 • ICPD Use of Force Report — April 2006 • PCRB Complaint Deadlines • PCRB Office Contacts — May 2006 • Draft of PCRB 05-06 Annual Report Other resources available: National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement NACOLE provides information regarding civilian oversight in law enforcement nation wide. For more information see: www.NACOLE.org DRAFT POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD MINUTES — May 9, 2006 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Roth called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Candy Barnhill, Elizabeth Engel, Loren Horton, Michael Larson MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Catherine Pugh and Staff Kellie Tuttle OTHERS PRESENT: Capt. Tom Widmer of the ICPD and Public, John Kirby RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL None. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Horton and seconded by Engel to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended. • Minutes of the meeting on 03/21/06 • ICPD General Order #98-01 (Written Directive System) • ICPD General Order #99-03 (Prisoner Transport) • ICPD General Order #99-05 (Use of Force) • ICPD Use of Force Report — February 2006 ICPD Use of Force Report — March 2006 • ICPD Department Memo 06-14 • ICPD Quarterly/Summary Report (Quarter 1) — IAIR/PCRB, 2006 Motion carried. 5/0. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Kirby inquired about handouts and the consent calendar. Kirby was also interested in all of his options for filing a complaint and what the guidelines were to be able to file a complaint. At this time (7:10pm) a tornado warning was announced and the commission went to the designated tornado safe area for shelter. The meeting reconvened (7.32pm) with Barnhill absent. Kirby had several more questions regarding process and alleged allegations. Pugh and Roth explained to Kirby that in order for the Board to look in to his complaint, a complaint form would need to be filled out and returned to the City Clerk's office. Kirby was supplied with a complaint form and a copy of Title 8, Chapter 8 of the City Code. PCRB May 9, 2006 Page 2 BOARD INFORMATION None. STAFF INFORMATION None. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Engel and seconded by Larson to adjourn into Executive Session based on Section 21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code, and 22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to the extent that the government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of government could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that government body if they were available for general public examination. Motion carried, 4/0, Barnhill absent. Open session adjourned at 7:43 P.M REGULAR SESSION Returned to open session at 7:52 P.M. Motion by Horton and seconded by Engel to set the level of review for PCRB Complaint #06-01 to 8-8-7 (13)(1)(a), on the record with no additional investigation. Motion carried, 4/0, Barnhill absent. Motion by Horton and seconded by Larson to request a 30 day extension for PCRB Complaint #06-01 due to timelines and scheduling. Motion carried, 4/0, Barnhill absent. MEETING SCHEDULE • June 13, 2006, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room • July 11, 2006, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room • August 8, 2006, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room • September 12, 2006, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room Larson will possibly be gone for the June meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by Horton and seconded by Larson. Motion carried, 4/0, Barnhill absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. 0 0 0 w 71 7 i I u G IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT USE OF FORCE REPORT April 2006 OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED 60 040206 15324 Domestic Subject fled from Officers during a domestic assault investigation. Officers used control techniques to apprehend the subject and place them in handcuffs. 37 040206 15361 Suicidal Subject Officers drew sidearms while taking a subject into custody who had attempted to hurt themselves with a knife. Subject was taken into custody without incident. 47 040306 15474 Armed Subjcc: Oliicers drew sidearms when confronting a subject who had assaulted another with a knife. Subject was taken into custody without incident. 36 040406 15678 Injured Animal Officer used sidearm to dispatch an injured deer. 35,20,55_.60 040606 16067 owl Subject had been placed under arest and resisted handcuffing efforts. Officers used control techniques to place the subject in handcuffs. Subject then refused to walk or take a seat in a squad car. Officers used control techniques while escorting the subject. 95 040706 16098 Fight in Progreas Subject was involved in a verbal confrontation with another. Officers used control techniques to escort subject away from the incident. is 041006 16743 Medical Assist Subject was placed under arrest after assaulting a Police Officer. Subject resisted handcuffing efforts. Officers — used control techniques to place the subject in handcuffs. 81 041106 16961 Fight in Progress Subject was interfering with an _ investigation and was told to step away. Subject refused. Officers used cone of techniques to escort the subject away. Subject was then placed under arrest and resisted handcuffing efforts. Officers used control techniques to _ place the subject in handcuffs. 19 -� 041106 17129 Disturbance Subject had been placed under at and resisted handcuffing efforts. Officers used control techniques to place the subject in handcuffs. 60 041206 17170 Public Intox Subject fled from Police during an investigation. Officers used control techniques to apprehend the subject and place them in handcuffs. 46 041406 17732 Theft Subject had been placed under arrest and handcuffed. Subject then attempted to (lee. Officers used control techniques to prevent the attempt. 58 041506 17887 Disturbance Subject assaulted a Police Officer. Officer used control techniques to place the subject in handcuffs for an arrest. 46 041606 18058 Injured animal Officer used sidearm to dispatch an injured groundhog. 18,58 042000 18743 Domestic Officers drew sidearms when they observed a subject pointing a firearm at another. Subject was taken into custody without incident. 84,25 042106 18970 Criminal Mischief Subject was placed under arrest and resisted handcuffing efforts while also attempting to assault Officers. Officers used control techniques and a chemical irritant to place the subject in handcuffs. 16 042206 19221 Fight in Progress Subject had been placed under arrest and resisted handcuffing efforts. Officers used control techniques and a chemical irritant to place the subject in handcuffs. 35 042306 19559 Public Intox Subject attempted to enter a squad car where a subject who had been placed under arrest was seated. Officers used control techniques to escort the subject away from the squad car. 15 042306 19559 Trespass Subject attempted to flee after being slopped for an investigation. Officers used control techniques to prevent this and place the subject in handcuffs. 85,59,22 042406 19707 Trespass Subject was placed tinder arrest and resisted handcuffing efforts. Officers used control techniques to place the subject in handcuffs. 85 042500 19920 Search Warrant Officers drew sidearms and long weapons to secure a residence so that a search warrant could be served. Subjects in the residence were taken into custody without incident. 81,58,27,03 042706 20140 Intox Subject was placed under arrest and resisted handcuffing efforts and attempted to assault efforts. Officers used control techniques and a chemical irritant to place the subject in handcuffs. 13,48A 932 042706 20262 Fight in Progress Subject was placed under at and resisted handcuffing efforts. Officers used control techniques to place the subject in handcuffs. 58 043006 20683 Public Intox Subject was placed under at and resisted handcuffing efforts. Officers used control techniques to place the subject in handcuffs. June 12, 2006 Mtg Packet PCRB COMPLAINT DEADLINES PCRB Complaint #06-01 Filed: 02/03/06 Chief's Report due (90days): 05/04/06 Chief's Report filed: 04/28/06 PCRB Report due (45days): 06/12/06 30-Day Extension Request: 07/12/06 PCRB Complaint #06-02 Filed: 03/02/06 Chief's Report due (90days): 05/31/06 30-Day Extension Request: 06/30/06 Chief's Report filed: PCRB Report due (45days): POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD OFFICE CONTACTS May 2006 Date Description None. POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Eu\ab|isho� in 1SS7, cy ord\nanua Py7'3792. the Iowa City Police Citizens Revievv Board (PCRB/ cpnci�;!t,, of live rnernbers appointed try the City Council. The F'CP\B has its ooA,,n le,13i COLMS-ei. the Boa�xj vv@u established to assure that investigations into d8innm of pn||oa nniycnnduo\ aro conJuctedinunnunoortha1in[mir.(horouAh.Qod8uourain.aodhz8ssistthoPo|iC8Chie/,(heCiiy c"lanage/, and the City CounnU in evaluating the overall pofornnanne of 'the Police Dopwdnnen\ by rmview/in8 'he Police Departments investigations into cornp|m)nts� [he Rw�rd is n|av re�uired ,u n�aintminmoentra|nagio\/y8fuornp\aio\oandtopu`vide°nunnuu|/epur\ne8ing|orthUhmnunnhera. types and disposition O[oonnp|a|nio of police rnsoonduCL | noay recommend 'me C|iy Counoi| i pu |d b|ic fouo/s mnd/o/ hem/ings designed to nncotr@ga citizens to Provide infur/nulinn. m / ^o cnnrnmndodono. -lid opinions ab w1 police po|iCiea. AruoEduron, and pnychmonTo achieve �Aesa purposes the Board cornp||eSvvi1h Chapter O of the |um/o City Code and the. Boards Fly -Laws and Slonda/dOperating Procedures and Guidelines. ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR2WO8 Meetings The PCRB holds nnoo(h|y noewbogo on the second Tuesday and special rnmeUn0x as neoasaary Du/inc FYOO the Board haN Q meetings, Three nnCebng� were cancelled due to |Qok of bonn] business |CP[>Po|ides/iRmocodurem/PraudcrwReviewed ByPGNiB The iCFD regularly provides the Board with m0n|h|y Use of Force #epn/|u, |0!srnm| |nveSbgmim) Logs` DennoQ/a;hio Reports and variOUs T/@ini0g Bu||5dnS The Department also p/0virlSd various Conera| Orders to, the Board s review and comment. Ameniormember ofthe Police Department /nuhndywitanduthe open portion of the PCRBnnoeUogo, and iaavailable for anyquestions Board rnennberShave regardingthese /mportn, Presentations Nona Board Members Roger Williams terni onded in September and Michael Larscin was appointed to,, a four-ycar ierin in Cotobec officers were, nominated with Greg Roth as Chair and Candy Barnhill as Vice Char, COMPLAINTS Number and Tvpmof�Q|egm*iwmy ' U5048�8108U2\ filed June�� Fnurconoy|8m�pVb'UJ� � � ' 'vv�r� � o/ ` � 2008, Four public reports were Cnnnp| !add during this ��oa|)�hod(�5'O9. 0503` 85'04 88011) The four completen, public reports involved 6 allegations. Allegations 1 Aggressiveness and improper Language. 1 Improper Conduct. 2, DiffereNiu|Trcmhnnen{ 1 Failure k}pnopedyinvestigate @complaint. 2 Us|ngacondesc:ndingtone */henspeaking (ocomplainant Violation of 4:" Annondnxen1R|ghi Level vfReview The Board decided, bysinnp|e majority vote, the |eva| ofreviemtngive each report, se|ecUno ooe or more o[the six |ave|sspecified inthe City Code per complain, � Level (}ntherecord wilhn0additional investigation 4 Level la Interview o/meet with complainant U Level Interview ormeet s/ithnamed officer 8 Level Request additional investigation bVChio[0r 0 City Manager, nrrequest police assistance inthe Board's own investigation Level Board p*rformsits own additional invs»|igatiar O Level Hire independent investigators O Complaint Resolutions The Police Department investigates complaints of misconduct by AOiioe O8cnns, Trio Police Chie[ su,onnorizms the nasubm of these investigations and indicates in m report the Chief o Report,,; lnthe PCRBwhether allegations are. sustained ornot sustained, (| ounop|ainiamna nnadaagainst iho Chief` the City K;I8D8ge/ CDndUC|3 the i0VeSti0@1i0A and gn0A8neS and SUhnniiS the reports.) The BoGrci revicw/ both the citizen's Complaint and the Chiefs Report and decides whether the a||ego1mny should he sustained or not sustained, The Board prwpunao m report which is subnoi{[od to the C|iy Council. CU�h�0m|\egm�ioonUs0:�|o|h�hooroornp|m|n\sfnrvvhiohtheBomoJ"epo�wd.nonevve/�ouu|omed The Board made comments and/or recommendations for improvement in police policy, procedures, or conduct in[vvuofthe reportn� Comp 1, The Pn\�ice�[�itizenSReview Board considered iCPDGeneral Ord8rNumber 00'05,"00UutyCooduot Powers ofAr/asY;|CPDGeneral Order Number 88'07,"TnaKiC",and |CPDGeneral Order 81-01,"Racia| Prn0ing"incoming tuits conclusions, ? Namne4C|oahmgHmarings Thtuujin8nCereqoiresdha\theBo8rdooti8SV8a/8;odcritO8|of\heuoOdUC!uf8swx)rn0ffiue/unU| after anmnio-doahnghearing has been hold. During this fiscal period, the Board did riot ynhodu1oany nmnne'dearinqhoarmAs, PCRB Annual Report FY 2006 - (Approved ??) - 3 Mediation Officers a� o complainants are notified by mail that formal mediation is available to them at an} stage in the complaint process before the Board adopts its public report. All parties invoived most ccnseni in a request for mediation. No mediations were convened this year. Complaint Histories of Officers City ordinance requires that the annual report of the PCRB must not include the names of complainants or officers involved in unsustained complaints and must be in a form that protects the confidentiality of information about all parties. Complaints were filed against three u,,?G oil-d' iv,m duty] officers in the four complaints this report covers. iCPD Internal investigations Logs The Board reviewed the quarterly 1CPD Internal Investigations Log, provided by the Chief o` Police. COMPLAINT DEMOGRAPHICS The following is demographic information from the four complaints that were filed in this fiscal year. Because complainants provide this voluntarily, the demographic information is incomplete. CategoryfNumber of Complainants Age: Nat€onal Origin: Over 21 3 Us Unknown 1 Unknown Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual 1 Unknown 3 Marital Status: Single 0 Marriea Unknown 3 PhYsieal Disability: Unknown 4 BOARD MEMBERS Loren Herten Greg Roth. Chair Roger WiiliamslMichael Larson Candy Barnhill, Vice Chair Beth Engel Gender Identity: Male Unknown Reiigion: Unknown Color: 1 African American 1 3 Unknown 3 Sex: 2 Male 1 2 Unknown 3 Mental Disability: 4 Unknown 4