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CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
DATE:
November 5, 2014
TO:
CPRB Members
FROM:
Kellie Tuttle
RE:
Board Packet for meeting on November 10, 2014
Enclosed please find the following documents for your review and comment at the next board meeting:
® Agenda for11/10/14
Minutes of the meeting on 10/13/14
ICPD Memorandum (Quarterly Summary Report IAIR/CPRB, 3rd Quarter 2014)
U ICPD Memorandum #14-20 (September 2014 Use of Force Review)
ICPD Use of Force Report — September 2014
Office Contacts — October 2014
Complaint Deadlines
Updated Board contact list
O Extension request to City Council for CPRB Complaint #14-02
• Memo regarding recommendation to the Charter Review Commission
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
AGENDA
CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD
November 10, 2014 — 5:30 P.M.
HELLING 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 10/13/14
• ICPD Memorandum (Quarterly Summary Report IAIR/CPRB, 3rd Quarter 2014)
• ICPD Memorandum #14-20 (September 2014 Use of Force Review)
• ICPD Use of Force Report — September 2014
ITEM NO. 3 OLD BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 4
NEW BUSINESS
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
• December 9, 2014, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• January 13, 2015, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• February 10, 2015, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• March 10, 2015, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — October 13, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Joseph Treloar called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Melissa Jensen, Royceann Porter (5:34P.M.), Mazahir Salih
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Patrick Ford and Kellie Tuttle
STAFF ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Captain Doug Hart of the ICPD
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
(1) Accept CPRB Report on Complaint #14-03
REPORT FROM NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Jensen and Salih were appointed to the nominating committee at the September 15th meeting. Salih
reported that the committee met and the recommendation was for Jensen to serve as Chair and Treloar
as Vice -Chair.
Motion by Salih and seconded by Jensen to nominate Jensen for Chair and Treloar for Vice -Chair.
Motion carried, 3/0, Porter absent.
gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Board regarding the Local
Option Sales Tax.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Treloar and seconded by Salih to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended.
Minutes of the meeting on 09/15/14
ICPD Department Memo #14-20 (August 2014 Use of Force Review)
ICPD Use of Force Report - August 2014
Motion carried, 4/0.
OLD BUSINESS
Charter Review Update — Tuttle referenced the current and proposed language from the September
15th meeting which was included in the meeting packet. Tuttle stated that she did not believe the
change reflected the concerns that past Board members had regarding questions being directed to the
Board regarding police procedures and not having police presence at the forums to answer those
questions. Treloar liked the proposed change to the language and made the motion to recommend
changes.
Motion by Treloar, seconded by Salih to recommend the proposed changes in language to the Charter
Review Commission.
Motion carried, 4/0.
CPRB
October 13, 2014
Page 2
NEW BUSINESS
None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None.
BOARD INFORMATION
None.
STAFF INFORMATION
Ford had some concerns regarding the 90 day deadline for the Board and thought they should be
prepared to move as quickly as possible at the first meeting after receiving the Chief's report. In order
to be able to set the level of review at that first meeting he had 3 suggestions that he wanted the Board
to consider regarding the complaint review process. First he thought that the Board should amend their
ordinance so that when the Chief compiles a report that it must have the audio/video included if there is
any. Captain Hart said that when the reports are being processed he does a memo stating to include
any audio/video with the report. Secondly Ford suggested that as soon as the Clerk's office receives
the Chief's report it should be sent to the Board as soon as possible, instead of in the next meeting
packet. Lastly he thought they should set a guideline as far as viewing/listening to the audio/video
ahead of time. By receiving it earlier and having already reviewed the audio/video, the Board could
then be prepared to set the level of review at the next meeting.
After discussion, the Board agreed to not make any changes to the ordinance at this point regarding
receiving audio/video with the Chief's report and that staff will mail out the Chief's report as soon as
they are received and inform the Board if there is audio/video and the length of time.
Motion by Treloar, seconded by Salih to review any audio/video less than 30 minutes at the next
meeting, and if the audio/video is over 30 minutes Board members will set up a time with staff to review
before the next meeting.
Motion carried, 4/0.
Tuttle stated that the deadline for applications for the vacancy on the Board was Wednesday, October
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Treloar, seconded by Salih 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. Open session adjourned at 6:09 P.M.
October 13, 2014
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REGULAR SESSION
Returned to open session at 7:35 P.M.
Motion by Treloar, seconded by Salih to request a 60-day extension for CPRB Complaint
#14-02, due to requesting that the Police Chief modify the findings in the Chief's investigative report,
pursuant to the authority of local ordinance 8-8-7(B)(2).
Motion carried, 4/0.
Motion by Salih, seconded by Treloar to to forward the Public Report as amended for CPRB Complaint
#14-03 to City Council.
Motion carried, 4/0.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change)
• November 10, 2014, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• November 11, 2014, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm (Moved to Monday, November 10`h)
• December 9, 2014, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• January 13, 2015, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• February 10, 2015, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
Motion by Treloar, seconded by Salih to move the November 11th meeting to Monday,
November 10th at 5:30 P.M. due to scheduling conflicts.
Motion carried, 4/0.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion for adjournment by Treloar, seconded by Salih.
Motion carried, 410.
Meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M.
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CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
(319)356-5041
October 13, 2014 '
To: City Council
Complainant - -
City Manager I
Sam Hargadine, Chief of Police
Officer(s) involved in complaint
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From: Citizen Police Review Board
Re: Investigation of CPRB Complaint #14-03
This is the Report of the Citizens Police Review Board's (the "Board") review of the investigation of
Complaint CPRB #14-03 (the "Complaint").
BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY
Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, the Board's responsibilities are as follows:
1. The Board forwards all complaints to the Police Chief, who completes an investigation.
(Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(A).)
2. When the Board receives the Police Chief's report, the Board must select one or more of the
following levels of review, in accordance with Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1):
a. On the record with no additional investigation.
b. Interview /meet with complainant.
c. Interview /meet with named officer(s) and other officers.
d. Request additional investigation by the police chief, or request police assistance in the
board's own investigation.
e. Perform its own investigation with the authority to subpoena witnesses.
f. Hire independent investigators.
3. In reviewing the Police Chief's report, the Board must apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review.
This means that the Board must give deference to the Police Chiefs report, because of the Police
Chiefs professional expertise. (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(13)(2)).)
4. According to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2), the Board can recommend that the Police Chief
reverse or modify the Chiefs findings only if:
a. The findings are not supported by substantial evidence; or
b. The findings are unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious; or
c. The findings are contrary to a police department policy or practice, or any federal, state or
local law.
5. When the Board has completed its review of the Police Chiefs report, the Board issues a public
report to the city council. The public report must include: (1) detailed findings of fact; and (2) a
clearly articulated conclusion explaining why and the extent to which the complaint is either
"sustained" or "not sustained ". (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(3)).)
6. Even if the Board finds that the complaint is sustained, the Board has no authority to discipline the
officer involved.
The Complaint was initiated by the Complainant on 07/15/2014. As required by Section
8-8-5(B) of the City Code, the Complaint was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation.
The Chief's Report was filed with the City Clerk on 08/26/2014.
The Board voted on September 15, 2014 to apply the following Level of Review to toe;ChiefsReport:
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On the record with no additional investigation, pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 8 `8-7(8)(4)(a).
The Board met to consider the Report on August 26, 2014, September 15, 2014 and -October 13,i'2014.
Board members reviewed audio and/or video recordings of the incident.
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FINDINGS OF FACT
On July 10, 2014, Iowa City police officers were conducting surveillance on a residence as part of an
ongoing narcotics investigation. During the surveillance, a vehicle pulled into an adjacent parking lot,
left the lot, and later returned with two individuals who entered the building under surveillance. The
individuals left a short time later. The vehicle was followed by officers, and eventually stopped by a
marked police unit for speeding.
The registered owner of the vehicle was identified as the driver, who is also the Complainant. The
Complainant was unable to provide valid proof of insurance for the vehicle. Officers requested the
assistance of the canine officer who was present as part of the surveillance investigation. The canine
positively alerted at the vehicle. Both the Complainant and the passenger were twice asked to exit the
vehicle before complying.
Officer A conducted a pat down search of the Complainant, nothing is found. The Complainant is
asked to sit on the curb. The passenger is also searched, and is found in possession of $5000 in cash.
Officers locate an empty bag smelling strongly of marijuana in the back seat of the vehicle. During the
pat downs and the search of the vehicle, the Complainant is very vocal about being harassed and the
legality of the search. Officer B shows the bag to the Complainant and says "take a whiff of this
hombre." The Complainant voices his displeasure with the comment and Officer B apologizes. The
Complainant continues to yell and curse.
After the search is completed, the Complainant is issued a citation for no insurance, and he and the
passenger are allowed to leave.
ALLEGATION 1 — Illegal Search of the Vehicle.
The Complainant alleges the statement the canine alerted on his vehicle is false because the dog never
approached his vehicle. The review of the video clearly shows the canine approaching and alerting at
the back area of the vehicle. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a positive alert by a trained
canine is probable cause to search a vehicle.
Allegation: Illegal Search of the Vehicle - Not sustained
ALLEGATION 2 — Harassment.
The Complainant says there is a pattern of his vehicle being stopped and searched by the Iowa City
Police Department because of the color of his skin. In checking electronic records, there is no record of
any contact between the Iowa City Police Department and the Complainant prior to the stop that
resulted in the complaint. A search of Iowa Courts Online shows the Complainant has received
speeding citations from other law enforcement agencies.
Allegation: Harassment - Not sustained
ALLEGATION 3 — Use of a Racial Epithet.
The Complainant alleges he was called "Hombre" in a racist manner by Officer B. Online research
shows no racist meaning for the word. Checks with three members of the Hispanic community confirm
there is no racial, offensive, or derogatory meaning to the word when used in the context it was used by
Officer B. When the Complainant stated he was offended by the term, Officer B apologized and
advised it was not his intent. After reviewing the video, the Board agrees Officer B's intent was not to
be offensive. Officer B was immediately counseled by his supervisor regarding the manner and tone in
which he speaks could be interpreted.
Allegation: Use of a Racial Epithet - Not sustained
COMMENTS
None.
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Memorandum
TO: File
FROM: Captain Douglas S. Hart, Administrative Services
RE: Quarterly Summary Report IAIR/CPRB, 3`d Quarter 2014
DATE: October 17, 2014
Attached you will find the IAIR/CPRB 2014 third quarter summary report for the Iowa
City Police Department Internal Affairs/Citizen's Police Review Board investigative file.
There were five investigations initiated in the second quarter of 2014. Of these, one
originated internally and four externally. The attached summary reflects the third
quarter investigations in 2014.
cc: CPRB
Chief Hargadine
Cpt. Jim Steffen
Sgt. David Droll
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DEPARTMENT MEMO #14-20
TO: Chief Hargadine
FROM: Captain Doulas S. Hart
RE: September 2014 Use of Force Review
DATE: October 28, 2014
The "Use of Force Review Committee" met on October 28, 2014. It was composed of Captain
Hart, Sgt. Gaarde and Officer DJ Steva.
For the review of submitted reports in September, 31 Officers were involved in 26 separate
incidents requiring use of force.
All issues or concerns were identified and addressed at previous levels of review. Officers are
reminded to make sure that radio buttons in the Force Report are consistent with their narratives.
Of the incidents reviewed for this period: on one occasion a Taser was displayed which resulted
in compliance without deployment, on one occasion a Taser was deployed, there were no SRT
call outs where officers displayed assigned weapons towards multiple people, in five other
incidents officers responded to calls where their firearm was displayed, there was one OC
exposure, and of the 26 incidents no suspects and four Officers were injured as a result.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Copy: City Manager, CPRB, Watch Commanders, Review Committee
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Date
Inc #
Incident
Force Used--
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09/01
2014009581
Out with
The suspect took off running from Officers.
86
Subject
Upon reaching hold of the suspect he
assaulted officers by hitting one in the
chest. A takedown technique was used as
well as a compliance method to take the
suspect into custody. The suspect and one
officer sustained minor abrasions during the
incident.
94,40,
09/01
2014009607
Medical Call
Officers carried a medical needs patient back
46,35
into his residence after the patient refused to
leave the street for his staff. During the carrying
process, the patient attempted to bite the
officers. No Injuries to the officer or the patient.
8,
09/02
2014009618
Search Warrant
Officers had their sidearms drawn to execute a
87,45,
narcotics search warrant.
14
40,61
09/02
2014009654
Trespassing
Officers were out with a subject for trespassing
for a cite and release charge. The suspect
attempted to leave the area whereupon
compliance techniques were needed to take the
actively resisting suspect into custody. One
officer sustained a bloody nose during the
arrest.
24,55
09/03
2014009675
Intoxicated
Officers had to use a compliance technique on
Subject
an intoxicated subject who refused to standup
after harassing women in the bar.
35,65
09/04
2014009739
Stolen Vehicle
Officers drew their sidearms to perform a felony
traffic stop of two individuals in a stolen vehicle.
2
09/06
2014009810
Fight Call
The Officer drew his sidearm at a suspect who
was reported to be armed with a knife. The
suspect was taken into custody and the knife
was located nearby.
10,68
09106
2014009812
Intoxicated
The suspect, who was passed out drunk, was
Subject/Assault
approached for an earlier assault. Upon waking
the subject, he began kicking officers. A
compliance method was used to get the
suspects hands into a cuffing position.
10,
09106
2014009813
Disorderly
Compliance technique used to take a subject
97,18,
House
into custody who had refused to leave a
23
residence. As the subject continued to struggle
and free his arms, OC spray was used to gain
compliance. There were no injuries reported.
11
09/06
2014009813
Disorderly
The subject was taken into custody with a
House
compliance technique after reusing verbal
commands. The subject refused to enter the
squad car after telling officers they would have
to place him in the squad. The subject was
manually laced in the back of the squad car.
22
09107
2014009885
Intoxicated
The arrestee stiffened his arms up upon being
Subject
placed in custody. A hands on method was
used to allow proper cuff in .
13
09107
2014009888
Intoxicated
A heavily intoxicated subject was manually
Subject
escorted to the police vehicle as well as the jail
by the officer.
11,67,
09/12
2014010053
Assist other
Iowa City Officers were called to assist the
23
Agency
UIDPS with a combative subject who was
fighting with a DPS Officer. Officers used
compliance techniques to assist with the cuffing
process.
66,52
09113
2014010187
Intoxicated
Intoxicated subject already under arrest became
Subject
resistive at the jail. A takedown method was
used to gain compliance until JCSO deputies
arrived to take custody of the subject.
42,40
09/13
2014010191
Intoxicated
Intoxicated subject kicked one officer in the
Subject
head and was taken to the ground until the
person calmed down.
17,16
09/15
2014010276
Assist Other
While at the jail in the booking process, the
Agency
suspect began struggling with deputy. Officers
assisted in taking the subject to the ground
whereupon the deputies were able to place the
suspect in a cell.
67
09/18
2014010390
Domestic
After arriving to a domestic abuse call for
service and hearing a woman screaming, the
officer had to force entry. The officer then
entered with his service weapon drawn.
44
09/18
2014010434
Assaultive
The juvenile was being returned home and
Juvenile
immediately became violent towards her
mother. The officer directed the juvenile to the
ground after the juvenile started kicking the
officer. Prior to this action, the Officer was
trying to prevent further assault on the mother
by using a compliance method.
24
09/20
2014010495
Out with
The subject was taken to the ground using a
Subject
takedown method after a foot chase. The
subject began actively resisting and OC spray
was used. The officer sustained abrasions to
his hand and chin during the incident.
12
09/20
2014010516
Intoxicated
Subject refused to leave the police car upon
Subject
arrival at the jail. The officer with help from the
jail staff had to carry tii'euncooj'erative person
into the jail.�� `-
11
09/21
2014010547
Armed Subject
Compliance methods fittally utilized: woe
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unsuccessful in taking the suspect into custody,
so the verbal threat of OC spray was presented
whereupon the suspect became compliant.
67,68
09/21
2014010548
Robbery
A taxi- cab stopped an officer and yelled he was
being robbed by a person with a handgun. The
officers displayed their sidearms at the suspect
still in the cab and took him into custody without
further incident.
10
09/21
2014010559
Domestic
Assault
After the subject was informed that he was
under arrest for a domestic abuse charge, he
pulled away from the officers. The Officer
gained compliance by holding the defendant
against the squad car.
40,29
09121
2014010584
Intoxicated
Subject
Intoxicated subject fled from court appointed
Mecca and had to be restrained against the
squad car as she continued to use the squad
car to kick off and flee the area.
48
09/27
2014010796
Public Assist
The subject was placed under arrest for his
excessive misuse of 911. The subject then
pushed the officer away and grabbed his waist.
A Taser was deployed to gain custody.
11
09/27
2014010841
Criminal
Mischief
After a foot chase of a suspect who was spray
painting vehicles a take -down technique was
used to accommodate the custodial process.
10
09/28
2014010844
Intoxicated
Subject
The subject fled the area while being detained.
The officer used a compliance method to place
the subject's hands behind his back for cuffing
purposes.
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CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD
OFFICE CONTACTS
October 2014
Date Description
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November 10, 2014 Mtg Packet
CPRB Complaint #14-02
Filed: 05/22/14
Chief's Report due (90days): 08/20/14
Chief's Report filed: 07/30/14
CPRB Mtg #1 (Review)
08/26/14
CPRB Mtg #2 (Review)
09/15/14
CPRB Mtg #3 (Review)
10/13/14
CPRB Mtg #4 (Review)
11/10/14
CPRB Report due (90days): 10/28/14
60-day Extension: 12/29/14
CPRB Complaint #14-04
Filed: 07/23/14
Chief's Report due (90days): 10/21/14
Chief's Report filed: 09/18/14
CPRB Mtg #1 (Review) 10/13/14
CPRB Mtg #2 (Review) 11/10/14
CPRB Report due (90days): 12/17/14
CPRB Complaint #14-06
Filed: 08/12/14
Chief's Report due (90days): 11/10/14
Chief's Report filed: 10/15/14
CPRB Mtg #1 (Review) ??/??/14
CPRB Report due (90days): 01/13/15
CPRB Complaint #14-08
Filed: 09/24/14
Chief's Report due (90days): 12/23/14
Chief's Report filed: ??/??/14
CPRB Mtg #1 (Review) ??/??/14
CPRB Report due (90days): ??/??/15
November 10, 2014 Mtg Packet
CPRB Complaint #14-09
Filed: 10/09/14
Chief's Report due (90days): 01/07/15
Chief's Report filed: 10/13/15
CPRB Mtg #1 (Review) 11/10/15
CPRB Report due (90days): 01/12/15
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
December 9, 2014
January 13, 2015
February 10, 2015
March 20, 2015
Updated 11105114
A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City IA 52240-1826
(319)356-5041
Melissa Jensen, Chair Term: September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2016
830 Elliott Ct
Iowa City, IA 52246
(H)354-5043
(0) 398-5491
Fidencio Martinez Perez Term: September 1, 2011 — September 1, 2015
905 W Benton St, Apt 26
Iowa City, IA 52246
(H) 910-442-7836
Royceann Porter Term: September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2016
136 Appanoose Ct
Iowa City, IA 52240
(C)319-321-2779
Mazahir Salih Term: September 1, 2013 — September 1, 2017
2507 Whispering Prairie Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Joseph Treloar, Vice Chair Term: September 1, 2013 — September 1, 2017
2501 Holiday Rd
Coralville, IA 52241
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Patrick Ford, Legal Counsel
Leff Law Firm, L.L.P.
222 South Linn Street
PO Box 2447
Iowa City, IA 52244-2447
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A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City IA 52240-1826
(319)356-5041
October 14, 2014
Mayor Matthew J. Hayek
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
At the October 13, 2014 meeting the CPRB voted in open session to request an extension to
the Board's deadline to file its Public Report for Complaint #14-02. Paragraph 8-8-7(B)(6) of the
enabling local ordinance provides that the city council may grant a request for an extension
upon a showing of good cause. The Board's good cause in support of this request is shown as
follows:
• The Police Chief's investigative report for CPRB Complaint #14-02 was received
July 30, 2014.
• As required by local ordinance 8-8-7(B)(6), the CPRB's public report is due
October 28, 2014.
• The CPRB currently has a vacancy on its board. That vacancy will not be filled
until after the Board's filing deadline for Complaint #14-02 has passed, unless an
extension is granted by the city council.
• The Board is requesting that the Police Chief modify the findings in the Chief's
investigative report, pursuant to the authority of local ordinance 8-8-7(B)(2).
The Board hereby requests that the City Council extend the Board's deadline to complete its
public report for CPRB Complaint #14-02. The Board requests that the deadline be extended to
60 days after the original deadline. The public report would be due December 29, 2014.
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Date:
October 30, 2014
To:
Charter Review Commission
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Kellie Tuttle, CPRB staff WL
Re:
Charter language
At their October 13`h meeting the Citizens Police Review Board agreed to recommend changes
to the Charter language as follows:
ARTICLE V. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Section 5.01. Establishment.
CURRENT
1. To hold at least one community forum each year for the purpose of hearing citizens' views on
the policies, practices, and procedures of the Iowa City police department, and to make
recommendations regarding such policies, practices, and procedures to the city council;
PROPOSED
1. To hold at least one community forum each year for the purpose of the CPRB hearing
(citizens views on the policies, practices, and procedures of the Iowa City police department.