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Date: January 28, 2021
To: Mayor and Council
From: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Dustin Liston, Police Chief
Re: OIR Group Report
The OIR Group has completed their independent review of the Iowa City Police Department’s
actions surrounding the June 3rd protest event. The City Manager’s Office and the Iowa City
Police Department want to thank the City Council and the community for your patience as this
external review was completed.
After your review of the document, we will be happy to respond to your questions regarding the
report narrative and recommendations. Additionally, we look forward to future conversations
with the City Council that will establish clear expectations for Iowa City Police Department’s
response in similar situations should they arise in the future. Setting such expectations is a
critical step before pursuing needed adjustments to internal department policies, conducting
related trainings and establishing clear understandings with our mutual aid law enforcement
partners. We recommend that the City Council initiate these discussions at your earliest
convenience after your review of the OIR Group’s report.
The OIR Group has offered to make themselves available in the future should you need any
clarification on their report or wish to request additional comment from them.