20220207-02a: on APD Metrics — original pdf

Recommendation

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220207-02a February 7, 2022 Proposal that the Austin City Council work with Office of Police Oversight to hold Date: Subject: APD accountable for metrics required by new SB69 Motioned by: Rebecca Gonzales Seconded by: Rebecca Webber Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the City Council work with the Office of Police Oversight to ensure the Austin Police Department institutes metrics to measure Austin Police Department’s accordance with State Bill 69. Description of Recommendation to Council: Whereas the current reporting requirement around use of force only impacts incidents where improper use of force occurs, the Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council move forward with the following policy recommendations: • Create a policy that require the reporting of all instances where use of force was prevented or took place. • This policy should be supported by a strong non-retaliation policy to ensure self- • reporting. In addition, this policy should also include a training plan for the officer that was stopped by the intervention. This training plan could include further instruction on de- escalation and proper procedure. Rationale: The Public Safety Commission believes that all interventions against improper use of force should be reported and measured regardless of the outcome of the intervention. Vote: For: 10 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 (Commissioner Austin) Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] __________________________________