What follows are raw, unedited notes from the first CPPB Meeting. Given my low opinion of the entire endeavor I cannot be bothered with writing an article. I did offer suggestions to the co-chairs on how to improve how they operate meetings — mostly to follow New York State Open Meeting Law whether required to or not.
Committee Outreach
Campbell (woman speaking is whispering)
set up listening tours
survey – instead of emails give zip codes
email requirement is no longer required
Bracey Apartments – Angela
City Park
Downtown
Heritage Homes – Kwamaine
Training & Use of Force Committee
Eddie Hayes
Use of Force Policy, 2 years old, on website
Backbone
Dr Marks – 11/5 – Implicit Bias Training
Body Worn Camera Training
Listening Tour
Bilateral Conversations — education of what we do and why
Police Conduct
Notices of Claim -19
(many were never filed)
2018-11
2019-4
2020-3
2021-1
Civilian Complaints
2 filed out of 19
maybe a third
what to do when you are stopped by police
goal-safe, comfortable – everyone walks away
CCRB viability
Potential danger?
OLD BUSINESS
citizen academy- set dates
$10,000
all members must complete
Police Reform Plan
Gazzola
Came out of police review committee
3/16/21 – adopted by city council
150 cameras in house
axon dash cams not available by end of year
Person hired to compile enforcement data
Monthly arrest summary
Online complaint form
Retaliation policy
Compliments – 14
Complaint – 9
IA office moved to Beaufort
Mental health calls/County shared service
8-10 live, rest on phone
Translate MOP into Spanish (in 1-2 weeks)
Social Media presence increased
New organizational structure over the summer
Add 5 officers in 2022 budget to patrol Bracey and Heritage Homes
Listening Tour 10/27 Mascaro NRBGC
Personnel records – digitize
FOIL – redactions
Military grade equipment – notify cancel
