4:00 PM – CASE REVIEW 

5:30 PM – REGULAR MEETING
5^TH FLOOR LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM

3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, 92522

COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION, 951-826-5509
 

  
MISSION STATEMENT

"The Community Police Review Commission was created in order to promote

public confidence in the professionalism and accountability

of the sworn staff of the Riverside Police Department."

Pursuant to Government code section 54954.2 the Community Police Review Commission will conduct a meeting at the above
   time and place for the purpose of transacting or discussing business as identified on this agenda.

PLEASE NOTE:  The scheduled hearing times are approximate.  No item will be heard before its scheduled time but
   may be heard later in the meeting.

4:00 PM – CASE REVIEW

 1.  Roll Call

 2.  Public Comments

      This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission on closed session items.

 3.  Closed Session – Case Review

      Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Commission will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss issues pertaining
         to PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL MATTERS.

5:30 PM – REGULAR MEETING

PLEASE NOTE:

Members of the public who wish to address the Commission must complete and submit to the Clerk a blue "Request to Speak"
   form.  Please note the number of the agenda item(s) on which public comment will be made.

Public comment will take place after the introduction of each agenda item, but prior to a guest speaker's presentation and / or the
  Commission's discussion of the item.  Each speaker may address the Commission for up to three (3) minutes.  During
  officer-involved death deliberations, family members or a family spokesperson may address the Commission for up to
  five (5) minutes.

ROLL CALL

 4.  Public Comments

      Public comment on any subject matter within the Commission's jurisdiction

 5.  Approval of Minutes

      A)  January 27 Regular Meeting

OLD BUSINESS

 6.  OID Evaluation Process     (Item Document)

      Continued discussion and action, if any, on the method and format for the OID Evaluation Process, including:

      A)  Choosing the rule on how to include minority opinions by Commission Members;

      B)  Choosing a rule on how and when to contract for private investigative services;

      C)  Adopting any proposed modifications to the evaluation process.

 7.  RPD Policy and Procedures

      Update on Commission request for RPD training concerning enforcement on undocumented immigrants.

 8.  Civility and Communication Training

      Staff information on training to be provided by Kristen Tillquist, author of "Capitalizing on Kindness: Why 21st Century
         Professionals Need to be Nice."

 9.  Outreach     (Item Document)

      Review of draft community outreach presentation material.
 

NEW BUSINESS

10.  Quinones Officer-Involved Death (OID) Evaluation Process     (Item Document)

       Discussion and action, if any, on the OID evaluation.  The Commission is expected to begin the evaluation with Stage I,
         concerning the facts of the OID incident.  Consideration may be given concerning whether to accept, modify, or reject a draft
         Fact Sheet.

11.  Modify Meeting Times
         Discussion and action, if any, on:

      A)  Whether to modify the start time of Commission meetings to 3:30 PM, instead of the current start time of 4:00 PM,
              and to begin the public meeting at 5:00 PM, instead of the current start time of 5:30 PM; and

      B)  Whether to adopt a set time to end meetings.  As the Agenda increases in complexity and length,
              and in recognition of recent Commission discussions expressing concern over time spent in completing business, the
              purpose of this item is to set a fixed meeting end time in order to encourage focus and efficiency in Commission discussions
              and deliberations;

      C)  Whether to have any meetings in addition to the Regular Meeting

12.  Modify Commission Meeting Format      (Item Document)

       Discussion and action, if any, on:

       A)  Whether to adopt more formality and structure in Commission meetings, possibly employing Roberts Rules, and,

       B)  Whether to create a Parliamentarian or Sergeant-At-Arms position.

             Adoption of such rules would require an amendment of the By-Laws Article VII, Section 9, which presently directs that
               “meetings shall be conducted informally.”

13.  Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee Event     (Item Document)

       Discussion and action, if any, on whether to attend the 32nd annual LEAC Dinner and Awards Ceremony to be held
         Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at the Riverside Convention Center.  The Reception begins at 6:00.  The Commission has
         traditionally attended this event, and doing so requires moving the May Regular Meeting, which is scheduled to meet the same
         date.

14.  Commission Elections

       Announcement by Chair that Annual Elections for Chair and Vice-Chair will be held at the first meeting in March, as required
         by By-Laws.

15.  Staff Report

      A)  Credibility training.  Staff will provide an overview of the topic of legal credibility, and an overview of the training provided
              to RPD investigators to make credibility determinations.

      B)  Work has begun on the 2009 Annual Report.  Staff expects to have draft reports sent out to Members during March,
              and your feedback could assist us in having a well-prepared draft ready by the March Regular Meeting.

16.  Commission Member Comments

       Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, Commission members may use this time to make brief announcements or a

       brief report on their own activities.

17.  Items for Future Commission Consideration

18.  Adjourn
  

Contact Information

3900 Main Street, 6th Floor
Riverside, CA  92522

Phone: 951.826.5509
Fax: 951.826.2568

E-mail: cprc@riversideca.gov