Title
Consideration of Citizen Petition Related to Internal and External Transparency on Officer-Involved Shootings
Description
This report provides the City Council with information in response to a citizen petition submitted by Ms. Joanne Scott Woods at the June 27, 2018 Formal City Council meeting regarding internal and external transparency on officer-involved shootings (Attachment A).
Report
Summary
The petitioner requests the City Council consider the transparency model developed by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department utilized in deadly force incidents involving employees for use by the Phoenix Police Department as a means to increase transparency.
Staff has reviewed the petition and will take into consideration the transparency model referenced by the petitioner to further enhance the Police Department's external transparency with the public. Staff appreciates Ms. Woods input. The Police Department is committed to increasing legitimacy with the community it serves, and remains focused on employing strategies that foster accountability, improves transparency and continually seeks to employ best practices throughout the organization.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.