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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/2020 10 Yakima Police Department Truth and Reconciliation Presentation BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 10. For Meeting of: September 15, 2020 ITEM TITLE: Yakima Police Department Truth and Reconciliation Presentation SUBMITTED BY: Matthew Murray, Chief of Police SUMMARY EXPLANATION: At Council's direction, the Yakima Police Department will be presenting the Truth and Reconciliation document. ITEM BUDGETED: NA STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type /10/2020 ackup aterial th and econciliationI. ument /10/2020 ackup aterial D Presentation • 2 Yakima Police Department 4 Truth and Reconciliation September 15 , 2020 "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 3 TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMUNITY LETTER 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF CHANGES 7 USE OF FORCE (UPDATED POLICY) 11 APPENDIXES 23 APPENDIX A [FORMER USE OF FORCE POLICY] 24 APPENDIX B [FORCE INVESTIGATIONS/OFC. INVOLVED SHOOTINGS MEMO] 35 APPENDIX C [TRAINING COMMITTEE MEMO] 37 APPENDIX D [EARLY WARNING SYSTEM MEMO] 40 APPENDIX E [YOUR COMMUNITY CARES] 42 4 sip to "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 4 Truth and Reconciliation I , * I Community Letter "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 5 44-:1-z, 4 Chief Matthew Murray's Office 200 S 36 Street Yakima, WA 98901 +P Telephone: (509) 575-621I OUG September 15, 2020 Dear Yakima Community, As most of you are aware, on May 25, 2020, Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin's reprehensible actions during the arrest of George Floyd and the systemic failure in Minneapolis caused a national response. People everywhere including here in Yakima, expressed anger and frustration and demanded that police departments examine themselves to ensure that similar events did not occur in other cities. As the Chief of Police for the Yakima Police Department, I want you to know I heard you. In mid-June, I proactively formed a group of police commanders, experts within the police department, and representatives from the Yakima Police Patrolman's Association (police union) to review Yakima's use of force policy and compare it to the Police Executive Research Forum's Guiding Principles on Use of Force'. The group also considered the "8 Can't Wait"" campaign's recommendations for police reform. Major systemic changes have been made to Yakima's use of force policy as a result. We also made changes in transparency (use of force data is now available on our police website), how we report use of force externally (we now send data to the FBI's new use of force data initiative), how officers report use of force, and how command officers review whether force used was appropriate. You may have also seen that I have committed to send comprehensive letters to the community after high profile incidents (like the one released on September 10, 2020) and that we have been holding (and will continue to hold) virtual town halls where we answer any question via Facebook Live. I have arranged for another full-day de-escalation class for all Yakima Police employees which will be followed up by practical examinations, supervisors, and mental health professionals in the weeks following the classes. Enclosed you will find a summary of the changes we have made to policy, a copy of the new and old policies, and other documents related to the changes we are making at the Yakima Police Department. "Make respect a part of every interaction." 6 Chief Matthew Murray's Office 200 S 36 Street Yakima, WA 98901 '44 1:11111: Telephone: (509) 575-621I We at the Yakima Police Department understand that we work for you. We are committed to exceptional customer service and these efforts and changes are a reflection of that commitment. I welcome all communication with the understanding that some may agree with what we are doing while others may not. I am happy to provide you with the rationale for these improvements. Finally, I would like to thank all of the people who engaged with us throughout this process to provide insight, feedback, or frustration. To those who reviewed our changes and made recommendations on how to further improve upon this process. Warm Regards, it Matt Murray Chief of Police Yakima Police Department https:jfwww.policeforum.orgjhow-pert-s-use-of-force-guiding-principles-were-developed "https://Sca ntwa it.org/ "Make respect a part of every interaction." 7 Truth and Reconciliation Executive Summary of Changes "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 8 44KI Chief Matthew Murray's Office 200 S 36 Street Yakima, WA 98901 +f Telephone: (509) 575-621I OLIC Yakima Police Department Truth and Reconciliation Process Executive Summary of Changes September 15th, 2020 POLICY • Chief Murray convened a command review group to weigh all Yakima Police use of force policies against the Police Executive Research Forum's Guiding Principles (considered the national standard) on use of force by police officers (commonly called the PERF 30). • Most of the PERF recommendations were adopted (some were not applicable to YPD — for instance, we do not operate the communications center so those recommendations were not addressed). • Highlights include removing the carotid control technique (often mistakenly called a "choke hold") from use unless an officer is presented with a lethal force encounter. An emphasis on the sanctity of life. And strengthening the policies regarding the duty to render first aid and duty to immediately intervene if inappropriate force is witnessed. • YPD officers will now be required to report the following on every use of force incident: 1 . What de-escalation efforts did you employ — if none explain why you did not attempt to de-escalate? 2. Did you have the legal authority to act in this situation? 3. Was your action appropriate for the circumstance under investigation? 4. Was your action reasonable for the crime under investigation? 5. Was your action necessary to accomplish the lawful purpose? • Created a new detective position in the Professional Standards Office to investigate higher level police incidents where force is used. This position will also "Make respect a part of every interaction." 9 Chief Matthew Murray's Office 200 S 317 Street Yakima, WA 98901 ' Telephone: (509) 575-621I assist in identifying areas where training may be needed and maintain the use of force "dashboard" information on YPD's website. • The department will now formalize the review process to determine whether incidents are within policy. The command officer will consider the following questions from the officers report and other available information: 1 . What de-escalation efforts did the officer employ — if none was the reason for not utilizing de-escalation appropriate? 2. Did the officer have legal authority to act in this situation? 3. Was the officer's action appropriate for the circumstance under investigation? 4. Was the officer's action reasonable for the crime under investigation? 5. Was the officer's action necessary to accomplish the lawful purpose? • Supervisors are now required to respond to the locations where use of force occurs. • Modified the YPD policy to further restrict officers from shooting at a vehicle unless it is being used as a deadly weapon. • Added a provision to the YPD policy that officers may not use deadly force on a person who is only a danger to themselves. • The Professional Standards Office will establish a training committee to assist with identifying training needs within the department. The committee will be required to review any incident involving death or serious injury of an employee; incidents involving high risk of death, serious injury or civil liability; and any incident a supervisor determines may provide an opportunity for improvement through training. • The Yakima Police Department will report use of force statistics to the FBI data initiative. • The Yakima Police Department has created a "Use of force dashboard" for our website. This will allow the public to review data regarding the use of force incidents by its police. "Make respect a part of every interaction." 10 44KI Chief Matthew Murray's Office c 200 S 36 Street Yakima, WA 98901 ," Telephone: (509) 575-621I Pin ICE • As the chief of police, I have begun issuing comprehensive letters directly to the community regarding incidents of high community interest. These letters outline: o The facts of the incident o A timeline of the incident o Applicable state law and policy related to the review of the actions in the incident o The review process undertaken by the department or external entity regarding the actions in the incident o My (the chiefs) analysis regarding whether policy was violated and what sanction was issued o Any changes YPD makes in an effort to improve after an incident • In an effort to provide further transparency to the community, YPD began hosting Facebook Live events where the community could ask literally any question. Some of these events have resulted in thousands of views. They have evolved to include specific topics like recruitment and gang violence. We anticipate future events with topics like use of force or specific to an incident or release of a community letter. "Make respect a part of every interaction." 11 Truth and Reconciliation AN. Use of Force ( Updated Policy) "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." Policy Yakima Police Department 12 300 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force 300.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force. While there is no way to specify the exact amount or type of reasonable force to be applied in any situation, every member of this department is expected to use these guidelines to make such decisions in a professional, impartial and reasonable manner. 300.1.1 DEFINITIONS Definitions related to this policy include: Deadly force - Force reasonably anticipated and intended to create a substantial likelihood of causing death or very serious injury. Feasible - Reasonably capable of being done or carried out under the circumstances to successfully achieve the arrest or lawful objective without increasing risk to the officer or another person. Force -The application of physical techniques or tactics, chemical agents, or weapons to another person. It is not a use of force when a person allows him/herself to be searched, escorted, handcuffed, or restrained. Imminent - Ready to take place; impending. Note that imminent does not mean immediate or instantaneous. Totality of the circumstances - All facts and circumstances known to the officer at the time, taken as a whole, including the conduct of the officer and the subject leading up to the use of force. Law Enforcement Officer/Personnel in this section refers to commissioned police officers and partially commissioned corrections officers. 300.2 POLICY The Department recognizes and respects the sanctity of life and dignity without prejudice to anyone.Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation and a careful balancing of all interests. The use of force by law enforcement personnel is a matter of critical concern, both to the public and to the law enforcement community. Officers are involved on a daily basis in numerous and varied interactions and, when warranted, may use reasonable force in carrying out their duties. Officers must have an understanding of, and true appreciation for, their authority and limitations. This is especially true with respect to overcoming resistance while engaged in the performance of law enforcement duties. Force or threat of force may not be used for retaliation. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Use of Force- 1 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 13 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force 300.2.1 DUTY TO INTERCEDE AND REPORT Any officer present and observing another law enforcement officer or a member using force that is clearly beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances shall immediately intercede to prevent the use of unreasonable force. Any officer who observes another law enforcement officer or a member use force that is potentially beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances shall report these observations to a supervisor as soon as feasible. Failure to report unreasonable uses of force by a member of this department or another when witnessed by an officer, will subject the officer to discipline up to termination and (or) criminal liability. 300.2.2 GUIDING PRINCIPALS FOR USING FORCE In all decisions to use force by a n officer , the following factors will be considered when examining the justification of force: Legal/Authority- Does the officer have legal authority to take action. Appropriate- Was the action suitable and appropriate for the circumstance under investigation. Reasonable- Is the action appropriate, fair, and proportional to the resistance offered by the subject. . Necessary- Was the action required to safely accomplish the lawful purpose. 300.2.2 DUTY TO RENDER AID It is the policy of the state of Washington and this agency that officers must provide or facilitate first aid such that it is rendered at the earliest safe opportunity to injured persons at a scene controlled by law enforcement. [RCW 36.28A.445] 300.3 USE OF FORCE Officers shall use only that amount of force that reasonably appears necessary given the facts and circumstances perceived by the officer at the time of the event to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose. The "reasonableness" of force will be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene at the time of the incident. Any evaluation of reasonableness must allow for the fact that officers are often forced to make split-second decisions about the amount of force that reasonably appears necessary in a particular situation, with limited information and in circumstances that are tense, uncertain and rapidly evolving. Given that no policy can realistically predict every possible situation an officer might encounter, officers are entrusted to use well-reasoned discretion in determining the appropriate use of force in each incident. It is also recognized that circumstances may arise in which officers reasonably believe that it would be impractical or ineffective to use any of the tools, weapons or methods provided by the Department.Officers may find it more effective or reasonable to improvise their response to rapidly Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Use of Force-2 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 14 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force unfolding conditions that they are confronting. In such circumstances, the use of any improvised device or method must nonetheless be reasonable and utilized only to the degree that reasonably appears necessary to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose. While the ultimate objective of every law enforcement encounter is to avoid or minimize injury, nothing in this policy requires an officer to retreat or be exposed to possible physical injury before applying reasonable force. 300.3.1 USE OF FORCE TO EFFECT AN ARREST An officer may use all means reasonably necessary to effect an arrest if, after notice of the intention to arrest the person, he/she either flees or forcibly resists (RCW 10.31.050). 300.3.2 FACTORS USED TO DETERMINE THE REASONABLENESS OF FORCE When determining whether to apply force and evaluating whether an officer has used reasonable force, a number of factors should be taken into consideration, as time and circumstances permit. These factors include but are not limited to: (a) Immediacy and severity of the threat to officers or others. (b) The conduct of the individual being confronted, as reasonably perceived by the officer at the time. (c) Officer/subject factors (e.g., age, size, relative strength, skill level, injuries sustained, level of exhaustion or fatigue, the number of officers available vs. subjects). (d) The effects of suspected drug or alcohol use. (e) The individual's mental state or capacity. (f) The individual's ability to understand and comply with officer commands. (g) Proximity of weapons or dangerous improvised devices. (h) The degree to which the individual has been effectively restrained and his/her ability to resist despite being restrained. (i) The availability of other reasonable and feasible options and their possible effectiveness. (j) Seriousness of the suspected offense or reason for contact with the individual. (k) Training and experience of the officer. (I) Potential for injury to officers, suspects, and others. (m) Whether the individual appears to be resisting, attempting to evade arrest by flight, or is attacking the officer. (n) The risk and reasonably foreseeable consequences of escape. (o) The apparent need for immediate control of the individual or a prompt resolution of the situation. (p) Whether the conduct of the individual being confronted no longer reasonably appears to pose an imminent threat to the officer or others. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Use of Force-3 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 15 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force (q) Prior contacts with the individual or awareness of any propensity for violence. (r) Any other exigent circumstances. 300.3.3 PAIN COMPLIANCE TECHNIQUES Pain compliance techniques may be effective in controlling a physically or actively resisting individual. Officers may only apply those pain compliance techniques for which they have successfully completed department-approved training. Officers utilizing any pain compliance technique should consider: (a) The degree to which the application of the technique may be controlled given the level of resistance. (b) Whether the individual can comply with the direction or orders of the officer. (c) Whether the individual has been given sufficient opportunity to comply. The application of any pain compliance technique shall be discontinued once the officer determines that compliance has been achieved. SEE POLICY 309 - CONTROL DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES SEE POLICY 310 - CONDUCTED ENERGY DEVICE 300.3.4 CAROTID CONTROL HOLD The intentional use of the carotid control hold is not permitted unless deadly force is authorized (RCW 9A.16.040). Any individual who has had the carotid control hold applied, regardless of whether he/she was rendered unconscious, shall be promptly examined by paramedics or other qualified medical personnel and should be monitored until such examination occurs. 300.3.5 USE OF FORCE TO SEIZE EVIDENCE In general, officers may use reasonable force to lawfully seize evidence and to prevent the destruction of evidence. However, officers are discouraged from using force solely to prevent a person from swallowing evidence or contraband. In the instance when force is used, officers should not intentionally use any technique that restricts blood flow to the head, restricts respiration or which creates a reasonable likelihood that blood flow to the head or respiration would be restricted. Officers are encouraged to use techniques and methods taught by the Yakima Police Department for this specific purpose. 300.3.6 ALTERNATIVE TACTICS - DE-ESCALATION When circumstances reasonably permit, officers should use non-violent strategies and techniques to decrease the intensity of a situation, improve decision-making, improve communication, reduce the need for force, and increase voluntary compliance (e.g., summoning additional resources, formulating a plan, attempting verbal persuasion, time/distance and shielding). All officers must maintain compliance with the annual Crisis Intervention Training provided by Criminal Justice Training Center in compliance with WAC 139-05-300. Officers shall include efforts to deescalate, when feasbile, in their use of force reports. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Use of Force-4 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 16 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force 300.4 PUBLIC EDUCATION This agency will continually engage the public with a commitment of transparency and accountability. 300.5 MEDIA RELATIONS In all matters of significant uses of force the department will strive to maintain transparency where appropriate. When the investigations are referred to an independent investigative team the department will only release the administrative investigation when complete. SEE POLICY 311.4.4 - MEDIA RELATIONS for additional information. 300.6 DEADLY FORCE APPLICATIONS When reasonable, the officer shall, prior to the use of deadly force, make efforts to identify him/ herself as a peace officer and to warn that deadly force may be used, unless the officer has objectively reasonable grounds to believe the person is aware of those facts. Use of deadly force is justified in the following circumstances involving imminent threat or imminent risk: (a) An officer may use deadly force to protect him/herself or others from what he/she reasonably believes is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury. (b) An officer may use deadly force to stop a fleeing subject when the officer has probable cause to believe that the individual has committed, or intends to commit, a felony involving the infliction or threatened infliction of serious bodily injury or death, and the officer reasonably believes that there is an imminent risk of serious bodily injury or death to any other person if the individual is not immediately apprehended. Under such circumstances, a verbal warning should precede the use of deadly force, where feasible. Imminent does not mean immediate or instantaneous. An imminent danger may exist even if the suspect is not at that very moment pointing a weapon at someone. For example, an imminent danger may exist if an officer reasonably believes that the individual has a weapon or is attempting to access one and intends to use it against the officer or another person.An imminent danger may also exist if the individual is capable of causing serious bodily injury or death without a weapon, and the officer believes the individual intends to do so. Officers shall not use deadly force on somebody who is only a threat to themselves when no other crime exists. Deadly uses of force shall be investigated by an independent agency or task force at the chiefs discretion in accordance with RCW 10.114.011. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Use of Force-5 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 17 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force 300.6.1 MOVING VEHICLES Shots fired at or from a moving vehicle involve additional considerations and risks, and are rarely effective. When feasible, officers should take reasonable steps to move out of the path of an approaching vehicle instead of discharging their firearm at the vehicle or any of its occupants. An officer should only discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle or its occupant(s) if: (a) The officer reasonably believes the vehicle is being used as deadly weapon and there is no reasonable means available to avert the imminent threat of the vehicle, or (b) The occupant(s) of the vehicle is(are) armed in such a manner that they pose an imminent risk to the officer or others, or (c) The officer has probable cause to believe the occupant(s) has(have) committed, or intends to commit, a felony involving the infliction of serious bodily injury or death and the officer reasonably believes there is an imminent risk of serious bodily injury or death to any other person if the individual(s) is(are) not immediately apprehended. Caution should be exercised when discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle. Due to their speed, vehicles can cause firing angles to change quickly, which can change backstops and place others in the line of fire or create cross-fire situations. Care shall be exercised in order to protect the rights of known occupants in the vehicle who are not committing violent felonies. Officers should not shoot at any part of a vehicle in an attempt to disable the vehicle. 300.6.2 INVESTIGATING DEADLY FORCE APPLICATIONS SEE POLICY 311 - OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTINGS AND DEATHS 300.7 REPORTING THE USE OF FORCE Any use of force by a member of this department shall be documented promptly, completely and accurately in an appropriate report, depending on the nature of the incident (See See attachment: USE OF FORCE REPORTING APPENDIX.pdf The officer should articulate the factors perceived and why he/she believed the use of force was reasonable under the circumstances. To collect data for purposes of training, resource allocation, analysis and related purposes, the Department may require the completion of additional report forms, as specified in department policy, procedure or law. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Use of Force-6 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 18 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force 300.7.1 NOTIFICATIONS TO SUPERVISORS A supervisor shall respond to the location where force was used as soon as practicable following the application of force in any of the following circumstances: (a) The application caused a visible injury. (b) The application would lead a reasonable officer to conclude that the individual may have experienced more than momentary discomfort. (c) The application would lead a reasonable officer to conclude the force applied had the potential to cause injury. (d) The individual subjected to the force complained of injury or continuing pain. (e) The individual indicates intent to pursue litigation. (f) Any application of the TASER®device or control device. (g) Any application of a restraint device other than handcuffs, shackles, or belly chains. (h) The individual subjected to the force was rendered unconscious. (i) An individual was struck or kicked. (j) An individual alleges unreasonable force was used or that any of the above has occurred. (k) Conducted Electronic Device deployment where the device made contact with a person. (I) The force used was applied to the subject's neck. (m) Canine contact was made with a subject. (n) Discharge of firearm regardless if a subject or property were impacted. Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervisors shall investigate officers' uses of force in a manner consistent with the USE OF FORCE REPORTING APPENDIX. Supervisors will forward their finding for command review. Command Review: A commander officer will review all use of force incidents, commonly referred to as "Blue Team Reports". The command officer will determine whether or not the use of force is consistent with the guiding principles of this policy and lawful under laws of the state of Washington. If the force incident resulted in significant injury, obvious policy violations, and/or are of public interest they will be forwarded to the Division Commander for review and consideration for a Use of Force Review Board. See Use of Force Review Board Policy 302. The Chief of Police or designee has the authority to initiate an internal investigation for all use of force matters to the professional standards office or an outside agency for investigation. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Use of Force-7 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 19 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force 300.7.2 NOTIFICATION TO INDIAN AFFAIRS When the use of force by an officer results in the death of a person who is an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, notification shall be made to the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs within a reasonable period of time, but not more than 24 hours after the department has good reason to believe the person was an enrolled member. Notice shall include sufficient information for the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs to attempt to identify the deceased person and tribal affiliation (RCW 10.114.021). 300.8 MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS Once it is reasonably safe to do so, medical assistance shall be obtained for any person who exhibits signs of physical distress, has sustained visible injury, expresses a complaint of injury or continuing pain, or was rendered unconscious. Any individual exhibiting signs of physical distress after an encounter should be continuously monitored until he/she can be medically assessed. Individuals should not be placed on their stomachs for an extended period, as this could impair their ability to breathe. Based upon the officer's initial assessment of the nature and extent of the individual's injuries, medical assistance may consist of examination by an emergency medical services provider or medical personnel at a hospital or jail. If any such individual refuses medical attention, such a refusal shall be fully documented in related reports and, whenever practicable, should be witnessed by another officer and/or medical personnel. If a recording is made of the contact or an interview with the individual, any refusal should be included in the recording, if possible. The on-scene supervisor or, if the on-scene supervisor is not available,the primary handling officer shall ensure that any person providing medical care or receiving custody of a person following any use of force is informed that the person was subjected to force. This notification shall include a description of the force used and any other circumstances the officer reasonably believes would be potential safety or medical risks to the subject (e.g., prolonged struggle, extreme agitation, impaired respiration). Individuals who exhibit extreme agitation, violent irrational behavior accompanied by profuse sweating, extraordinary strength beyond their physical characteristics, and imperviousness to pain (sometimes called "excited delirium"), or who require a protracted physical encounter with multiple officers to be brought under control, may be at an increased risk of sudden death. Calls involving these persons should be considered medical emergencies. Officers who reasonably suspect a medical emergency should request medical assistance as soon as practicable and have medical personnel stage away. See the Medical Aid and Response Policy for additional guidelines. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Use of Force-8 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 20 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force 300.9 TRAINING Officers will receive periodic training on this policy and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. Subject to available resources, officers should receive periodic training on: (a) Guidelines regarding vulnerable populations, including but not limited to children, elderly, pregnant persons, and individuals with physical, mental, or intellectual disabilities. (b) De-escalation tactics, including alternatives to force. (c) Tactical training and dealing with person with mental health issues will be interwoven to improve response to critical incidents. The Professional Standards Office shall establish a Training Committee, which will serve to assist with identifying training needs for the Department. The Training Committee shall be comprised of at least three members, with the senior ranking member of the committee acting as the chairperson. Members should be selected based on their abilities at post-incident evaluation and at assessing related training needs. Experts from outside of the department may be called upon to serve a members as needed. The Professional Standards Office may remove or replace members of the committee at anytime. The Training Committee should review portentous incidents to determine whether training would likely improve future outcomes or reduce or prevent the recurrence of the undesirable issues related to the incident. Specific incidents the Training Committee should review include, but are not limited to: (a) Any incident involving the death or serious injury of an employee. (b) Incidents involving a high risk of death, serious injury or civil liability. (c) Incidents identified by a supervisor as appropriate to reviewto identify possible training needs. The Training Committee should convene on a regular basis as determined by the Professional Standards Office to review the identified incidents. The committee shall determine by consensus whether a training need exists and then submit written recommendations of its findings to the Professional Standards Office. The Professional Standards Office will consider the recommendations of the committee and determine what training should be addressed, taking into consideration the mission of the Department and available resources. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Use of Force-9 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 21 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force 300.10 USE OF FORCE ANALYSIS The department should prepare an analysis report on use of force incidents. The report should not contain the names of officers, suspects, or case numbers, and should include: (a) The identification of any trends in the use of force by members. (b) Training needs recommendations. (c) Equipment needs recommendations. (d) Policy revision recommendations. To build understanding and trust with the public the department will continually provide data regarding the use of force. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Use of Force- 10 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department 22 Yakima PD Policy Manual Attachments Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Attachments- 11 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Attachment 23 Yakima PD Policy Manual USE OF FORCE REPORTING APPENDIX.pdf Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/09/10,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** USE OF FORCE REPORTING APPENDIX.pdf Published with permission by Yakima Police Department - 12 24 BLUETEAM USE OF FORCE REPORTING PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Officer Involved shooting, in-custody death, use of force where serious bodily injury or death occurs. The most serious or severe force that actually causes,or could reasonably be expected to cause great, or substantial bodily harm,or death. Intermediate-level force is force reasonably expected to cause physical injury,more significant than minimal or fleeting pain, but less significantthan something that might reasonably run the risk of causing great or substantial bodily harm. Use of strikes, Impact weapons,OC spray,Carotid Control Holds and Conducted Energy Device deployments fall within this category. Additionally,any force that contacts the sensitive areas(genitals,throat and eyes)will constitute Type II force. Anytime a firearm is pointed at someone will be considered Type II force. ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Relatively minor, minimal,or low-level physical force resulting in no injury will not require a BlueTeam Use of Force report.Control or counter joint techniques used to overcome minor or passive resistance,for the purposes of handcuffing or restraining a subject from further resistance, will be considered Type 1 force. n�f M ..n .. k .. .. .. .. M.. Y.rimma FORCE REPORTING STANDARDS *BLUE: MANDATORY BLUETEAM REPORT* 25 Appendix A 4 N. 111 Former Use of Force Policy "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." Policy Yakima Police Department 26 300 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force 300.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force. While there is no way to specify the exact amount or type of reasonable force to be applied in any situation, every member of this department is expected to use these guidelines to make such decisions in a professional, impartial and reasonable manner. 300.1.1 DEFINITIONS Definitions related to this policy include: Deadly force - Force reasonably anticipated and intended to create a substantial likelihood of causing death or very serious injury. Force - The application of physical techniques or tactics, chemical agents or weapons to another person. It is not a use of force when a person allows him/herself to be searched, escorted, handcuffed or restrained. 300.2 POLICY The use of force by law enforcement personnel is a matter of critical concern, both to the public and to the law enforcement community. Officers are involved on a daily basis in numerous and varied interactions and, when warranted, may use reasonable force in carrying out their duties. Officers must have an understanding of, and true appreciation for, their authority and limitations. This is especially true with respect to overcoming resistance while engaged in the performance of law enforcement duties. The Department recognizes and respects the value of all human life and dignity without prejudice to anyone. Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation and a careful balancing of all interests. 300.2.1 DUTY TO INTERCEDE Any officer present and observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances shall, when in a position to do so, intercede to prevent the use of unreasonable force. An officer who observes another employee use force that exceeds the degree of force permitted by law should promptly report these observations to a supervisor. 300.3 USE OF FORCE Officers shall use only that amount of force that reasonably appears necessary given the facts and circumstances perceived by the officer at the time of the event to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose. The "reasonableness" of force will be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene at the time of the incident. Any evaluation of reasonableness must allow for the fact that officers are often forced to make split-second decisions about the amount of force that reasonably Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/07/16,All Rights Reserved. Use of Force- 1 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 27 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force appears necessary in a particular situation, with limited information and in circumstances that are tense, uncertain and rapidly evolving. Given that no policy can realistically predict every possible situation an officer might encounter, officers are entrusted to use well-reasoned discretion in determining the appropriate use of force in each incident. It is also recognized that circumstances may arise in which officers reasonably believe that it would be impractical or ineffective to use any of the tools, weapons or methods provided by the Department.Officers may find it more effective or reasonable to improvise their response to rapidly unfolding conditions that they are confronting. In such circumstances, the use of any improvised device or method must nonetheless be reasonable and utilized only to the degree that reasonably appears necessary to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose. While the ultimate objective of every law enforcement encounter is to avoid or minimize injury, nothing in this policy requires an officer to retreat or be exposed to possible physical injury before applying reasonable force. 300.3.1 USE OF FORCE TO EFFECT AN ARREST An officer may use all means reasonably necessary to effect an arrest if, after notice of the intention to arrest the person, he/she either flees or forcibly resists (RCW 10.31.050). 300.3.2 FACTORS USED TO DETERMINE THE REASONABLENESS OF FORCE When determining whether to apply force and evaluating whether an officer has used reasonable force, a number of factors should be taken into consideration, as time and circumstances permit. These factors include but are not limited to: (a) Immediacy and severity of the threat to officers or others. (b) The conduct of the individual being confronted, as reasonably perceived by the officer at the time. (c) Officer/subject factors (age, size, relative strength, skill level, injuries sustained, level of exhaustion or fatigue, the number of officers available vs. subjects). (d) The effects of drugs or alcohol. (e) Subject's mental state or capacity. (f) Proximity of weapons or dangerous improvised devices. (g) The degree to which the subject has been effectively restrained and his/her ability to resist despite being restrained. (h) The availability of other options and their possible effectiveness. (i) Seriousness of the suspected offense or reason for contact with the individual. (j) Training and experience of the officer. (k) Potential for injury to officers, suspects, and others. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/07/16,All Rights Reserved. Use of Force-2 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 28 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force (I) Whether the person appears to be resisting, attempting to evade arrest by flight or is attacking the officer. (m) The risk and reasonably foreseeable consequences of escape. (n) The apparent need for immediate control of the subject or a prompt resolution of the situation. (o) Whether the conduct of the individual being confronted no longer reasonably appears to pose an imminent threat to the officer or others. (p) Prior contacts with the subject or awareness of any propensity for violence. (q) Any other exigent circumstances. 300.3.3 PAIN COMPLIANCE TECHNIQUES Pain compliance techniques may be effective in controlling a physically or actively resisting individual. Officers may only apply those pain compliance techniques for which they have successfully completed department-approved training. Officers utilizing any pain compliance technique should consider: (a) The degree to which the application of the technique may be controlled given the level of resistance. (b) Whether the person can comply with the direction or orders of the officer. (c) Whether the person has been given sufficient opportunity to comply. The application of any pain compliance technique shall be discontinued once the officer determines that compliance has been achieved. 300.3.4 CAROTID CONTROL HOLD The proper application of the carotid control hold may be effective in restraining a violent or combative individual. However, due to the potential for injury, the use of the carotid control hold is subject to the following: (a) The officer shall have successfully completed department-approved training in the use and application of the carotid control hold. (b) The carotid control hold may only be used when circumstances perceived by the officer at the time indicate that such application reasonably appears necessary to control a person in any of the following circumstances: 1. The subject is violent or physically resisting. 2. The subject, by words or actions, has demonstrated an intention to be violent and reasonably appears to have the potential to harm officers, him/herself or others. (c) The application of a carotid control hold on the following individuals should generally be avoided unless the totality of the circumstances indicates that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/07/16,All Rights Reserved. Use of Force-3 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 29 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force subject or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of applying a carotid control hold: 1. Females who are known to be pregnant 2. Elderly individuals 3. Obvious juveniles 4. Individuals who appear to have Down syndrome or who appear to have obvious neck deformities or malformations, or visible neck injuries (d) Any individual who has had the carotid control hold applied, regardless of whether he/ she was rendered unconscious, shall be promptly examined by paramedics or other qualified medical personnel and should be monitored until examined by paramedics or other appropriate medical personnel. (e) The officer shall inform any person receiving custody, or any person placed in a position of providing care, that the individual has been subjected to the carotid control hold and whether the subject lost consciousness as a result. (f) Any officer attempting or applying the carotid control hold shall promptly notify a supervisor of the use or attempted use of such hold. (g) The use or attempted use of the carotid control hold shall be thoroughly documented by the officer in any related reports. 300.3.5 USE OF FORCE TO SEIZE EVIDENCE In general, officers may use reasonable force to lawfully seize evidence and to prevent the destruction of evidence. However, officers are discouraged from using force solely to prevent a person from swallowing evidence or contraband. In the instance when force is used, officers should not intentionally use any technique that restricts blood flowto the head, restricts respiration or which creates a reasonable likelihood that blood flow to the head or respiration would be restricted. Officers are encouraged to use techniques and methods taught by the Yakima Police Department for this specific purpose. 300.4 DEADLY FORCE APPLICATIONS Use of deadly force is justified in the following circumstances: (a) An officer may use deadly force to protect him/herself or others from what he/she reasonably believes would be an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury. (b) An officer may use deadly force to stop a fleeing subject when the officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed, or intends to commit, a felony involving the infliction or threatened infliction of serious bodily injury or death, and the officer reasonably believes that there is an imminent risk of serious bodily injury or death to any other person if the subject is not immediately apprehended. Under such circumstances, a verbal warning should precede the use of deadly force, where feasible. Imminent does not mean immediate or instantaneous. An imminent danger may exist even if the suspect is not at that very moment pointing a weapon at someone. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/07/16,All Rights Reserved. Use of Force-4 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 30 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force For example, an imminent danger may exist if an officer reasonably believes any of the following: 1. The person has a weapon or is attempting to access one and it is reasonable to believe the person intends to use it against the officer or another. 2. The person is capable of causing serious bodily injury or death without a weapon and it is reasonable to believe the person intends to do so. 300.4.1 SHOOTING AT OR FROM MOVING VEHICLES Shots fired at or from a moving vehicle are rarely effective. Officers should move out of the path of an approaching vehicle instead of discharging their firearm at the vehicle or any of its occupants. An officer should only discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle or its occupants when the officer reasonably believes there are no other reasonable means available to avert the threat of the vehicle, or if deadly force other than the vehicle is directed at the officer or others. Officers should not shoot at any part of a vehicle in an attempt to disable the vehicle. 300.5 REPORTING THE USE OF FORCE Any use of force by a member of this department shall be documented promptly, completely and accurately in an appropriate report, depending on the nature of the incident (See Use of Force Reporting Appendix). The officer should articulate the factors perceived and why he/she believed the use of force was reasonable under the circumstances. To collect data for purposes of training, resource allocation, analysis and related purposes, the Department may require the completion of additional report forms, as specified in department policy, procedure or law. 300.5.1 NOTIFICATION TO SUPERVISORS Supervisory notification shall be made as soon as practicable following the application of force in any of the following circumstances: (a) The application caused a visible injury. (b) The application would lead a reasonable officer to conclude that the individual may have experienced more than momentary discomfort. (c) The individual subjected to the force complained of injury or continuing pain. (d) The individual indicates intent to pursue litigation. (e) Any application of the TASER®device or control device. (f) Any application of a restraint device other than handcuffs, shackles or belly chains. (g) The individual subjected to the force was rendered unconscious. (h) An individual was struck or kicked. (i) An individual alleges any of the above has occurred. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/07/16,All Rights Reserved. Use of Force-5 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 31 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force 300.5.2 NOTIFICATION TO INDIAN AFFAIRS When the use of force by an officer results in the death of a person who is an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, notification shall be made to the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs within a reasonable period of time, but not more than 24 hours after the department has good reason to believe the person was an enrolled member. Notice shall include sufficient information for the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs to attempt to identify the deceased person and tribal affiliation (Chapter 4 § 6, Laws of 2019). 300.6 MEDICAL CONSIDERATION Prior to booking or release, medical assistance shall be obtained for any person who exhibits signs of physical distress,who has sustained visible injury, expresses a complaint of injury or continuing pain, or who was rendered unconscious. Any individual exhibiting signs of physical distress after an encounter should be continuously monitored until he/she can be medically assessed. Based upon the officer's initial assessment of the nature and extent of the subject's injuries, medical assistance may consist of examination by fire personnel, paramedics, hospital staff or medical staff at the jail. If any such individual refuses medical attention, such a refusal shall be fully documented in related reports and, whenever practicable, should be witnessed by another officer and/or medical personnel. If a recording is made of the contact or an interview with the individual, any refusal should be included in the recording, if possible. The on-scene supervisor or, if the on-scene supervisor is not available,the primary handling officer shall ensure that any person providing medical care or receiving custody of a person following any use of force is informed that the person was subjected to force. This notification shall include a description of the force used and any other circumstances the officer reasonably believes would be potential safety or medical risks to the subject (e.g., prolonged struggle, extreme agitation, impaired respiration). Persons who exhibit extreme agitation, violent irrational behavior accompanied by profuse sweating, extraordinary strength beyond their physical characteristics and imperviousness to pain (sometimes called "excited delirium"), or who require a protracted physical encounter with multiple officers to be brought under control, may be at an increased risk of sudden death. Calls involving these persons should be considered medical emergencies. Officers who reasonably suspect a medical emergency should request medical assistance as soon as practicable and have medical personnel stage away if appropriate. 300.7 TRAINING Officers will receive periodic training on this policy and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. 300.8 USE OF FORCE ANALYSIS At least annually,the Patrol Division Commander should prepare an analysis report on use of force incidents. The report should be submitted to the Chief of Police. The report should not contain the names of officers, suspects or case numbers, and should include: Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/07/16,All Rights Reserved. Use of Force-6 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department 32 Yakima PD Policy Manual Use of Force (a) The identification of any trends in the use of force by members. (b) Training needs recommendations. (c) Equipment needs recommendations. (d) Policy revision recommendations. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/07/16,All Rights Reserved. Use of Force-7 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department 33 Yakima PD Policy Manual Attachments Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/07/16,All Rights Reserved. Attachments-8 Published with permission by Yakima Police Department Attachment sa Yakima PD Policy Manual USE OF FORCE REPORTING APPENDIX.pdf Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2020/07/16,All Rights Reserved. USE OF FORCE REPORTING APPENDIX.pdf Published with permission by Yakima Police Department -9 35 BLUETEAM USE OF FORCE REPORTING APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Officer Involved shooting, in-custody death, use of force where serious bodily injury or death occurs. The most serious or severe force that actually causes,or could reasonably be expected to cause great, or substantial bodily harm,or death. Intermediate-level force is force reasonably expected to cause physical injury,more significant than minimal or fleeting pain, but less significantthan something that might reasonably run the risk of causing great or substantial bodily harm. Use of strikes, Impact weapons,OC spray,Carotid Control Holds and Conducted Energy Device deployments fall within this category. Additionally,any force that contacts the sensitive areas(genitals,throat and eyes)will constitute Type II force. Anytime a firearm is pointed at someone will be considered Type II force. ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Relatively minor, minimal,or low-level physical force resulting in no injury will not require a BlueTeam Use of Force report.Control or counter joint techniques used to overcome minor or passive resistance,for the purposes of handcuffing or restraining a subject from further resistance, will be considered Type 1 force. n�f M ..n .. k .. .. .. .. M.. Y.rimma FORCE REPORTING STANDARDS *BLUE: MANDATORY BLUETEAM REPORT* 36 Appendix B 4 Force Investigations Unit/Officer Involved Shootings Memorandum "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." City of Yakima Police epart g 300 S. 3'd Street oP, aits l Yal ima Cf ashiniton 98901 pp hfatthew A4urrac, Chief of Police Telephone(509) 575-6200 Fax(509)575-6007 " 1,1 Pas September 2nd, 2020 1 To: Chief Matthew Murray From: Detective Drew Shaw Subject: Force Investigations Unit/Officer Involved Shootings Recently, the Yakima Police Department has implemented a Force Investigations Unit(FIU) within the Professional Standards Office. This unit will be tasked with investigating and documenting higher level uses of force by members of the Yakima Police Department as well as providing training on matters related to uses of force by police. The Force Investigations Unit will provide the department and public with thorough and transparent investigations conducted by detectives specializing in use of force investigations. Based on those investigations, the Force Investigations Unit may recommend additional trainings or policy modifications and may conduct other investigations as directed by the Chief. Furthermore,officer involved shootings(OIS) or other deadly use of force applications will be investigated by an independent investigative team (ITT) such as a completely uninvolved agency or the Yakima Valley Special Investigations Unit (YVSIU) as is required by RCW 10.14.011. Respectfully, Detective Drew Shaw Force Investigations Unit Professional Standards Office 1 38 Appendix C 4 111 Training Committee Memorandum "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." City of Yakima g 200 S. 3'd Street ,Police epart l Yakima. 11ashiniton 98901 ' Ulatthew Murray, Chief of Police Telephone(509) 575-6200 Fax (509)575-6007741ifit." A• 'YY *PNfr September 2,2020 To: Chief Murray From: Lieutenant Janis Subject: Training Committee Chief Murray, In the Police Executive Research Forum's use of force recommendations, training is a significant portion of the report. Specifically,how law enforcement agencies create sustainable reforms. At the Yakima Police Department, we are unique in many respects in that training is a fundamental focus of our working conditions. Every officer in the Yakima Police Department receives 10 hours of training each month. In years passed the topic of training depended on the person who was assigned to the training office. Additionally, the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) required that every officer obtains 24 hours of in-service training each year to maintain accreditation. The CJTC regulates what topics need to be covered from year to year. Additionally, the CJTC requires web based training by each officer in the area of crisis intervention. The Yakima Police Department has maintained compliance with the all mandates of the CJTC. Moving forward, the Yakima Police Department will develop a training committee that includes subject matter experts in the disciplines of: firearms, defensive tactics, de-escalation, emergency vehicle operations, and use of force. These topics place the agency and officers at the most risk for liability and public scrutiny, thus require focused efforts on training and oversight. On February 1, 2021, the Yakima Police Department will institute numerous reforms to the use of force policy. The reforms will include: the manner in which force is used by officers, reviewed and investigated by supervisors, and evaluated for potential training needs by the training committee. This will further our efforts to remain transparent and diligent to the ever changing trends in law enforcement. The training committee will guide in-service training that officers currently receive and ensure compliance with all mandates and best practices. Respectfully, Chad Janis Lieutenant/Professional Standards 40 USE OF FORCE COMMITTEE Professional Standards Office Force Investigator Firearms Defensive De-escalation EVOC Tactics 41 Appendix D 4 Early Warning System Memorandum "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." ('ay of Yakima ,,q q 200 S. 3" Stied 0 • ace C 1 t era Yrakima, Z� 81 ington 98901 ••i s� 18, �, rtlatthe '• \lnrra' Chief of Police Telephone(509)575-6200 Fax (509) 575-60{)7 Ali?' 8 t September 3, 2020 To: Matthew Murray Chief of Police From: Tory Adams Lieutenant / Professional Standards Office Subject: Early Warning System The early warning system or EWS is part of the CI Technologies IAPro software. This software is used to track many things such as use-of-force incidents, vehicle pursuits, vehicle collisions, and complaints. When configured and implemented the EWS system notifies supervisors when officers are exceeding thresholds in complaints, vehicle collision and use-of-force incidents. This notification triggers the supervisor to review the officer's history, which may include a meeting with the officer. The supervisors documents his review into the alert, which is passed through a chain of command to the professional standards office. What the software cannot account for are all the variables in law enforcement. For example, it is fairly common that criminal suspects will attempt to elude officers more often during the hours of darkness. This leads to more pursuits of suspects, which in turn, leads to more resistance offered by the suspect. Inevitably this leads to likelihood that force will be used to subdue these combative subjects. Drug and alcohol use is more prevalent during the hours of darkness which also contributes to a subject's willing to resist police efforts to take them into custody peacefully. Lastly, the officers' assignment will impact the effectiveness of the EWS. As an example, it would be difficult to create an early warning alert on vehicle collisions. It would be appropriate for a detective, who may drive ten miles a day, to trigger an alert for one vehicle collision in a two year period. However it would be difficult to hold a patrol officer, who drives a hundred miles a day, sometimes quickly during emergencies to the same standard. The different in assignments would also be disparate when looking at use of force statistics. Detectives don't generally need to use force since they aren't in uniform and don't engage with violent or resistive subjects. Our canine officers are specifically and frequently called to find or capture people who otherwise wouldn't be found without the dogs' keen sense of smell. Inevitably, located or combative suspects will be bit by the dog causing the canine officers to have higher uses of force. In summary, we need more research on how to implement the EWS in an equitable way. I propose that we average the uses of force across the city and patrol officers. After examining the data I believe we can find a sweet spot for the threshold that triggers an EWS alert. We may have to adjust the numbers before we can settle on what is an appropriate threshold.This approach will leave gas in how we monitor the officers who are43 not signed to patrol.CI Technologies offes a]gtonal software that may bridge this wap. r Lieutenant Tay Adams 44 Appendix E \ * ansi ss. "Your Community Cares" Document "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 45 Yakima Police Department 4 111 Your Community Cares "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 46 After the death of George Floyd, protests and riots sparked across the nation. In Yakima, WA, the community took a different approach. . "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 47 ✓ Leann McDougall called today to let us know that she supports YPD. She asked what she could do to show that support. She will be bringing something in as a thank you for all of the hard work the Yakima Police Department does. ✓ Today we received an adorable banner from the L. Rathjen and J. VanDeventer families. I have the following address: Rathjen 1204 S. 2nd Ave, Yakima 98902. It is also signed by Hannah, Hailey, and Grandma Karen. * •:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::sssss::ss::::s::sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss 1,111 RtE Wfr \ ✓ Mr. Isaiah Davison purchased lunch for everyone today (Jimmy John's) 214 S. Naches Ave #7 Yakima WA 98901 ✓ Please see the flyer from Local Beet Meal Prep—they will be offering a free meal to service workers TODAY from 11-1PM and 4-6PM at 1101 W Yakima Ave #115 while supplies last. THANK 'IOu SERVICE WORKERS? THANK YOU SERVICE WORKERS! Local Beet Meal Prep, Healthy Eats Nutrition, and the Yakima community value you so much and we are so thankful for all that you do. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 48 We have gathered together to take the time to show you just how thankful we are. From financial contributions to volunteering and meal prepping we have started a movement of Service meals. On Tuesday, June 30th, stop by anytime from llam-lpm or 4pm-6pm at Local Beet Meal Prep 1101 W. Yakima Ave, #115 to pick up a FREE MEAL! Any medical worker, police officer, firefighter, and first responder with a badge can stop by to pick up a meal. SEE YOU SOON *First come first serve basis. r Rebecca Hernandez (Administrator) and Toni McBean (Marketing), from Rexford Manor stopped by this morning with a wonderful tray of breakfast goodies. • a a y a 0 "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 49 Y Laura Liscano, the owner of Confection Concoctions https://www.confectionconcoctions.corn/#/ made some cookies for Bellevue PD. Robin Peterson saw them and noticed they were made in Yakima so she purchased some and donated them to our agency. v Carol, Ella and Jenny Elwood provided cookies for the officers. v Today, Jerry Runge from Johnson's AutoGlass dropped off 24 coffee mugs and 24 gift certificates from Lincoln Avenue Coffee company. 4: l Y We received a card of support from: Anne Bringloe Y Jennifer and Margaret (photo 1) (Facebook ok)- donated two bags of candy ..................... tit 'ry ! 'k't':fi. I *Mgt } • LEO wives came in and donated goodie bags, thank you cards, and drawings from their children "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 50 rs ., .. ... „, .,.... . .. . . „„,„,y,y, SS4! h.it Xi r5...*P At ! t* -cor t+"V-,,Auld :'.Cmti<4b:,.u,- - .. 'vv a ,kz4Y-t5-r-ttw ks ns past' _.._.� 04 Okobbi k a :., ""_----..., ! 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Ira ant eilit "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 51 V Mrs. Sandra Federspiel made some cookies and came in today with a plate of them and a sweet card for the officers. 5+'i3"v5R+r t '% $ • ? 1::•; ~pm m KINI) GESTURES • Laurel Krueger dropped off 2 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts-thanking us for our service • David Lucas dropped of a sweet card his son Ezra made (posted on the board) and $40 to go towards some snacks • Anonymous donors dropped off some police themed face masks • William Heinecke and his young daughter Johanna dropped off three dozen donuts and some homemade salsa as a thank you for arriving on scene before he was off the phone with 911 David and Maria Garcia, from Garcia's Chocolates made wonderful cake pops to show gratitude for your hard work EMAILS • Just heard that the Seattle City Mayor wants to defund the police along with the Seattle School District wants to break ties with the Police. This baffles me but I digress If they don't want their police then we should hire some of them! Both City and County. I say Yakima County Sheriff and Yakima Police should get more money and be able to hire a adequate number of officers. Seattle Officers are well trained and it will be a great pool of talent to pull from. I love our law enforcement in this valley and it's time we give them what they need and the people the security we need. I know the liberals and sheep on our Valley won't agree but I personally don't care. This Valley deserves the best in every area of our county. This is a good time To start getting it done. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Debra K Morris "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 52 • Greetings Yakima Council, It is with a heavy heart that I have watched law enforcement officers across our nation attacked physically, verbally, and emotionally over this last week. I absolutely believe that black lives matter because all lives matter, and that "all" includes our police force. It is impossible with all that is in the news, that many of them are not feeling unappreciated and attacked. Their jobs are hard enough as it is. As civil servants who serve the community of Yakima, please make it clear to the public and our local law enforcement that you support and value their contributions and have no intention of following in Minneapolis' footsteps by disbanding the police force. If reform is needed in our local law enforcement,then let's talk reform, but without the divisive rhetoric, always remembering that the majority of our officers are dedicated to public safety and deserve our support, especially during this time. I will be attending the next live stream council meeting and would love to hear the council's thoughts shared with the public. Thank you for your service, Ariel Larsen o Chief- Though she spoke on a difficult matter, it is refreshing to receive this complimentary community message for our officers. It reflects the openness and caring that I believe the majority of our community shares. So please make sure that every officer receives this message. They need to know that the service they provide is an important part of the fabric of our community. Stay helathy! Patricia Byers Mayor—District 3 • We are completely upset about the way the various police departments around the country are being treated and considered. If there is anything we can do to uphold a positive public attitude toward the Yakima Police Department, please let us know. Best Wishes and please stay safe, Pat and Dave Crist "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 53 • Chief, I have been thinking about you and the department over the last few weeks. I look forward to returning to visit the department once the musters are resumed. In the meantime, I want you to know that I really appreciate the hard work of the men and women of the Yakima Police Department. I continue to be impressed with the department's professionalism, commitment to service and winning"can-do" attitude. Please tell your staff that they are appreciated by myself and the rest of the City's management team. Thanks again! Mask up to open up! Respectfully, Alexander P. Meyerhoff, ICMA-CM, AICP Interim City Manager City of Yakima (AILS • A phone call from a citizen praising our service during a call on 6/11/20. • A phone call from a retired Seattle police officer expressing his concern and support for officers. • A phone call asking if donations of cookies or doughnuts are allowed and wishing to express their gratitude and support and encouragement. • A phone call to inform us of derogatory graffiti about the Yakima Police Dept on the overpass above nob hill and P. This gentleman was concerned and wanted to let us know that he appreciates us and supports us. • A phone call from community member Nate Anderson to express how much we are needed and appreciated. • Phone call from community member Melissa George letting us know she appreciates the officers putting their lives on the line for Yakima. • Ms. Ariel Larson called and wanted to know how they can support and show appreciation for our police department. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 54 The Garcia's from Garcia's Chocolate made these wonderful cake pops to show gratitude to our officers. } '�.i ........ Sir.4 ct } / /•t .x $:i }:::r+t•tt:v*,rya++a s.. �� � �.`�.� .. ..' lr t�4 v'x,}Vrili:Y.'•sur}}r.;::eP:xJ Sii. t, i' r: tF.:,• 'AL. x,.. 'y ,,,: .... m._ ....... ... a e....' h : r.t.t:EiaSi i::.x}zi•.;n3.x1' t;dk,�'} • i..!. Ck:ti3.T.'241,'k :.t�'53'i VAC,1 414 u at. r Isor . ,'.Mt ,.df t -. - �, :i'':S*:'t., ,r'� .yYtt.,.• .• 'k _ _ .+k�:�.4�5,}_f'.�..•rv:;.i.'..'r! ' ,:;':..�::a • a4,1" a.A -:i:::iiiv x. • C f wt 'xx w.w.. . a.: t "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 55 ' 021 1 Y Twice, Tracy Burke from Eve's Garden, generously donated 14 pizza's to our agency. She felt she had to do something to show support for everything our officers are going through. '9 Mr. Monte Eldridge from the Summitview 7-11 called today to let me know they have a program called "Hearts to Hero's" where they honor those who give to the community especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have chosen to recognize the YPD for everything we have done for the community during this time. In appreciation, Mr. Eldridge will be stopping by our office tomorrow at 9am to bring donuts and coffee. Would it be possible for some uniformed personnel to be on hand for some photos? "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 56 Coca-Cola stopped by and donation 8 cases of energy drinks for First Responders. v Community member John Goller called on behalf of the tenants of Suntowers to thank the Yakima Police Dept for doing such a good job of taking care of the homeless problem they were having. He wanted officers to know that they all really appreciate it and all that they do. Got a phone call from Alvie Maxey Sr. He wanted to encourage us to keep doing our job. We are doing great! He is proud of us and how we are helping the public. Leann McDougall called today to let us know that she supports YPD. She asked what she could do to show that support. She will be bringing something in as a thank you for all of the hard work the Yakima Police Department does. v Received in ttday's aii Tb Ottr biatsva a Pots be'. xr 1, t hart at* Hi everyone, Wynette with Yakima Bible Baptist Church just dropped these goodies off for you. The box includes danishes, cupcakes, and coffee cake bites. They are praying for all of you and "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 57 if anyone is interested in being added to their prayer list, please call her at 249-0172 and you will be added. ENJOY! ...... .... 4iixM, • A ......... • a. w::::v:v::::xw' .;.y'i Y' S XJ." '•.+e .w .'.....v.:"iiiiiiiii� ...{i x.'.. .. .Y(t ..... • ..A isa.. .:t.�'Y ♦♦ !tk� x..+attt.. .. is 4 Sit ' . .r `: r .�:�r.�� r.�w•mm 'v ar;,M .....• a..... .w.w:.w::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.w:::.w::.vw::::::.w.v w:.w::::.. •• ........:..:.w.w.w.w::::::::::::::::::::::::. w:.w.va:.vv�. Y Nancy Ketzenberg called today and will be sending a care package of toys for our K-9 partners. I'll let you know when they arrive. '9 Ryan Yates' neighbor brought this to his home and asked him to let everyone know how appreciated they are. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 58 ........... mom. • .. . 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" POLICE OFFICE AS rhii'4/GO))' _, 4. r.,i. t i 1 a r y ' -s ,!} ,y'. , 5 t .:;���'i.'i}:f= i 't{'}may .. ' r T'--C' ' .., ....._..... i it'''', j kKC SUPeKKhRbak Y As a reminder, every message of appreciation, support and love we receive is posted on the wall in the Patrol lunchroom. Hopefully, on those hardest of days, you can look at these and know your community cares and it puts a smile on your face. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 64 r An additional two bags of the same types of masks below were donated anonymously today. If you didn't get one yesterday, please see us in the Services Division to pick one up, we'd love to say hello. .. . . 1 r... rf . ..IT 4 . rw.r... 44.44444441,44 14. M ,,,,.. Er .4.4.144.444 n 4 ..........:. 4444444. • • • • .......... • "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 65 V Captain Seely saw this posted on our Facebook Page on 7/26/20 and wanted to make sure you saw that your caring, concern, and actions do not go unnoticed by your community. Well done officers, well done!! Kristi K Foster added a 30 photo—in Yakima, Washington. ah - 4 This morning I witnessed the coolest thing that reinforced my pride in our .7 w YP0 police force. These officers were : i in front of me in the Mc0onalds drive- fix~ thru .,, a little odd to see bike officers r1 TAn. carrying Mc0's but my thought was .. ; yenT wr:n boy they must be really hungry! After 1 d - .„ ' • - 11 t: picked up my own order and drove '. ' :.... . around the corner I saw the officers ,., a:.: '.'" i:: '. ...•••.::iii:::::':i:: handing the bag to a lady who was obviously down on her Iuck.,.My ..:.. ':,::.ry,, •.......... guess would be homeless for sure... Thank-you YPD for your amazing work with ALL citizens of Yakima. We appreciate youllgi#A:� r�"i mow Y Below is a message from a local business owner who loves our puppies!!! Hello, I'm the store manager for Old Mill Country Store. We are located at 1504 S 36th Ave, behind Hellisens Lumber. We have an in store veterinarian clinic and sell pet & farm supplies. As a thank you to the K9 officers, we would like to donate some treats & toys. Could you please tell me how many K9 the department has? Thank you! 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I never thought of graffiti that way. The Kalombos are behind you and our police force. Please relay to your force in your daily there is a biracial/black household in Yakima that loves and supports them. Tell them thank youemail for that serving and putting your life in danger. We are behind them and thank you for every effort they are making in our community. Have an awesome day!! Beth Kalombo "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 67 During these troubling times across our country and especially in the Northwest area, I want to thank the YPD for all you do. As a son and a brother of retired law enforcement, I am fully aware of the pressures LE is currently facing and I proudly fly my thin blue line yard flag by my front porch. I live in a new development off of 64th Ave and have a Ring doorbell that picks up routine neighborhood checks in the middle of the night by your officers. You can't be everywhere but your occasional presence is appreciated. Thanks again! Gary On Sunday 7/19, Ofc. Althauser put multiple boxes of Girl Scout cookies in the patrol break room. These cookies were donated as a thank you from Girl Scout Troop 1904. Ofc. Dannan brought in 15-16 boxes of food that was donated from a parent from his daughters swim team. The apples, onions, and potatoes come from a farm in Chelan can be used to pass out to individuals/families in need or to build relationships. A card was mailed in from the Karstetter family mate ..yam , e. i r t� z;'"{. ,4k 4G' v;; 3x cep 3 160, e at tt: m2 amt. OmeM Sgt. Fowler was approached by a random citizen who states they give the item below to each officer she contacts. (Pretty cool!) "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 68 • ,....• ... .. .ad. .... v Two letters of appreciation came in today's mail. 'Deck( Yaktrwa._ C'hitca. .,*AAA,t-y Thank you for aft the hard wort you put in each day.As Yakima being my hometown,you all protect my life and my families My boyfriend's father was a YP!)°fileern0W,etirt His brother hes just graduated from academy to join the department,I cannot stand when my generation or any otter say the things they do about officers.Your willingness to step up and proton(yakcon minty isha,o blc and noicok Each one of you has answered the canto protect and serve. Even with what is going on in today's society,the world may have seemed to nursed their backs of you.However,forme and my nuttily along with many more we will support our afficaa to the heat oar ability.Asa kid t was taught the valueof or wma for the men and women who wear dial badge and uniform_I thank every single inn, WOMBS and K-9,in this Bend of work".pray each day that you an make it home safety.That your family doesn't have to get that phone eall,they deserve to-have you home safe each mint and each day.There may be those who-wear the badge who dishonor it,that should not reflect on everyone though t can recognize that you are the good that you wan us as ayounger generation to sec.Never be discouraged or lose hope„for you are strong and courageous fighters.You cock face barttcs Mt and off duty that mane ofusoaakl fathom..For you are the/We between chaos the peace.The linethat stands between safety and aamtty.You are the THIN BLUELINEt You are the protectors,you we thepeacemakers, and you are ow hams! IV'E GOT YOUR SIX!! 0-7 ellas "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." �r€s SOtitio tftUNIC !IONS: xf v, hoot.mn.. 5. ▪ t n6xaa.Fa2mne. AC b"“<ga:f ▪ Y.�knS.SA TSYrt } ▪ tz Its531ftetllrcdrc Id ”gl make" 5 nryfimm2t m5 W.Aki“lMt Temg.^)*" by A F +nf."<kwnam?tlbefrr tUervtgOw' empogw 6q audvm. 1 d { NOR." MwM 6 SrrK lu fmin) t I J spfh 4t A 6 iw g my iv 1 NvXu ixv d{ h nEM i9( AM!{ uf%ubry lalsd^lade Z mm} F t aAvk tic ir114i5.{[{111M1 imi.4ep 41EK• rErEnvQ • }gafMerrrtaT eFnxbmsir rErfterPo eSW yr Irrr garrYvet3m Wla•i" hr IXgs9k u(e^t ^"t^.^ WAN w fq $ R5 * t +Nd bR dM fmzlaefittldvhpeaebMS tt TbgM1}Hsx�� FeN fX rtvMrtaMW• var 'Bttkfry;.&�vt' £ S "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 70 Y A member of our community anonymously left this on our front counter 4ittt .x. . P WG&Hit( ' 1 POLICE STH$ r '���+!'t;NE5 20 g t E&n /f'j} =�.'d MUSZSiy 4FE. .. ....... V Maribel Rivera, one of our local CPS investigators brought in several bags of cherries. She and her family wanted to say thanks to all the staff at YPD. The cherries will be in the break room. Y Our own Draven Keen brought in boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts yesterday ® "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 71 An anonymous person dropped off a note of support Ft .., } A generous donation came in today from Sun Valley Church, Barry and Ellen Reifel, and Tyson and Teegan Critchlow. The donation included food, snacks, drinks, coffee cards, a gift card, and lots of love and support. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 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Have a safe and wonderful shift Y On Friday evening, outside of the PD, a community member tracked down Sgt. Grow and donated a few coffeehouse gift cards to thank YPD for its service. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 77 V Today, party sub platters were donated by the owner and crew at the Sub Shop, Almon Residential Real Estate and Custom Tile works, in appreciation for keeping everyone safe during these trying times. . yr � Vr 's,.Ya.ttS{v t�.• .��5..���5W C I :$ir ty.ioa n. clic o 4,4 y4 .'.v.Y y.:::i; 4t el .rr�.;r... v:.vyv n., rxi: '. :Y .. r rR }t i. v:, a xvwv .. v .... ..r :iit'• v A myµ y rit 'r� . ... ,�'a',i' •,,-�.-. ., ?:'�? � �����::5�, .it:+.;;{.}r'ii{.Svii'ii:. ���}n. { �fSJ�K""..�—' s a� x '�':�+*•4r:, Sri.. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 78 sv, aXe fio M1v..l' Lf • x .e.x� fe. .u:Si. frr �``�'q. :y . ' y.Tyti Y• vn-fir •. ;.::;;; • "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 79 Ben and Earlene Barnes support your efforts 100% and appreciate you doing your jobs. They do not appreciate people lashing out at you. Marla Prante says she appreciates all you do in keeping the community safe. An unknown male stopped by the office today armed with a box of dog treats to thank Zorro for his hard work. ! A'y • K. Pa v � ITO Mr Isaiah Davison provided lunch from Jimmy John's to our staff today. He has a lot of support for the work you do and is very appreciative. On Monday I was contacted by a gentleman (Merritt Mahre) who felt such a strong need to tell you that your community cares about you and that you are needed, wanted, and loved. He wanted to know how he could show you that you, and the job you do, is appreciated. He reached out to our community members and the response of support was overwhelming. Below is a letter, cards, and photos of your community supporting you. As one of them so eloquently said " the community is the louder voice" against those that don't appreciate you. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." eo ******** •*. Fund The PoUce/Sheriff Dept. (tonne*One Yakinen tenmety soloL Ex.o,ou IN*, "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." SI To light or. Thank You, Ythank You. rhank You !! May Cod Bless. Keep- And Slime 1poil You, 1.+rd J M1,11' ler>t3.rks`t e Math r'e,hR•Secr Les vrk cAgvla ,(a” V t IrrsodoEt..Fe.“,”rcto.reV?kia cc beck,.Caa 0?Am; r_K.6. 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"Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 88 The attachments have several "Thank You" notes for all employees Comniunild member Ron Davis called to sat that •the pollee are doing a great rob and Yakima couldnd survive without them. Dear whs -ver opens this lefter, have been .dong Thank You notes for all the TED employes! ill you please hand out these notes? Oh, and please take one tor yourself toolRny good friend Dylan Erips -nt you some Thank You notes a while ago fool Fmrn : LW, Halle, ren and Ba -ft Apleder, Eliza and Solaria Neverrete, Ben Cobb and rcii iah Elliot!! .,t . .. „ , iY. !Mini! v , nIioU r. i "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 89 3 » � 2 * \ \ \ • y . / ts. "Reduce violent crime tn _gh exceptional customer service." 90 "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 91 rr 5 551{ 43 "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 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Y Community member Gene Gandy called to say thank you for everything, glad this is not Seattle. Community member Scott Parks called to say that he supports YPD all the way and that he hopes that all of the officers stay safe. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 115 V Jerry Runge, from Johnson's Auto Glass and Lincoln Avenue Coffee Company (1801 West Lincoln Ave) donated 24 coffee mugs and 24 gift cards for a free drink at Lincoln Avenue Coffee Company. H In addition, there were several "thank you" cards in the package. We thought it would brighten your day to see a sampling of those cards as well. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." . . . _ . is x. . .; • : .: ^ . . :: : . ..:. t .. . .. AS • na.nk .icv J ,`.r,? ! 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H Jennifer and (2-3 yr old) Margaret came in to deliver two bags of candy to show their appreciation for your hard work (photo 1) H LEO wives donated Paleo muffins, goodie bags, thank you cards, and drawings from their children (photos 2, 3, and 4) H Anonymous donor dropped off two dozen donuts H Anonymous caller called to thank you all for your hard work H We received a card of support from Anne Bringloe filled with kind words and support. She is a retired chaplain from the King County Sheriffs Department. • A member of our community donated two boxes of gloves • Community member Amber Butler, resident of the area of a shots fired call, wanted to make sure that we knew that SGT Fowler went above and beyond the call of duty. She shared that he stayed with her children and kept them safe while she helped ID the suspect's vehicle, shared safety tips with them about what to do if a similar incident ever occurs, and then promised to bring them a treat later. Amber was very appreciative and shared that SGT Fowler showed up later with treats for her kids. I informed her that she could also file a commendation on our website. • Community member Tony Patnode called to express his gratitude and appreciation for all the YPD does. He asked what he and his friends could do or bring in to show that appreciation. I told him we have received so many treats and everything are grateful for all of them. He replied with "well, maybe we should bring in some diet books!" Hahahaha! • Rachel McCully called wondering if they could donate items this Friday. She and her friends are LEO wives and they want to show their support. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." 120 • Community member Jim Anderson would like to say "Bless the Police, and stay safe". • Sandra Federspiel made some homemade cookies and brought them in with a card. She is sad with how police are being treated. • Sunrise Outreach and Camp Hope Leadership purchased enough food From Famous Dave's to feed 50 officers. • Jennifer Johnson wanted to say what a great job our officers are doing and she said officer Huizar went above and beyond during a call on 6/13/20. • Community member Kelly Laramer wanted to let us know that she appreciates us and wants everyone to stay safe. • Three generations of a family(including two adorable little girls)wanted to show their support by making brownies. In appreciation of your service Little Caesar's Pizza provided pizza twice a week for 6 weeks. "Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service." Truth and Reconciliation Process Executive SummaryChangesof Council Meeting I September 15th , 2020 Presented by : Chief Matt Murray Chief Murray 's Priority for the Yakima Police Department " Reduce violent crime through exceptional customer service " Despite the need for this process , we have enormous community support . The majority of the changes we made were in the use of force policy, making the department more transparent , and making data more accessible . 8 Can Wait REQUIRE WARNING EXHAUST ALL BAN CHOKEHOLDS REQUIRE DE—ESCALATION- BEFORE SHOOTING ALTERNATIVES BEFORE SHOOTING 101, kio DUTY TO INTERCEDE BAN SHOOTING AT USE OF FORCE COMPREHENISVE MOVING VEHICLES CONTINUUM REPORTING rrll�rw. • PERF 30 POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORM 30 GUIDING PRINCIPLES O . The sanctity of human life should be at the head of 2. ® Departments should adopt policies that hold themselves. everything an agency does. to a higher standard than the legal requirement of Graham v,Connor El 3. Police use of force must meet the test o€ 4. Ed Adopt de-escalation as formal agency policy proportionality. Q 5. The Critical Decision-Making Model provides a:new way 6. Q Duty to intervene:Officers need to prevent other to approach critical incidents. officers from using excessive force,. Q 7. Respect the sanctity of life by promptly renderingfirst 8; ET Shooting at vehicles must be strictly prohibited. aid. Ei x3 1rSn4cre tormpen.mm, ,Friel Jd 2 srenn0 e ,Inft,66p,i tSpr,„,krt, l9. Prohibit use of deadly force against individuals who. 10. Q Document use-of-force incidents,and review your data t i'eneg r tr eralirc. pose a danger only to themselves. and enforcement practices to ensure that they are fair 0 75 cat auo arrzrsm and ear,r, =ea_44 26 Q +aea-te eoe o cosee re °Ors?,r,,rmrral optus.. '_pray_. and non-discriminatory. Et 27 Arx„aTARR ceplovMe^tdo ,a.wnN,vutfy She za Ei Pii,'s,l p ace or nh cs may helav I-.de-eboaletoa r-�i r� use at a tr,,,,. er(oiki' `rpp powinedwllh 11. Provide reporting to the public on use of force 12. {7J All incidents resulting in death or serious bodily injury aar'+ma sstI a1,e1 M. should be reviewed by specially trained personnel. ra 4{Vausa:-oral-takmunaai;naxrr03asaunna)aw ; 3a. A ttLaeararraramiks arcs avatmsearaaa56 Pace,eso,nse pdtv#e- n son^m,tr air suar nga.tae'S El 13. Be transparent in providing information following use- 14. El Training academy content and culture must reflect of-force incidents, agency values O 15. Officers should be trained to use a Critical Decision- 16.. Q Use Distance,Cover,and Time to replace outdated Making Model. concepts. Q :17. De-escalation should be a core theme of an agency's 18. Q De-escalation starts with effective communications. training program. Q 19. Implement comprehensive training on how to deal with 20. El Tactical training and mental health training needs to be people with mental health issues. interwoven. Q 21. 'Community based outreach teams can be valuable to 22. El Provide prompt supervisor response to critical incidents agency's mental health response. to reduce likelihood of unnecessary force. Carotid Control Technique AKA " Choke Hold " Removed from Policy Changes implemented at Shift Change — February 2021 Bupaodall apaod jo as pawojaj bui. podaH ied ai ! sqeM CIdA Pelepdn 8 .1 anal Auunwwoo ADUesiedSUesil Office of Professional Standards Levels of Review v 'ii.. :iy '. Eir I 1 ti: Professional Professional Yakima Valley Special Disciplinary Process Report to Community Standards Detective Standards Lieutenant Investigations Unit involving City Drew Shaw Chad Janis Manager and Chief of (Third Party Review) Police