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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 16, 2021 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, March 16, 2021, commencing at 7:00 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, all Council Members participated in the meeting via teleconference and the meeting was available for viewing by the public via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/ and https://zoom.us/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhc1E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1U5SjVZZz09; the opportunity for public comment was available through councilcomments@lodi.gov and https://zoom.us/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhc1E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1U5SjVZZz09. Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir Lodi Police Department Sergeant Tim Fritz provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Department's Office of Professional Standards (OPS). Specific topics of discussion included OPS function, three-member team, responsibilities of teach team member, Internal Affairs investigations, and OPS 2020 statistics. Chief Bruscia spoke about the types of disciplinary actions that could be taken to address different types of sustained policy violation findings, in response to a question asked by Council Member Kuehne. Council Member Kuehne commended the police force on the work that they did in 2020. Sergeant Fritz explained the process for handling complaints following questions asked by Mayor Nakanishi. There were no public comments on this agenda item. Lodi Police Department Sergeant Josh Redding provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Department's Special Investigations Unit (SIU). Specific topics of discussion included the role of SIU, major 2020 investigations, 2020 statistics, special operations, tools of the trade, 2020 gang incidents pin map, and noteworthy investigations. Sergeant Redding answered questions asked by Mayor Nakanishi about crime rate statistics, noting how the pandemic has impacted crime in the City. Sergeant Redding spoke about the A.Roll Call by City Clerk B. Topic(s) B-1 Receive Overview Presentation on Lodi Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards (PD) B-2 Receive Overview Presentation on Lodi Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit (PD) 1 national problem of "ghost guns," in response to a questions asked by Mayor Nakanishi. Sergeant Redding defined "street crime" and explained what is considered a street crime, in response to questions asked by Council Member Kuehne. Chief Bruscia spoke about the work that has been done to address gang crimes over the past decade. Sergeant Redding answered questions asked by Mayor Nakanishi regarding how illegal gambling and prostitution/trafficking investigations are carried out. Chief Bruscia stated that there has been an uptick in transient related crime and the Police Department is working with the District Attorney and court to address the problems now that the City is moving toward re-opening post pandemic, in response to a question asked by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler. Chief Bruscia explained that he is working to staff the bicycle patrols in the downtown area to deter transient crime, following a question asked by Mayor Nakanishi. There were no public comments on this agenda item. None. No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 a.m. C. Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items D.Adjournment ATTEST: Jennifer Cusmir City Clerk 2 By Sergeant Tim Fritz Police Accountability Protecting the integrity of the Department Ensuring highest level of training is provided Ensuring Officers are properly equipped Federal and State reporting Sergeant Tim Fritz Corporal Eric Bradley Part time -Retired Lieutenant Steve Price Internal Affairs Investigations Review of all use of force incidents Use of force review committee Officer involved shooting reviews FBI/DOJ reporting AXON/Evidence.com/Taser IApro/Blueteam/Makenote Safety Committee (City of Lodi / Lodi Adventist Health) Special Projects SB 1421 / Public Records Requests Training POST Certifications All equipment with exception of fleet Narcan Back ground investigations as needed AXON/Evidence.com/Taser BWC audits Lexipol (policy and procedure manual) Lexipol revisions and updates. Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins Monthly reports for Lexipol and Evidence.com California state law requires agencies maintain a process and system for complaint investigations Complaints can be generated internally or externally. Anyone can make a complaint Small investigations can take 30-120 days. Large investigations up to a year. Typically there are 10-14 IA investigations a year At the completion of an investigation one of four findings are reached for each complaint. Sustained –Allegation occurred in violation of a policy or law Not sustained –Insufficient facts to make a determination Exonerated –Allegation occurred but no violation of policy or law Unfounded –Allegation was without basis 4 new IA investigations received 8 IA investigations completed (hold over from prior year) 50 Policy Violations alleged against 9 officers 11 Sustained, 11 Not sustained, 4 Exonerated, 24 Unfounded. 2 firearm discharge reviews (OIS and animal) 180 UOF incidents reviewed 35 Vehicle Pursuits reviewed 16 On-duty collisions reviewed Non POST Training –36 employees in 25 classes POST Training –71 officers in 266 classes Special Investigations Unit Narcotics Gang Crimes Street Crimes Vice Surveillance Intelligence Gathering Expert Witness Testimony Homicides Felony Assaults Robberies Narcotics Sales Firearms Trafficking 195 Total Arrests Made 25 Gang Members or Associates Arrested 27 Firearms Seized 3.25 lbs. of Narcotics Seized 150 Search Warrants Executed 175 Citations Issued 951 Contacts Undercover Drug Buys Prostitution Stings Bait Bike Massage Parlor Stings Package Theft Operations Illegal Gambling Stings **Due to COVID-19, only a limited number of operations have been conducted in 2020.