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City of Palo Alto
City Manager’s Report
HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: POLICE
APRIL 16, 2007 CMR: 182:07
COMMENDATIONS AND COMPLAINTS MADE BY MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, JULY THROUGH
DECEMBER OF 2006
This is an informational report and no Council action is required.
DISCUSSION
The following report is a summary of all commendations and complaints made by members of
the public and investigated by the Palo Alto Police Department during the third and fourth
quarters of 2006. A summary of commendations for employees is also included. Most
commendations reflect the demeanor or professionalism of the employee(s) or highlight the
outstanding or "above and beyond" type of service received.
The Police Department received six new complaints during this period (July 2006 - December
2006). Five complaints were investigated during this period. The remaining investigation will be
completed pending completion of complainants criminal trial. The Police Department received
one complaint alleging racial profiling during the third and fourth quarter of 2006. The complaint
was deemed unfounded.
Official corrective action (discipline, admonishment, training, and/or policy review) occurred in
all situations where a complaint was deemed sustained. A complaint is sustained when an
investigation discloses sufficient evidence to clearly prove the allegations ~made. Absent such
evidence, a complaint is usually deemed not sustained. Other categories of disposition include
unfounded, when it can be demonstrated that the alleged actions did not occur; and exonerated,
when the acts were consistent with Department policies and procedures.
For the first time, staff is also attaching a matrix that shows the citizen complaint and internal
investigations that the Police Auditor has reviewed.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Type and Disposition Third and Fourth Quarter Report 2006
CMR: 182:07 Page 1 of 2
Attachment B - 2006 Year to Date Report
Attachment C - Matrix of Police Auditor Review of Citizen Complaims
PREPARED BY:
~OUG KEITH
Lieutenant
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
LYNNE JOHNSON
Police Chief
City Manager
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