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City Manager’s Report
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY MANAGER
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
DEPARTMENT: POLICE
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COMMENDATIONS AND COMPLAINTS MADE BY MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, JANUARY THROUGH
JUNE OF 2007
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 2007. 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 five new complaints during this period (January 2007 - June
2007). Five complaints were investigated during this period. The Police Department received
one complaint alleging racial profiling during the third and fourth quarter of 2007. 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.
Attached is a matrix showing citizen complaints and internal investigations that the Police
Auditor has reviewed.
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Type and Disposition Third and Fourth Quarter Report 2007
Attachment B - Matrix of Police Auditor Review of Citizen Complaints
PREPARED BY:
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
f~I-DOUG KEITH
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Police Chief
EMILY HARRISON
Assistant City Manager
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