03.11.21 POP Meeting NotesBoulder Police Oversight Panel
Meeting Notes
March 11, 2021
I. Reflections on first training
Members of the panel shared their thoughts on the first training, which
occurred on February 27, 2021. The training consisted of a presentation
by the monitor on the history of race, policing, and civilian oversight in
the U.S.; a presentation by the BPD Training Commander on department
values and ethics; and a presentation by BPD’s Professional Standards
Unit sergeant on the complaint investigations process. Panel members
discussed the importance of having an affinity space after trainings to
discuss their observations of the trainings.
II. Finalize training topics and schedule
Panel members discussed their availability for scheduling additional
trainings and what topics they would like to prioritize. The panel decided
to first select their co-chairs and then to have the co-chairs develop a
proposed training schedule.
III. Select co-chairs
By majority vote, the panel selected Suzy Gordon and Sasha Strong as
the panel co-chairs. The co-chairs serve a one-year term.
IV. Develop criteria for selecting case reviews
The panel discussed various options for how to develop criteria for
selecting which cases the panel will conduct a full review. The panel
elected to defer this decision and continue the conversation after having
more time to consider.
V. Update on mediation program
The monitor provided an update on the development of a conflict
resolution/mediation program to resolve certain complaints against
police.
VI. Stipend
The monitor confirmed that all panel members had been contacted by
city staff to set up their stipends. One panel member asked if it was
required to accept the stipend. It is not required to accept the stipend.
VII. Tracking volunteer hours – Count Me In
The monitor provided a demonstration to panel members on how to log
their volunteer hours in the city’s volunteer hour tracking platform.
VIII. Public Comment
There was no public comment.