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04.08.21 POP Meeting NotesBoulder Police Oversight Panel Meeting Notes April 8, 2021 I. Moment of Silence for the victims of the King Soopers shooting II. Discussion on impact of shooting Panel members discussed the impact of the King Soopers shooting on each of them and how it affected their perspectives. III. Training schedule Panel members reviewed a draft training schedule developed by the co- chairs and monitor. Panel members strongly requested that the next training scheduled for April 24 be conducted virtually instead of in person since they are all still in the process of getting fully vaccinated. The monitor agreed to work on changing the training schedule to ensure the April 24 training is conducted virtually. Panel members also requested that all trainings be recorded and added to the Panel’s SharePoint site. The monitor indicated he would do this. IV. Criteria and timing for selecting case reviews Panel members reviewed a draft list of criteria for selecting cases to review. The draft list was developed by the co-chairs and the monitor. The panel agreed that a flexible approach should be taken, while still enumerating criteria that indicate the focus of the panel. The following categories will be the primary focus of the panel, but the panel can reject or select any cases for full review: • Use of Force • Bias or profiling • Failure to provide service • Complaints involving juveniles or minors • Allegations of criminal offence by an officer • Violations of sanctuary city policy • Unreasonable search and seizure • Truthfulness • Sexual Misconduct or Harassment V. Creation of subcommittee to develop panel by-laws and operating procedures The panel members decided to create a subcommittee to research and draft the panel’s bylaws and Policies & Procedures manual. Suzy Gordon, Taishya Adams, and Hadasa Villalobos volunteered to be on the subcommittee. VI. Monitor’s report a. SharePoint site review – the monitor updated the panel on the creation of a city SharePoint site that will house the panel’s shared documents. b. Count Me In site review – the monitor informed the panel that technical issues are currently inhibiting use of Count Me In for tracking their volunteer hours. The issue is in the process of being resolved and the monitor will inform the panel members when it is ready to use. The monitor also agreed to provide screen shots to assist the panel members in navigating the platform. c. Monthly case statistics – the monitor reported that there were three complaints and six community inquiries during March 2021. The monitor provided a brief indication of the nature of each complaint and inquiry. Other items raised by panel members: • The panel asked the monitor to create a spreadsheet for the members to track all cases that come before them. The monitor indicated he would do so and upload the document to the SharePoint site. • The panel indicated that they would like to speak with Chief Herold regarding her position on SB21-062. The monitor agreed to request a meeting for the panel members with Chief Herold. • The panel inquired about ways to better inform the public about the regular monthly panel meetings. Members of the panel suggested that the BPD Twitter account could be used to remind the public about the monthly panel meetings since the account has a large following. The panel also suggested placing notices on the city listserv, in newsletters and local media. The monitor indicated he would look into various options and discuss further with the panel. • The panel requested that the monitor create a listserv for the panel to communicate more easily. The monitor agreed to do so. VII. Public Comment One member of the public provided comment. She thanked the panel for the work they are doing and said that she found the meeting very interesting and informative.