06.10.21 POP Meeting NotesBoulder Police Oversight Panel
Meeting Agenda
June 10, 2021
I. Discussion of Use of Force training
The panel members discussed their impressions from the Use of Force training they
attended on May 22. The panel members were impressed by the intensity and focus
of the trainers and discussed the need for ongoing intermittent training. The panel
members felt the training was very informative and appreciated the opportunity to
interact with each other and the trainers.
II. Prepare for meeting with Chief Herold on June 24
The panel members discussed which topics they would like to discuss in their
upcoming meeting with Chief Herold. The specific topics the panel decided to focus
on were SB21-062 and BPD’s role in clearing and policing homeless encampments.
The panel agreed to send specific question suggestions to Ariel by June 18th.
III. Presentation by subcommittee on panel by-laws and operating procedures
The subcommittee reviewed their work thus far on developing the panel by-laws
and procedures. The subcommittee held a meeting with two members of the
Implementation team to discuss how to address issues that were not specifically
articulated in the Police Oversight ordinance, such as the creation of a
secretary/recorder role and the operations of subcommittees. The subcommittee
reviewed the progress made thus far on the by-law’s sections on governance,
outreach, and education/orientation. The panel expects to finalize the by-laws and
procedures by the end of summer.
IV. Monitor’s report
a. Summer intern – the monitor introduced the summer intern, Tatiana Follett, to
the panel.
b. Annual Report – the monitor discussed the release and publication of the first
Police Oversight annual report.
c. Connected Partner Agreement – the monitor reminder panel members to
complete the connected partner agreement form to begin the process of
activating their city email accounts.
d. Ride-alongs – the monitor discussed setting up ride-alongs with the panel
members.
e. June 26 training – the monitor reminded panel members of the upcoming
training on CIRT (mental health response) & BPD’s Homeless Outreach Team
f. Traffic stop reminder – the monitor reminded the panel members to never try to
use their position on the police oversight panel to get out of a traffic stop or
ticket.
g. Monthly case statistics
i. Five complaints were filed in May (one additional complaint was filed, but
was classified as a community inquiry)
ii. So far in June, five complaints have been filed
iii. There are currently eight active investigations that are in progress
iv. So far in 2021, 34 complaints have been filed and six allegations have
been sustained against officers
V. Panel selection of cases to review
The panel reviewed the summaries of the complaints filed in May. The panel voted
on whether to conduct a full review of each case. No cases from May were selected
by the panel for full case file review.
VI. Public Comment
One member of the public spoke on the importance of improving Boulder County’s
handling of domestic violence; specifically, manipulation of the court system by
domestic abusers to retaliate against victims.