To effectuate its purpose, the Police Commission shall, in compliance with the California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov’t Code, §§ 6250 et seq.), Cal. Penal Code §§ 832.7 and 832.8; California Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (Cal. Gov’t Code, §§ 3300 et seq.), Cal. Gov’t Code § 38630, Cal. Gov’t Code § 37104, Cal. Penal Code section 832.7, and all other applicable state and federal law:
(A) Propose changes, at its discretion or upon receiving direction from the City Council, including modifications to the Police Department's proposed changes, to any policies or procedures of the Police Department that govern First Amendment assemblies, use of force, use of canines, use of de-escalation techniques on civilians, hate crimes, or biased-based policing including profiling based on any of the protected characteristics identified by federal, state, or local law. All such proposed changes and modifications shall be submitted to the City Council for approval or rejection.
(B) Recommend City Council approval or rejection of the Police Department's proposed changes to all policies and procedures of the Police Department that govern First Amendment assemblies, use of force, use of canines, use of de-escalation techniques with civilians, hate crimes, or biased-based policing including profiling based on any of the protected characteristics identified by federal, state, or local law.
(1) If the Police Commission recommends rejection of the proposed policy, the Police Department's proposed changes, notice of the Commission's rejection, and the reasons for rejection, together with the Police Department's proposed changes, shall be submitted to the City Council for review.
(2) If the Police Commission recommends approval of the Police Department's policy, the Police Department's proposed changes will proceed directly to the City Council for review.
(3) If the Police Commission does not approve or reject the Police Department's proposed changes within 60 days of the Police Department's submission of the proposed changes to the Police Commission, the Police Department's proposed changes will proceed directly to the City Council for review.
(C) Review and comment on, at its discretion, any other policies, procedures, customs, and general orders of the Police Department. All such comments shall be submitted to the Chief of Police, the City Manager, and the City Attorney. The Chief of Police shall provide a written response to the Police Commission upon request.
(D) Review the City Council's proposed budget and advise whether budgetary allocations for the Police Department are aligned with the Police Department's policies and procedures. The Police Commission shall conduct at least one public hearing on the Police Department budget per budget cycle and shall forward to the City Council any recommendations for change.
(E) Require the Chief of Police to submit an annual report to the Police Commission regarding such matters as the Police Commission shall require.
(F) Report at least once a year to the Mayor, the City Council, and to the public to the extent permissible by law, the information contained in the Chief's report in addition to such other matters as are relevant to the functions and duties of the Police Commission.
(G) Receive reports from the Police Department on publicly disclosable information concerning the status of civilian complaints. Develop a program for the mediation of civilian complaints, in coordination with the Chief of Police, the City Manager, and the City Attorney.
(H) Study, develop, and recommend community policing and alternative crime-prevention policies and strategies to the Chief of Police, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Council; assess and make recommendations regarding the role of social services in public safety, including but not limited to those related to mental health, alcohol and substance abuse, homelessness, juvenile justice, and education.
(I) Develop and recommend, in conjunction with the Chief of Police and the City Manager, educational programs regarding policing in Antioch and community outreach events, such as town hall meetings, forums to communicate information about neighborhood watch programs, and events designed to encourage safety and emergency preparedness.
(J) Request and review data from public records of the Antioch Police Department as needed to effectuate the Police Commission's powers and duties including data regarding police use of force; demographics of individuals stopped, searched, or arrested; demographics of Antioch Police Department officers and staff; and officer training and qualifications.
(Ord. 2212-C-S, passed 5-24-22)