The COB is authorized to execute the following duties:
(a) Generally.
(1) Build more credibility, community trust, and confidence by participating in a process that responds appropriately to misconduct allegations by BCPD personnel, as well as to recognize/commend BCPD personnel for outstanding conduct/performance;
(2) Respond to the City Manager’s (or their designee) requests on the disposition of inquiries and complaints, as well as the complaint process;
(3) Serve in an advisory role to the City Manager or their designee regarding potential policy and procedure improvements in the complaint process, or which may be implicated in the complaint process; and
(4) Work with BCPD to improve communication and outreach with community members, emphasizing community education.
(b) Reconsideration of certain CRC Investigation Determinations.
(1) The COB will have the authority to reconsider any CRC investigative finding where the Police Chief has determined a finding of: exoneration; unfounded; misconduct not based on complaint; or, not sustained; and to recommend to the City Manager or their designee that the Police Chief’s determination be changed to sustained under BCPD policy.
(2) The COB will not have the authority to reconsider a determination when the Police Chief has sustained the complaint.
(3) The COB’s scope of authority when reconsidering a determination as set out in above subsection (b)(1) shall be limited to the facts, circumstances, and evidence gleaned by the Office of Professional Standards (OPS) investigation, or their designee, known at the time the Police Chief’s decision was made.
(4) The COB does not have the authority to issue subpoenas, conduct independent investigations, interview witnesses or officers.
(Res. 41. Passed 4-29-80; Ord. 06-2024. Passed 5-14-24.)