A. Semiannual Audits: Not less than once every six (6) months, the board shall audit and review the reports of the board review panels with respect to all internal police investigations commenced since the completion of the next preceding audit involving cases in which it is claimed that a police officer used excessive force, together with such other cases as the board in its discretion may request. The board may also obtain and review any records or reports of the administrator or the internal affairs unit.
B. Semiannual Reports:
1. Majority Report: After it finishes each audit, the board shall prepare a semiannual advisory report highlighting the trends in police performance and stating its findings, conclusions and recommendations regarding changes in police policy and procedures. Patterns of behavior, unclear procedures, policy issues, and training needs may be identified for review. A report shall be completed and filed with the mayor, the council, and the police chief within thirty (30) days after each of the board's semiannual audits.
2. Minority Report: If less than all of the members of the board join in the majority report of the board, any member not joining in the majority report may file with the mayor, the council, and the police chief a minority report, setting forth such person's conclusions regarding the audit. Any minority report must be filed within seven (7) business days after the filing of the majority report.
3. Confidentiality Of Reports: No semiannual advisory reports shall contain the names of any individual persons. Except during a closed session of the board, no individuals shall be mentioned by name in any verbal or written statements by the board or the members thereof.
4. Copies Of Semiannual Advisory Reports: Copies of such reports shall be provided to the mayor, each member of the council, and the police chief.
5. Staff Support: The police department and the mayor's office shall cooperate with the administrator to ensure that the board obtains all information and resources necessary to gather information for its reports.
6. Reports to Council. At least annually, the Council will hold a briefing in which the administrator will report to the Council on the board's recommendations and reports from the previous twelve (12) months. (Ord. 60-20, 2020: Ord. 52-03 § 1, 2003)