Should the panel ultimately conclude that an allegation should be sustained, the panel will recommend corrective action consistent with Boulder Police Department's disciplinary matrix.Īccording to the bylaws, this could also include recommendations for changes to systems, training specific to practice improvement, suspension, disciplinary action and/or including termination of employment.

Once complaints are accepted or rejected for further review, the parties' identifiers will be restored in a closed session so conflicts of interest can be determined. The panel will then vote in an open session on whether to move forward with a case investigation in a majority vote of those present. This is a preliminary measure designed to ensure contemplative thought regarding the substantive nature of the complaint's assignment as well as prevention of any potential for name recognition or power differential dynamics, the bylaws state. When complaints or concerns come in, Independent Police Monitor Joey Lipari will exclude the name and rank identifiers before providing a summary to the panel. Perhaps one of the most important components of the newly approved bylaws is the section where it outlines the process and procedure for complaints and policy review. 'That's where retaliation comes in,' he said. In response, panelist Bwembya Chikolwa referenced the country's whistleblower law, which protects federal employees who disclose corruption from adverse consequences related to their employment. However, the panel decided there was no downside to including it and also recognized that a former Indigenous member of the panel felt it was important.Īnother person suggested either disallowing anonymous complaints or not giving anonymous complaints the same credence. One person suggested removing the land acknowledgement, a formal statement that recognizes the relationship that exists between Indigenous people and their traditional territories, arguing it didn't make sense to include and felt performative. Daniel Leonard, co-chair of the panel, read the recommendations aloud at Thursday's meeting and the panelists considered each. Overall the changes recommended were fairly minor.

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