04/07/2021 - Agenda Racial Equity in Policing Commission Agenda
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Racial Equity in Policing Commission
Salt Lake City Utah
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
5:00 p.m.
This meeting is a discussion among Commissioners and select presenters. The public is welcome. Items
scheduled may be moved or discussed during a different portion of the meeting based on circumstances or
availability of speakers.
This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Core Commission determination that conducting
the meeting at a physical location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be
present at the anchor location. The Commission Meeting will not have a physical location and all attendees
will connect remotely.
Members of the public may provide public comment by joining through Zoom (registration in advance
required): https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y6sPSrHBRY6RJjvbxe9XPw or by calling 1-800-934-
9182 at the time of the meeting.
You may follow along with the meeting on the SLC REP Live Commission Meeting YouTube Channel. To
engage in the listening process, please visit www.slcrepcommission.com.
1. Welcome and Public Meeting Guidelines
Confirm the determination of the Core Commissioners to meet electronically because meeting at
a physical location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be
present at the anchor location.
During this portion of the meeting, Commissioners may raise topics and discuss current events
that may impact or influence the Commission’s overall work, discussions, and deliberations to
provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Salt Lake City Police
Department’s policies, budget, and culture. No action will be taken during this portion of the
meeting. Matters discussed during this portion of the meeting may be scheduled on a subsequent
agenda for follow-up.
2. Review of Minutes: January 28, 2021
3. Public Comment (limited to 15 minutes)
● Attendees wishing to make a public comment may be provided one or two minutes of
time, which is to be determined by the Commission based on the number of attendees and
the available time for public comment. Please observe the time limit stated at the
beginning of the public comment period so everyone may have a chance to speak.
● Per the public meeting guidelines, keep comments free of discriminatory language
referring to a person or group based on their religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, color,
descent, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or other gender identity factor. Items
or comments that disrupt the meeting, intimidate other participants, or that may cause
safety concerns are not allowed.
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4. City Update
A member of the Mayor’s staff will provide an update on the City’s hiring efforts for a Chief
Equity Officer, and details of the position.
5. Discussion relating to the Fiscal Year 2022 Police Budget
The Commission may discuss goals and purposes relating to the City’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget.
6. Discussion regarding Community Engagement
The Commission may discuss the definition of community engagement in relation to the Police
Department and review engagement opportunities between officers and the Commission.
7. Standing Items
● Subcommittee Reports
o Training Subcommittee
o Policies & Practice Subcommittee
o School Safety Subcommittee
o Youth Subcommittee
8. Commission Business
o Other including Scheduling Items
▪ Proposed next live, large group Listening Session scheduled for May 19, 2021
at 6 pm
▪ Discussion regarding the Commission and recommendations to the City
regarding the Commission’s work
▪ Opportunity to attend the City Council Work Session on behalf of the
Commission (5-10 minutes overview of the work in progress); optional for 3-4
commissioners per meeting generally between 2 pm and 5 pm.
• April 13, 20
• May 4, 11, 18, 25
9. TENTATIVE Closed Session
The Commission will consider a motion to enter into a Closed Session. A closed meeting
described under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including, but not limited to:
i. discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health
of an individual;
ii. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
iii. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
iv. investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah
Code § 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the
Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
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CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before Tuesday, April 6, 4:00 pm the undersigned, duly appointed City Recorder, does hereby
certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under
Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or
the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who have indicated interest.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda. People with disabilities may
make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and
other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a
request, please contact City staff at REPCommission@slcgov.com or 801-535-7644, or relay service 711.