3/9/2023 - Meeting Minutes Racial Equity in Policing Commission Minutes
Racial Equity in Policing Commission
City&County Building
451 South State Street
Cannon Room 335
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday,March 9,2023
5:30 p.m.
The Racial Equity in Policing Commission met in an electronic and in person meeting. Minutes are
provided in conjunction with the video/audio file.
You may also watch a recording of the meeting on the SLC REP Commission Meeting YouTube Channel.
Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall, Commissioner Lisia Satini,
Commissioner Darlene McDonald, Commissioner Verona Sagato-Mauga, Commissioner Olosaa Solovi,
Commissioner Julia Summerfield, Commissioner Diya Oommen, Commissioner Katie Durante,
Commissioner Steve Calbert, Commissioner Olivia Joylani Kavapalu
Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Tanya Hawkins,Commissioner Luna Banuri,
Commissioner Steve Anjewierden,
City Staff in Attendance:
• Michelle Mooney,Equity Manager
• Maria Romero,Executive Assistant to Chief Equity Officer
• Mia Tadesse,Equity and Special Projects Intern
• Chief Mike Brown, SLCPD
• Captain Mike Hatch,SLCPD
• Hassan Abdi, City Council Staff
Guests in Attendance:None
The meeting was called to order at 5:34 PM
1. Welcome and Public Meeting Guidelines
• Roll Call
2. Open Dialogue(-5 minutes)
• No items were brought forth for discussion from the Commissioners during this time.
3. Public Comment(limited to 15 minutes)
• No guests from the public were in attendance during this meeting.
4. Approve and Adopt Minutes
• February 2023 Minutes
o Motion made by Commissioner Katie Durante. Seconded by Commissioner
Summerfield. All Commissioners are in favor to approve and adopt February
2023 minutes.No opposition. Motion is passed.
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5. SLCPD Chief Update(-25 minutes)
• Chief Brown introduced Chief Daniel Hahn. Chief Hahn is an advocate,training
facilitator, and activist. Chief Hahn will be one of the facilitators of the training for the
SLCPD to discuss the History of Policing. Chief Hahn provided a brief overview of what
his training will consist of and answered questions from the Commission. His discussion
focused on his background in policing,Black history in Utah, including specific
examples, and how his training will prioritize empowering minority communities.
o Commissioner Darlene McDonald commented on her support for the training.
Commissioner McDonald has asked how the training is received,and asked what
cities Chief Hahn has presented this training. Chief Hahn has trained in 20-30
locations around the country, and states it is a well-received presentation.
o Commissioner Steve Calbert has commented on his support for the training.
Commissioner Calbert asked Chief Brown what his thoughts were about the
training. Chief Brown shared his comments.
o Commissioner McDonald also has asked if Commissioners can attend training.
Other Commissioners have also expressed interest in the curriculum of this
training. Chief Brown has commented this training will be filmed and all
commissioners are invited to take part in it.
o Commissioner Calbert also asked about Chief Brown's vision of the program.
Chief Brown confirmed on incorporating all of the aspects in order to create an
inclusive in-person training for his department.
o Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager has commented the cost associated is 9,000
including development,rental of the recording studio,and recording time,which
does not include lodging or flight.
o Commissioner Durante commented because this is a recorded video, it can be
difficult to facilitate a post-conversation asking for options of how this discussion
can be held. Commissioner McDonald also brought forth her feedback that this
type of training should be in person. Chief Hahn is open to it and will provide
full proposals for both options to Chief Brown for the commission.
o Michelle Mooney,Equity manager shared that proposals have been sent out to
Commissioners for a closer review, discussion and voting will be tabled in order
to give Commissioners time to make an informed decision.
6. Presentation on Hate Crimes(-30-35 minutes)
• Jay Jacobson will provide a presentation on this topic.
o Jay Jacobson brought forth history, statistics, and the communities that are
targeted for Hate Crimes in Utah and across major cities in the U.S.
o Commissioner Summerfield asked what the steps SLCPD are takes after a Hate
Crime is reported. Jay was limited in his comments as SLCPD representation was
no longer present during this time. He was able to comment on his conversations
with Chief Brown and his department.
o Commissioner Calbert commented that education is a powerful tool, especially in
the teachings of the younger generation.
o Commissioner McDonald has asked if Jay's organization works at a federal level.
o Commissioner Salazar Hall has brought forth helpful links to the Commission
related to Utah Code regarding Hate Crimes:
■ hqs://www.law.comell.edu/uscode/text/18/249
■ https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chgpter3/76-3-S203.4.html?v=C76-3-
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■ https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chgpter3/76-3-S203.3.html?v=C76-3-
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7. Review Subcommittee Goals&Priorities(—5 minutes)
a. Training—First Monday of the Month 5:30-6:30pm
b. Policy&Practices—Second Monday of the Month at 4-5pm
c. School Safety—Third Monday of the Month at 4-5pm
d. Mental Health/Sensory Needs—Fourth Monday of the Month 4-5pm
e. Application Review—Meets as needed
8. 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:
a. discussion of the character,professional competence, or physical or mental health
of an individual;
b. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
c. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel,devices, or systems; and
d. 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 § 7813-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the
Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
9. Review Racial Equity in Policing Commission Meetings for 2023:
• Thursday,january 12, 2023
• Thursday,April 13,2023
• Thursday,May 11, 2023
• Thursday,June 8, 2023
• Thursday,July 13, 2023 Recess
• Thursday,August 10,2023
• Thursday, September 14,2023
• Thursday, October 12,2023
• Thursday,November 9,2023 —Final Regular Meeting of 2023
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM
Minutes approved through consensus: 0411312023
MICHELLE MOONEY
SALT LAKE CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as additional discussion may have been held;
please refer to the audio or video for entire content pursuant to Utah Code 52-4-203(2)(b). This document
along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Racial Equity in Policing
Commission Regular Meeting on March 9,2022.
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