11/09/2023 - Meeting Materials Racial Equity in Policing Commission Agenda
Racial Equity in Policing Commission
City&County Building
451 South State Street
Cannon Room 335
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Thursday,November 9,2023
5:30 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 ofspeakers.
This meeting will be hybrid. The Commission Meeting will have aphysical location at the City and County
Building in the Cannon Room 335 and members of the public may provide public comment in person.
Commissioners and presenters may join or participate either in person or through electronic means.
You may also watch a recording ofthe meeting on the SLC REP Commission Meeting YouTube Channel.
1. Welcome and Public Meeting Guidelines
• Roll Call
2. Open Dialogue(-5 minutes)
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 section of the meeting. Matters
discussed during this section of the meeting may be scheduled on a subsequent agenda for follow-
up.
3. Public Comment(limited to 15 minutes)
• Attendees may be provided one or two minutes of time, determined by the number of attendees
and the time available determined by the Commission. 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.
4. Approve and Adopt Minutes
• October 2023
5. SLCPD Chief Update(-20-25 minutes)
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• Chief Brown will share the department's year-end review with the Commission.
6. Strategic Planning Session(-40-45 minutes)
• This discussion will be led by Equity Manager,Michelle Mooney to review
recommendations, goals and priorities for the end of year report.A formal vote on the
document will occur at the end of discussion.
7. Recognize Outgoing Commissioners (5-10 minutes)
• Steve Anjewierden
• Luna Banuri
• Darlene McDonald
• Verona Sagato-Mauga
• Nicole Salazar-Hall
• Olosaa Solovi
8. 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
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:
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 § 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the Utah
Open and Public Meetings Act.
10. Review Racial Equity in Policing Commission Meetings for 2023:
Thursday,january 12 2023
Thursday,February 09,2023
Thursday,March 09,202-3
• rrt.,,,-sday,April 13, 2023
Thursday,May 11,2023
Thursday,June 8, 202-3
-ri.,,-sda , n,,gust 10,2423 Meeting not held due to quorum
Thursday, September- 2023
Thursday, October 12202-3
• Thursday,November 9,2023 —Final Regular Meeting of 2023
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On or before 5:30 pm on December 31,2022 the undersigned, duly appointed Equity Manager, 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
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MICHELLE MOONEY
SALT LAKE CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE
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 REPCommissiongslcgov.com or 385-707-6514 or relay service 711.
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Racial Equity in Policing Commission
City&County Building
451 South State Street
Cannon Room 335
PENDING Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 12th,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 Steve Calbert, Commissioner Jason Wessel,
Commissioner Steve Anjewierden,Commissioner Katie Durante, Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall,
Commissioner Olosaa Solovi, Commissioner Tanya Hawkins, Commissioner Olivia Joylani Kavapalu,
Commissioner Lisia Satini, Commissioner Ulvia Guadarrama
Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Julia Summerfield, Commissioner Luna Banuri,
Commissioner Verona Sagato-Mauga
City Staff in Attendance:
• Michelle Mooney,Equity Manager
• Maria Romero,Executive Assistant
• Ashley Cleveland,Deputy Director of Community Outreach
• Wendy Isom, Social Worker, SLCPD
Guests from the Public:
• Nancy Cantor,League of Women Voters
The meeting was called to order at 5:33PM by Commissioner Chair Tanya Hawkins.
AGENDA
1. Welcome and Public Meeting Guidelines
• Roll Call
2. Open Dialogue(-5 minutes)
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 section of the
meeting. Matters discussed during this section of the meeting may be scheduled on a subsequent
agenda for follow-up.
o No open dialogue occurred during this segment.
3. Public Comment(limited to 15 minutes)
• Attendees may be provided one or two minutes of time, determined by the number of
attendees and the time available determined by the Commission. 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.
o No public comment occurred during this segment.
4. Approve and Adopt Minutes
• September 2023
o Commissioner Tanya Hawkins called for the motion. Commissioner Jason
Wessel seconded.All commissioners present in favor. The motion has passed to
approve and adopt minutes from September 2023.
5. SLCPD Chief Update(-5-10 minutes)
• Chief Brown may provide update to the commission.
o Michelle Mooney has shared SLCPD updates on their behalf as the department
was out of town. Michelle Mooney shared that Lt.Andrew Cluff emailed
comments on the Diversity Equity&Inclusion Trainings being held up in finance
and still awaiting additional information on continuing RFP process.
6. Follow-Up Discussion on Culturally Responsive Therapy(-20-30 minutes)
• Wendy Isom and Ashley Cleveland will provide this update to the Commission.
o Wendy Isom has requested a requested letter of support for the $20,000 to be
added as a budget item in public safety budget for SLCPD to have Culturally
Responsive Therapy available for families of negative police interactions. Wendy
added if budget is approved an RFP will be put in place to obtain culturally
responsive therapy providers.
o Wendy Isom provided an overview of the importance of the process to be put in
place for the trauma informed model for negative police interactions. Wendy
Isom provided details after families viewing police video footage.Wendy Isom
commented on historically community resources are relatively low culturally
informed. Wendy added when the budget if budget is approved a Request for
Purchasing will be put in place to obtain culturally responsive therapy providers
overseen by Laura Nygaard and Shellie Dietrich.
■ Commissioner Nicole Salazar Hall has provided a comment on the
concerns on the discussions between the survivor and Victim Advocate.
Wendy Isom added the Victim Advocates would only create the referral
and the therapist would complete treatment.Wendy Isom added the
conversations are intended to not be privileges as the viewing of camera
footage includes Chief of Policy and SLC Attorney among other staff
members.
o Wendy Isom added the viewing of the camera footage is offered to be viewed by
the family on the 9t'or 10t1i day before the viewing. Families are provided with
the option to view prior to the release to the public.
o Commissioner Steve Anjewierden commended the work of this policy and
funding, along with commending the process of providing care for families.
Wendy Isom emphasized informed consent.
o Commissioner Lisia Satini has asked whether there are clients or participants that
come forward with stories of success panel events that can be shared with
commission or can be shared to officers for professional development. Wendy
Isom commented she may find other events or media events that provide survivor
and victim stories of success.
o Commissioner Jason Wessel has asked whether families are hesitating to receive
referrals from SLCPD. Wendy Isom commented 85%willing to participate in
watching camera footage. Commissioner Jason Wessel asked how receptive
survivors are of accepting assistance from SLCPD. Wendy added survivors are
fairly resistance.
o Community member Nancy Cantor has asked to be provided an estimate of a
dollar amount if what a person's sessions would cost. Wendy added if individual
sessions are needed there is an estimate of 20 sessions. Wendy added there is an
emergency fund available if funds are depleted during a cycle.
o The Commissioner has asked how transparent the police camera footage is after
redaction is completed. Wendy commented that they are redacted to the level it
can be publicly broadcasted. At times the video will show up until the incident or
injury occurs.
o Michelle Mooney has added the commission will have to vote on writing a letter
of support for the SLCPD budget item for Culturally Responsive Therapy. The
commission entered voting procedures. The vote has passed with all
commissioners in favor to support budgetary letter of support for the department.
7. Strategic Planning Session(-20-30 minutes)
• This discussion will be led by Equity Manager,Michelle Mooney,to review goals and
priorities for end of year report.
o Michelle Mooney has asked what the commissioner's priorities are for the year
2024,Michelle Mooney has encouraged the new Commissioner to provide
information for priorities.Michelle Mooney collected comments on the longevity
of the commission.
o Commissioner Nicole Salazar Hall added the importance of the listening
sessions. Commissioners have commented to keep these community listening
sessions.
o Commissioner Steve Calbert has expressed his support for the quarterly
community listening sessions along with attending the existing SLPD meetings
with communities that are ongoing.
o Commissioner Steve Anjewierden asked whether a priority for the commission is
to have a commissioner sit in the hiring panels for SLCPD.
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.
This item was not held during this meeting.
9. Review Racial Equity in Policing Commission Meetings for 2023:
• ThuFsday,januar-y 122, 2023
• Thursday,February 09, 2023
•Thursday May 11, 202-3
• Thursd4y,,July 13, 123 Reeess
• rrt,,,,.sday,August i n 2r»z Meeting not held due to quorum
• ThuFsday, September- 14,2023
• Thursday, October 12,2023
• Thursday,November 9,2023 —Final Regular Meeting of 2023
Commissioner Nicole Salazar-Hall has moved to adjourn the meeting.All commissioners in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:03PM.
Minutes approved through consensus: TBD
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 October 12,2023.
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RECOMMENDATIONS COMPLETED 2021 : RECOMMENDATIONS COMPLETED 2022:
❑ SLCPD Field Training Officer Program (Page 4) ❑ Expanding Field Training Officer positions (Page 4)
❑ CIT certifications and re-certification (Page S) ❑ Evaluating Recruitment Efforts (Page 6)
❑ Addressing Recruitment (Page 6) ❑ Developing hiring committee (Page 7& 8)
❑ Addressing Hiring Issues (Page 7) ❑ Addressing staffing shortage on Mental Health
❑ School Resource Officer Program (Page 9) Professionals (Page 15)
❑ Improving body worn camera markers (Page 11) ❑ Expand Police Civilian Response Team (Page 17)
❑ Improving Internal Affairs (Page 12) ❑ Develop Business Community Engagement
Officer (Page 17)
❑ Review Accreditation (Page 13) ❑ Full-time Recruiter for SLCPD (Page 6)
❑ Evaluate Co-Response team (Page 15) ❑ Increasing Staffing for Co-Response team (Page u
❑ Call diversion (Page 16) 14)
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❑ Request funding for Crisis Intervention Team and training (Page 5)
❑ Solidify school resource officer memorandum of understanding (Page 9)
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❑ Expand modifications to internal affairs process (Page ?�)
L7 Developing training based on history of policing (Page ?4)
❑ Call Diversion: Develop list on calls for service (Page ?6)
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Theft Car Prowl (Vehicle Burglary) Juvenile Problem
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Civil (Includes Custodial Issues, Questions Recovered Stolen Vehicle
the types of calls we receive (includes
Landlord/Tenant, Towing, Agency Assist Constant Caller
Evictions, Breach of Trust, Unknown Problem Robbery Suicidal calls that come in as
Neighbor Disputes) Drug Problem telephonics).
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Training for LEO
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• Chief Haun has been paid and we now have the video, it is being sent to
our Training Unit.
• Our Training Unit will be setting aside an hour of training next year for all
our officers to complete the video training.
• Trainings will begin in January 2024 In-service
• We will be continuing with our CIT training programs.
• Chief Haun's video will be scheduled into every officer's training in the
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Black Communities, and the LGBT+ community.
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talk about any subject — from crime trends to
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• Pay-It-Forward Events
• There are two events that are held for Pay-It-Forward.
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• The Equality Utah purchase order was issued for Leadership Certification
• The Chief Hahn purchase order was issued to create a leadership training
video on critical incidents and the subsequent communication and
partnership with impacted communities.
• We have now received his video.
• Two other trainings are in a purchasing request for proposals process.
• The CIT budget for FY 24 is $500,000 including personnel.
• We also utilize the Social Work program employees to facilitate CIT QLIC
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1. leadership in Police Organization Training (IACP)
• Cost: $52,500 per year
• Three-week in-person (One week a month over three consecutive months) or three-to-
twelve-week virtual program.
• After completing the initial training, we will have trainers within our department who have
undergone the initial training. They will then advance the training experience as part of a
'train the trainers' program.
2. Arbinger leadership Cohort
• Cost: $83,475 per year
• We would start with a consultation and then use that to personalize our training.
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