2020.09.14 Public Safety Commission Packet

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Safety. The mission of the New Brighton Public Safety Department was reviewed along with the City's existing Use of Force policy. He then reviewed the Commission's role in the review of the department's Use of Force policy. Staff discussed several items of reference that assist with better understanding police officer use of force policies which include: • Minnesota State Statutes • Minnesota Board of Peace of Standards and Training Learning Objectives • Task Force Report on 21St Century Policing • Police Involved Deadly Force Encounters Working Group • Lexipol Policy Manual • Case Law/Supreme Court Decisions • New Brighton Department of Public Safety Policies • League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust 2020 Legislative Update Director Paetznick discussed the reasonableness of force and commented additional items for consideration can also be found on the City's LISTEN web page which was dedicated to openness and transparency of policing in New Brighton. He commented further on the feedback the City received on the LISTEN web page and discussed the 8 Can't Wait Use of Force standards. The control devices and training provided to officers was then reviewed in detail, along with the department's internal reporting policies and procedures. Historical data for use of force was discussed with the Commission and the department's transparency on social media was described. Discussion included: • The Commission was proud of the New Brighton Public Safety Department and the great work they complete on behalf of the community. • The Commission appreciated the forward thinking that was conducted by the Public Safety Department. • The Commission was in favor of learning more about de-escalation training and techniques. • The Commission requested further data regarding the ethnicity of those involved in use of force events. • The Commission appreciated the culture of the department but wanted to learn more about how officers were selected. The importance of hiring good people was discussed at length. • Staff discussed the manner in which officers review the Use of Force policy and how violations to the policy were addressed. • The Commission wanted to better understand how many officers were from New Brighton. Residency requirements was discussed and it was noted over one-third of the department's officers lived in the community. • Information was provided regarding neighborhood oriented policing. • The department's policy regarding high speed chases was discussed. • The City's mutual aid policy for both Police and Fire services was described with the Commission. It was noted the City has positive relationships with neighboring agencies. • The Commission thanked Director Paetznick for the thorough and transparent report on Use of Force.