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physically or mentally may not only be little use to the community but may also actually be a liability. He highlighted a proposed recommendation which is to develop a comprehensive outcomes-based mental, physical, and financial wellness program for all employees. He noted this is achieved through peer support and the Blue Courage Program which has a component of mindfulness. Chief Swing provided an overview of community input and oversight models. He reported that City Council directed staff to review models that facilitate increased community input and oversight and include establishing a Police Commission, an Independent Police Auditor (IPA) and a Chief's Advisory Board (CAB) as well as additional reporting to use the City Council as the oversight body. Chief Swing reported the Police Commission is a group of community members appointed by the City Council. He explained the authority of a Police Commission may include the City Manager's appointment of a Chief from a list of candidates as well as the authority to terminate the Chief along with recommendations or authority for policies of the police department. He advised this model exists in other cities such as Oakland, Richmond, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Chief Swing reported the IPA is a separate office from the police department and appointed by the City Council. He advised the IPA model includes auditing complaint investigations, making recommendations on policies and procedures, and presenting reports to the City Council on personnel investigations or use of force. He reported Palo Alto, San Jose, and Davis use this model. Chief Swing reported the CAB is established under the direction of the City Council and implemented by the Chief of Police. He advised the CAB acts in an advisory capacity and reviews topics such as the use of force, mental health response, police in schools, and transparency. He reported the CAB features a diverse cross-section of community members. He advised several Bay Area cities that are similar in size and activity have a CAB. Lastly, he noted a CAB works in conjunction with the City Council to provide input on matters of importance to the community. Chief Swing recommended City Council accept the 21st Century Policing status update, establish the CAB, and direct staff to return twice per year at minimum to provide updates on matters of community policing and department updates. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Chief Swing reports residents can submit a complaint or a compliment about an officer's conduct on PPD's website by contacting dispatch and asking to speak to a supervisor, through the Human Resources Department at City Hall, or by contacting the Chief of Police's office. He reported it is common to receive complaints through the Watch Commander who is the first line supervisor on each shift. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiries, Chief Swing reported PPD's outreach will include National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Alameda County Health, Access, and Horizons in addition to others but is unsure who will be involved. He noted mental health providers and practitioners are critical to the development of a successful program. He reported that at one point 100% of officers have had Crisis Intervention Training 1, but due to attrition, rates have fallen to 85% and they are currently unable to send officers to be trained due to COVID-19. He explained the Serious Incident Review Board as recommended in the Task Force Report is comprised of core staff and community members who review officer-involved shooting cases and identify administrative training or policy changes. He explained that is not the plan in place in Pleasanton and it would need to be assessed before it could be implemented. He explained an early intervention system is a holistic approach to evaluating officers and their exposure to high-risk incidents and most agencies use one of several software providers to help perform the assessment and monitoring. He advised anything related to PUSD will certainly be discussed with them. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Captain Eicher reported the Blue Courage Program is a two-day training course about mindfulness and wellness of officers to help them recognize and work City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 October 1, 2020