07-07-2020 - AGENDA ITEM 22 Police Department Update11/24/2020
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 22
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: July 7, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: Police Department Update
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this informational report
BACKGROUND:
Due to the recent civil unrest, Police Departments across the country are taking steps to review their policies
and the way that they engage with the public.
DISCUSSION:
The West Covina Police Department takes this matter seriously. In response to some of the questions from the
general public and community groups, the Department would like to address some of these questions and
concerns.
The Police Department provided City Council with copies of their use of force policies for review. Previously,
staff has also provided Council with statistical data with respect to calls for service over the last three years
which will be briefly discussed.
OPTIONS:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive and file the update from the Police Department
Prepared by: Richard Bell, Chief of Police
CITY Protect Public Safety
COUNCIL
GOALS &
OBJECTIVES:
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