Title
Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with IntegrAssure, Inc. to Serve as the City of San Leandro Independent Police Auditor
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITIES
* Public Safety
* Housing and Homelessness
* COVID Recovery
* Fiscal Sustainability and Transparency
* Community Engagement and Outreach
* Race and Equity Initiatives
* Community & Business Development
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with IntegrAssure, Inc. to serve as the City of San Leandro's Independent Police Auditor through June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $192,500 annually excluding travel cost. The proposed agreement also includes an option for two additional one-year extensions.
BACKGROUND
Community oversight of policing is an established City Council priority and for over the past year and a half, staff has worked diligently with the City Council and the community to develop an oversight model that best fits the needs of the community.
In early 2021, staff engaged with the OIR Group to begin exploring different police oversight models. As part of the review, it was important to recognize that no one size model fits all but there are important principles to consider when picking the right model. Some of those principles include independence from law enforcement, a defined purpose, transparent scope of authority, access to records, regular contact with executive level staff and SLPD internal affairs, ongoing community engagement and participation, funding based on needs, analysis of policies and patterns, transparency and reporting.
The City Council subsequently held a work session on February 22, 2021, where a presentation was provided on alternative oversight model options, the strengths and weaknesses of those models, as well as best practices and frameworks. At the conclusion of the meeting the City Council di...
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