Office of the Independent Police Auditor, San Jose

LAST DAY to complete this survey. We want to hear from you.

Last chance to take the Community survey on Policing. Survey closes June 30th. https://my90.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3IZn2EDMAZUuBCd

Office of the IPA will present the 2020 annual report to Council on 6/22/21. Item#4.1 You can read the report by going to: https://www.sanjoseca.gov//showpu/74587/637590133676630000

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All things come to an end. Our community survey is wrapping up at the end of June. Next - sifting through the data. If you haven't taken the survey yet - please do. Or pass along to someone who has not had the chance to take it. https://sjipaengage.com/my90-community-conversations/

To be discussed at SJ City Council on 5/18/21

Public Safety topic happening tomorrow at City council 9:30am From City of SJ Agenda: 3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT 3.1 Report of the City Manager, David Sykes (Verbal Report) 3.2 Labor Negotiations Update. Accept Labor Negotiations Update. TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M. 3.3 21-1023 Approval of the Terms of an Agreement with the San José Police Officers’ Association (SJPOA) for the Term of July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2022. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the terms of a colle...ctive bargaining agreement between the City and the San José Police Officers’ Association (SJPOA) for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement with those terms. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. Check the city website for more information.

https://www.mercurynews.com//listening-session-set-for-o/

The 2021 NACOLE Webinar Series continues with two additional events posted for February 23rd and March 4th. - https://mailchi.mp//nacole-regional-roundtables-april-4673

Interested in supporting the IPA with community engagement efforts? Would you like to join other community members to help the IPA office reach more people in San José? Do you want to give feedback re: engagement strategy? Email [email protected] or call 408-794-6226 to get more info.

This Saturday 2/13/21 - Virtual forum from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for members of the public to hear from the 7 San Jose Police Chief finalist. For more information go online to: https://www.sanjoseca.gov//Compon/Calendar/Event/2964/4738

"It's the work we do everyday to change hearts and minds as well as laws and policies. That's the work we have to do. Only then will full justice and full equality be delivered to all Americans." - President Joe Biden"It's the work we do everyday to change hearts and minds as well as laws and policies. That's the work we have to do. Only then will full justice and full equality be delivered to all Americans." - President Joe Biden

SJ City Council meeting today - SJPD report on: less than lethal options to be discussedSJ City Council meeting today - SJPD report on: less than lethal options to be discussed

Two weeks ago, the City Council approved my amendment to add racial equity to our Police Department's mission and I also posed questions centered around equity ...to ask our finalist candidates for Chief of Police. Today, February 8 is the last day for residents to take this opportunity to add your own questions for the City to consider asking the prospective Chief of Police candidates. The process to add your questions is an easy 2 minute survey that is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. English: http://bit.ly/PDChiefForum_ENG Spanish: http://bit.ly/PDChiefForum_SP Vietnamese: http://bit.ly/PDChiefForum_VIET The Police Chief Candidate Forum will be on Saturday, February 13 at 10am and live-streamed on the City’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/CityOfSanJoseCalifornia.

Do you think the IPA office should have a community engagement committee? Let us know. Click on the link: https://us2.list-manage.com/survey

Please join 10/22 @ 4 pm on Facebook Live as Rev. Ray uplifts the right to vote in the face of voter suppression efforts. Also leaders will unpack Prop. 20 on parole, DNA and efforts to rollback harsh prison sentences; as well as Measure G on SJPD Oversight in San Jose.

SJ City Council districts have announced community discussions on Police Chief Recruitment. Please reach out to your council district for more information.

Join us celebrating girls across the world. A special thank you to the IPA staff - Jessica, Vivian, Eva, Telina, Erin, & Shivaun. Once Girls & now Women, leading the way & demonstrating our super power matters! #dayofthegirl

Great opportunity to see how others are addressing mental health and policing.

#SB1421 The Mercury News #complaintsaccountabilitytransparency

October is LGBTQ+ History Month. It is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

https://www.mercurynews.com//in-bay-area-police-citations/

City Council Meeting addressing the IPA annual report & police reform timelines... starting the second half of the meeting at 6pm. http://sanjose.granicus.com/mediaplayer.php

On the agenda today...

TEXT: 35134 Message: @IPA (ALL CAPS) Tell us what you think about policing in San Jose.TEXT: 35134 Message: @IPA (ALL CAPS) Tell us what you think about policing in San Jose.

#MondayMemory 2011 the IPA recommended SJPD should carry body worn cameras (BWC). 5 years later - 2016 all SJPD officers were given BWC. 2019 recommendations to be presented to council 9/29 with the IPA report. Info on past recommendations are in past reports.