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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 05-15 CCP SpecialCouncil S pecial M eeting V I RT UA L meeting being conducted by electronic means in accordance with Minnesota S tatutes, section 13D.021 P ublic portion available for connection via telephone Dial: 1-312-626- 6799 Meeting I D: 99625251969# P asscode: 05152021# May 15, 2021 AGE NDA 1.C all to Order-3:00 pm The C ity Council requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting. A copy of the full C ity Counc il packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the entrance of the c ouncil chambers. 2.Roll Call 3.Items A.Congresswoman Ilhan O mar testimony (reading) B .Council D iscussion on Resolution C .Testimony from Daunte and K obe's families D .Community Testimony E .Council C onsideration Item - Motion to approve the resoluti on adopting the Daunte Wright and Kobe Di mock-Heisler Communi ty Safety & Violence Prevent Act 4.Adjourn C ouncil Special M eeng DAT E:5 /15/2 0 2 1 TO :C ity Council F R O M:C ur t Boganey, C ity M anager T H R O U G H :N/A BY:M ayor Mike Ellio% S U B J E C T:C ouncil C ons idera*on I tem B ackground: AT TA C H M E N TS : D escrip*on Upload D ate Ty pe Res olu*on 5/15/2021 Resolu*on L e%er O v erview 5/15/2021 Backup M aterial Creates a new Department of Community Safety & Violence Prevention The new department would oversee: Police Department Fire Department Traffic Enforcement Department Community Response Department Existing departments Two new departments 1. + This ensures our city provides the right response at the right time to keep our residents safe. The Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Resolution Ensure community input into all implementation plans Review and provide comments on any police union contract before and during contract negotiations. Make recommendations to the City Council on how to change and/or initiate programs or policies to improve community safety and prevent violence. Review and make recommendations regarding police use of force during protests and otherwise. Creates a Community Safety & Violence Prevention Committee2. This ensures Brooklyn Center residents have a greater say in what is needed to make everyone feel safe. Made up of Brooklyn Center residents and public health experts, the permanent Committee will: Civilian traffic enforcement and community response would send city personnel to provide a critical and suitable service in situations that don't need an armed law enforcement response, like mental health distress and non-moving traffic violations. Cities across the country have embraced these strategies as safe and effective approaches that allow police to prioritize their time on more serious threats. Establishes a way to send civilian and community-based responses3. These are common-sense and evidence-based responses to situations that do not warrant an armed law enforcement response. The resolution includes a citywide “citation and summons” policy requiring police officers to issue citations only, and prohibiting custodial arrests for low-level offenses. This includes any non-moving traffic infraction, non-felony offense, or non-felony warrant. Implements immediate safety-oriented police policy changes4. This prevents further harm and ensures the peace and safety of all Brooklyn Center residents while the resolution is being fully implemented. The Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Resolution Department of Community Safety & Violence Prevention The new Department would oversee: Community Response Department An unarmed civilian department made up of trained medical and mental health professionals, social workers, and volunteers responsible for responding to incidents where a city resident is experiencing a medical, mental health, disability-related, or other behavioral or social need. Police Department Fire Department A department of armed officers responsible for responding to and investigating serious crimes and immediate threats to safety. An unarmed civilian department made up of trained firefighters responsible for responding to fire suppression needs, coordinating with EMTs and ambulance service, special rescue situations, and emergency management. Traffic Enforcement Department An unarmed civilian department responsible for enforcing non- moving traffic violations in the City. This ensures our city provides the right response at the right time to keep our residents safe.