• Police Chief William Bratton stated two major events, the Lakers rally and parade, went off very well and showcased the professionalism of the Department and its officers. He also mentioned a Los Angeles Times report on the public’s opinion on the Department mirrored that of the Harvard Study which was released May 2009. The Chief stated the reports are the tipping point in the public’s opinions on the Department.
• The Department’s verbal presentation and discussion relative to the status of the digital in-car video system was removed from the calendar.
• The Department’s report, dated June 2, 2009, relative to the 77th Street Area Command Accountability Performance Audit (IAID NO. 09-046), as given by Captain Lance Smith, was approved. Captain Smith informed the Commission he looked at articulation and documentation when it came to probable cause, performance evaluations, and probation and parole searches. He brought in personnel from Risk Management and a performance auditor to help evaluate. Captain Smith added training provided to personnel is on-going and repetitive. Commissioner Andrea Ordin was pleased with the remarkable change that took place between 2007 and 2009.
• The Department’s report, dated June 12, 2009, relative to Home-Garaging Authorities – Fiscal Year 2009/2010, was approved.
• The Department’s report, dated June 12, 2009, relative to Special Order Regarding Home-Garaging, Temporary Home-Garaging and Dispersal Parking – Revised, was approved.
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