• Police Commission President John Mack requested a moment of silence in honor of Officer Cottle. Officer Cottle was a truly talented individual, as a reflection of his skills he was last assigned to Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit. “He will be remembered as a true hero of the Los Angeles Police Department,” Commissioner Mack commented.
• Police Chief Charlie Beck commented on the tragic death of SWAT Officer Robert “RJ” Cottle while serving with the United States Marines in Afghanistan. Chief Beck said he considered “RJ” a close friend and he had the pleasure of working with him. “He was a great protector of those less able to protect themselves”, Chief Beck stated. Funeral services for Officer Cottle will be held next week.
• Police Commissioner Alan Skobin received a complete demonstration of the in-car-video-system. He was pleased with the demonstration and stated the system looks ready to be fully implemented.
• The Department’s report, dated March 12, 2010, relative to Criminal Gang Homicide Division Command Accountability Performance Audit (IAID No. 09-121), was approved.
• The Department’s report, dated March 17, 2010, relative to Department’s response to the supply procurement and disbursement audit, (IAID No. 08-097), was received and filed.
• The Department’s report, dated March 18, 2010, relative to the Complaint, Form 1.28, Investigation Audit- Phase I (IAID No. 09-003), was received and directed the Office of the Inspector General to submit an analysis of the report along with any appropriate recommendations to the Board.
• The Department’s report, dated March 18, 2010, relative to the amendment to the annual Audit and Inspection Plan Fiscal Year (FY) 2009/2010 was received and filed.
• The Department’s report, dated March 18, 2010, relative to City Council Motion (CF No. 09-0600-S156), relative to contract rates, was approved and transmitted to the City Council.
• The Inspector General’s Report, dated March 15, 2010, relative to amendment to the Office of the Inspector General’s Transition Agreement Implementation Plan, was approved.
• The Inspector General’s Report, dated March 18, 2010, relative to the Office of the Inspector General’s Financial Disclosure Audit- Fiscal Year 2009/2010, was approved.
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