Meeting summary: The meeting began with the Chair’s opening statements, followed by the adoption of Robert’s Rules of Order for Commission meetings. The Commission elected a Secretary and Treasurer, discussed interim staffing and immediate hiring needs for the Executive Director and General Counsel positions, and reviewed the statutory tasks. Assignments were made to meet the June 30, 2021 deadline for issuing guidance on developmentally appropriate de-escalation, disengagement tactics, and other alternatives to the use of force for children.

Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the minutes from the May 13, 2021 meeting, along with updates on the Commission’s hiring and IT plans. The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) gave a presentation, and the Commission discussed guidance on developmentally appropriate de-escalation and disengagement tactics, procedures, and alternatives to the use of force for minor children, considering various contextual factors. The meeting also addressed other upcoming statutory deadlines.

Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Meeting summary: The meeting began with a vote to adopt remote participation and approval of the minutes from the June 2, 2021 meeting. The Commission voted to create a screening committee to review applications for the Executive Director position. There was a discussion of the Commission’s statutory responsibility under Section 119 to issue guidance by June 30, 2021 on developmentally appropriate de-escalation and disengagement tactics and alternatives to the use of force for minor children, considering factors such as age, disability, developmental status, mental health, and language barriers. The meeting also featured presentations by Lisa Thurau and David Walker from Strategies for Youth, as well as by Commissioners Bluestone, Luma, and Wynn.

Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Recommendations for De-Escalation (PPT)