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)