Xxxxxxx Assessment and Improvement. 206. Within 180 days of the Effective Date, the City and FPD will develop protocols for at least annually conducting cost-feasible data-driven and qualitative assessments of FPD’s CIT first responder model of police-based crisis intervention. These assessments will be designed to ensure FPD's crisis intervention practices allow FPD to provide an appropriate response to an incident involving an individual in crisis, including reducing injuries to officers, persons in mental health crisis, and the public. Assessments will include review and analysis of whether CIT officers were properly dispatched to calls for service involving an individual in crisis, as well as targeted and systematic review of CIT conduct where CIT officers did respond. As part of this internal assessment process, the City and FPD will identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement; implement appropriate corrective action and improvement measures; and document measures taken.
Xxxxxxx Assessment and Improvement. 250. Within 180 days of the Effective Date, the City and FPD will develop protocols for regularly, and at least annually, conducting cost-feasible data-driven and qualitative assessments of body-worn and in-car camera use. These assessments will be designed to ensure that FPD officers are using body-worn and in-car cameras in a manner that increases transparency and accountability, and that FPD is using body-worn and in-car cameras as training and officer safety tools. Assessments will include review of use of cameras for training purposes; any failures to use recording equipment in accordance with policy; and data regarding recording equipment deficiencies or malfunctions. As part of this assessment process, the City Manager and Chief of Police will identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement; implement appropriate corrective action and improvement measures; and document measures taken.
Xxxxxxx Assessment and Improvement. 270. Within 180 days of the Effective Date, the City and FPD will develop protocols for regularly, and at least annually, conducting cost-feasible data-driven and qualitative assessments to ensure that FPD officers are being closely and effectively supervised, and that supervisors are conducting themselves with integrity and are consistently performing the supervisory duties required by FPD policy. As part of this assessment process, the City and FPD will identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement; implement appropriate corrective action and improvement measures, including training or staffing adjustments; and document measures taken.
Xxxxxxx Assessment and Improvement. 290. Within 180 days of the Effective Date, the City and FPD will develop protocols for regularly, and at least annually, conducting cost-feasible data-driven and qualitative assessments of its recruitment efforts. These assessments will be designed to ensure that FPD’s recruitment practices are achieving the objective of retaining a diverse workforce of highly- qualified officers. Assessments will include review of application and hiring information; analysis of participation in FPD's Academy Assistance programs, particularly among communities of color; and review of the background investigation system, including applications rejected on account of the background investigation. As part of this assessment process, the City and FPD will identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement; implement appropriate corrective action and improvement measures; and document measures taken.
Xxxxxxx Assessment and Improvement. 360. Within 60 days of the Effective Date, the City will develop protocols for regularly conducting cost-feasible data-driven and qualitative assessments of court practices. These assessments will be designed to ensure that court proceedings are administered fairly and in accordance with policy and federal and state law. Assessments will include analysis of aggregated court data each month, including the number of cases heard, cases resolved, fine amounts imposed and collected, warrants issued, and warrants outstanding; an analysis of fine practices; review of information on the frequency and duration of detentions in Ferguson City Jail; and review of license suspension and compliance letter practices, including breakdowns by protected characteristics for all assessments. As part of this internal assessment process, the City will identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement; implement appropriate corrective action and improvement measures; and document measures taken.
