Accept the Police Accountability Commission Quarterly Report for December 2021-March 2022
In fulfillment of the requirements of Resolution 37548 (Establish a commission to write rules, definitions, procedures, and other necessary details for recommendation to Council for the new police oversight system authorized by voters on the November 3, 2020 general election) Exhibit A, the Police Accountability Commission hereby submits the attached quarterly report for the first quarter of 2022 as well as its convening period in December 2021, which highlights the project status of the Police Accountability Commission through March 31, 2022.
The report details the Commission's background, convening, and completion of the Organizational Phase of its work, including its adoption of Values and Goals, Bylaws, a Community Engagement Framework, and an Agenda and Scope document organizing the Commission's work into phases of work. The attached report also details additional progress and notable milestones through March 31, 2022.
The Mayor recommends that the Council accepts the Police Accountability Commission's 2022 Q1 Quarterly Report.
Respectfully submitted,
Mayor Ted Wheeler
Official Record (Efiles)
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
The Police Accountability Commission is tasked with developing a new administrative investigation and discipline system for Portland police, including the development of a community police oversight board as described in City Charter Section 2-10. The PAC's term began December 9, 2021 and will continue for 18 months, or longer if extended by the City Council.
This Council report includes the quarterly report of the Police Accountability Commission for the first quarter of 2022, covering December 9, 2021 through March 31, 2022. This is in compliance with City Council Resolution 37548, which tasks the commission with reporting quarterly to City Council in a manner of its choosing, and with PAC internal processes guidance seeking a public presentation at Council for the report. This is the first quarterly report of the Police Accountability Commission.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
There is no direct financial or budgetary impact related to this report.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
- All Portlanders may be impacted by the Police Accountability Commission’s work.
- Code changes recommended by the Police Accountability Commission will be presented to the City Council beginning in 2023, and during the commission’s work as well as Council consideration, community members are anticipated to engage in the process.
100% Renewable Goal
Although it is incorporated into the sustainable procurement policy, this specific report does not impact the city’s use of energy or pursuit of the 100% renewable goal.