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Council approves $64,050 contract for racial‑profiling compliance audit of police data
Summary
The council authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Del Carmen Consulting LLC to conduct a racial profiling compliance audit and related data reviews for up to $64,050 over five years. The police chief said the audit will include back‑dating reviews to 2023 and 2024 and random audits of citation data and body‑worn camera records.
The Eagle Pass City Council authorized the city manager to execute an agreement with Del Carmen Consulting LLC for a racial‑profiling compliance audit, not to exceed $64,050 over a five‑year engagement, to assist the police department in meeting state reporting requirements.
Police Chief (appearing as department representative) told council the department’s internal review identified reporting gaps: on some citations officers did not record the race or ethnicity fields consistently. The proposed contract would include retrospective reviews of 2023 and 2024 records, ongoing reporting assistance for 2025 and beyond, and random audits of citation data and body‑worn camera footage to verify data quality and compliance.
Chief said the consultant would also coordinate with the municipal court and assist the department with data processes to improve accuracy. Councilwoman Ramon moved to approve the contract; Councilman Garcia seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Council members praised the chief for bringing the issue forward with a remedial plan. One councilmember said the department’s willingness to identify shortcomings and contract for outside review represented a constructive approach to improving transparency and data integrity.
Provenance: The police chief presented the need for a compliance audit and the council approved the contract on the meeting record.
