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Consultant urges new training post and accountability systems in San Fernando police assessment
Summary
A retired Pasadena police chief recommended creating a sworn training sergeant, internal review processes and data systems to strengthen the San Fernando Police Department; council members welcomed the audit and asked staff to return in January with an implementation plan.
A retired Pasadena police chief told the San Fernando City Council on Nov. 10 that the city's police department needs a clearer training structure, improved accountability and better technology to rebuild community trust.
"This assessment is focused on organizational culture," John Perez said during a presentation of a months-long review that examined policy, personnel interviews, community engagement and field observations. Perez recommended an administrative training sergeant to centralize professional development, an…
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