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OCC reports 36 mediations in August and outlines steps to clear assault-kit backlog
Summary
The Office of Citizen Complaints reported 36 mediations through Aug. 31, 8 sustained complaints in August with discipline ranging from admonishment to suspension, and the police department described increased DNA staffing, outsourcing to private labs, and an 'ASAP' kit process designed to eliminate future backlogs and finish existing backlog by mid‑2015.
Director Hicks told the Police Commission that the Office of Citizen Complaints had 36 mediations through Aug. 31 and that the chief reviewed eight sustained complaints in August—seven categorized as neglect of duty and one for discourtesy. "We had 36 mediations, through August 31," she said. "There were 8 cases that were reviewed by Chief Sir... 7 of them were for neglect of duty, and 1 was for discourtesy."
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