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OCC reports fewer openings than last year, mediations and several sustained findings in August
Summary
The Office of Citizen Complaints reported it opened 68 cases and closed 72 in August 2012, mediated seven cases and sustained allegations in four cases; the OCC and Chief outlined dispositions including admonishments and a written reprimand.
Director Hicks presented the Office of Citizen Complaints’ August comprehensive statistical report to the Police Commission. She said OCC opened 68 cases in August 2012 (two fewer than August 2011), closed 72 cases in the month and, as of Aug. 31, had 317 pending cases; the OCC later noted 327 pending as of the date of the meeting. OCC mediated seven cases (10% of closures) and reported that, in August, four sustained allegations represented about 6% of cases closed that month. The Chief adjudicated nine cases.
Director Hicks described the types of findings and associated discipline: two neglect‑of‑duty findings for failing to issue a certificate of release (officers admonished); repeated failure to collect traffic‑stop data resulted in admonishments or reprimands depending on the offense count; one matter was determined to be a policy failure rather than sustained misconduct. She also described outreach and mediation activities and noted OCC staff participation in community events.
Commissioners asked follow‑up questions about trends in failures to collect traffic‑stop data and the Chief described progressive discipline (admonishment, reprimand, day‑off suspension, referral to the Police Commission for further cases). Director Hicks said the OCC’s complaint intake permits self‑identification of race/ethnicity and that OCC categories are broader and more inclusive than DOJ requirements.
