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Inspector presents 406-signature petition alleging subjective hires for homicide detail
Summary
A department inspector presented a petition with 406 signatures alleging the homicide interview process circumvents the P-1 seniority list and allows favoritism; he asked the commission to schedule discussion of the selection practice.
An inspector who identified himself as Inspector Frankly presented a petition to the Police Commission saying 406 sworn members signed in protest of the department's subjective interview process for assignment to the homicide detail. The inspector alleged the interview system allows the department to transfer inspectors off the seniority-based P-1 list and "exclude anybody that they don't like," and asked the commission to add the issue to a future agenda for discussion.
Inspector Frankly described an instance when his own interview score was low despite presenting evidence he said led to the suspect's conviction: "The scoring panel gave me a score of 5 out of 10, which is failure...I am asking the commission to set this as an agenda item for discussion." He said the petition represents a cross section of ranks, including inspectors, sergeants and management personnel.
Commissioners did not act on the petition at the meeting. They requested that the inspector's request be placed on a future agenda so the commission can examine the selection process, transparency around promotional and assignment rules, and any relevant grievance records or documentation from the department.
The meeting record shows other public commenters urging stronger department support for rank-and-file members and expressing concern about morale; commissioners and the chief discussed communication with officers and steps to ensure consistent procedures.
