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Independent auditor finds Eureka Police response to Cal Poly Humboldt protest aligned with best practices; auditors call for clearer mutual‑aid command and de‑f
Summary
An OIR Group review told the Eureka City Council that while EPD officers used measured force and acted professionally during the April 22 Cal Poly Humboldt protest, the incident exposed gaps in planning, unified command and mutual‑aid coordination; the auditors issued six recommendations and EPD committed to training and multiagency debriefs.
The Eureka City Council on Aug. 6 received a report from the city’s independent police auditor (OIR Group) on the Eureka Police Department’s (EPD) April 22 response to a protest at Cal Poly Humboldt.
Chief Stevens described the mutual‑aid request and EPD’s actions, saying he first authorized a small response—"I authorized the request"—to assist Cal Poly personnel who had asked for help to arrest approximately 25 people occupying Siemens Hall. Stevens said the initial response was one sergeant and four officers; as the situation escalated and a county‑wide Code 30 was issued, he recalled…
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