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PPD agrees to most complaint‑investigation recommendations; CPOC elects new chair and adopts work plan
Summary
Pasadena Police Department agreed with seven of nine recommendations in the IPA’s complaint‑investigations audit, committed to video‑recording PSU interviews (subject to bargaining coordination), and the commission elected Commissioner Patillo as chair and Commissioner Rashid as vice chair and approved its FY 2026–27 work plan.
Pasadena — The Pasadena Police Department told the Citizens Police Oversight Commission it agreed with the majority of recommendations in the 2025 complaint‑investigations audit conducted by the Independent Police Auditor but pushed back on two items it said were impractical or required coordination.
Professional Standards Lieutenant Chris Kirby said PPD accepted seven of nine recommendations, including enhanced supervisor holistic review of complaints and refining complaint closeout letters. On recommendation No. 4 — requiring video recording of all Professional Standards Unit interviews — Kirby said the department agrees but implementation will require bargaining‑unit discussions and coordination with MOUs, which could delay full rollout. On recommendation No. 1 (training staff at city properties to assist with complaint intake), Kirby said the department prefers department‑head level communications and guidance rather than PPD directly training all front‑line city employees due to the number of locations and temporary staff.
"We agree [to video recording PSU interviews]," Kirby said, but noted the change will require coordinating with bargaining units and personnel policies.
The commission also completed internal business: after nominations and discussion commissioners selected Commissioner Patillo as chair and Commissioner Rashid as vice chair for fiscal year 2026–27. The commission then adopted its annual report of accomplishments and approved a three‑objective work plan for 2026–27 focused on (1) evaluating PPD’s domestic‑violence response, (2) reviewing PPD interactions with youth, and (3) collaborating with PPD to review public‑facing educational materials on common law‑enforcement encounters.
Commissioners and the IPA indicated they will use short‑term ad hoc groups where needed to examine specific technology purchases or policy updates and to solicit additional community input.
Next steps: PPD will work with IPA and the city attorney on implementation timelines for accepted recommendations and will report status in future commission sessions.
