DCA Warren explains why HR recommendations differed from Independent Police Review after 2020 cases

Sep 11, 2026

Deputy City Attorney Warren and administrators said IPR conducted investigations into 2020 incidents and provided reports to HR; HR reviewed those reports, made recommendations to the mayor, and the mayor made final decisions. Warren said corrective actions described in HR findings were process‑oriented and distinct from discipline.

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Deputy City Attorney Warren explained to the Committee of the Whole that Independent Police Review (IPR) completed its investigations and reports on incidents from 2020 and that those reports were reviewed by human resources. Warren said HR provided recommendations to the mayor, who ultimately made the decisions in the cases that are part of the record.

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