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is, where it should or could be, and what pragmatic steps the Department might take to ensure safe, fair, and effective policing for everyone. Deliverables 21CP will provide a comprehensive written report — or multiple reports, as desired — detailing its findings and recommendations. This work product will be accessible, straightforward, and direct. It will include detailed, pragmatic, and actionable guidance for the City and police department on how to improve and strengthen its performance. We will specifically highlight and address areas of concern identified by residents, community organizations, the Department, and its officers in 21 CP's stakeholder engagement process. 21 CP will be available to address its findings, recommendations, and report to community stakeholders, city leaders, departmental personnel, and other groups as identified by the City. PROPOSED AREAS OF INQUIRY 21 CP's assessment can evaluate the following core areas of the South Bend PD's practices and operations. • Use of Force. 21CP will evaluate the Department's policies, protocols, processes, training, supervision, investigation, and review of use of force. This comprehensive review will consider the Department's policies in light of best practice, conduct an analysis of past use of force incidents for overall trends and systemic challenges, analyze available data on officer use of force, and consider the nature and effectiveness of officer training on force. 21 CP's analysis will be rooted in national best practices for 21 st century policing. • Body -Worn Cameras. 21CP will evaluate the Department's policies on body -worn cameras, its training on the technology, and supervision and accountability with respect to officers adhering to the policy. Depending on the availability of footage, 21 CP would want to conduct an audit of existing camera footage. It would also talk extensively to Department personnel. • Bias -Free Policing. 21CP will review whether the Department has appropriate protocols, training, and accountability measures in place to ensure against discriminatory policing practices. 21CP would examine aggregate data, engage community stakeholders, examine how complaints of discriminatory policing are addressed, and evaluate the Department's internal mechanisms for critical self-analysis in the area of bias. • Accountability. 21CP will analyze the Department's mechanisms for investigating officer misconduct, imposing officer discipline, holding supervisors accountable, and ensuring effective performance. Among many other things, it will consider how well the 2