PSA - 21CP Solutions LLC - Review and Analysis of Police Dept Policies and Practices

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■ 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, 21CP will conduct an audit of existing camera footage. * Bias -Informed 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. As a systematic review, 21 CP 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 Department ensures that officers meaningfully adhere to the expectations of law and its policies by reviewing the quality of misconduct investigations, analyzing the process for addressing misconduct, and convening departmental and community stakeholders. The overall purpose of this review is to make systematic, practical recommendations. Community L*ngaement and Participation. 21CP will consider the Department's efforts at community engagement and outreach. It will offer pragmatic recommendations and strategies for sustained and meaningful engagement. • De-escalation, Officer Well-being, Recruitment and Retention, and Developing the Narrative. 21CP will evaluate the Department's efforts in de-escalation training, officers' well-being, and recruitment and retention in considering officer wellness, employee assistance, and professional development, as well as assist in developing the narrative around the Department's efforts. • Confidentiality; Non -Disclosure. 21CP will keep confidential and not disclose any and all information learned of or gathered in reviewing any South Bend PD material, to include 3