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Independent Monitoring Team Fourteenth Status Report of the Independent Monitor Delphine Allen, et al., v. City of Oakland, et al. July 31, 2009 to January 13, 2010 Page 22 The Department’s reasons for not conducting any repeated allegations integrity tests include staffing and logistical challenges. As discussed in our audit report, however, the lack of such testing also indicates a failure by the agency to adequately train responsible personnel regarding conducting integrity tests. This failure is discouraging, given that such testing is not only mandated by the NSA, but also has the potential to reap significant risk management rewards, and may save officers’ careers. On a more positive note, our review found that, as the NSA requires, OPD conducted its selective integrity tests in accordance with the parameters IAD has established. We generally found that the conduct and documentation of these tests was good and had improved since our previous review. Well-conceived and focused integrity testing can allow OPD to use its resources more efficiently. Such testing also has the potential to prove to OPD personnel and the community that the Department is capable of policing itself in a fair and proactive manner. We encourage OPD to develop an effective system for conducting integrity checks of officers repeatedly alleged to have committed misconduct. OPD is not in compliance with Task 3. This task will be actively monitored under the MOU. The Monitor will conduct the required audits, reviews, or studies to assess whether OPD is complying with the substantive task requirements. (MOU, paragraph 10.) 4. Complaint Control System for IAD and Informal Complaint Resolution Process (Task 4; S.A. III.D.) a. Settlement Agreement Requirements • By June 15, 2004, OPD must develop a policy regarding an informal complaint resolution process to be used by supervisors and IAD to resolve eligible complaints. The Settlement Agreement sets forth certain criteria that must be included in this informal complaint resolution process. • By October 1, 2004, OPD must implement this informal complaint resolution process. • By June 15, 2004, OPD must develop a policy establishing a central control system for complaints and Departmental requests to open investigations. The Settlement Agreement sets forth certain criteria that must be included in this central control system. • By October 1, 2004, OPD must implement this central control system.