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Independent Monitoring Team Ninth Status Report of the Independent Monitor Delphine Allen, et al., v. City of Oakland, et al. May 13, 2006, to November 30, 2006 Page 24 This severely compromises the security of the integrity testing process and makes it virtually impossible for IAD to conduct any tests of those units in the Department who control these resources. Additionally, given the relatively small size of the Department, IAD may, from time to time, need the assistance of law enforcement officials from other agencies in order to conduct successful tests. They, however, have not been provided the funds to pay for such assistance. We have been informed that IAD has raised these deficiencies to the Chief who in turn has brought them to the City’s attention. In our audit, we encourage the City to provide the necessary support and include a series of recommendations aimed at improving OPD’s integrity testing. These recommendations include: completing criteria for identifying members/employees who are the subject of repeated allegations of misconduct; improving the documentation and review process associated with the tests; and providing additional training to staff conducting integrity tests. During the upcoming reporting periods, the IMT will determine whether OPD’s actual practices comply fully with this Settlement Agreement provision. 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.