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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 71 These thresholds did not include peer group analyses and may have over-identified individuals who may be engaging in at-risk behavior. During this reporting period, the parties stipulated to substituting the absolute numerical thresholds with peer group analysis-- identifying members and employees based on deviations from their peers. OPD has yet to define the precise peer groups or types of analysis that will be performed, but must do so in consultation with the Plaintiffs’ attorneys and IMT. During upcoming reporting periods, the IMT will determine whether OPD develops the required policies, including appropriate peer group analyses; conducts required training; and whether its actual practices comply with this Settlement Agreement provision. 2. Use of Personnel Assessment System (PAS) (Task 41; S.A. VII.B.) a. Settlement Agreement Requirements • By June 28, 2005, OPD must develop a policy for the use of PAS, including supervising and auditing the performance of specific members, employees, supervisors, managers and OPD units, as well as OPD as a whole. The Settlement Agreement sets forth extensive requirements regarding how PAS must be used. b. Status of Compliance and Assessment This Task is being completed in conjunction with the PAS database. See “Status of Compliance and Assessment” under Task 40, Personnel Assessment System (PAS)- Purpose, for Task 41’s status of compliance. E. Field Training Program (Task 42; S.A. VIII.) Section VIII of the Settlement Agreement, Task 42, requires OPD to make significant changes in the manner in which its Field Training Officers are selected, certified, trained, supervised, rotated, and evaluated. These enhancements are designed to ensure that rookie officers receive field training from seasoned officers who have demonstrated their leadership abilities, professionalism and commitment to OPD values. In order to ensure that the training is effective, the Settlement Agreement also requires OPD to conduct daily audits and regular evaluations of all Field Training Officers. The compliance deadline for this section of the Settlement Agreement occurred during the sixth reporting period.