combined-10th-11th-report.pdf

Negotiated Settlement Agreement, Combined Tenth and Eleventh Semi-Annual Report December 2008 FOREWORD A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE The Negotiated Settlement Agreement (the Agreement) required the Oakland Police Department to conduct an in-depth review of its entire operations with the aim of becoming a more responsive, effective, and accountable organization. Ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Agreement remains one of my top priorities. Although tremendous progress has been made, we continue to encounter challenges in working to become fully compliant with the Agreement. We have met—and will continue to meet—each challenge with solutions and a commitment to stay true to the Agreement. Working collaboratively with the Court, Independent Monitoring Team, Plaintiffs’ Attorneys, employee unions, and other stakeholders, we have adopted new practices to ensure that our compliance with the Agreement results in an accountable Department. This collaborative partnership will be particularly important as we enter a time of tight budget constraints and a downturn in the economy. We have seen significant improvements in the Internal Affairs Division and our Use of Force Program, which will continue to impact our ability to detect misconduct, identify areas for improvement, and encourage exemplary work. As we approach the final year of the Agreement, I believe the Department will meet the standards set forth in the Agreement, increasing our status as a premier law enforcement agency. NV YO. ee WayndG. Tucker Chief of Police