• Police Commission President Andrea Ordin said she did a radio interview on the Hutchinson report and discussed the oversight role of the Police Commission.
• Police Commission Vice President John Mack said he attended the Operations South Bureau Community Forum with fellow Commissioner Robert Saltzman. He said the forum was different in that it involved the entire community as opposed to only certain demographics. Commissioner Mack added the presentation by Deputy Chief Bob Green on the Use of Force process, the role of the Inspector General and Police Commission was excellent and the evening in general was very good.
• Police Commissioner Rafael Bernardino attended the African-American Community Forum held by Central Bureau. He said it was a good event with good participation and particularly was impressed with the Police Cadets in attendance.
• Police Chief Charlie Beck informed the Board the 4th Annual Cesar Chavez luncheon was held last week and had a good Latino turnout. He encouraged the Commissioners to put the event on their calendar early next year so they can experience the luncheon for themselves. Chief Beck also said the Department policed opening day at Dodger Stadium with no major incidents.
• The verbal presentation and update from the Commanding Officer and Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) representative regarding community initiated problem solving, crime strategies, and other programs and goals within the Foothill Area was given by Captain Sean Malinowski and Ms. Victoria Burch. Captain Malinowski informed the Board one of the top priorities of the C-PAB is to open it up to expansion and bring in a younger demographic. Some of the accomplishments of the Foothill C-PAB were forming a non-profit to combat sex trafficking/prostitution, the annual Crime Fighters Conference, National Night Out events and getting members Civilian Emergency Response Team certified.
• The Department’s report, dated March 29, 2013, relative to the asset forfeiture revenue audit (IAID No. 12-050), as given by Captain Bill Hart, was approved. Captain Hart informed the Board the audit looked at the protocol and procedure for these types of investigations and tested nine objectives with six of them receiving a passing score. Of the three objectives that received below par scores, four recommendations were given. They include having the C/O of Gang and Narcotics Division (GND) provide training, instruct employees to record deposits immediately after deposit is made, develop a training video and compose a Special Order that will address issue found in audit.
• The Department’s report, dated March 29, 2013, relative to the amendment to Los Angeles Municipal code, section 55.11, to include the electronic transmission of sale records to the Los Angeles Police Department, was approved and transmitted to the Public Safety Committee, Los Angeles City Council.
• The Department’s report, dated March 29, 2013, relative to Senate Bill 1315-Imitation Firearms (traditional BB or pellet – firing air guns), was approved.
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