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Update from the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission
Presenter:
Tom Strand, President Pro Tem
Wayne Williams, Councilmember At-large
Yolanda Avila, Councilmember District #4
Janice Frazier, Chair, Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission
Steve Kern, Vice Chair, Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission
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Summary:
The mission of the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission (LETAC) is to make recommendations to City Council which would promote improved understanding and relationships between the police department and the public.
To accomplish this, the Commission will:
• provide a conduit for the concerns and needs of both citizens and the police department to be shared and discussed with City Council;
• analyze and provide feedback to City Council with other policy recommendations; and,
• assist City Council with budget, appropriation, and resource allocation recommendations utilizing data-driven audits of law enforcement performance.
The Commission typically meets on the first and third Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Commission recently updated their website in efforts to better communicate with members of the public: www.coloradosprings.gov/letac
Background:
On June 23, 2020 City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance to create the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission. It was approved by a vote of 8 to 1. On July 13 City Council passed the second reading, approved by a 8 to 0 vote.
Previous Council Action:
Passage of Ordinance 20-44
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