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Public Safety Advisory Board Meeting#12
June 14, 2021—5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Minutes
5:00-5:10 Welcome, Centering Exercise, Roll Call
Chair John Trinh called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
If members have questions about mental health and the resources that were shared at the last
meeting, please contact Chair Trinh. He offered his expertise to the Board on the subject.
Chair Trinh shared about his experience doing outreach at the Tigard Farmer's Market. Chair
Trinh invited the members to sign up to help or visit the booth on Sunday. The City runs a booth
for the duration of the market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Centering Exercise led by Chair Trinh.
Facilitator Kim Marshall called on to do Roll Call.
Absent:
- Lee Landers
Chair Trinh thanked all members for attending the meeting.
Facilitator Marshall invited newly appointed Alternate Nick Jarmer to introduce himself.
Board member Jarmer has lived in Tigard for 27 years. He works for the Corrections Division for
Multnomah County. He has been working to catch up on the Board's work. He is looking
forward to serving on this Board.
5:10-5:25 Public Comment
No public comment submitted for this meeting.
Future comment can be submitted at www.tigard-or.gov/psab or emailed to eduardor@tigard-
or.gov.
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5:25-5:35 Tigard Police Chief Kathy McAlpine's Update
This is Chief McAlpine's first day back from vacation. She offered up the option to walk through
bills currently being considered by the Oregon Legislature.
Board member Sasaki would like State Representative Dacia Grayber (D-Tigard) to join the
meeting after the Legislature wraps up its session to talk about the bills and new laws in place.
5:35-5:55 Procedural Justice Presentation
Sergeant Tom Duncan and Sergeant Mark Carlson of Tigard Police Department presented on
Police Legitimacy and Procedural Justice.
- Duncan and Carlson have been teaching courses on this topic for several years.
- Carlson, we would prefer to teach this in-person.
- Objectives
o Understand
o Gain —better understanding of the human dynamic between police and
community and each other's perceptions
o Consider
o Practice
o Identify
- Four Components of Procedural Justice
o Voice
o Neutrality
o Respect
o Trust
- Voice
o Giving the public or community a voice to be able to explain their situation, tell
their side of the story, voice their point of view, make arguments or present
evidence makes them feel like they are part of the process.
- Neutrality
o People react to evidence that the authorities with whom they are dealing are
neutral.
o This involves officers making decisions based upon consistently applied legal
principles and the facts of an incident, not an officer's personal opinions and
biases.
- Respect
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o People are sensitive to whether they are treated with dignity and politeness, and
to whether their rights are respected.
o The issue of interpersonal treatment consistently emerges as a key factor in
reactions.
Trust
o People focus on cues that communicate information about the intentions and
character of the legal authorities with whom they are dealing (their
trustworthiness)
o People react favorably when they believe that the authorities with whom they
are interacting are benevolent and caring, and are sincerely trying to do what is
best for the people with whom they are dealing.
Sasaki: Does everyone go through this training?
Duncan: Yes. We do it once a year for all staff.
Carlson: State of Oregon teaches it as well. They have a lengthier version. Our version is
to refresh new hires and bring old timers up to speed.
Mott: Can you clarify on complaints about procedural justice?
Carlson: Police in general get this type of complaint. I have been in Tigard for 13 years.
We get our share, but not as many as other departments.
Mott: What steps are taken if a complaint is filed against an officer?
If it is a policy violation, we open a case. If it is not, it is a mentoring situation. The Body
Worn Cameras help in these situations.
Trinh: How do we incorporate trauma sensitivity and cultural sensitivity?
Carlson: A quarter of our training covers demographics and their perspectives on
policing. The historical parts are brought in for the training.
Low: Is there any effort or ability to loop back with the individual who may file a
complaint to give closure?
Carlson: Typically, I try to take care of things in the situation.
McDonald: We circle back with people who file a complaint throughout the process and
at the end.
Chief McAlpine: We have mediation. One individual took advantage of the mediation.
Now, she still communicates with the department.
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Stuhldryer shared a story where he tried filing a complaint against an office because he
was mad at an outcome of a traffic stop. He asked, how do officers deal with the mad
person situation?
Carlson: Be professional. Follow the process to give community member a voice.
Full presentation available at www.tigard-or.gov/psab.
- Chief McAlpine: When she came to Tigard, she wanted to find opportunities to improve
the Department. The training on procedural justice stood out as a need.The yearly
refresher prevents officers from becoming jaded.The Chief implemented a response
that included the people who call in an emergency/situation. This practice builds trust.
Plus taking the time to explain a situation can help solve concerns.
5:55-6:40 Procedural Justice Q&A
Low: Do you have retroactive training? I am thinking about generational trauma, especially in
communities of color. How are you addressing past harm? Past lack of trust? Outside of
present-day interactions with the Police.
Chief: Listen and acknowledge. It is an ongoing effort, not a one-time event to check off the
box. Individuals have shared their lived experience because the Chief is willing to listen to their
stories wherever they may be ready to share.
Low: Aside from being approached, how are you reaching community members?
Chief: Look for opportunities to connect with new communities through existing relationships.
Danny Rauda helped connect the Chief with community members in his church.
Rauda: The Chief was willing to participate, and it was appreciated. Looking to build authentic
relationships.
Chief: We respect groups' decisions to when they are ready to connect with Police. TPD does
not want to force a relationship or outreach.
Commander McDonald: Understand Policing history. Started as slave patrols in South Carolina.
That's years ago. Even just 50 years ago, police and governments were promoting inequitable
practices. Police officers must recognize that to do a better job and heal the community.
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Chief: Annual complaint review. All complaints come to the Chief's desk.
Stuhldryer: Training is great. Oregon is different than other parts of the country.
Sasaki: I hear Stuhldryer, but Oregon has its issues. We are here to evaluate public safety
practices to prevent incidents from happening.
Chief: Police officers go through a lot of unprocessed trauma.The training is to help navigate all
the complexities of the job.
Stuhldryer: These are tough times.
Newton: We want officer to have the tools they need. Council's job is to balance community
and Police needs.
6:40-6:55 Opportunity to Discuss Current Events and How They Impact the Tigard Community
Sasaki: Congratulations to Abdi Mohamoud for graduating High School.
Sasaki: Would it be useful for a chair or vice chair to join prep meetings in setting the agenda?
Marshall: We will give options for chair and vice chair to be involved.
Sasaki: Thank you to Commander McDonald for meeting with individuals to discuss the Body
Worn Camera Police. We appreciate your time.
McAlpine: TTSD is hosting a Tigard Pride Parade.Tuality Elementary to Tigard High School.
Parade starts at 6 p.m.
Trinh: Thank you Judge and Jimmy for crafting response to Michael Antonelli's public comment.
Eduardo can send the Board the final version. Washington County has put out an RFP for
Housing related services.
Low: This month is PRIDE. Invitation for the community to participate and acknowledge.
Judge: Jimmy did the writing on public comment.Judge just reviewed it.
Brown: Thank you Newton for getting the proclamation in support of the Asian community
done so fast.
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Newton: Council was happy and supportive.
Mott: Is there collaboration between departments to do background checks of candidates?
Chief: We are moving toward legislation to help us do that easier.
McDonald: We don't want to send unfit candidates to other agencies. We start background
checks from scratch to dig as deep as we can.
Trinh: Line for life has an 800-273-8255 number to support people contemplating suicide.
Farmers Market link will be resent by Eduardo.
Newton: Washington County has the highest vaccination rate in the state, but Council is
concerned about reaching communities of color. Suggestions to reach those communities
should be sent to Eduardo. Please share.
6:55-7:00 Wrap Up and Next Steps
Thank you to each member for being involved.
Next Steps:
- After meeting, response to Antonelli and Farmers Market link.
- Next meeting, discussion/recommendations on Body Worn Camera Policy.
- Work with Justin Low to schedule with Rep. Grayber.
- PSAB will present to City Council on July 13.
Motion to adjourn by Sasaki.
Second by Low.
No further discussion.
Meeting adjourned.
Next meeting June 28, 2021.