Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board

Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board Meeting Minutes Call to order A meeting of the Skolde Police Use of Force Review Board was held in person at the Skolde Police Department on Monday, May 9th, 2022. The meeting started at 7:oopm. Chairman Evans called the meeting to order and stated a quorum was established. Attendees included Chief Brian Baker, Deputy Chief Jesse Barnes, Administrative Specialist Cindy Pechter, Chairman Will Evans, Elizabeth Demes, Alecia Wartowsld, Judge Edward Bobrick, James Boehm, Abel Figueroa, Dennis Rizo and Casey Diers. Trustee Alison Pure Slovin and James Specker could not attend. Karen Sherman did not attend. Presentations There was not a formal presentation at this meeting. Reports Per a request from Chairman Evans, Chief Baker provided an additional document of use of force incidents and data that showed them as a percentage of population groups in Skolde. This has been added to the box account. Unfinished Business The discussion was started based on the nine 2021 redacted reports that were provided to the board members for review. These reports are based on use of force complaints and injuries that had occurred. There were many questions brought up and addressed by the Chief. There were explanations on how reports are written, the use of the video systems in the vehicles, the timeframes of when reports are taken and the dispatch process. Reviewing statistics, types of additional training needed, mental health co-responder calls were all topics that were brought up during the discussion. Looking at the big picture and outcomes to determine the action after reviewing all the information. Mr. Abel Pigueroa said he would create a format for future meetings to provide more structure. Document Number; 595640 6/6/2022 Motion -Approval of minutes There was a motion to approve the meeting minutes for both the open and closed sessions of the Monday, April llth meetings by Chairman Evans and 2nd by board members. The open meeting minutes have been posted to the VOS public website. New Business There were several requests that were made as follows: • Why is gender visible but race redacted? • Can we provide redaction with clarification on persons described such as subject i or subject 2. • Is the race allowable and age? • Can they see squad car video? • Number of use of force related lawsuits filed settled or gone to court. • Request for State traffic stop race data. • Can they see something but limited scope of reports on rest of uses of force cases. Announcements If you would like a tour of the police station or the Virtra room, please contact Deputy Chief Barnes. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 13th at 7:oopm. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:40pm. ^ il ^ {] ^'<//f/1L ^ / II/ r s l'\ L'-"''/ }.- / -7 /_ / 7^ j4^^r^L--.^^[ ^y -- jo/ z^./..^ Admyfnstrativ&/Speci^list / Dat^ of approval Page 2