POST COMMISSION MEETING
The Meeting will be held by teleconference at the following locations:
Commission on POST - 1601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816, Golden West College, 158744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, and Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, 55 W. Younger Ave., San Jose, CA 95110

June 26, 2014
AGENDA
11:00 AM

                                       

CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME

COLOR GUARD AND FLAG SALUTE
The Color Guard will be provided by the Citrus Heights Police Department

MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING THE OFFICERS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY SINCE THE LAST MEETING
The following officers died in the line of duty since the last meeting:
  • Officer Nicholas Choung, Los Angeles Police Department
  • Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino, Mendocino County Sheriff's Department
  • Officer Chris Cortijo, Los Angeles Police Department
  • Officer Roberto Sanchez, Los Angeles Police Department
  • Officer Scott Hewell, Stockton Police Department

ROLL CALL OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

INTRODUCTION OF POST ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR, POST LEGAL COUNSEL, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Commission Chair will introduce the POST Advisory Committee Chair, POST Legal Counsel, and the Executive Director.

WELCOMING ADDRESS
Chief Christopher Boyd, Citrus Heights Police Department will provide opening remarks.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Commission Chair will advise the audience of the following:

This is the time on the agenda for public comment. This is time set aside for members of the public to comment on either items on the Commission agenda or issues not on the agenda but pertaining to POST Commission business. Members of the public who wish to speak are asked to limit their remarks to no more than five minutes each. Please be advised that the Commission cannot take action on items not on the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Approval of the Action Summary and Minutes of the previous Commission meeting
•Action Summary - February 20, 2014
•Meeting Minutes - February 20, 2014

CONSENT
B.Consent Items
1.Report on Third Quarter FY 2013-14 Course Certification
In approving the consent calendar, the Commission receives the report.
2.Report on POST Strategic Plan Implementation

This is a status report on the POST Strategic Plan.  The report is provided to the Commission and the Advisory Committee at each regular meeting to summarize the progress in researching and implementing the Strategic Plan.

Of the 12 objectives, staff reports that:

    11  Are in progress (being researched and/or implemented)           
      1  On hold      
      0  Recommended for deletion     
    12  Total

In approving the Consent Calendar, the Commission accepts the progress report and approves the recommendations of staff concerning the Strategic Plan.

3.New Agency - Los Rios Community College District Police Department
The Los Rios Community College District Police Department is seeking entry into the POST Reimbursable Public Safety Dispatcher Program.

This report is presented for information only.  No action is required.
4.New Agency - Victor Valley College Police Department
The Victor Valley College Police Department is seeking entry into the POST Reimbursable Regular Program.

This report is presented for information only.  No action is required.
5.New Agency -Saddleback College Police Department
The Saddleback College Police Department is seeking entry into the POST Reimbursable Public Safety Dispatcher Program.

This report is presented for information only.  No action is required.
6.New Agency - Chaffey Community College District Police Department
The Chaffey Community College District Police Department is seeking entry into the POST Reimbursable Regular Program.

This report is presented for information only.  No action is required.
7.Report on the Status to Implement Commission Direction Related to Training Presented by the California Association of Tactical Trainers, Formally International Training Resources
On July 21, 2011, a student was injured during the presentation of a training course, Distraction Device Breaching - Instructor (CCN 1025-33566) certified to and presented by International Training Resources (ITR).  POST staff conducted an investigation which led to the decertification of 22 courses certified to ITR.  On June 28, 2012, ITR appealed the staff decision to the Commission. A written decision was rendered by the Commission on July 9, 2012.  Three determinations were made in this decision and POST staff continues to work with ITR to implement the Commission's direction regarding ITR’s courses.  In keeping with the component of the direction to return sedentary courses to active status; four courses have been certified and four more are under review.   ITR changed the organization’s name to the California Association of Tactical Trainers (CATT) which has been used in all subsequent Commission reports.

This report is presented for information only. No action is required.
8.Report on Efforts to Update the POST Strategic Plan
Staff has continued work with the California State University Sacramento, Center for Collaborative Policy (CCP) to develop an updated strategic plan.  This is an informational item that describes the progress made to date.

This report is presented for information only.  No action is required.
9.Report on Update of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant

Since 1997 POST has been the recipient of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant funds to develop and present domestic violence and sexual assault training to peace officers and public safety dispatchers administered through California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES).

In FY 2012-13 and FY 2013-14 Staff opted to add the administrative responsibilities and costs to the San Diego Regional Training Center (SDRTC) contract based on a severe staff shortage at POST and changes in the state contracting procedures. 

Due to new grant requirements POST has agreed with CalOES and SDRTC that SDRTC would be awarded the FY 2014-15 funds and POST would assist with the in-kind match through an operational agreement, allowed under grant regulations.

This report is presented for information only.  No action is required.

10.Commission Resolution - Previously Presented
  • Gregory Dossey, Retired Director, Alan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy

FINANCE COMMITTEE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
C.Report on the Expenditure Reduction Plan for FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15
In October 2013, the Commission approved a Budget Expenditure Reduction Plan to reduce expenditures by $4.94 million for FY 2013-14 and $8.6 million for FY 2014-15.  This plan was necessary to mitigate declining revenue into the Peace Officer Training Fund from the State Penalty Assessment Fund.  The reductions would come from both local agency reimbursements and contract training courses.

On June 15, 2014, the California Legislature voted to approve a one-time augmentation of $3.2 million from the state's General Fund to the Commission's FY 2014-15 budget.  These funds are to be allocated for local assistance to cities, counties and districts pursuant Penal Code section 13523.

This report contains options for the Commission to consider to fair and equitably distribute these funds.

If the Commission concurs, the appropriate action would be a MOTION to authorize the Executive Director to reinstate a component of the Budget Expenditure Reduction Plan as enumerated in this report.

Finance Committee Discussion [ ] Yes [ ]    No Recommended Action [ ] Yes [ ] No
Advisory Committee Discussion [ ] Yes [ ]  No Recommended Action [ ] Yes [ ] No
D.Report on Request to Amend Commission Regulation 1011 to Add a Dispatcher Supervisory Certificate
At it’s October 1989 meeting, the Commission approved the adoption of a Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate Program.  In October 2006, the Commission approved the intermediate and advanced professional certificates for dispatchers.  In January 2013, POST staff presented the concept of a Dispatcher Supervisory Certificate to the Public Safety Dispatcher Advisory Council (PSDAC).  The Council endorsed the proposal and requirements for this certificate.

The addition of a Dispatcher Supervisory Certificate to the existing Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate Program necessitates a revision to Commission Regulation 1011 (c) to provide authority. 

If the Commission concurs, the appropriate action would be a MOTION to approve, subject to the Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action process, the changes to Commission Regulation 1011, as enumerated in this report, and the implementation of the Dispatcher Supervisory Certificate. If a public hearing is not requested, the changes will become effective January 1, 2015.
Finance Committee Discussion   [  ] Yes  [  ] No   Recommended Action [  ] Yes  [  ] No
Advisory Committee Discussion [  ] Yes  [  ] No   Recommended Action  [  ] Yes  [  ] No

BASIC TRAINING BUREAU
E.Report on Proposed Changes to the Training and Testing Specifications for Peace Officer Basic Courses
As part of an ongoing review of Peace Officer Basic Course content, POST staff and curriculum consultants (academy instructors and other subject matter experts) thoroughly review Learning Domain (LD) content to determine if revisions are necessary.  The Training and Testing Specifications and supporting materials for the Learning Domains have been updated to reflect emerging training needs, compliance with legislatively mandated subject matter, changes in the law, or to improve student learning and evaluation.

The proposed changes affect the following Learning Domains:

Minimum Content and Hourly Requirements PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course
Minimum Content and Hourly Requirements Requalification Course
LD 1, Leadership, Professionalism & Ethics
LD 4, Victomology/Crisis Intervention
LD 7, Crimes Against Persons/Death Investigation
LD 20, Use of Force
LD 21, Patrol Techniques
LD 22, Vehicle Pullovers
LD 23, Crimes in Progress
LD 25, Domestic Violence
LD 30, Crime Scenes, Evidence, and Forensics
LD 37, People with Disabilities

If the Commission concurs, the appropriate action would be a MOTION to approve the changes as described in the staff report.  If no one requests a public hearing, the changes will become effective February 1, 2015.

Finance Committee Discussion   [  ] Yes  [  ] No   Recommended Action [  ] Yes  [  ] No
Advisory Committee Discussion [  ] Yes  [  ] No   Recommended Action [  ] Yes  [  ] No

MANAGEMENT COUNSELING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BUREAU
F.Report on Request for the Renewal of Contract with Corona Solutions
In July 2011, POST entered into a contract with Corona Solutions for data retrieval and processing services to conduct patrol workload studies.  POST receives several workload study requests each year, and the Corona Solutions program allows staff to more efficiently and quickly complete these studies.  The current contract expires on July 21, 2014.  This request is to renew the contract for a three-year period.

If the Commission concurs, the appropriate action would be a MOTION to authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract with Corona Solutions for data retrieval and processing services to conduct patrol workload studies for three years in an amount not to exceed $210,000. (ROLL CALL VOTE)

Finance Committee Discussion   [  ] Yes  [  ] No   Recommended Action [  ] Yes  [  ] No
Advisory Committee Discussion [  ] Yes  [  ] No   Recommended Action [  ] Yes  [  ] No

COMMITTEE REPORTS
G.Legislative Review Committee
The Chair of the Legislative Review Committee will report on the results of the Legislative Review Committee meeting held on Thursday, June 26, 2014 by teleconference.

CORRESPONDENCE
H.The following is Correspondence Send From POST and To POST:

From POST to:
  • Joseph Farrow, Commissioner, California Highway Patrol, expressing sympathy over the tragic on-duty death of Officers Juan Gonzales and Brian Law.
  • Charles Beck, Chief, Los Angeles Police Department, expressing sympathy over the tragic on-duty death of Officer Nicholas Choung.
  • Thomas Allman, Sheriff, Mendocino County Sheriffs Department, expressing sympathy over the tragic on-duty death of Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino.
  • Charles Beck, Chief, Los Angeles Police Department, expressing sympathy over the on-duty death of Officer Chris Cortijo.
  • Charles Beck, Chief, Los Angeles Police Department, expressing sympathy over the on-duty death of Officer Roberto Sanchez.
  • Eric Jones, Chief, Stockton Police Department, expressing sympathy over the on-duty death of Officer Scott Hewell.

To POST from:

  • Bonnie Dumanis, District Attorney, San Diego County, letter address to the Honorable Mike Gatto, Chair, Assembly Appropriations Committee in support of Assembly Bill 2387 (Pan).
  • Bonnie Dumanis, District Attorney, San Diego County, letter address to the Honorable Kevin de Leon, Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee in support of Assembly Bill 2387 (Pan).

 


OLD BUSINESS
I.There is no Old Business at this time.

NEW BUSINESS
J.Election of new Commission Chair and Vice Chair

FUTURE COMMISSION DATES
K.Future Commission Dates
  • October 22 - 23, 2014 - Hotel Irvine - Jamboree Center, Irvine
  • February 17 - 19, 2015 - Crowne Plaza, Garden Grove
  • June 24 - 25, 2015 - Sheraton Universal Hotel, Universal City
  • October 21 - 22, 2015 - Double Tree Mission Valley, San Diego

CLOSED SESSION
L.Closed Executive Session
1)    Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Under Government Code Section 11126(e)(1), the Commission hereby provides public notice that the following pending litigation matters may be considered and acted upon, as necessary and appropriate, in closed session. 
i)   Knowledge and Intelligence Professional Programs v. Lukin et al; Second Appellate District, Case No. B234495.  
ii)  Knowledge and Intelligence Professional Programs v. POST, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. NC058217.       
iii)  Orange County Employee Association v. County of Orange et al., Case #30-2012-0581412.
iv)   Aaron Raiser v. City of Los Angeles, et al., US District Court, Central District, Case #CIV13-0295.
v)  Assagai v. Commission on POST, City and County of San Diego; The Southern California Intergovernmental Training and Development Center, Case #RG14715332
2)    Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing/Potential Litigation: Under Government Code Section 11126(e)(1) and (2), the Commission hereby provides public notice that it may meet in closed session to consider the following matters, and/or to determine whether, based on existing facts and circumstances, any matter presents a significant exposure to litigation [see Government Code Section 11126(e)(2)(B)(ii)] and, if so, to proceed with closed session consideration and action on that matter, as necessary and appropriate [see Government Code Section 11126(e)(2)(B)(i)], or, based on existing facts and circumstances, if it has decided to initiate or is deciding to initiate litigation [see Government Code Section 11126(e)(2)(C)], or, if in the opinion of the state body on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is litigation, or significant exposure to litigation, against the state body [see Government Code Section 11126(e)(2)(B)(i)].

Such consideration may include but is not limited to the following matters: 

a)   Claims before the Department of Fair Employment & Housing (DFEH):
i)   DFEH, Charge #145651-61953-R (administrative charges of discrimination), dual filing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, EEOC Charge #37A-2014-03208-C
b)    Matters Before the State Personnel Board (SPB):
i)    SPB Case #13-0355 (Employee Appeal of Termination decision) and SPB Case #13-0736W (Whistleblower)
c)     Matters before the Victim’s Compensation and Government Claim Board (VCGCB):
i)   Claim by Cooperative Personnel Services. 
ii)  Claim by Cabrillo College.
d)  Matters before the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR):
i)  DIR Case #32909 (Whistleblower).

ADJOURNMENT
Minutes have not been generated.