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Creating a new public data dashboard on the department, including use of force events.
one of the 21CP consultants to oversee implementation. Additionally, the city has taken a significant step to set aside $1.3 million in the upcoming fiscal year budget for program implementation. Despite the city’s work to move forward on improvements and implementation, community partners that were closely involved in the process know that change is not always easy but also knew the process and recommendations were significant. Grace Franklin, member of both the task force and working group, told The Oklahoman, “What’s on the table could transform Oklahoma City. These recommendations are not a bunch of left-wing, hippie people sitting around, like, ‘Burn down the police,’” Franklin said. “That wasn’t the discussion. The discussion was, ‘How do we make it better?’” CJAC was involved with both the task force and working group and looks forward to working with OKC to assist implementation efforts. To view the report, scan the QR code below or visit okc.gov/government/law- enforcement-taskforce :
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Increasing number of crisis intervention trained officers.
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Creating a Crisis Intervention Committee that focuses on mental health response across the city.
Long-term goals that take more than a year to implement:
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Interviewing officers involved in shootings and other critical events by the end of their shift, rather than the current waiting period of 48 hours or more. Considering preference for new applicants to the department with “mental health experience, certifications, or degrees, or social work experience.” Conducting a public information process to evaluate what community resources are present or could be developed to expand OKCPD’s capacity for alternative mental health responses to calls. Consider modifying city ordinances to address quality of life crimes that include situations like homelessness which call for a different response.
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The city has embraced the report and already embarked on an implementation strategy, continuing the contract with
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