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CC - (1) Discussion of Findings and Recommendations Related to the Public Safety Review; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate
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Meeting Date: April 26, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Serena Wright-Black, City Manager's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: No General Fund: N/A
Public Hearing: No Action Item: No Attachments: Yes
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (04/21/2021)
Department Approval: John Nachbar, City Manager (04/21/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss findings and recommendations related to the Public Safety Review; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
On May 25, 2020 George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer during an arrest for allegedly using counterfeit money. After his death, demonstrations and protests were held across the world calling for an end to individual, institutional, and systemic racism and the killings of countless unarmed African Americans by police.
After receiving community feedback, City Council directed the City Manager's Office to lead a comprehensive 90-day study and bring back recommendations on options to reimagine public safety in Culver City through shifting resources and reducing the reliance on law enforcement to address various community needs. Council also approved professional agreements with consultants, Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) to conduct a workload and deployment analysis, review staffing levels and organizational structure and Saul Sarabia from Solidarity Consulting to assist with data collection and examination related to race equity and social justice amongst other related services.
The 90-day review was structured to allow for diverse experiences and perspectives from the public. Staff and consultants held several community meetings as ...
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