Presenter
Presented by Mr. Udin
Title
Resolution amending Bill No. 278 of 2002 entitled, "Authorizing the Office of the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to retain the services of a qualified, independent consultant to conduct a review of police procedures relating to the incident at 7200 Hermitage Street on February 20, 2002," so as to provide the necessary funding at a cost not to exceed Twenty Five thousand dollars ($25,000)
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the city to be assured that all reasonable steps are taken to insure the safety of its citizens and police officers; and,
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2002, at 7200 Hermitage Street, a Pittsburgh police officer was wounded during an incident wherein police were attempting to take a wanted criminal into custody; and,
WHEREAS, an independent review of this incident by a qualified consultant would be of benefit to the administration of the city and, in particular, the officers of the Bureau of Police.
Be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The Director of Public Safety is authorized to retain the services of a qualified, independent consultant, provided by the National Tactical Officers Association, to conduct a review of the following police incidents of :
February 20, 2002, at 7200 Hermitage Street.
March 14, 2002, at 1717 Lowrie Street; and,
March 7, 2002 at 2950 Sheraden Street
The purpose of this independent review is to provide the Bureau of Police and the city's public safety administration with the necessary analysis and insight that will lead to further enhancement of the city's efforts to continuously improve the safety of its police officers and citizens.
A representative for the Civilian Review Board will participate as an observer in this review.
A copy of the final report shall be provided to the Chief of Police, Members of City Council, and the Civilian Review Board. ...
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