{"MatterId":14798,"MatterGuid":"E7918A5D-8787-46D6-BDD8-A3163BAC13AF","MatterLastModifiedUtc":"2026-06-16T14:33:41.397","MatterRowVersion":"AAAAAADNPbQ=","MatterFile":"O-26-23","MatterName":null,"MatterTitle":"Amending The Police Oversight Ordinance To Clarify The CPOA’s Authority To Investigate APD Personnel (Grout, Fiebelkorn, Rogers)","MatterTypeId":1,"MatterTypeName":"Ordinance","MatterStatusId":20,"MatterStatusName":"Enacted","MatterBodyId":1,"MatterBodyName":"City Council","MatterIntroDate":"2026-04-06T00:00:00","MatterAgendaDate":"2026-04-20T00:00:00","MatterPassedDate":"2026-05-18T00:00:00","MatterEnactmentDate":"2026-06-08T00:00:00","MatterEnactmentNumber":"O-2026-017","MatterRequester":null,"MatterNotes":null,"MatterVersion":"2","MatterCost":null,"MatterText1":null,"MatterText2":null,"MatterText3":null,"MatterText4":null,"MatterText5":null,"MatterDate1":"2026-06-19T00:00:00","MatterDate2":"2026-06-24T00:00:00","MatterEXText1":"CC 5/18/26 (jc)\r\n\r\nBrief Summary: This bill proposes to amend the Police Oversight Ordinance (CPOA Ordinance) to clarify the investigative authority of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency. The existing language in the CPOA Ordinance authorizes the CPOA to investigate “police officers” and “officer misconduct.” This bill would add language to clarify that “officer,” as used in the CPOA Ordinance, is meant to include other defined APD personnel.\r\n\r\nThe Whereas clauses of this bill note that civilian oversight has historically applied to complaints involving the APD personnel that performs public-facing enforcement functions. APD has expanded its use of non-sworn personnel in public-facing roles that carry out functions that have historically been associated with law enforcement. See AI-122, which authorizes Police Services Aides (PSAs) and Transit Officers (TSOs) to issue citations for violations of City ordinances, including the Criminal Code.\r\n\r\nAnalysis: This bill proposes amend section 9-4-1-4 of the CPOA Ordinance by adding a new subsection (D) that defines the investigative authority of the CPOA.\r\n\r\nApproved Floor Amendment: At the May 4, 2026 Council meeting, a floor amendment was approved that rewrote the proposed new subsection (D). The proposed new subsection now defines the CPOA’s jurisdiction to include APD sworn officers and the following non-sworn personnel employed by APD: \r\n\r\n(a)\tPolice Safety Aides; \r\n(b)\tTransit Safety Officers; \r\n(c)\tPrisoner Transport Unit officers; and\r\n(d)\tAny other non-sworn APD personnel who meet all five criteria listed below: \r\n(1)\tEngage in direct interaction with members of the public; \r\n(2)\tExercise enforcement, regulatory, or public safety related authority;\r\n(3)\tperform duties historically or operationally associated with law enforcement, \r\nfor example responding to calls for service, conducting traffic or crash-related functions, preparing reports, or participating in investigations; \r\n(4)\twear uniforms, operate marked vehicles, or otherwise present as public \r\nsafety or law enforcement personnel; and\r\n(5)\tutilize on-body recording devices or other recording systems in the course of official duties.\r\n\r\nThe bill also notes that the CPOA’s jurisdiction cannot be limited or avoided based on job title, classification, employment status, or the creation of new units, programs, or positions within APD where personnel perform the functions described in this section. Finally, the bill explains that this section shall not be interpreted to limit the CPOA’s authority to investigate non-sworn personnel when they are they subject of a complaint arising from the same incident as sworn APD personnel.\r\n\r\nFiscal Impact: NA \r\n\r\nKey Dates: NA\r\n\r\nComments: This bill was first heard at the April 20, 2026 Council meeting where it was deferred to the May 5, 2026 meeting. At the May 5, 2026 meeting, a floor amendment was approved on an 8-0 vote and the bill was deferred again to allow time to meet with an additional stakeholder, the APOA. \r\n\r\nOn May 11, 2026, the sponsors and Council legal staff met with representatives of the APOA, CPOA, APD, and the Superintendent of Police Reform, and all stakeholders confirmed that they are satisfied with the current version of the bill, which includes the May 5 floor amendment summarized above. \r\n\r\n\r\nCC 5/4/26 (jc)\r\n\r\nBrief Summary: This bill proposes to amend the Police Oversight Ordinance (CPOA Ordiance) to clarify the investigative authority of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency. The existing language in the CPOA Ordinance authorizes the CPOA to investigate “police officers” and “officer misconduct.” This bill would add language to clarify that “officer,” as used in the CPOA Ordinance, is meant to include other defined APD personnel.\r\n\r\nThe Whereas clauses of this bill note that civilian oversight has historically applied to complaints involving the APD personnel that performs public-facing enforcement functions. APD has expanded its use of non-sworn personnel in public-facing roles that carry out functions that have historically been associated with law enforcement. See AI-122, which authorizes Police Services Aides (PSAs) and Transit Officers (TSOs) to issue citations for violations of City ordinances, including the Criminal Code.\r\n\r\nAnalysis: This bill proposes amend section 9-4-1-4 of the CPOA Ordinance by adding a new subsection (D) that defines the investigative authority of the CPOA. The new subsection defines “officer” and “police” to include all APD personnel, both sworn and non-sworn, acting under the authority of the department. It specifies that CPOA jurisdiction applies to APD personnel who: (a) interact directly with the public; (b) exercise enforcement, regulatory, or public safety authority; (c) perform law enforcement-related duties; (d) present as law enforcement; or (d) use on-body recording devices in official duties. The definition is to be interpreted broadly to ensure comprehensive civilian oversight of personnel performing these functions. It further clarifies that CPOA jurisdiction cannot be avoided based on job title, classification, or organizational structure. \r\n\r\nFiscal Impact: n/a \r\n\r\nKey Dates: n/a\r\n\r\nComments: This bill was heard at the April 20, 2026 Council meeting where it was deferred to the May 5, 2026 meeting. \r\n\r\nCC 4/20/26 (jc)\r\n\r\nBrief Summary: This bill proposes to amend the Police Oversight Ordinance (CPOA Ordiance) to clarify the investigative authority of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency. The existing language in the CPOA Ordinance authorizes the CPOA to investigate “police officers” and “officer misconduct.” This bill would add language to clarify that “officer,” as used in the CPOA Ordinance, is meant to include other defined APD personnel.\r\n\r\nThe Whereas clauses of this bill note that civilian oversight has historically applied to complaints involving the APD personnel that performs public-facing enforcement functions. APD has expanded its use of non-sworn personnel in public-facing roles that carry out functions that have historically been associated with law enforcement. See AI-122, which authorizes Police Services Aides (PSAs) and Transit Officers (TSOs) to issue citations for violations of City ordinances, including the Criminal Code.\r\n\r\nAnalysis: This bill proposes amend section 9-4-1-4 of the CPOA Ordinance by adding a new subsection (D) that defines the investigative authority of the CPOA. The new subsection defines “officer” and “police” to include all APD personnel, both sworn and non-sworn, acting under the authority of the department. It specifies that CPOA jurisdiction applies to APD personnel who: (a) interact directly with the public; (b) exercise enforcement, regulatory, or public safety authority; (c) perform law enforcement-related duties; (d) present as law enforcement; or (d) use on-body recording devices in official duties. The definition is to be interpreted broadly to ensure comprehensive civilian oversight of personnel performing these functions. It further clarifies that CPOA jurisdiction cannot be avoided based on job title, classification, or organizational structure. \r\n\r\nFiscal Impact: NA\r\n\r\nKey Dates: NA","MatterEXText2":"Julia Coullloudon","MatterEXText3":null,"MatterEXText4":null,"MatterEXText5":null,"MatterEXText6":null,"MatterEXText7":null,"MatterEXText8":null,"MatterEXText9":null,"MatterEXText10":null,"MatterEXText11":null,"MatterEXDate1":null,"MatterEXDate2":null,"MatterEXDate3":null,"MatterEXDate4":null,"MatterEXDate5":null,"MatterEXDate6":null,"MatterEXDate7":null,"MatterEXDate8":null,"MatterEXDate9":null,"MatterEXDate10":null,"MatterAgiloftId":0,"MatterReference":"27","MatterRestrictViewViaWeb":false,"MatterReports":[]}