• On March 24, 2008, the members of the Public Safety Committee heard the issue of the Department’s proposed in-car video cameras, as presented by Police Administrator Maggie Goodrich. The presentation was described as informative and well received, and Ms. Goodrich was complimented for her efforts by Chief Bratton and Chief Information Officer Tim Riley. Commissioner Ordin attended the meeting.
• United States Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey will be in Los Angeles this week to discuss gang crime at a law enforcement round table, Chief Bratton said.
• A comprehensive update on officer involved shootings will be presented at the April 8, 2008, weekly meeting.
• At the April 15, 2008, weekly meeting, Chief Bratton will make public the contents of the executive summary on SWAT, as prepared by an independent board of inquiry that was commissioned by the Chief three years ago. The Department had already implemented many of their recommendations for positive change before the summary was submitted to the Chief. Never before have the contents of a report of this nature been made public in the history of the Department.
• Police Commission Executive Director Richard Tefank welcomed new Executive Assistant II Isabel Rosas, who will join the Commission on April 1, 2008. Additionally, Management Analyst Donna Muñoz and Clerk Typist Catherine Taylor were each awarded certificates of appreciation in anticipation of their departures for Detective Bureau and the Office of the Chief of Police, respectively.
• The verbal presentation and update from the Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB,) regarding community initiated problem solving, crime strategies, and other programs and goals within the Harbor Area, was removed from this week’s agenda and will be on a future agenda.
• The Department’s report, dated March 20, 2008, relative to a proposal to amend Section 52.27.1(b)1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code regarding the appearance of Retired Officer’s Badge, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council
• The Department’s report, dated March 10, 2008, relative to a Request for Proposal for police composite artist services - RFP No. 07-714-001, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council.
• The Department’s report, dated March 18, 2008, relative to a Request for Proposals for professional moving services, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council.
• The Executive Director’s report, dated March 20, 2008, relative to renaming the 2710 West Temple Street Facility in honor of Police Officer Randal D. Simmons, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council.
• The Department’s report, dated March 14, 2008, in response to Board query, relative to suicide among law enforcement personnel and the efforts the Department is undertaking to educate employees regarding suicide risks and prevention, as discussed by Chief Psychologist Kevin Jablonski, was approved. Dr. Jablonski was asked to return regularly for updates on this topic.