Deanna Ljohki

The board discussed strategies to improve communication and outreach regarding its public meetings to students. Plans were established to release information concerning a recently reviewed case on the website. The board reviewed upcoming terms for representatives and the process for renomination. Confidential information regarding recent complaints and upcoming cases was shared, and a representative outlined plans for a law school seminar focused on reviewing the police department policy manual. Finally, the board reviewed an investigation report and voted on recommendations regarding findings and potential policy or training modifications.

The meeting included an update on the Campus Safety Oversight Committee regarding a proposal for a programmatic review of the campus civilian oversight program. Discussions were held on recruitment for upcoming vacancies and training opportunities, including orientation with the UCDPD, a presentation on Aggie Hosts, and the NACOLE Annual Conference. The board also reviewed information regarding a recent student fatality involving a traffic collision and discussed confidential information related to recent complaints and upcoming cases.

The board received updates from the police department regarding training initiatives, including de-escalation and implicit bias, and discussed the status of compliance with recommendations from statewide task forces. Additionally, the board reviewed the new Outreach and Community Inclusion unit, explored the role of private security on campus, and examined strategies for force diversification. Other discussions included a recap of quarterly public meetings, an overview of pending complaints, and upcoming professional development opportunities with the National Association for Civilian Oversight in Law Enforcement.

The meeting included a quarterly update from the Chief of Police regarding tiered response protocols and the onboarding of new safety specialists. The Board provided various recommendations concerning site security signage, information protection measures at workstations, identification practices for department devices, and policies regarding Thin Blue Line flags and the use of Body Worn Cameras. Additionally, the Board reviewed a recap of a public meeting, discussed recent complaints and upcoming cases, and received an update regarding participation in an upcoming civilian oversight conference.

The board received a guest presentation regarding Yolo County Diversion Programs, focusing on program goals, mental health court, intervention court, and success statistics for jail and hospital bed reduction. Additional discussion items included an update on the 2022-2023 annual report, the process for selecting the Chair and Vice Chair for the 2023-2024 term, and information regarding upcoming public meetings and professional development training opportunities. The meeting also included a review of confidential recent complaints and a specific case review.