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UKWILA POiLI�C„E DEPARTMENT COPCAB Minutes August 12, 2021 6:30pm — 8:OOpm Virtual Meeting Via Microsoft Teams 253-292-9750 Conference ID: 526157821# Members present: Roger Arnold, Katrina Dohn, John Lindsey, Tosh Sharp, Jan Bolerjack, Jay Stark Staff present: Chief Eric Dreyer, Deputy Chief Eric Lund Guest: None Allan Ekberg, Mayor Eric Dreyer, Chief of Police • Approval of minutes: July meeting minutes approved • Deputy Chief Update: o Last week Chief Dreyer visited Jerry Thornton who is in home hospice care. He was in good spirits and sends greetings to everyone. o National Night Out Against Crime — Nine neighborhoods hosted gatherings. It was a great success with great turnouts. Duwamish served Dreyer Hotdogs and Witwer Wursts! o Community Engagement — Police have held meetings at four multi -unit residences — Airmark, Marvelle, and SHAG (twice). o SHAG Update — Chief Dreyer heard from a SHAG resident about how concerned they are about lack of safety. Since hearing that, the department has held two briefings, has had emphasis patrols, and has worked with management to get security on site. Security is now on site, but there is still concern about the effectiveness of them — still a work in progress. Police now have access to the buildings and garage. There is still work to do, but the residents are happy with the response by the police, fire and City officials. Problems include homeless individuals, drugs being used in hallways and restrooms, vehicle break-ins, etc. Much is due to people being able to gain access through secured doors, so residents are being trained to watch and secure doors, and to ensure that extra people do not enter when they go in. Conflicts between residents are also issues. Chief Dreyer is continuing to engage with residents daily. o Cascade View Park emphasis —There has been increased presence and engagement by police at Cascade View Park. That has gone well. Despite that, there was a shooting there this week. No one was present when police arrived, and no one there would share what they saw. One wounded person later showed up at Valley Medical Center, but would not engage with the police when they spoke with him. o Mental Health Professional, Jackie Harris, who's contracted with Sound Mental Health, has gone out on calls with officers, helped to connect a vet to housing and treatment. o Use of Force Review Board — This was held on Tuesday night, August 10, 2021. All use of force incidents were deemed to be reasonable. Explanation of the group: Deputy Chief Lund facilitates and four community members sit on the board. In 2020, there were 54 use of force incidents. The group went over each one. Moving forward, this meeting will happen quarterly so that incidents are reviewed in a more timely manner, and to decrease the overall load in one meeting. 15005 Tukwila International Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 • Phone (206) 433-1808 • Records Fax (206) 244-6181 Invest. Fax (206) 431-3688