February 1 2024 PAB Meeting

• PAB gave a presentation to Dr. Shirley JA Green, the Commissioner of the Rochester Department of Recreation and Human Services, and her staff.    
• A presentation was also given to the Mayor’s management team to present a different narrative on the status of the PAB. 
• A meeting was held with Simeon Banister, President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, to discuss PAB’s work.  He suggested that PAB tells its own story in a few media outlets.   He also shared information on a youth program in Minnesota involving youth services that may be helpful for Rochester.
• PAB attended a listening session sponsored by the Justice Infrastructure Project.  They are gathering information around the state regarding community policing.
• The Community Affairs and Public Engagement Division is working on protest policy information sessions and a public awareness campaign for the Spring. 
• An offer was made to hire a community engagement specialist.
• The Case Management Division had 14 cases open for January and a position for a bilingual case manager was posted. 
• Two investigative positions will be posted.
• Discussions are ongoing concerning posting closed case reports to the website.
• Officer statements are necessary to have a complete investigation.  If necessary, subpoenas will be issued to obtain that information.
• The Operations Division is working on budgets and search firms.
• The Policy and Oversite Division is launching the first draft proposal for change on the Police Department’s protest policy.  A public input session was held today and three others are scheduled.
• Closure of the first oversight investigation is imminent.  These investigations examine the power executed by the Police department.  They aim to thoroughly examine a particular subject and possibly suggest changes.  The first investigation involves the use of force on juveniles. Another investigation will be started before the end of the month.

• The east district seat still has not been filled.  We need an appointee from City Council, and they are long past the statutory deadline for doing so.
• An initial meeting was held with city council staff to discuss the 2024-25 budget.  Several additional positions will be requested to meet the Charter requirements.
•  Council passed the Request for Proposal for a new Executive Director.  Interviews will be held with the Board and staff to identify the expectations for the new position.

• NACo training took place last week and additional training is scheduled.  A position for a training manager has been posted.

• De’Jon Hall, Director of Policy and Oversight, fielded questions from the Board on the first investigative oversight report on use of force on juveniles.