City Looking For Independent Police Auditor

[UPDATED] The city began the formal process of seeking an Independent Police Auditor (IPA) to advise the newly-created 11-member Community Police Oversight Commission on Wednesday.

Eligible firms or individuals are encouraged to review the Request for Proposals for Independent Police Auditor, which can be found at the city vendor portal, https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/14770/portal-home, or the City Attorney’s website, at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/city-attorney/. 

In order to view the Request for Proposals, applicants must register on the PlanetBids website.  

Registration is free.

The City Council passed a police oversight model late last year after an eight hour meeting. 

The City Council is currently accepting applications for the commission.

Last month, the council unanimously passed a resolution that established Pay and the Selection Process for Police Oversight Commission.

However, the council stopped short of establishing rules and regulations for the commission.

The IPA will be expected to serve as a best-practices advisor to the Community Police Oversight Commission; review categorical uses of force by Police Department personnel to assess whether the Police Department’s investigation was complete, thorough, objective, and fair; review investigations of personnel complaints of bias-based policing; where directed by or in conjunction with the Commission, recommend changes to Police Department policies; and issue public reports.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on February 25.  Details relating to the scope of work and submission instructions can be found in the Request for Proposals.  

Questions regarding this Request for Proposals should be directed to jmoya@cityofpasadena.net, via email, only.