Butte County Grand Jury
• 2007-2008
Butte County Grand Jury Law Enforcement (Paradise Police Department)
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The Grand Jury was satisfied that the internal investigation of the excessive force complaints by the PPD was thorough and complete.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The PPD should continue to seek DUI grant funding for video and audio recorders from State Office of Traffic Safety. Additional funding for recording equipment should be sought through the budget process from the Town of Paradise.
F2
Regarding the incident of the fatal shooting of a woman in the Paradise Cemetery, a PPD officer asked the woman several times to put down the weapon, but she lifted the pistol and pointed it directly at the officer. The Grand Jury met with the Butte County District Attorney and discussed his investigation into this shooting. He told the Grand Jury that the officer had no choice but to shoot the woman, after she pointed a loaded weapon at him. He ruled the shooting justified.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The PPD should continue the police-recruiting program, which sponsors cadets enrolled in the police academy.
F3
The new video and audio recorders now in use by the PPD will not only help in convictions but may reduce future complaints. These are very expensive to install and it does not pay to install them in older police cars, which may be retired soon.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The Grand Jury was impressed with the leadership of the PPD. Outside of the image problem created by these excessive force complaints; the department's biggest problem appears to be lack of manpower.
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 2
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