Ventura County Grand Jury
• 2010-2011
• Agency Response
Response to:
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Rangers
City of Simi Valley*
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F01
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The Grand Jury found that, with respect to the processing of the criminal complaint of alleged embezzlement, the SVPD had acted on that complaint properly as to its policies and procedures without political motivation or unusual delay. The initial assignment of detectives at the start of the investigation occurred within a normal period of time for this type of investigation. Given the complexity of the case, the investigation could not have been closed for many months beyond the election date.
Related Recommendations (1)
R01
Page 2
When feedback is promised, or is to be provided, to a complainant, the SVPD should assure reasonable promptness in that communication. This will avoid or reduce public misunderstanding of police investigative processes. Response to R-01: This recommendation has been implemented. The Simi Valley Police Department evaluated and modified its process of communicating with the victims of crimes shortly after this complaint was first made. Timely updates on the status of cases are now provided to victims at regular intervals. Following the reporting of a crime to the Simi Valley Police Department, the case is assigned to a detective; once the detective receives the case file, contact is made with the victim within a 24-hour period to make an introduction and provide a point of contact. Further, following the initial contact, detectives proactively contact the victim at two-week intervals to provide them with any update on the status of the case. The City Council considered the Grand Jury report at its August 29, 2011 meeting and authorized this response. The contents of this letter shall also constitute the response requested of the Chief of Police. We appreciate the efforts of the Grand Jury in looking at this matter and this opportunity to comment. Sincerely Muller Robert O. Huber Mayor cc: Foreman, Ventura Grand Jury City Council City Manager City Attorney Chief of Police Assistant City Manager, Government Affairs .
F02
Page 1
The Grand Jury found no impropriety with respect to the questioned surveillance and discerned no improper political motivation.
No recommendations for this finding
F03
Page 2
The Grand Jury found that a lack of timely promised feedback to the EI complainant led to frustration and resulted in negative comments in the press.
No recommendations for this finding
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