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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Lake County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
Clearlake Police Department Oversight
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
Page 227
CPD retention, community policing, perceived favoritism and leadership’s limited presence are issues that are remedial.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
Page 227
Initiate increased community policing utilizing in-house training. (F1, F3)
R2
Page 227
Develop the CPD web page to recognize the heroic efforts of law enforcement staff serving Clearlake’s citizens. (F1, F4)
R3
Page 227
CPD leadership develop more proactive responsibility for the morale of its officers and clerical staff. (F1, F2, F3, F4) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond: • Clearlake Police Department via Clearlake City Council (90 days) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Addendum A 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F2
Page 227
There is a perceived disconnection between the command staff and employees. A perception of alienation exists in part because except in emergency situations command has been previously unwilling to “ride along” with patrol, especially during pm and night shifts.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Page 227
CPD leadership develop more proactive responsibility for the morale of its officers and clerical staff. (F1, F2, F3, F4) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond: • Clearlake Police Department via Clearlake City Council (90 days) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Addendum A 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F3
Page 227
No longer allowing most patrol cars to be driven to and from home decreases visible police presence on the neighborhood streets.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 227
Initiate increased community policing utilizing in-house training. (F1, F3)
R3
Page 227
CPD leadership develop more proactive responsibility for the morale of its officers and clerical staff. (F1, F2, F3, F4) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond: • Clearlake Police Department via Clearlake City Council (90 days) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Addendum A 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F4
Page 227
The CPD web page is an undeveloped resource. It is a highly economical venue to communicate with the public and recognize individual officer’s achievements.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
Page 227
Develop the CPD web page to recognize the heroic efforts of law enforcement staff serving Clearlake’s citizens. (F1, F4)
R3
Page 227
CPD leadership develop more proactive responsibility for the morale of its officers and clerical staff. (F1, F2, F3, F4) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond: • Clearlake Police Department via Clearlake City Council (90 days) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Addendum A 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury