San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo presented a memo on Tuesday to fellow councilmembers designed to increase the powers of the Independent Police Auditor.
. City officials believe this civil unrest was a flashpoint that could prompt permanent change here.
"I urge the council to take action presented to create a hybrid structure regarding investigations into alleged police misconduct," said Shivaun Nurre, the San Jose Independent Police Auditor. "Now, San Jose has an opportunity to make meaningful, necessary change." In one instance that was investigated by a police auditor, the IPA disagreed with the use of a police dog on a suspect who was naked with hands raised.
"What’s being proposed here is a hybrid model. We’d be starting with a small investigative unit and allowing the council to see how it does," said Liccardo. Added Pastor Jason Reynolds of Emmanuel Baptist Church, "I think this is a step in the right direction. I think it will give even more leverage to community members who have felt wronged and they can go through the process right.
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