Citizen Complaint Authority

Board Meeting Minutes

May 1, 2017

Attendees Present Absent

Board Board

Bernadette Watson, Chair Paul Diamond, Board Vice Chair

Jerry Bedford, Jr., Board Member

Peter Draugelis, Board Member

Dorianne Mason, Board Member

Karen Osborne, Board Member

Staff Staff

Kim Neal, CCA Director Pamela King, Chief Investigator

Dena Brown, CCA Investigator

Aaron Fitzgerald, CCA Investigator

Michelle Bonner, Sr. Administrative Specialist

Captain Kimberly Williams, IIS Commander

Zach Southwood, Assistant City Solicitor

Chair Bernadette Watson called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. and read the Introduction and CCA Mission Statement.

Minutes from Previous Meeting

A motion moved by Jerry Bedford, Jr. and seconded by Karen Osborne to accept the minutes from the April Board meeting. Motion passed. (Agree 4 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 1).

Director’s Report

Director Kim Neal presented 3 investigation reports to the Board. In total, these cases involved 20 officers with 31 allegations with the recommended decisions of 27 exonerated, 2 sustained, 2 unfounded. Director Neal also provided CCA’s past and future outreach schedule and CCA department updates.

Public Comment

Mr. Antoine Daniels commented regarding allegations against the CPD.

Sergeant Daniel Hills, Cincinnati FOP President, was also present. Per Captain Kimberly Williams’ direction, he provided further information regarding canine operations in reference to CCA Case Number 16150.

Old Business

Assistant City Solicitor Zach Southwood distributed information responding to the Board’s requests for legal guidance regarding the Open Meetings Act as it relates to the Board’s use of email and other communications in addition to the reasonableness of police use of deadly force.

New Business

CCA Case Number 16150

A motion moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Peter Draugelis to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

The Board voted separately on each allegation.

CCA Case Number 16181

Officer Christopher Delraso - Stop (Vehicle). Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Christopher Delraso - Pointing of a Firearm. Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Christopher Delraso - Search (Vehicle). Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 4 - Oppose 1 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Karen LeRay - Stop (Vehicle). Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 4 - Oppose 1 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Karen LeRay - Pointing of a Firearm. Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Alexandra Hoskins - Pointing of a Firearm. Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Alexandra Hoskins - Search (Person). Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 4 - Oppose 1 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Aaron Myers - Pointing of a Firearm. Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Aaron Myers - Improper Procedure (MVR/DVR). Sustained. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Brandon Dean - Pointing of a Firearm. Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Brandon Dean - Search (Person). Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Brandon Dean - Improper Procedure (MVR/DVR). Sustained. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer William Kinney - Pointing of a Firearm. Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer William Kinney - Search (Vehicle). Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 4 - Oppose 1 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Rasheen Jennings - Pointing of a Firearm. Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 4 - Oppose 1 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Rasheen Jennings - Search (Vehicle). Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Officer Rasheen Jennings - Seizure (Money). Exonerated. A motion was moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

CCA Case Number 16188

A motion moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to accept CCA’s recommended findings. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). Motion Passed.

Announcements

None

Closing

A motion moved by Chair Bernadette Watson and seconded by Jerry Bedford, Jr. to adjourn the Board meeting. Motion Passed. (Agree 5 - Oppose 0 - Abstain 0). The Board meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017.