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Acting Chief Wilkins reviewed the numbers on training for officers. Last year, Lakewood <br /> officers averaged about 100 hours of training time. <br /> Councilmember Kepple asked questions regarding the constitutional use of force standard <br /> and how long it would be safe to put pressure on someone's back like in the instance of <br /> George Floyd. Mr. Fiorelli noted that what took place in the George Floyd video shocked the <br /> senses and keeping him in that position for an extended period of time was reckless. He <br /> noted that officers may find themselves on someone's back if they are attempting to control <br /> a combative suspect and that a knee in the back or neck is a high use of force. There is a <br /> short period of time where an officer should be on someone's back. He stated that an officer <br /> should sit someone on their butt once he or she gets handcuffs on them, so they can breath. <br /> LPD officers training consists of wrestling and teaching tactics to fight in the safest way <br /> possible. He highlighted two cases, Graham v. Connor (1989) and Tennessee v. Garner <br /> (1985),that outline the constitutional use of force standard. They provide a post-incident <br /> review standard,which provides objective criteria to what is a reasonable use of force. <br /> Councilmember Kepple inquired about the time standard for being on someone's back. Mr. <br /> Fiorelli said there is no time standard, however they teach that once the resistance stops <br /> that the force stops. Councilmember Kepple followed up asking how long it would be <br /> medically dangerous. Chief Dunphy and Mr. Morelli noted that there a great deal of factors <br /> to consider, such as narcotic use or underlying health conditions. There is an overall time <br /> limit to a human being like that in a normal circumstance, however one has to take into <br /> account increased exercise and aggressiveness in those circumstances. <br /> Public Comment: John Hill of 107 Lakeland Ave. stated a need to think about transparency <br /> and accountability in regard to LPD. He noted that he has worked with Captain Stone and <br /> Lieutenant Warner to get a variety of information on the department. He added that policy <br /> 300 of the use of force police does not outline that the least amount of force possible should <br /> be used. He spoke about a past use of force incident in 2016 where an excessive use of force <br /> resulted in a child receiving a broken jaw and the city paying out$150,000 to settle a <br /> lawsuit. He sought to make sure that never happens again. He also suggested including the <br /> ability to file a complaint online on the city's website.Acting Chief Wilkins addressed some <br /> of Mr. Hill's points, spoke about the incident and stated that the department's amount of <br /> training makes her confident in her officers' ability. <br /> Councilmember Litten highlighted the need to pay attention to near misses. <br /> Update from Lakewood Police Department regarding mask mandate enforcement. <br /> Chairperson Neff inquired as to the amount of citizen complaints on mask wearing.Acting <br /> Chief Wilkins indicated that her department has not received a high volume of calls <br /> regarding masks. Some have been minor in nature and police are continuing with bar <br /> checks. Mayor George stated that complaints of overcrowding at bars have diminished. <br /> Chairperson Neff adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. <br />