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being burned. Ms. Kepple then drew that line of thinking back to the discretion departments can use to create a report, since one is not being made for every call/complaint. Chief Kaucheck noted that the computer aided dispatch system (CAD) is a public record that could document any interaction. The committee established that the legislation would ban CAD documentation as currently written. Councilmember Marx asked if the police were to get a phone call from someone that says their neighbor had an abortion, will they request the medical records of that individual, noting that it's hearsay and highlighting the need for evidence in investigations. Chief Kaucheck responded that if someone were to call in and say an individual shot their husband, the police would investigate. Assistant Director Swallow stated that nobody would be prosecuted solely on the accusations of a neighbor. Committee members then discussed the danger of laws imposed, like the heartbeat bill, that then trigger investigations that could be based on malicious statements. Chair Shachner stated that prosecutors see it all the time in their field with sexual abuse cases. An untrue or malicious report could involve intrusion into a woman's life without cause. He added that we don't know all the externalities of anti-abortion laws and how they deny women healthcare and subject them to very intrusive investigations. Councilmember Baker cited examples of the county prosecutor not prioritizing marijuana possession or concealed weapons cases, and ultimately using his discretion. He stated that every time a LPD officer does not issue a citation does not result in a dereliction of duty. He added that Council is attempting help people in Lakewood understand that they are protected if they need care to deal with an ectopic pregnancy, etc. He noted that the mayor of Cleveland is issuing a similar policy on abortion and that the county prosecutor would not be accepting charges. He inquired if Lakewood's administration has a policy. Chief of Staff Storey voiced the mayor's pro-choice stance, stated the administration's shared priority with Council, and asked if the body was looking for a statement from her on it. Councilmember Baker indicated that something to address the issue would be helpful, as people are fearful for their healthcare. Mr. Storey indicated the mayor is comfortable with a similar policy to Mayor Bibb's in Cleveland, but expressed concern about the city circumventing public records law. He stated the administration would be more comfortable with the ordinance being fashioned as a resolution, along with the city's legal opinion. He iterated that there are ways to protect individuals who are accused and that LPD does not want to issue subpoenas. Councilmember Baker noted that public records section of the legislation can be easily amended. Chair Shachner acknowledged overlap between Council and administrative actions that can be supportive of each other. Director Corrigan stated there are better ways to express the policy and sentiment of the city and that the administration is willing to work with Council on this end. Chair Shachner replied that he has seen other cities in the interim put forward policies and the county prosecutor has made a similar announcement. He's glad that the city is moving towards a similar product. Councilmember Bullock stated the intent of the policy should be to disentangle law enforcement from personal matters. He urged Council to keep pressing on the issue and lamented the state law as extreme. 5