Lets take a few steps back in understanding where this type of training comes from, or at least understand the catharsis of this type and level of tactic in how the use of "force" is used. As someone who has been a part of Stop LAPD spying coalition, an organization formulated by activists in much of the Arab American community, when it was found that not just LAPD but the FBI was infiltrating spies into Arabic speaking communities and places of worship in a post 9/11 world. I have been part of this coalition since 2015 when i understood and learned that my Muslim counterparts had to endure this type of treatment from the people who think and understand should be the ones to protect our communities. now to many of you, this sounds absurd, and you are right... it certainly is absurd... however.. it is a lived experience by a large population of Arab and Muslim communities. who later learned the tactics of "force" are learned from none other the those that have oppressed our communities for many years. the use of Force is a tactic used by the Israeli Defense forces, who have been known to work in partnership with LAPD and Santa ana and Anaheim PD. let's take a few steps further, Chief Kaufman's compensation is well above the average of both LAPD and Long Beach PD. the Chief Officer of Seal beach makes just about 250K for a community-sized similar to Redondo and Hermosa. Why then is Chief Kaufman being paid nearly 500K in compensation for a community that is relatively below the crime threshold of the region, only left to see that we a thoroughfaire for criminals? please consider these things when the public asks for more transparency from Chief kauffman, and reconsider that salary.
The Report claims the reasonable use of force "is the foundation for the safety of the community, the safe enforcement of the law and the police's ability to maintain a high level of trust between citizens and police." The current reality of policing results in a lack of trust between citizens & police. Excessive & unreasonable use of force is not permitted. To create trust, police must be transparent. It is not transparent for police to investigate themselves, as RBPD does ( p 3). The perception is that police will lie to protect each other.
The Executive Summary claims "tactics and training are often adjusted" and "increases the safety and effectiveness." What tactics have been adjusted the last 8 years? why? Has it resulted in safer applications of force? What training is provided to officers? How many hours? How often? What areas? Need for additional training? How are trainers assigned?
What training is provided in de-escalation techniques? Any psychological training? How many hours? How often? Do upper level personnel receive training? How often? Describe techniques used.
Please compare the amount of training received in de-escalation vs. amount in weapons, using force, take-down/arrest, etc.
Is approaching citizens with guns drawn a de-escalation technique? Is aggressively yelling at citizens a de-escalation technique?
How long does RBPD investigation into use of force incidents usually take?
Is it appropriate for RBPD to investigate its own officers? Doesn't that present conflicts of interest? perception of same?
Does RBPD share its investigation with other LE agency? Does other LE agency share its investigation with RBPD?
Why do we not have a Citizen Oversight Committee conducting investigations into use of force incidents?
Are officers tested for steroids or other drugs immediately following a use of force incident? If no why not?
What are the consequences when use of force is out of policy?
Has any RBPD officer involved in a use of force incident ever been charged with a crime re: that use of force? Details.
Why does RBPD have 50 cal gun? Armored tank? Explosive entry devices? Other militaristic weapons/ devices?
Lets take a few steps back in understanding where this type of training comes from, or at least understand the catharsis of this type and level of tactic in how the use of "force" is used. As someone who has been a part of Stop LAPD spying coalition, an organization formulated by activists in much of the Arab American community, when it was found that not just LAPD but the FBI was infiltrating spies into Arabic speaking communities and places of worship in a post 9/11 world. I have been part of this coalition since 2015 when i understood and learned that my Muslim counterparts had to endure this type of treatment from the people who think and understand should be the ones to protect our communities. now to many of you, this sounds absurd, and you are right... it certainly is absurd... however.. it is a lived experience by a large population of Arab and Muslim communities. who later learned the tactics of "force" are learned from none other the those that have oppressed our communities for many years. the use of Force is a tactic used by the Israeli Defense forces, who have been known to work in partnership with LAPD and Santa ana and Anaheim PD. let's take a few steps further, Chief Kaufman's compensation is well above the average of both LAPD and Long Beach PD. the Chief Officer of Seal beach makes just about 250K for a community-sized similar to Redondo and Hermosa. Why then is Chief Kaufman being paid nearly 500K in compensation for a community that is relatively below the crime threshold of the region, only left to see that we a thoroughfaire for criminals? please consider these things when the public asks for more transparency from Chief kauffman, and reconsider that salary.
The Report claims the reasonable use of force "is the foundation for the safety of the community, the safe enforcement of the law and the police's ability to maintain a high level of trust between citizens and police." The current reality of policing results in a lack of trust between citizens & police. Excessive & unreasonable use of force is not permitted. To create trust, police must be transparent. It is not transparent for police to investigate themselves, as RBPD does ( p 3). The perception is that police will lie to protect each other.
The Executive Summary claims "tactics and training are often adjusted" and "increases the safety and effectiveness." What tactics have been adjusted the last 8 years? why? Has it resulted in safer applications of force? What training is provided to officers? How many hours? How often? What areas? Need for additional training? How are trainers assigned?
What training is provided in de-escalation techniques? Any psychological training? How many hours? How often? Do upper level personnel receive training? How often? Describe techniques used.
Please compare the amount of training received in de-escalation vs. amount in weapons, using force, take-down/arrest, etc.
Is approaching citizens with guns drawn a de-escalation technique? Is aggressively yelling at citizens a de-escalation technique?
How long does RBPD investigation into use of force incidents usually take?
Is it appropriate for RBPD to investigate its own officers? Doesn't that present conflicts of interest? perception of same?
Does RBPD share its investigation with other LE agency? Does other LE agency share its investigation with RBPD?
Why do we not have a Citizen Oversight Committee conducting investigations into use of force incidents?
Are officers tested for steroids or other drugs immediately following a use of force incident? If no why not?
What are the consequences when use of force is out of policy?
Has any RBPD officer involved in a use of force incident ever been charged with a crime re: that use of force? Details.
Why does RBPD have 50 cal gun? Armored tank? Explosive entry devices? Other militaristic weapons/ devices?