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116 In concl tct q its review, your Committee has studic;d and reviewed th; p:t:ovi.siory of Califorrlia Penal Code Section lc16 (regi9:r:'dxIzg jllSti f:Labl.e hO1TliCide when e'ommit-teC by pu}J17.Cr Off icers anO, those acting by th3i r cc7mnand ill their. -aid and asslstc. - Ge) , the present rules and regulations of the Police Department reg arcail:g the use of firearms by peace officers, similar departmental regulations of a number of police departments in Northern California, and the proposed "police fireal-ms policy" furnished by file "Citizells for Community Control of Police." In addition to the foregoing, and because of its. close relation- ship to the specific subject matter_ of regulation of the use of firearms by peace officers, your. CO:mnittee considered the question of the merits Of a "Police Review Board." In carrying out its function, the Committee met and conferred with members of the City's staff as well as members of the "Citizens for COT1nuni.ty Control Of Police." and others. It is the opinion of your CoiLmlttee that such meeting' -s and conterellces were of considerable value in assisting the Committee in making its reconuncndation. With regard to City employee practices and, in .particular, Police practices, the Committee notes that in addition to the above mentioned Council policy relating to citizens' complaints, complaints are also processed by City staff, the City's Personnel Board, and a review board formed by and acting under the San Mateo County Human Resources Commission. The latter review board processes, in particular, questions or complaints relating to Police practices within San Mateo County. Further, the Committee observe -_d that eXtensive reviews of governmental functions, including police matters, are conducted by numerous officials and bodies depending upon the subject matter involved. It is the unanimous conclusion and reconunendation of your Committee that no changes are necessary or r.eruired to the present rules of the Police Department relating. to the use of f firearms by peace officers, and that no changes to the organizational structure of the City relative to the review of complaints or charges against City en:uloyees are necessary or required. If the Council desires to ,receive comment or statements from the publ.i.c relative to the subjects discussed herein, it is reco121- mended that for such purposes strict .rules of procedure apply, in view of the expressions made to,1-o; r Committee relative to the interest of the Comnruni.ty in the s -11D ect matter. lly sub.nj'tted, 2'RT H. BURY, Chairman DIXON ARNETT RAY 19EYMOUTH SPECIAL STUDY COMMITTEE He then set out ground rules for the discussion by persons submitting their requests to be heard which would afford everyone interested in — making a presentation the opportunity to do so. A reading of the "Rules and Regulations Governing Use of Deadly Force - Firearms" of the Redwood City Police Department, was requested, and City Manager complied.