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Phoenix Considers Multiple Options to Balance Budget

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Phoenix Considers Multiple Options to Balance Budget

<div class="ExternalClass8149680D7C2343FE98DAA5351FF56AEA"><html> The City of Phoenix is exploring options to deal with a potential budget shortfall, which could include raising sales tax or cutting some services to residents. The City is required to adopt a balanced budget each fiscal year. Under the direction of the Mayor and Phoenix City Council, the City has successfully managed significant growth in population, square miles serviced, inflationary pressures on spending, while providing robust services to residents including public safety, parks, libraries, streets, additional services for those experiencing homelessness and increased efforts to combat summer heat. Seeing the fire crisis unfolding in Los Angeles is a reminder of the importance of appropriately funding these important services. However, decisions made at the State level including the elimination of residential rental sales tax and the implementation of a flat income tax will negatively impact the City's budget and result in reduced ongoing revenues. Unlike the Federal Government which can continue to spend more than the amount it takes in, the City is required by law to have a balanced budget, which means reaching a budget for the coming fiscal year may require raising revenue, cutting services, or a combination to keep the budget balanced going forward. To give the City Council options as we progress through the budget process, the City has posted a notice of intent to increase transaction privilege tax (TPT) and use tax (sales taxes) by up to 0.5% (half a percentage point). This notice does not necessarily mean taxes will increase, but instead gives the Council and the community time to consider potential options to balance the budget. The Council would have to vote to increase taxes, something that would not happen for at least 60 days to give community members time to share their opinions about any changes. The Council is currently scheduled to consider the increase at the March 18, 2025, Phoenix City Council meeting. If Council approved any change, it would take effect on July 1, 2025. At the same time, departments throughout the City are submitting potential cuts in services for City leadership to consider. The City Manager will use this information to create a trial budget which could include a possible tax increase, cuts to services provided to residents by the City, or a combination that leads to a balanced budget. <h2>Impact Of Potential Tax Increase</h2> The City of Phoenix has not raised the TPT rate for the General Fund in nearly 40 years. It was set at 1.2% in 1986 and has remained at that rate since. The combined TPT rate (including non-general funds) is currently 2.3% and was last increased in 2016 when voters approved the Transportation 2050 sales tax. For comparison purposes, the largest TPT category is retail sales tax and Phoenix's rate of 2.3% puts us in the middle for cities throughout the valley with some as high as 3.0%. Even if the full 0.5% increase was approved, the Phoenix Retail TPT rate would still be below Glendale and Buckeye and the same as Surprise. What would the increase mean for the typical purchase? For a $4 cup of coffee, you'll pay an additional two cents. A $20 shirt would cost an extra dime. A $100 pair of shoes would be an additional 50 cents and a new $900 washing machine would add $4.50 to the cost. <h2> Provide Feedback On The Budget</h2> The City's more than $2 billion-dollar General Fund operating budget includes everything from police and fire services, to funding your neighborhood parks and libraries, the streets you drive on and services for seniors. With a budget that size , supporting the fifth largest city in the country and 1.7 million residents, it can be a challenge to understand everything that goes into the services you receive. To help residents better understand what is included in the General Fund budget, the Budget and Research Department uses software called <a href="/fundphoenix" target="_blank">FundPHX</a>. The interactive tool lets you see for yourself what each General Fund service costs, allowing you to recommend changes ahead of City Council making final budget decisions each year. Right now, the tool is using current budget year numbers. Those will be updated with the City Manager's Trial Budget numbers in April where you can submit your own recommendations for next year's budget. Residents can also check the Budget & Research Department website for more information at <a href="/budget" target="_blank">phoenix.gov/budget</a>. <h2>More Information </h2> The City will also be hosting several budget information sessions to further explain this possible tax increase. You can find the schedule on the <a href="/calendar/budget" target="_blank">PHX City Calendar</a>. The City has created the <a href="/fees" target="_blank">official Fee notice</a> as well as a<a href="/Documents/2025-PHX-Tax-Notice-Info.pdf" target="_blank"> detailed information document (PDF)</a> of the budget considerations for a proposed tax increase which includes service comparisons from the current year to those prior to the last tax increase, as well as a list of budget challenges and unfunded needs. More information on the General Fund budget status and multi-year forecast will be presented to the <a href="/mayorcouncil" target="_blank">Phoenix City Council</a> on February 25, 2025. </html></div>

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City of Phoenix Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Notice

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1/6/2025 4:30:00 PM

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City of Phoenix Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Notice

<div class="ExternalClass290AB6E30BD345E8BE7CD44FF0C3A906"><html> City of Phoenix offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Read this article to learn how City services are affected.: Solid Waste Collection: Curbside collection will not change during the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash and recycling collection will happen as regularly scheduled on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Transfer Stations: Both the 27th Ave. and North Gateway transfer stations will be closed on Monday, January 20.Public Works Customer Contact Center: The Contact Center will be closed on Monday, January 20. It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21. Residents can call 602-262-6251. Library: All Phoenix Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of the holiday. Visit <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">phoenixpubliclibrary.org</a> for more details. Phoenix Public Library book drops and digital/eResources are available 24/7. Parking Meters: All parking meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. Street Transportation regular services will resume on Tuesday, January 21. For urgent Street concerns, contact our 24/7 Hotline: For traffic signal issues or outages: 602-262-6021; Pothole repairs/street maintenance: 602-262-6441. Parks and Recreation Facilities: City of Phoenix Community centers will be closed on Monday, January 20. Parks and trails will be open for regular hours, but please review “<a href="/parks/trails" target="_blank">Take a Hike. Do it Right</a>." safety guidelines before visiting a trail. S'edav Va'aki Museum will remain open on Monday, January 20. Public Transit: Both bus and light rail will operate on regular weekday schedule Monday, January 20. There is no Express or RAPID bus service and Customer Service will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following public transit centers also are closed: Ed Pastor, Sunnyslope and Central Station. Check <a href="https://www.valleymetro.org/" target="_blank">ValleyMetro.org</a> for schedules. Dial-a-Ride service will be available, by reservation, between 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday, January 20. To learn more about the Dial-a-Ride service, visit <a href="/dial-a-ride" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/dial-a-ride</a>. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: If you plan to park at the airport, reserve your parking in advance. Book your parking at <a href="https://www.skyharbor.com/parking/" target="_blank">skyharbor.com/parkphx</a>. Come early even if you have a reservation.Passengers can view security checkpoint wait times on <a href="https://skyharbor.com/" target="_blank">skyharbor.com</a> or on one of the flight information display boards in each terminal. You can use any security checkpoint in Terminal 4 to access any gate. The PHX Reserve program allows guests to schedule a specific time for their TSA security screening. All you need to do is reserve your time and show up at your assigned checkpoint at your appointment time. Register at <a href="https://skyharbor.com/phxreserve" target="_blank">skyharbor.com/phxreserve</a>. Confirm flight status with your airline before heading to the airport, then give yourself plenty of time. Arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight departs if you are flying domestically, three hours if you are flying internationally. Finally, look for Navigators dressed in purple. Navigator volunteers serve all over the Airport by providing directions, information, and friendly assistance. They serve as a welcoming presence to more than 130,000 passengers each day, truly making it America's Friendliest Airport®. </html></div>

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Phoenix Police Chief Outlines Progress on Council Initiated Improvements

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12/11/2024 2:00:00 AM

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Phoenix Police Chief Outlines Progress on Council Initiated Improvements

<div class="ExternalClass9D3D41E0F67A4C88891003923A84731D"><html> Under the leadership of the <a target="_blank" href="/mayorcouncil" style="background-color:window;">Phoenix City Council</a>, the Phoenix Police Department has begun making significant improvements to policy, training and procedure. On Wednesday, December 10, 2024, Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan and Executive Assistant Chief Dennis Orender presented Council with an update on the improvements made thus far, the initiatives in progress, and plans for future enhancements to public safety. “The Council and I appreciate Chief Sullivan's work to help bring about important changes to our police department and to continue fostering additional accountability, transparency and public trust with our community. Today's update shows we are making real progress on the recommendations the Council and I passed in September, and I look forward to seeing more of our initiatives move forward in the coming months," Mayor Kate Gallego said. The community will play a significant role in developing the plans for these improvements, with all major policy changes undergoing a period of public comment before finalization. The most recent example of this practice included sending out a draft of the new First Amendment Facilitation and Management Policy in late October. The Police Department received 72 comments from the public over a 30-day timeframe, and City staff are analyzing those suggestions before implementing the policy. The final draft of this policy is set to be completed by March, 2025. “We are committed to enhancing the service we provide to this community, and I hope this presentation shows we are serious about the work," Interim Chief Sullivan said in City Council Chambers. Completed Initiatives The first part of the presentation focused on direction from Mayor Kate Gallego and City Council that have been completed in the less than three-months since being approved. These projects include: <ul> <li>Implementation of a policy requiring all public-facing officers, including those in the Special Assignments Unit (SAU) to be outfitted with and use body-worn cameras.</li> <li>A new draft First Amendment Facilitation and Management Policy.</li> <li>Convert temporary positions in the <a target="_blank" href="/solutions">Office of Homeless Solutions</a> (OHS) to permanent roles.</li> <li>Create four additional civilian positions to make up a compliance analyst team.</li> </ul> In-Progress Improvements Phoenix City Council was presented with updates on many of the initiatives they approved that are currently in progress. Interim Chief Sullivan and Executive Assistant Chief Orender provided estimates and goals for when these projects will be finalized. The timeline for each in-progress enhancement can be found in the presentation itself, on the City's <a target="_blank" href="/police/doj">DOJ website.</a> <ul> <li> Technology: Explore and begin implementing a new technology which helps those calling 9-1-1 get the help they need more quickly. A new voice activated intelligence system has been approved that will answer roughly 30% of non-emergency calls and free up 9-1-1 call takers to answer emergency calls faster. </li> <li> Professional Standards Bureau: The department is focused on several improvements to PSB. Work is underway on updating requirements to provide clear standards on the thoroughness of investigations, improve training for PSB staff, ensure use of force investigations explore whether an officer considered de-escalation strategies and tactics, review all aspects of an incident not just those in the scope of the initial complaint, and provide a written response to any citizen complaint explaining the findings. The Department is also developing a process where if the Chief imposes any employee discipline that is less than what is recommended by the Disciplinary Review Board, it will first have to be approved by the City Manager. </li> <li> Oversight: Efforts are underway right now to revise the Memorandum of Understanding between Police and the <a target="_blank" href="/accountability">Office of Accountability and Transparency.</a> The Department is also implementing systems to provide written updates every three months to both the City Council and the Civilian Review Board on public safety reforms. </li> <li> Interaction with the Community: The Phoenix Police Department has several enhancements underway to improve interactions with various segments of the community. This includes a compliance framework for all vehicle and pedestrian stops, creating a clear policy on interactions with youth, developing cultural competency training, and making it easier to report complaints of police misconduct with a new hotline.</li> <li> Vulnerable Populations: In 2025, the Phoenix Fire Department's Community Assistance Program (CAP) will have 24/7 coverage to assist those needing mental or behavioral health support when calling 911. The Police Department will also adopt policies on unattended property to align with those adopted by the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS).</li> </ul> Upcoming Improvements Executive Assistant Chief Dennis Orender presented a plan and timelines for improvement initiatives that will be upcoming. The timeline for each of the below in-progress enhancements can be found in the presentation itself, on the City's <a target="_blank" href="/police/doj">DOJ website.</a> Oversight <ul> <li>Update City Council and Civilian Review Board every six months on PD's compliance with OAT recommendations. </li> <li>The newly created compliance team will regularly audit a sample of police reports to ensure officers are correctly applying the Fourth Amendment.</li> </ul> Accountability <ul> <li>Police will provide a thorough and complete analysis and rationale for investigative findings and conclusions.</li> <li>Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) will set and publish clear deadlines for completing investigative reports.</li> <li>The Police Department will adopt clear standards and accountability measures for PSB investigators, supervisors and Commanders to ensure that all potential law and policy violations are full investigated.</li> <li>PSB will collect and record data for all citizen complaints, including the nature of the complaint and precinct and officer(s) involved. </li> </ul> Resource Deployment <ul> <li>Adopt policies to allow the Crisis Intervention team to prioritize urgent/time-sensitive matters.</li> <li>Explore additional services to be provided by civilian staff, rather than sworn Police Department employees.</li> <li>Train officers on best use of crisis intervention resources as well as services provided by Cap and OHS. </li> </ul> Training <ul> <li>Develop biennial training plan for Crisis Intervention Officers.</li> <li>Enhance customer service training for all personnel that interacts with the public. </li> </ul> Vulnerable Persons <ul> <li>Continue to explore and expand youth prevention programming.</li> <li>Create policies in relation to interactions, use of force, consensual contacts, and interviews and interrogations with vulnerable persons. </li> </ul> Future Community Feedback It is now standard practice for the Phoenix Police Department to open up a public input portal for all major policy revisions. The Following policies that the City of Phoenix is planning to send out for community input in the near future as follows. <ul> <li>Data Collection Policy following stop, searches, and arrests.</li> <li>Canine Policy</li> <li>City of Phoenix Permitting process</li> <li>Youth Interactions Policy</li> <li>Unattended Property Policy</li> <li>Seized and Impounded Property Policy</li> <li>Systems of Accountability Policies </li> </ul> Watch the Presentation To watch the entire presentation to Phoenix City Council from December 10, 2024, visit the link below. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFT98yoUn6I&t=1s"> Phoenix City Council Work Study Session and Policy Meeting - December 10, 2024</a> </html></div>

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City of Phoenix Christmas Holiday Notice

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12/9/2024 5:30:00 PM

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City of Phoenix Christmas Holiday Notice

<div class="ExternalClass8F7CB7ED32794FA9BA2A42EB2C3A61D1"><html> City of Phoenix offices will close at noon on Tuesday, December 24 and remain closed all day on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Here's how City services are affected: Solid Waste Collection: Curbside collection will not be provided on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25). Solid waste collections will be pushed back by one day, starting with Wednesday's collections being provided on Thursday, December 26 and ending with Friday's collections being provided on Saturday, December 28.Transfer Stations: Both the 27th Ave. and North Gateway transfer stations will close at noon on Tuesday, December 24 and remain closed all day on Wednesday, December 25.Public Works Customer Contact Center: The Contact Center will close at noon on Tuesday, December 24 and remain closed all day on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26. Residents can call 602-262-6251. Library: All Phoenix Public Library locations will close at noon on Tuesday, December 24 and remain closed all day on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Visit <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">phoenixpubliclibrary.org</a> for more details. Phoenix Public Library book drops and digital/eResources are available 24/7. Parking Meters: All parking meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. Parks and Recreation Facilities: City of Phoenix Community centers will close at noon on Tuesday, December 24 and remain closed all day on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Parks and trails will be open for regular hours, but please review “<a href="/parks/trails" target="_blank">Take a Hike. Do it Right</a>." safety guidelines before visiting a trail.S'edav Va'aki Museum will closed be on both Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Public Transit: On Tuesday, Dec. 24 both bus and light rail will operate on a weekday schedule with no Express or RAPID bus service. Customer Service will be open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 25 both bus and light rail will operate on a Sunday schedule and Customer Service is closed. The following public transit centers will also be closed: Ed Pastor, Sunnyslope and Central Station. Check valleymetro.org for schedules. Dial-a-Ride service will be available, by reservation, between 5 a.m. to 11 p.m on Dec. 24 and 25. To learn more about the Dial-a-Ride service, visit <a href="/dial-a-ride" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/dial-a-ride</a>. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: If you plan to park at the airport, reserve your parking in advance. Book your parking at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.skyharbor.com/parking/">skyharbor.com/parkphx</a>. Come early even if you have a reservation.Passengers can view security checkpoint wait times on <a target="_blank" href="https://skyharbor.com/">skyharbor.com</a> or on one of the flight information display boards in each terminal. You can use any security checkpoint in Terminal 4 to access any gate. The PHX Reserve program allows guests to schedule a specific time for their TSA security screening. All you need to do is reserve your time and show up at your assigned checkpoint at your appointment time. Register at <a target="_blank" href="https://skyharbor.com/phxreserve">skyharbor.com/phxreserve</a>. Confirm flight status with your airline before heading to the airport, then give yourself plenty of time. Arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight departs if you are flying domestically, three hours if you are flying internationally. Finally, look for Navigators dressed in purple. Navigator volunteers serve all over the Airport by providing directions, information, and friendly assistance. They serve as a welcoming presence to more than 130,000 passengers each day, truly making it America's Friendliest Airport®. </html></div>

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Update on Recent Police Incidents

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10/24/2024 6:00:00 PM

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Update on Recent Police Incidents

<div class="ExternalClass523F6F7735374E64B70EA19F75F258F0"><html> The trust of our community is of utmost importance to the City of Phoenix. As we address three recent incidents, we want to convey to the community our commitment to thoroughly and timely investigate these incidents and take anay necessary action. The incidents include the arrest of an individual with hearing impairment, an officer involved shooting inside a dollar store and the law enforcement response to reports of guns on campus at a local school. In late August, the Phoenix Police Department's Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) initiated an investigation into the incident involving the arrest of Tyron McAlpin, the individual with hearing impairment who was arrested by police. PSB investigations into the two incidents from this past weekend began this week. The cases will also be reviewed by the City's civilian oversight which includes the Office of Accountability and Transparency, and the newly formed Civilian Review Board. Additionally, Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan will personally review all three cases. Investigation results will be shared publicly once completed. As part of our response to the Department of Justice investigation, the Mayor and City Council provided clear direction to City and Police Department leadership during the <a title="More information on September 24 Policy Meeting" href="/newsroom/city-manager/3222" target="_blank">September 24 Policy Meeting</a>. Those enhancements included a focus on improving misconduct investigations, with greater transparency and accountability for any actions that fall short. At City Council's direction, we are also prioritizing a thorough review of our policies regarding interactions with youth and vulnerable populations. Specific to the school incident this past weekend, the Phoenix Police Department takes all campus threats seriously. When the department received a call about someone with a gun at a campus event, a large number of officers responded, consistent with this type of potential threat. No gun was ultimately found in this incident, but one juvenile did not comply when officers attempted to detain him, resulting in officers using a Taser. We want to be clear that no firearms were discharged. We look forward to continuing to work with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure the safety of our schools. Our officers are prepared to work with any Phoenix school to continue to refine our response process to incidents at schools and to develop safety plans for schools for future school events. </html></div>

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City of Phoenix Adopts Public Safety Improvements, Unveils Plans for Continued Enhancements

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9/25/2024 5:00:00 PM

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City of Phoenix Adopts Public Safety Improvements, Unveils Plans for Continued Enhancements

<div class="ExternalClass744BDD78879F410785B6E19C9C0936B5"><html> City leaders reviewed significant improvements to public safety while also laying out initial plans for continued enhancements at a public policy session Tuesday in Phoenix City Council Chambers. <div> Under the direction of the Phoenix City Council and with community input, the City’s service to the Phoenix community has experienced a period of significant change. The Mayor and Council have made notable investments in the expansion of the Community Assistance Program and in nearly 1,400 new shelter beds for those experiencing homelessness. The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="/accountability"> Office of Accountability and Transparency </a> (OAT) has also now reviewed more than a dozen police administrative investigations. The City will continue working to address concerns raised by the Department of Justice Investigation as well as recommendations from OAT and community feedback. “The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="/newsroom/mayors-office/3221"> Mayor </a> and City Council have facilitated many improvements in the last several years. Under their leadership, we will continue those improvements. Additionally, we are now placing a larger emphasis on service delivery and building the model for measuring and demonstrating our performance. We need to collect data related to these changes so we can demonstrate the level of accountability our community demands,” City Manager Jeff Barton said. Themes involving enhanced systems of accountability, development of new policy and improved employee training ran throughout the Policy Session presentations from t he Phoenix Police Department (PPD), OAT, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="/solutions"> Office of Homeless Solutions </a> (OHS) and the City Manager’s Office . “We want to make changes and we want the changes outlined in today’s Policy Session to happen quickly," Barton said. “This is why our intent is to begin productive conversations with the DOJ in an effort to find a mutually acceptable resolution that will allow us to make changes at the local level, while being transparent with our community about our progress.” The community will play a key role in developing these plans, with all major policy changes going to the public for comment before finalization. The City of Phoenix also intends to hold community meetings in each Council district, and city-wide, to discuss and receive feedback on overall plans for improvement. Below is a summary of some of the items discussed. A video of the presentation as well as the PowerPoint slides presented in the meeting are available for review on the City’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.phoenix.gov/doj"> DOJ website </a> . <h2> Public Safety </h2> With direction from the Phoenix City Council, the City implemented reforms prior to the announcement of the DOJ investigation, during the investigation, and is committed to ongoing improvement through enhanced policy, accountability, and training . Prior to the DOJ investigation, major initiatives included implementation of body-worn cameras, the implementation of a Crisis Intervention Team, and the creation of the Office of Accountability and Transparency. Recognizing that uniformed officers are not always the appropriate response to a 911 call for service, the City Council approved expansion of the Community Assistance Program (CAP) which facilitates sending trained experts to respond to calls for service where an individual is experiencing a behavioral health crisis or substance use concern . During the nearly three years of the DOJ investigation, improvements to enhance public safety continued: <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="6" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Use of Force Policy Update to emphasize necessary, reasonable and proportional use of force. </li><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="6" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="">Integrating Communications, Assessment and Tactics (ICAT) Training which focuses on deescalation techniques with people armed with something other than a firearm. </li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="6" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="">Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Training which empowers employees to intervene in a situation invol ving misconduct. </li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="6" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Expansion of the Less Lethal Program to make tools like the 40mm projectile and Pepperball launchers available throughout patrol squads </li></ul></div> </div> <div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="6" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Development of the Organizational Integrity Bureau, which includes the Continuous Improvement Unit dedicated to ensuring ongoing policy review, sustainable improvements and compliance auditing. </li> </ul> </div> During the Policy Session, short -term efforts were outlined as well as a structure for mid and long-term plans as part of an overall framework to address the 37 recommended remedial measures outlined in the DOJ’s report. Short term goals include: <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Implementation of the new Use of Force Policy.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Policy implementation and supervisor review of unattended property </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Data forms to gather information on vehicle and pedestrian stops to eliminate racial disparities.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Releasing New First Amendment Policy for public review and input </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Develop and implement improved training for 911 dispatchers related to behavioral health.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Create new policies and standards of practice for interactions with youth </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="7" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Launch of cultural competency training in partnership with tribal nation police departments.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="8" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Explore youth prevention programming.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="9" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Explore additional services to be provided by civilian staff, rather than sworn Phoenix Police Department (PPD) employees. </li></ul></div> The Mayor and Council approved four new civilian positions for the Police Department to create a compliance analyst team. The Department recognizes they must be held accountable for compliance to any new policy or procedure. This will be accomplished through data that can be measured and shared with the community to show consistent improvement. Additionally, the City Council unanimously passed recommendations presented by Mayor Kate Gallego, Public Safety Chairman Kevin Robinson and Councilwoman Kesha Hodge- Washington. <h2>Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) </h2>Since the City Council supported the creation of the Office of Homeless Solutions in 2022, the office has shown steady success in creating more options for our community’s most vulnerable population. The most recent Maricopa Association of Governments Point-in-Time Homelessness Count showed a 19 percent drop in the number of unsheltered individuals in Phoenix. This is a direct result of the creation of new shelter beds and connect ing individuals with services approved by the Phoenix City Council and facilitated by OHS. Other key initiatives include: <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Adding a net total of 1,382 new indoor shelter beds since 2022 </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Opening the City’s first structured campground called the Safe Outdoor Space.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Implementation of a process for storage of unattended property </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Launching services in support of the Phoenix Community Court as an alternative path to the traditional criminal justice system for those experiencing homelessness.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Improving heat response efforts for those experiencing homelessness including addition of a 24/7 site, an overnight site, and three extended hour heat respite locations.</li> </ul> </div> The Mayor and City Council converted f ourteen temporary OHS positions were to ongoing, regular positions to continue to the positive momentum of the office. <h2> Office of Accountability and Transparency (OAT) </h2>The Office of Accountability and Transparency released its first reports based on independent reviews of police administrative investigation s this year. OAT has now released 15 reports and determined that 8 of those 15 investigations were thorough and complete. OAT is reviewing another 88 incidents. The reports out line recommended actions such as: <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Reviewing the conduct of all officers who use or threaten use of force </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Interviewing involved officers regarding every allegation made </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Explain ing any deviation from discipline for sustained allegations.</li> </ul> </div> In addition to review of administrative reports, OAT also acts as a mediator, bringing Phoenix Police and community members together to resolve issues and foster improved understanding. In May of 2024, the City Council established the Civilian Review Board. The application period for prospective board members recently closed. Once the Board is established, OAT will provide training on best practices and civilian oversight as the Board reviews and analyzes OAT’s reports and the Police Department ’s responses. </div> </html></div>

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<div class="ExternalClass29C9CB47A9E1440FAC81AE7940AD5097"><html> Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton released the following statement after meeting this week with the Mayor and City Council: "Just over ten weeks ago, <a href="http://www.phoenix.gov/doj" target="_blank">the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a report</a> outlining serious allegations regarding the Phoenix Police Department. Since that time, at the direction of the Mayor and City Council, dozens of staff have worked tirelessly, not only reading and studying the report but identifying, evaluating, and <a target="_blank" href="https://dojrecords.phoenix.gov/">sharing information regarding the incidents cited in the report with the community</a>. Staff conducted a thorough review and analysis of the recommended remedial measures, comparing them with what we currently have in place or in progress. A detailed project plan to address the gaps, using industry-standard best practices, is now underway. Spending this time and energy learning from the past and from others prepares us to improve the future. We look forward to collaborative conversations with the DOJ to identify a plan that works for Phoenix. The City is committed to developing a path that moves our City and its police department forward. This means showing long term and ongoing process improvement, researching and implementing best practices in policing, and holding ourselves and our employees accountable to these standards of excellence. It means improving our data collection and reporting so the community can monitor and follow our progress. Most importantly, it means building trust with all members of our community. Significant change is already underway. Under the new leadership of Interim Chief Michael Sullivan, we’ve overhauled our <a target="_blank" href="/newsroom/police/2958">Use of Force policy with community input</a> and implemented new, gold standard de-escalation training. Ideas that were once aspirational are now part of the fabric of our processes including monitoring of police investigations through the <a target="_blank" href="/accountability">Office of Accountability and Transparency</a> and civilian oversight from the soon to be seated Civilian Review Board. As noted above, an analysis of every recommendation made by the DOJ is currently underway to see where our efforts to change and improve hit the mark and where we need additional improvement to not only meet expectations but exceed them. The results of this analysis will serve as a guide to the City’s long-term path forward. I want to be sure our community knows my office, the Mayor and City Council, and the Police Chief have an unwavering commitment to sustained improvement. Phoenix can do better and will continue to do better. I will settle for nothing less."<a target="_blank" href="/policesite/Documents/DOJ/PPD_RoadtoReform_January2024.pdf" style="font-size:17.3333px;background-color:window;">Read more on the City's police reform efforts.</a> </html></div>

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