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AGENDA
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 15, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
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2. CALL TO ORDER
3. ROLL CALL
(a) Pledge of Allegiance
4. CONSENT AGENDA - All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by roll call
vote as one motion (in the form listed below). There will be no separate
discussion of these items. If further discussion is desired by Councilmembers,
the item may be removed from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda
and considered separately.
5 - 18 (a) Approval of Meeting Minutes for May 1st and 8th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Special Traffic
Safety Listening Session & Regular Meeting held on May 1, 2023 and
Regular Workshop held on May 8, 2023.
19 - 20 (b) Bills and Communications Approving Claims in the Total Amount
of $14,810,121.63
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To approve claims in the total amount of $14,810,121.63
($10,699,796.09 in Check Nos. 255377-255962; $1,754,701.80 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 840091 - 840145, 840162 - 840272, 840279
- 840445, 840454 - 840557, 840561, 840563, 840579 - 840622,
840662 - 840672; $35,846.63 in Check Nos. 54337 - 54354;
$2,319,777.11 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30189470 - 30190732).
21 - 51 (c) Resolution No.4348 - Interlocal Agreement for Special
Investigations Unit (SIU) to Investigate Officer Involved Incidents
To approve Resolution No.4348, authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Interlocal Agreement between the participating jurisdictions
(Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties, political subdivisions of
the State of Washington, the municipalities of Kennewick, Richland,
West Richland, Prosser, Connell, Walla Walla, College Place, the
Washington State Patrol, and Washington State Department of Fish
and Wildlife) for involvement in the regional Special Investigations Unit
for officer involved incidents.
(RC) MOTION: I move to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
52 - 55 (a) National Police Week & Peace Officers' Memorial Day
Proclamation
Mayor Pro-Tem Maloney will read the proclamation for "National Police
Week - May 14th through May 20th and National Peace Officers'
Memorial Day - May 15th" and present the proclamation to City of
Pasco Deputy Police Chief Cook.
56 - 58 (b) Public Works Week Proclamation
Mayor Pro-Tem Maloney will read the "Public Works Week - May 21st
to 27th" proclamation and present the proclamation to Daniel Walker,
Water Plant Operator from the Pasco Public Works Department.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS - The public may address Council on any items unless
it relates to a scheduled Public Hearing. This item is provided to allow the
opportunity to bring items to the attention of the City Council or to express an
opinion on an issue. Its purpose is not to provide a venue for debate or for the
posing of questions with the expectation of an immediate response. Some
questions require consideration by Council over time and after a deliberative
process with input from a number of different sources; some questions are
best directed to staff members who have access to specific inform ation.
Citizen comments will normally be limited to three minutes each by the Mayor.
Those with lengthy messages are invited to summarize their comments and/or
submit written information for consideration by the Council outside of formal
meetings.
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7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
(a) Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
8. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT
15. ADDITIONAL NOTES
(a) (RC) Roll Call Vote Required
* Item not previously discussed
Q Quasi-Judicial Matter
MF# “Master File #....”
59 - 60 (b) Adopted 2020-2021 Council Goals (Reference Only)
(c) REMINDERS
• Monday, May 15th, 6:00 PM: LEOFF Disability Board – City
Hall Conference Room 1, Pasco City Hall (MAYOR BLANCH
BARAJAS, Rep.; MAYOR PRO TEM CRAIG MALONEY, Alt.)
• Tuesday, May 16th, 4:00 PM: Pasco Public Facilities District
Board Meeting – Council Chambers, Pasco City Hall
(MAYOR PRO TEM CRAIG MALONEY, Rep.;
COUNCILMEMBER DAVID MILNE, Alt.)
• Friday, May 19th, 10:00 AM: Benton-Franklin Council of
Governments Board Meeting – Ben-Franklin Transit, 1000
Columbia Park Trail, Richland (COUNCILMEMBER IRVING
BROWN, Rep., COUNCILMEMBER DAVID MILNE, Alt.)
• Monday, May 22nd, 4:00 PM: Hanford Area Economic
Investment Fund Advisory Committee Meeting – Ben
Franklin Transit Main Conference Room
(COUNCILMEMBER PETE SERRANO, Rep.)
• Thursday, May 25th, 4:00 PM: TRIDEC Board Meeting –
7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick (COUNCILMEMBER
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IRVING BROWN, Rep.; COUNCILMEMBER DAVID MILNE,
Alt.)
• Thursday, May 25th, 5:30 PM: Benton Franklin Community
Action Connections Board Meeting – 720 Court Street,
Pasco (COUNCILMEMBER ZAHRA ROACH, Rep.;
COUNCILMEMBER PETE SERRANO, Alt.)
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Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired; contact the
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provided upon request. Please provide two business day's notice
to the City Clerk to ensure availability.)
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council May 10, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/15/23
FROM: Debra Barham, City Clerk
City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Meeting Minutes for May 1st and 8th
I. REFERENCE(S):
05.01.2023 & 05.08.2023 Draft Council Minutes
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Special Traffic Safety
Listening Session & Regular Meeting held on May 1, 2023 and Reg ular
Workshop held on May 8, 2023.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
V. DISCUSSION:
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MINUTES
City Council Special Meeting
5:30 PM - Monday, May 1, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Irving Brown, Joseph
Campos, and David Milne
Councilmembers absent: Zahra Roach and Pete Serrano
Staff present: Adam Lincoln, City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City
Manager; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Jesse Rice, Information Technology Director; Ken
Roske, Police Chief; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Rick White, CED
Consultant.
TRAFFIC SAFETY LISTENING SESSION
Public Works Director Worley provided opening remarks and explained the purpose of
the Traffic Safety Listening Session. He provided a brief overview of the Public Works
Department efforts related to traffic safety.
Police Chief Roske and Police Captain Parramore provided the traffic safety issues
from the Police Department's view.
Staff presented traffic safety statistics, on speed studies, hot spots and corridor safety
needs, as well as traffic calming options.
The audience provided both verbal and written comments related to traffic safety within
Pasco's city limits and within their neighborhoods. Department staff took notes of the
verbal comments and will prepare a report to Council.
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CLOSE
There being no further discussion, the listening session was closed at 6:30 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this __ day of ________________, 20__.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 1, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Irving Brown, Joseph
Campos, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: Adam Lincoln, City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City
Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Bob Gear,
Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Jesse Rice,
Information Technology Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Jacob Gonzalez, Interim
Community & Economic Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works
Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Meeting Minutes for April 17th and 24th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on April
17, 2023, and, the Special Meeting and scheduled Workshop held on April 24,
2023.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $6,242,428.08 ($4,408,590.04 in Check
Nos. 255377-255715; $654,820.93 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 840091-840145,
840162-840272, 840279-840310, 840312-840445, 840447, 840454-840557,
840560-840561, 840563, 840579-840622; $19,420.10 in Check Nos. 54337-
54343; $1,159,597.01 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30189470 -30190096).
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Ordinance No. 4666 - Amending the Pasco Municipal Code Creating Chapter
8.07 "Compost Procurement"
To adopt Ordinance No. 4666, crating a new Chapter 8.07 of the Pasco Municipal
Code entitled "Compost Procurement," and, further, authorize publication by
summary only.
Ordinance No. 4668 - Amending Pasco Municipal Code Chapter 25.127 -
Zoning from Waterfront Development District to Mixed Use District
To adopt Ordinance No. 4668, amending the Pasco Municipal Code Section
25.2.010 "Establishment of Zoning Districts" and Chapter 25.127 "WD Waterfront
Development District" replacing the "WD Waterfront Deve lopment District" to "MU
Mixed-Use Zoning District."
Resolution No. 4344, Adoption of the 2023 Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Plan
To approve Resolution No. 4344, authorizing the City Manager to adopt the 2023
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan.
Resolution No. 4345 - Professional Services Agreement with RH2
Engineering, Inc. for Design Services for the Process Water Reuse Facility
Irrigation System Farm Upgrades Project
To approve Resolution No. 4345, authorizing the City Manager to exe cute a
Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. of Richland,
Washington, for the Process Water Reuse Facility Irrigation System Farm
Upgrades Project.
Resolution No. 4346, Interlocal Cooperative Agreement – Cities of
Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, West Richland, and Benton Franklin Health
District for Funding of Regional Algal Bloom Laboratory Screening Service
To approve Resolution No. 4346, authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Cities of Kennewick, Richland, Pasco,
West Richland, and the Benton Franklin Health District for the funding of a Regional
Algal bloom screening laboratory and services.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
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PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Barajas invited audience members that identify as Asian Americans and
Pacific Islanders to come forward to the center of the room. She read the
proclamation proclaiming May 2023 as, "Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month" in Pasco, Washington and after, invited the individuals to comment
on their experience growing up.
Municipal Clerk Week Proclamation
Mayor Barajas read the proclamation for "Municipal Clerk Week - April 30th through
May 6th" and then presented it to Department Assistant II Galvez, Executive
Assistant Culwell, Deputy City Clerk Shanks and City Clerk Barham.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joni Martin, Pasco resident, commented on the AAPI proclamation.
Suanne Ayala, Pasco resident and downtown business owner, expressed appreciation
to the Pasco Police Department and the Business License staff. She also expressed
concern about public urination and defecation in the alley way next to her restaurant.
Scott Lehrman, Pasco resident, expressed concern about the width of the
walking/bicycle path along along a stretch near Road 68 next to the Columbia River.
Thomas Granbois, Pasco resident and downtown business owner, announced an
upcoming Noche Cultural event scheduled at Peanuts Park on May 5th.
Kim Lehrman, Pasco resident, commented on status of a new statue of Noburu
"Peanuts" Fukuda that will be placed in Peanuts Park. She also commented on a 100-
year-old mural from the Yamauchi family and while it was destroyed, she asked the City
of honoring the Yamauchi family.
Paul Martin, Pasco resident, requested the levy lowering along a the river shore near
Road 68 and widen the path located on it.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Barajas commented on "Kids Day" held on April 30, 2023, where she read
books to students at Mark Twain Elementary School. She shar ed a comment she
received from an 8 year old student who asked why there aren't enough garbage
cans in the City parks. Mayor Barajas also attended a ribbon cutting event for
Franklin County Historical Society's new annex building held on Saturday, April
29th.
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Mr. Brown participated in various events over the past weekend including the New
Hope Missionary Baptist Church community event, the Pasco Taco Crawl and the
Franklin County Historical Society's ribbon cutting event. He also expressed
appreciation to Police Chief Roske for the department's support at the New Hope
Missionary Baptist Church event.
Mr. Milne commented on a COPA meeting he recently attended. He also expressed
appreciation for the opportunities to work with many different local and regional
organizations, as well as connect with international communities.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on the HAPO Center Advisory Board meeting
he and Mr. Campos recently attended. He stated it was the first meeting with a full
quorum of the advisory board since the onset of the COVID -19 pandemic.
Mr. Campos also commented on the HAPO Center Advisory Board meeting.
General Fund Monthly Report - March 2023
Ms. Buckley provided highlights of the March 2023 General Fund Report.
Mr. Ferguson requested an Executive Session before "Section 9. Ordinances and
Resolutions not Related to Hearings." He suggested that Council make a motion to
move the Executive Session scheduled later in the agenda and to add the
discussion topic of potential litigation for a total of 15 minutes.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to move into Executives Session to discuss with legal counsel about
current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and to consider site
selection or acquisition of real estate purchase or lease if likelihood that
disclosure would increase price per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) for 15 minutes.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:00 PM for 15 minutes to discuss with
legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and to
consider site selection or acquisition of real estate purchase or lease if likelihood
that disclosure would increase price per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) with the City
Manager, City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 8:16 PM.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Resolution No. 4347 & Ordinance No. 4669 - Change Orders No. 18-21 for the
Lewis Street Overpass and Budget Amendment
Mr. Worley provided a brief report on Lewis Street Overpass project Change Orders
Nos. 18-21 and requested a budget amendment to cover the costs of those Change
Orders.
Mr. Campos asked for more information on the awarding bids to a best performing
contractor versus the lowest bid contractor.
Mr. Brown commented on communication and transparency related to change
orders and learn from those situations so that they may not occur in the future. He
also commented on the role of the unions within large construction projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on the proposed change orders noting that
were above the five-percent contingency and would like to meet with staff to discuss
processes to address and minimize additional costs for large construction p rojects.
Mayor Barajas also expressed the same sentiment as the other Councilmembers
and a way to minimize the additional costs in large construction projects.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to approve Resolution No. 4347, authorizing the City Manager to
execute Change Orders No. 18-21 to the construction contract with Cascade
Bridge, LLC. for the Lewis Street Overpass Project.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to adopt Ordinance No. 4669, amending the 2023-2024 Capital Projects Biennial
Budget (Ordinance No. 4620) of the City of Pasco, Washington, by providing
supplement thereto; to provide additional appropriation in the City's Overlay
Fund for the Lewis Street Overpass (LSO) Project.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
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Ordinance No. 4667 - Carryover Funds for Capital Projects from 2021- 2022
Biennium
Ms. Buckley explained the addition of the Equipment Replacement carryovers
within the Capital Projects carryovers and asked Council consider adopting both at
the same time.
Council and staff held a brief question and answer period regarding the pending
equipment/vehicle replacements that were delayed due to chain supply issues and
the Equipment Replacement Fund.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to adopt Ordinance No.4667, amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget
(Ordinances Nos. 4619 and 4620) of the City of Pasco, Washington, by providing
supplement thereto; to provide for additional appropriation from the carryover of
the prior year budget to complete capital projects, and capital equipment and
vehicle purchases, and further, authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
NEW BUSINESS
Cancellation of May 22, 2023 Council Workshop
Mr. Lincoln recommended cancellation of the May 22, 2023 Council Workshop as
many key staff members will be out of town that week.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to approve the cancellation of the regularly scheduled Council
Workshop set for May 22, 2023.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Lincoln announced Mr. Ratkai's last meeting with the City of Pasco as he will be
joining the Benton Franklin Council of Governments next week. He also announced that
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Mr. Gonzalez was selected as the Interim Community and Economic Development
Director.
Mr. Ratkai announced that the City of Pasco received the 2023 American Public Works
Association (APWA) Project of the Year Award, for structures from $5 to $25 million,
for the Peanuts Park project.
Mr. Lincoln commented on the recent Delta High student job shadowing event held last
week.
Police Chief Roske announced the ribbon cutting event for the Regional Police Training
Academy scheduled on May 3, 2023.
Mr. Lincoln announced the Cinco de Mayo weekend events scheduled on May 5th and
6th in the Pasco downtown area.
Mr. Gonzalez announced the upcoming Community Housing survey.
Mr. Worley shared that the APWA Project of the Year award will be featured in the
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce on Tuesday, May 2nd.
Mr. Campos commented on some technical issues with the Community Housing survey
for mobile phones.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this ____ day of ________________, 20__.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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MINUTES
City Council Workshop Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 8, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Irving Brown, Joseph
Campos, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City
Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Bob Gear,
Fire Chief; Jesse Rice, Information Technology Director & Interim Administrative &
Community Development Director; Brent Cook, Deputy Police Chief; Jacob
Gonzalez, Interim Community & Economic Development Director; Steve Worley,
Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mr. Brown reported on recent the Penske's Ribbon Cutting event, as well as the Cinco
de Mayo weekend event.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney reported on the 2023 Pasco Taco Crawl and announced that
Powell's Inferno Tacos was the winner for this year's event.
Mr. Milne reported on the Pasco Chamber of Commerce meeting he recently attended.
Ms. Roach commented on the Cinco de Mayo event.
Mayor Barajas reported on the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) grand
opening event, as well as her conversation with Governor Inslee where they discussed
the homelessness issue. She also participated in the League of Women Voters meeting
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on May 5, 2023. Lastly, she announced that she was in Pullman, WA over the weekend
for her son's graduation ceremony and celebration.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Ordinance - Amending PMC Title 25 Related to Retail Sales of Cannabis
Mr. Gonzales and Mr. Ferguson provided a brief overview of the draft ordinance
amending the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Title 25 Zoning related to the retail
sales of cannabis.
Council discussed the proposed ordinance and asked clarifying questions in which
staff responded. The discussion included:
• When will Social Equity Licensing start? As soon as late sping/early summer.
• Where does the buffer zone start, from playground equipment or from edge
of the park to a retail sales establishment? Mr. Ferguson stated that he would
need to research the RCWs for an answer.
• Mr. Serrano expressed opposition to the retail sales of cannabis within
Pasco.
Mr. Serrano moved and Mr. Milne seconded a motion to table the discussion of the
retail sales of cannabis and replace it with discussion of the Blake Decision (the
Blake Decision was based on the Washington State v. Blake case and in 2021, the
Washington State Supreme Court de cision ruled the felony drug possession law
unconstitutional).
Council discussion ensued briefly about whether to table this item or continue it.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to table the discussion of the Ordinance - Amending Pasco Municipal Code
(PMC) Title 25 Related to Retail Sales of Cannabis and discuss the Blake
Decision in its place.
RESULT: DEFEATED by Roll Call Vote 2-5
AYES: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Serrano
NAYS: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, and
Councilmember Roach
Ordinance - Amending PMC Title 25 Related to Retail Sales of Cannabis
Continued
Mr. Campos asked for the definition of Parks and reduction of buffer at Peanuts
Park. He suggested that Peanuts Park does not meet the RCW definition of a park
and recommended it be changed to Peanuts Plaza.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney supported the reduction of the buffer at Peanuts Park, as
well as another park located near central downtown Pasco. He also requested that
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the nuisances sections of the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) in Title 9 be updated.
He recommended the reduction of buffers within the Pasco downtown Commercial
Zoned area. He also recommended that there be no limit on retail cannabis stores.
Mr. Milne asked about the buffer zone related to school district.
Mayor Barajas questioned re-designating Peanuts Park to Peanuts Plaza and she
also recommended the reduction of the buffer area in the central downtown area.
Mr. Lincoln recommended that the reduction of the buffer zone within the Pasco
downtown area would be the quickest and then staff could look to re -designating
Peanuts Park to Peanuts Plaza at a later time. He noted that there may not be an
option to change it from a Park if state and federal funding is tied to "parks" funding.
Mr. Ferguson asked for Council's direction of the amount of buffer reduction from
1,000 feet to lower 100 feet buffer zone from Council.
The direction from the majority of Council was to move forward on this ordinance,
reduce the buffer zone in the downtown Pasco area only and retain the limit of retail
stores as currently noted in the ordinance.
Mr. Ferguson stated that he has Council's direction and will update the proposed
ordinance and return it to Council in a few weeks.
2022 Fire Department Performance Report
Chief Gear introduced Deputy Fire Chief Dunbar to presented the 2022 Fire
Department Performance Report.
Council asked questions during the presentation and Deputy Fire Chief Dunbar and
Fire Chief Gear replied with clarifying answers.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Serrano commented on his recent discussion with Washington State
Representatives Rude and Schmick and Senator Boehnke regarding the Blake
Decision and they recommended that the City create the local law to address illegal
drug usage.
Mr. Ferguson responded to Mr. Serrano stating that the City Attorney's Office had been
working on an ordinance to make it illegal for the use of illegal drugs in public and then
switched to following the Blake Decision. He noted that the updates are g oing to be
shared with neighboring jurisdictions, taking a regional approach for consistency across
the Mid-Columbia area.
Mr. Campos asked about the remaining ARPA funds that has not been designated and
Ms. Buckley provided a brief response to the remaining ARPA funding.
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Mayor Pro Tem Maloney agreed with Mr. Serrano regarding the need to address the
Blake Decision and requested that staff provide the proposed ordinance before Council
sooner than later. He also announced that Vinny from Vinny's Bakery was in the
audience.
Ms. Roach requested that Council consider moving its meetings to start at 6:00 PM.
Mr. Lincoln commented on the Cinco de Mayo weekend event. He announced that it
was Chief Gear's last meeting as he is retiring at the end of May 2023. However, Mr.
Gear will remain working on the construction of Station No. 85 as a part time consultant.
RECESS
Mayor Barajas called a five-minute recess at 9:01 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:06 PM for 25 minutes to discuss the
consideration of site selection or acquisition of real estate purchase or lease if
likelihood that disclosure would increase price per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); and to
discuss with legal counsel about legal risks of current or proposed action per RCW
42.30.110(1)(i) with the City Manager, City Attorney, Finance Director, and Fire
Chief.
Fire Chief Gear left the Executive Session at 9:16 PM.
At 9:32 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 10 minutes.
Finance Director Buckley left the Executive Session at 9:35 PM.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 9:42 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this __ day of ________________, 20__.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council May 11, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/15/23
FROM: Darcy Buckley, Finance Director
Finance
SUBJECT: Bills and Communications Approving Claims in the Total Amount of
$14,810,121.63
I. REFERENCE(S):
Accounts Payable 05.15.23
Bad Debt Write-off/Collection
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
To approve claims in the total amount of $14,810,121.63 ($10,699,796.09 in
Check Nos. 255377-255962; $1,754,701.80 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 840091
- 840145, 840162 - 840272, 840279 - 840445, 840454 - 840557, 840561,
840563, 840579 - 840622, 840662 - 840672; $35,846.63 in Check Nos. 54337 -
54354; $2,319,777.11 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30189470 - 30190732).
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
V. DISCUSSION:
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REPORTING PERIOD:
May 15, 2023
Claims Bank Payroll Bank Gen'l Bank Electronic Bank Combined
Check Numbers 255377 - 255962 54337 - 54354
Total Check Amount $10,699,796.09 $35,846.63 Total Checks 10,735,642.72$
Electronic Transfer Numbers 840091 - 840145 30189470 - 30190732
840162 - 840272
840279 - 840445
840454 - 840557
840561
840563
840579 - 840622
840662 - 840672
Total EFT Amount $1,754,701.80 $2,319,777.11 $0.00 $0.00 Total EFTs 4,074,478.91$
Grand Total 14,810,121.63$
Councilmember
100 1,478,570.71
110 86,043.78
120 0.00
130 0.00
140 40,949.76
142 310.00
144 0.00
145 4,951.32
150 143,899.70
155 0.00
160 36,113.07
165 3,607.62
166 0.00
168 28,868.96
170 2,028.42
180 2,539.47
182 0.00
185 656.26
188 0.00
189 0.00
190 34,446.06
191 13,541.67
192 0.00
194 17,253.71
195 1.37
196 HOTEL/MOTEL EXCISE TAX 13,847.20
245 0.00
367 4,532,558.33
410 2,908,944.24
510 52,506.03
511 112.33
515 368,724.76
516 1,097,159.90
520 304,162.32
600 POOLED INVESTMENT 0.00
619 0.00
630 3,034.27
690 3,635,290.37
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS:14,810,121.63$
April 27 - May 11, 2023
C I T Y O F P A S C O
Council Meeting of:
Accounts Payable Approved
The City Council
City of Pasco, Franklin County, Washington
We, the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury the materials have been furnished, the services rendered or the labor performed as described
herein and the claim is a just, due and unpaid obligation against the city and we are authorized to authenticate and certify to such claim.
Adam Lincoln, City Manager Griselda Garcia, Finance Manager
We, the undersigned City Councilmembers of the City Council of the City of Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, do hereby certify on this
15th day of May, 2023 that the merchandise or services hereinafter specified have been received and are approved for payment:
ARPA
Councilmember
SUMMARY OF CLAIMS BY FUND:
GENERAL FUND
STREET
ARTERIAL STREET
STREET OVERLAY
C.D. BLOCK GRANT
HOME CONSORTIUM GRANT
NSP GRANT
MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER
AMBULANCE SERVICE
TRAC DEVELOPMENT & OPERATING
CEMETERY
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
GOLF COURSE
ANIMAL CONTROL
SENIOR CENTER OPERATING
MULTI-MODAL FACILITY
SCHOOL IMPACT FEES
RIVERSHORE TRAIL & MARINA MAIN
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LODGING
LITTER ABATEMENT
REVOLVING ABATEMENT
OLD FIRE OPEB
PARKS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STADIUM/CONVENTION CENTER
LID
GENERAL CAP PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
UTILITY, WATER/SEWER
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - OPERATING GOVERNMENTAL
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - OPERATING BUSINESS
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - REPLACEMENT GOVERNMENTAL
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - REPLACEMENT BUSINESS
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE
FLEX
PAYROLL CLEARING
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council May 9, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/15/23
FROM: Ken Roske, Police Chief
Police Department
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 4348 - Interlocal Agreement for Special Investigations Unit
(SIU) to Investigate Officer Involved Incidents
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proposed Resolution
Interlocal Agreement for SIU to Investigate Officer Involved Incidents
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4348, authorizing the City Manager
to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the participating jurisdictions
(Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties, political subdivisions of the State
of Washington, the municipalities of Kenn ewick, Richland, West Richland,
Prosser, Connell, Walla Walla, College Place, the Washington State Patrol, and
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife) for involvement in the
regional Special Investigations Unit for officer involved incidents.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was formed in 2011 through an interlocal
agreement. The SIU’s purpose is to independently investigate officer -involved
incidents occurring within Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties that
involve substantial bodily harm or death.
The independent investigation is performed in a manner that provides both the
appearance and the reality of an objective, thorough, fair, complete, and
professional investigation that is free of conflicts of interest.
V. DISCUSSION:
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The Pasco Police Department has been a member of the SIU since its inception.
There have been several updates to the SIU Interlocal Agreement to keep
current with the changes with authorizing signatures of the participating
jurisdictions. This update, to the agreement, is to capture with the current
authorizing signatures.
Staff is prepared to answer any additional questions the Council has concerning
the updated Special Investigations Unit Interlocal Agreement.
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Resolution –SIU ILA - 1
RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN PARTICIPATING JURISDICTIONS AND THE
CITY OF PASCO FOR INVOLVEMENT IN THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
UNIT TO INVESTIGATE OFFICER INVOLVED INCIDENTS.
WHEREAS, RCW 39.34, Interlocal Cooperation Act, authorizes political subdivisions to
jointly exercise their powers, privileges, or authorities with other political subdivisions of this State
through the execution of an interlocal cooperative or interagency agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, Washington has participated in the Special Investigations
Unit (SIU) since 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, Washington entered into the most recent SIU Interlocal
Agreement with the counties of Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, the political subdivisions of the
State of Washington, the municipalities of Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Prosser, Connell,
Walla Walla, College Place, Washington State Patrol, and the Washington State Department of
Fish and Wildlife in 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, Washington will help facilitate orderly, thorough, and
objective investigations of incidents involving law enforcement officers that result in grievous or
fatal injury to another person or to an officer resulting from acts of another person; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, has after due
consideration, determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Pasco to continue its
participation in the SIU with the participating jurisdictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City Council of the City of Pasco approves the terms and conditions of the
Interlocal Agreement between the participating jurisdictions and the City of Pasco; a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby
authorized, empowered, and directed to sign and execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of
Pasco; and to make minor substantive changes as necessary to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Resolution –SIU ILA - 2
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this ___ day of _____,
2023.
_____________________________
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT TO INVESTIGATE
OFFICER INVOLVED INCIDENTS
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is effective upon the date executed by all
parties and its recording with the Benton County Auditor. In consideration of the mutual
covenants below, the parties agree as follows:
1. PARTIES. The parties to this agreement are Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla
Counties, political subdivisions of the State of Washington, the municipalities of
Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Prosser, Pasco, Connell, Walla Walla,
College Place, the Washington State Patrol, and the Washington State Department
of Fish and Wildlife, an agency of the State of Washington.
2. AUTHORITY. This agreement is entered into pursuant to Chapter 10.93
(Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act) and Chapter 39.34
(Interlocal Cooperation Act) of the Revised Code of Washington.
3. PURPOSE. The parties hereto desire to continue participation in a Special
Investigations Unit established in 2011 consisting of law enforcement officers
from the various local law enforcement agencies to help facilitate orderly,
thorough, and objective investigations of incidents involving law enforcement
officers that result in grievous or fatal injury to another person or to an officer
resulting from acts of another person. Any party may request assistance from SIU
considering the complexity of an investigation that requires additional resources.
4. FORMATION. This multi-jurisdictional team shall continue to be known as the
“SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT” (“SIU”), the members of which shall be
officers from some or all of the parties hereto and who shall be selected and shall
operate in accordance with the Special Investigations Unit Protocol, attached as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference (“SIU Protocol”).
5. DURATION AND TERMINATION. The term of this Agreement shall be
through December 31, 2023. This agreement shall automatically extend for
consecutive one (1) year terms, unless terminated pursuant to the terms of this
agreement.
A party may terminate this Agreement or, alternatively, withdraw its participation
in SIU by providing written notice to the chief law enforcement officer for each
party of its intent to terminate or withdraw from this Agreement. A notice of
termination or withdrawal shall become effective up the latter of; a) ninety (90)
days after service of the notice on the chief law enforcement officers for all
parties; or b) at the conclusion of any SIU investigation that is pending on the
date specified by (a) above.
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6. GOVERNANCE. SIU shall be governed by the SIU Protocol attached hereto
and incorporated by reference. The SIU Protocol may be amended from time to
time by written approval of the Sheriffs and Chiefs for all parties to this
Agreement. Upon such amendment, the amended SIU Protocol will be provided
to each Sheriff and Chief and shall supersede any prior versions with the SIU
Protocol.
7. ASSIGNMENT OF OFFICERS. The parties agree to cooperate with respect to
the assigning of officers to the SIU and that the appointment of SIU Officers will
be in accordance with the SIU Protocol.
8. REQUEST FOR SIU ASSISTANCE. As stated in the SIU Protocol,
departments are under no obligation to request the assistance of SIU. If the
assistance of the SIU is requested, the SIU shall be activated and will operate
pursuant to the SIU Protocol.
9. ALLOCATION OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION. Each of the parties
agrees that any liability or claim for property damages arising out of the actions or
inactions of an officer that has been appointed to the SIU and acting within the
course and scope of the officer’s duties as a member of the SIU shall be the
responsibility of the party that requests SIU assistance. Each of the parties agrees
that any other liability or claim arising out of the actions or inactions of an officer
that has been appointed to the SIU and acting within the course and scope of the
officer’s duties as a member of the SIU shall be the responsibility of the agency
employing the SIU officer (s) whose actions or inactions are in question. These
provisions are intended to expressly allocate liability by written agreement as
authorized by RCW 10.93.040. These provisions are not intended to require
indemnification or payment by any party of that portion of any judgement against
any members of the SIU team or party hereto based on intentional wrongful
conduct that is outside the scope of employment of any members of the SIU or
that portion of any judgement for punitive damages against a SIU team member
or party to this Agreement. Payment of punitive damages, if any, shall be the sole
responsibility of any individual against whom said judgment is rendered unless
his or her employer elects to make said payment voluntarily.
In the event that a claim or lawsuit is brought against a party or its employee (s)
for actions arising out of their conduct in the operation of the SIU, such party
shall promptly notify all other parties in writing that said claim or lawsuit has
been filed or commenced.
10. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This agreement and the exhibit attached hereto
contain the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter of
this Agreement. Any oral or written representations or understandings not
incorporated in this Agreement are specifically excluded. This Agreement
supersedes all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings with respect
including but not limited to the SIU interlocal agreements executed by several of
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the parties in 2019 and in 2011. This Agreement may only be amended by written
document duly executed by all parties.
11. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT PROVISIONS. No special budget or
funds are anticipated nor created to implement this Agreement. It is not intended
that separate legal entity be established to conduct this cooperative undertaking,
nor is the acquiring, holding, or disposing of real or personal property
contemplated other than as specifically provided within the terms of this
Agreement. The Sheriff of Benton County, or his or her designee, shall be the
Administrator of the Interlocal Agreement.
12. FILING WITH THE AUDITOR. This Agreement shall be filed with the
Benton County Auditor.
13. AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES. By signing below, the signor certifies that he
or she has the authority to sign this Agreement on behalf of the party, and the
party agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
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BENTON COUNTY FRANKLIN COUNTY
Tom Croskrey, Sheriff Jim Raymond, Sheriff
Date: Date:
Eric Eisinger, Prosecuting Attorney Shawn Sant, Prosecuting Attorney
Date: Date:
Attest: Attest:
By: By:
Approved as to form: Approved as to form:
Ryan Brown, Chief Deputy Prosecutor: Jennifer Johnson, Deputy Prosecutor:
WALLA WALLA COUNTY
Mark Crider, Sheriff
Date:
Gabe Acosta, Prosecuting Attorney
Date:
Attest:
By:
Approved as to form:
April King, Chief Deputy Prosecutor
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CITY OF CONNELL CITY OF COLLEGE PLACE
Chris Lee, Chief of Police Troy Tomaras, Chief of Police
Date: Date:
Lee Barrow, Mayor Michael Rizzitiello, City Administrator
Date: Date:
Attest: Attest:
By: By:
Approved as to form: Approved as to form:
Heidi Ellerd, City Attorney Rea Culwell, City Attorney
CITY OF KENNEWICK CITY OF PASCO
Chris Guerrero, Chief of Police Ken Roske, Chief of Police
Date: Date:
Marie Mosley, City Manager Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager
Date: Date:
Attest: Attest:
By: By:
Approved as to form: Approved as to form:
Lisa Beaton, City Attorney Eric Ferguson, City Attorney
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CITY OF PROSSER CITY OF RICHLAND
David Giles, Chief of Police Brigit Clary, Chief of Police
Date: Date:
Randy Taylor, Mayor Jon Amundson, City Manager
Date: Date:
Attest: Attest:
By: By:
Approved as to form: Approved as to form:
Howard Saxton, City Attorney Heather Kintzley, City Attorney
CITY OF WEST RICHLAND CITY OF WALLA WALLA
Thomas Grego, Chief of Police Chris Buttice, Chief of Police
Date: Date:
Brent Gerry, Mayor Elizabeth Chamberlain, City Manager
Date: Date:
Attest: Attest:
By: By:
Approved as to form: Approved as to form:
Bronson Brown, City Attorney June Riley, City Attorney
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WASHINGTON STATE PATROL^-/^^^-J^ffnyft. Batiste, Chiefrte: 4/12/2023WSP Contact No. K16521WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OFFISH AND WILDLIFESteve Bear, ChiefDate:Page 31 of 60
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
PROTOCOL
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Walla Walla County Sheriff’ Office
Kennewick Police Department Pasco Police Department Walla Walla Police Department
Richland Police Department Connell Police Department College Place Police Department
West Richland Police Department Franklin County Prosecutor Walla Walla County Prosecutor
Prosser Police Department Franklin County Coroner Walla Walla County Coroner
Benton County Prosecutor
Benton County Coroner
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington State Patrol
EXHIBIT A
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Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Protocol Revised March 2020
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Table of Contents
1. MISSION AND PURPOSE OF SIU .......................................................................... 3
2. GOALS OF SIU ........................................................................................................ 3
3. GOVERNANCE ........................................................................................................ 3
4. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW ............................ 3
5. COSTS ..................................................................................................................... 4
6. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................... 4
7. UNIT MEMBERS ...................................................................................................... 6
8. UNIT COMPOSITION ............................................................................................... 8
9. APPOINTMENT/SELECTION OF UNIT MEMBERS ............................................... 9
10. TRANSPARENCY ................................................................................................ 9
11. CONFIDENTIALITY ............................................................................................ 10
12. REMOVAL FROM UNIT ..................................................................................... 10
13. UNIT MEMBERS FROM AN EMPLOYER AGENCY ......................................... 10
14. TRAINING ........................................................................................................... 10
15. SIU RECORDS ................................................................................................... 11
16. REQUESTING SIU ASSISTANCE ..................................................................... 11
17. ACTIVATION ...................................................................................................... 12
18. SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS .......................................................................... 12
19. AUTHORITY ....................................................................................................... 12
20. VENUE AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................. 13
21. OBTAINING CRITICAL INFORMATION ............................................................ 13
22. TURNING OVER CONTROL OF THE CRIME SCENE TO SIU ......................... 14
23. SIU GUIDELINES ............................................................................................... 14
24. SEIZING AN OFFICER’S WEAPON .................................................................. 14
25. RECOGNIZING POTENTIAL TRAUMA ............................................................. 14
26. REMOVING OFFICERS FROM THE SCENE ..................................................... 15
27. PEER SUPPORT GROUP COUNSELORS ........................................................ 15
28. DOCUMENTING THE INVOLVED OFFICER’S CONDITION............................. 15
29. INTERVIEWING LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES ..................................... 15
30. INTOXICANT TESTING ...................................................................................... 17
31. RELIEVING INVOLVED OFFICERS OF DUTY .................................................. 17
32. PLANNED POLICE ACTION .............................................................................. 17
33. AUTOPSY ........................................................................................................... 17
34. KEEPING THE VENUE/EMPLOYER AGENCY INFORMED ............................. 17
35. RELEASE OF INFORMATION / PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER ................ 17
36. RELEASE OF THE CRIME SCENE ................................................................... 18
37. REFERRAL TO THE COUNTY PROSECUTOR ................................................ 18
38. EVIDENCE STORAGE ....................................................................................... 18
39. CASE FILES ....................................................................................................... 18
40. INCIDENT DEBRIEFING .................................................................................... 19
41. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ..................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
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1. MISSION AND PURPOSE OF SIU
The purpose of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is to investigate officer-involved incidents occurring within
Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla Counties that involve substantial bodily harm or death. In accordance with
RCW 10.114.011, the SIU shall conduct an independent criminal investigation to determine the facts of what
occurred. The results of the SIU investigation shall be forwarded to the Venue County Prosecutor’s office for
review. The Prosecutor’s Office, not the SIU, will interpret statutory law as it pertains to the incident and
determine if there were any criminal violations.
The SIU shall meet the definition and criteria of Independent Investigative Team (IIT) as defined by WAC 139-
12. The SIU Commander is responsible for ensuring SIU complies with relevant RCW’s and WAC’s.
While SIU does not investigate administrative concerns the Employer Agency may have, it is recognized the
criminal investigation results are of interest to the Venue and Employer Agencies for their internal use. The
results of the SIU criminal investigation will be fully available to the Venue and Employer Agencies for that
purpose unless otherwise prohibited by law.
SIU criminal investigations shall follow the rules of law established by the state and federal constitutions and
statutory and case law applicable to criminal investigations. The independent investigation shall be performed
in a manner that provides both the appearance and the reality of an objective, thorough, fair, complete and
professional investigation that is free of conflicts of interest.
2. GOALS OF SIU
In accordance with state law, to include RCW 10.114.011 and WAC 139-12, the goals of SIU shall be:
A. To perform the criminal investigation of officer-involved incidents likely to result in substantial bodily harm
or death.
B. To apply best-practice methods for a thorough and complete criminal investigation.
C. To promote public trust by conducting independent, objective, professional, and consistent multi-
jurisdictional investigations of officer-involved incidents involving substantial bodily harm or death.
D. To maximize the availability and sharing of the latest technological equipment and techniques.
E. To consolidate and share the skills of the most experienced and qualified commanders, supervisors and
investigators.
F. To conduct thorough investigations in a timely fashion.
3. GOVERNANCE
The creation and operation of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) will be governed by an Inter-Local
Agreement signed by the CEO’s of participating law enforcement, prosecutor and coroner agencies. SIU
Protocol and Guidelines will identify operational aspects of the Unit.
4. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
The SIU shall only conduct the criminal investigation of an incident. The SIU shall not conduct administrative
investigations/reviews of incidents.
The Employer Agency shall be responsible for any administrative investigation/review of officer-involved
incidents. The SIU criminal investigation has investigative priority over the administrative investigation/review.
No member of the Employer Agency, to include personnel conducting an administrative investigation/review,
will be involved in an SIU criminal investigation except as noted below
Employer Agency personnel conducting an administrative investigation/review may observe, in a non-participatory
role, an SIU interview with the Involved Officer(s) or Witness Officer(s) if:
A. The Involved Officer(s) or Witness Officer(s) desires to provide a single, voluntary (non-compelled Garrity)
statement, and requests that Employer Agency personnel conducting the administrative investigation/review be
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allowed to observe the SIU criminal investigation interview. The Administrative Investigator would then be
allowed to observe, but not partake in, the criminal investigation interview. The Administrative Investigator may
then conduct the administrative interview, but only after the SIU Investigators have completed their criminal
investigation interview and left the room.
B. The Employer Agency requests the Administrative Investigator be allowed to observe, but not partake in, the
SIU criminal investigation interview so as to not subject the Involved Officer(s) or Witness Officer(s) from
having to be involved in multiple interviews. This shall only be permitted if agreed upon by the Involved
Officer(s) or Witness Officer(s).
The results of the SIU criminal investigation may be provided to the Employer Agency for purposes of the
administrative investigation/review. No portion of an administrative investigation/review shall be used by the SIU in
their criminal investigation.
5. COSTS
Each Member Agency shall be responsible for their employees’ wages and associated employee costs of the
SIU.
Any necessary equipment or other associated investigative costs that are not covered by the shared resources
of the Member Agencies shall be the responsibility of the Venue Agency, upon the approval of the Venue
Agency Chief/Sheriff. This includes potential costs for a private company to transcribe SIU recorded interviews.
The SIU Incident Commander shall consult with the Venue Agency Chief/Sheriff prior to committing to any
additional costs.
The SIU will not be responsible for handling claims of damage to private property as a result of the Officer-
Involved Incident or subsequent criminal investigation. Responsibility for handling such claims shall fall upon
the Venue Agency Chief/Sheriff.
6. DEFINITIONS
A. DEADLY FORCE
As defined by RCW 9A.16.010, “deadly force” means the intentional application of force through the use of
firearms or any other means reasonably likely to cause death or serious physical injury.
B. EMPLOYER AGENCY
The Member Agency that employs the Involved Officer, or employs an officer who is the victim of a fatal or
substantial bodily injury. In many cases the Venue Agency will also be the Employer Agency.
C. FATAL INJURY
Injury resulting in death.
D. INVOLVED OFFICER
1. The police employee who used lethal force, or potentially lethal force, in connection with an incident
involving a fatal injury or substantial bodily harm.
2. An officer who operated a motor vehicle while on-duty that was involved in a fatal injury and meets the
criteria identified in Section 6A(6), “Definitions.”
E. MEMBER AGENCIES
Those agencies that have reviewed and agreed to the terms of the Inter-Local Agreement that adopts this
Protocol.
1. Voting Member Agency: A Member Agency that has a representative assigned to SIU. These agencies
will be allowed to vote on matters related to SIU (i.e. proposed revisions to the SIU Protocol).
2. Non-Voting Member Agency: A Member Agency that does not have a representative assigned to SIU.
These agencies may be allowed to participate in SIU discussions, but will not be allowed to vote on
matters related to SIU.
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F. OFFICER-INVOLVED INCIDENT
Incidents in which the member of a participating agency is an Involved Officer, or the victim of an action,
that involves substantial bodily harm or death. The incident may include but is not necessarily limited to:
1. Intentional or accidental shootings, including police tactical incidents involving specialized response
units.
2. Intentional or accidental use of any other dangerous or deadly weapon.
3. Assaults upon law enforcement officers, or assaults on other law enforcement employees who are on
duty or are acting in a law enforcement capacity.
4. Attempts by law enforcement employees to make arrests or to otherwise gain physical control for a law
enforcement purpose.
5. Any fatal injury or substantial bodily harm received while a person is in police custody, including
custodial trauma or custodial suicide, but excluding fatal injuries of prisoners which occur while the
inmate is under a physician’s treatment for a disease or other natural condition which has been
diagnosed prior to death.
6. Vehicular collisions, and specifically:
a. Including any vehicle fatality which occurs:
i. After, although not necessarily as a result of, police gunfire directed at a suspect or the suspect
vehicle.
ii. In connection with the use of vehicle(s) by police as a “legal intervention” technique intended to
apprehend a suspect. “Legal intervention” includes vehicle ramming, roadblocks, or forcing a
vehicle to alter its course by cutting in front of it or by contact.
iii. As a result of a police pursuit.
b. Excluding any vehicle fatality involving:
i. Off-duty non-sworn law enforcement employees who are not, at the time of the incident, acting
for an actual, apparent, or purported law enforcement purpose.
ii. Solo vehicular collisions in which the only injury is suffered by a law enforcement employee who
was the driver and sole occupant of a vehicle which was not involved in a collision with any
other occupied vehicle.
G. POLICE EMPLOYEE
This protocol applies to employees and to certain other people affiliated with the participating agencies,
such as:
1. Full-time, part-time, and hourly sworn and unsworn employees, whether on-duty or off-duty, who are
acting for a law enforcement purpose at the time of the incident.
2. Reserve law enforcement officers who are on-duty or who are acting for a law enforcement purpose at
the time of the incident.
3. Temporary employees and volunteers, whether paid or unpaid, who are on-duty or who are acting for a
law enforcement purpose at the time of the incident.
E. SUBSTANTIAL BODILY HARM
As defined by RCW 9A.04.110(4)(b) and (c), substantial bodily harm or injury means bodily injury which
involves a temporary or permanent substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary or permanent
substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily part or organ, or which causes a fracture of any
bodily part, or creates a probability of death.
H. VENUE AGENCY
The Member Agency or Agencies within whose geographical jurisdiction the officer-involved incident
occurs.
When an officer-involved incident occurs in part in two or more jurisdictions, each of those jurisdictions is a
Venue Agency.
When an incident occurs on the boundary of two jurisdictions, or at a location where the relevant boundary
is not readily ascertainable or is in dispute, the Venue Agency should be:
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1. The Employer Agency if the Involved Officer is employed by either boundary agency, or
2. The agency with the greater interest in the case by virtue of having the predominant police
involvement in the incident or by virtue of having had the majority of acts leading up to the fatality
occur within its jurisdiction.
For custodial deaths, the agency having custody of the person at the time his/her distress was first
discovered is a Venue Agency. Also, a Venue Agency is the one within whose jurisdiction any fatal action
was inflicted.
If the death was caused by conduct which was apparently criminal, the lead Venue Agency is the agency
within whose geographical jurisdiction the act occurred. If there is apparently no criminal conduct involved
in the cause of death, the lead Venue Agency is the one having custody of the victim when distress was
first discovered.
If an Involved Officer is in an incident which occurs within the jurisdiction of another Member Agency, and if
that officer was acting in the performance of his/her duty at the time of the incident, the Venue Agency may
elect to relinquish its role in the criminal investigation.
I. VENUE COUNTY
The county in which the incident occurs.
J. WITNESS OFFICER
An officer who witnessed the use of force by the Involved Officer, and whose action was not a use of lethal
force, or potentially lethal force, in connection with an incident involving a fatal injury or substantial bodily
harm.
7. UNIT MEMBERS
A. UNIT COMMANDER
The SIU Commander shall be from a Member Agency with the rank of Commander, Captain, or
Undersheriff, appointed by the Voting Member Agencies. The Voting Member Agencies shall give due
consideration to the input provided by Community Representatives in the selection of the Unit Commander.
The Unit Commander has the overall responsibility to manage and coordinate assigned incidents, as well
as ensure the readiness and training of the Unit. The Unit Commander will serve as liaison between SIU
and the CEO of the Venue Agency and Employer Agency. The Unit Commander shall determine which SIU
Members and other resources will be used to investigate each incident.
B. INCIDENT COMMANDER
Upon activation of SIU, an SIU Incident Commander will be appointed from the current roster of SIU Unit
Commander and Assistant Unit Commanders. The SIU Incident Commander becomes responsible for
direct oversight of all aspects of the specific investigation for which they have been designated as SIU
Incident Commander. The SIU Incident Commander will serve as liaison between SIU and the CEO of the
Venue Agency and / or Employer Agency. The SIU Incident Commander shall determine which SIU
members and other resources will be used to investigate each incident. The SIU Incident Commander
shall also be the liaison between SIU and Community Representative(s) (as defined in subsection J below).
If an SIU Incident Commander cannot fulfill their duties as Incident Commander for the duration of the
assigned investigation, the SIU Incident Commander duties will become the responsibility of an Assistant
SIU Incident Commander. An Assistant SIU Incident Commander should not be from the same agency as
the SIU Incident Commander.
C. ASSISTANT UNIT COMMANDERS
The Assistant SIU Commanders shall be from a Member Agency with the rank of Commander, Captain,
Undersheriff or Lieutenant, appointed by the Voting Member Agencies. The Voting Member Agencies shall
give due consideration to the input provided by Community Representatives in the selection of the
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Assistant Unit Commander. Assistant Unit Commanders will aid the Unit Commander, ensuring SIU unit
readiness at all times.
D. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDER
The Administrative Commander shall be from a Member Agency with the rank of Commander, Captain,
Undersheriff or Lieutenant, appointed by the Voting Member Agencies. The Voting Member Agencies shall
give due consideration to the input provided by Community Representatives in the selection of the
Administrative Commander. The responsibilities of the Administrative Commander include: arranging,
coordinating, and documenting all training for the Unit, maintaining records of Unit call-outs, Unit personnel
records/roster, Unit equipment inventory, and managing the financial transactions/records of the Unit.
E. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT SUPERVISORS
Investigative Unit Supervisors shall be from a Member Agency with a supervisory rank. SIU Supervisors
will be appointed by the Voting Member Agencies. The Voting Member Agencies shall give due
consideration to the input provided by the Unit Commander and Community Representatives.
Investigative Unit Supervisors shall be assigned by the Incident Commander to respond to and supervise
assigned aspects of an officer-involved incident. Investigative Unit Supervisors shall report directly to the
Incident Commander during an investigation. If an additional supervisor(s) is needed, the Incident
Commander shall designate an acting supervisor from within SIU. Unit Supervisors should not be from the
same agency.
F. INVESTIGATORS
Investigators shall be commissioned officers from a Member Agency, preferably with previous experience
as a detective or investigator. They shall be appointed by their respective agencies, with due consideration
given to the input from the SIU Commander and Community Representatives. Investigators shall complete
tasks assigned by SIU supervisors or Commanders.
G. EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
The Evidence Technician shall be from a Member Agency. They shall be appointed by their respective
agencies, with due consideration given to the input from the SIU Commander and Community
Representatives. The SIU Evidence Technician will help with documenting evidence, collecting evidence,
packaging evidence, transporting evidence, data collection and other duties assigned by SIU Supervisors
or Commanders.
H. CORONER REPRESENTATIVE
A coroner representative from each participating county will be assigned to SIU to perform the Coroner’s
function during the investigation of an SIU incident. If not the duly elected Coroner, the Coroner shall
appoint a representative from his/her office with due consideration given to the input from the SIU
Commander and Community Representatives. The representative from the Venue County Coroner’s Office
will be activated for incidents involving death to aid in the investigation of that particular incident.
I. PROSECUTOR REPRESENTATIVE
A prosecutor representative from each participating county will be assigned to SIU to serve as a legal
consultant. If not the duly elected Prosecutor, the Prosecutor shall appoint a representative from his/her
office with due consideration given to the input from the SIU Commander and Community Representatives.
The representative from the Venue County Prosecutor’s Office will be activated to provide legal advice in
the investigation of that particular incident.
J. COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE
Pursuant to WAC 139-12, non-law enforcement Community Representatives will be assigned as non-
investigative participants of the SIU.
The communities and residents within each county may differ from their neighboring counties. Therefore,
for the Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla County Regional SIU the total number of, and selection process
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for, Community Representatives shall be determined independently by each county. The CEO’s of the
Inter-Local Agreement Member Agencies shall determine the means and methods for selecting Community
Representatives for their respective counties. WAC 139-12 requires there be at least two (2) Community
Representatives assigned to each SIU activation.
Only Community Representatives for the county in which the incident occurred shall be activated for
participation in an SIU investigation. The Member Agency CEO’s shall identify a pre-determined number of
Community Representatives to be activated for any SIU activation occurring within their respective county
(minimum of two). The number of Community Representatives activated for an SIU investigation should be
enough to satisfy the intent of WAC 139-12, but not so large that it impairs the operation of SIU. Only the
specific pre-determined number of Community Representatives, not the entire pool of representatives, shall
be activated for participation in a specific SIU investigation.
Member Agency CEO’s for each county shall decide how the pre-determined number of Community
Representatives for their respective counties will be selected for SIU activation (i.e. monthly rotational list).
The Sheriff for each county shall supply an updated list to the SIU Incident Commander with the pre-
determined names and contact information for those Community Representatives who would be on-call for
an SIU activation. The list should include an appropriate number of alternate names and contact
information should the first ones not be available.
Pursuant to WAC 139-12, Community Representatives shall:
1. Participate directly in the vetting, interviewing, and/or selection of SIU personnel;
2. Review conflict of interest statements submitted within 72 hours of an SIU activation. Be present at the
briefings with the Employer and Venue Agency’s CEO’s;
3. Have access to the completed SIU investigation report;
4. Be provided a copy of all SIU media releases prior to release;
5. Review notification of equipment used by the Employer or Venue Agency.
The SIU Commander shall ensure that each activated Community Representative signs a binding
confidentiality agreement at the beginning of each SIU activation. That confidentiality agreement shall
remain in effect until the prosecutor either declines to file charges or when the criminal case is concluded.
If the confidentiality agreement is violated, the Community Representative may be subject to prosecution
under RCW 9A.76.020 (Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer) and RCW 10.97 (Washington State
Criminal Records Privacy Act). For the purpose of this section, “criminal background information” is the
same as “criminal history information”, as defined in RCW 10.97.030(4).
8. UNIT COMPOSITION
SIU should be comprised of the below-listed members. It may not be necessary to have all members activated
to respond to an incident. The Unit Commander shall determine which SIU resources are needed for each
incident.
A. Unit Commander (1)
B. Assistant Unit Commander (2)
C. Administrative Commander (1)
D. Supervisors (4)
E. Investigators (16)
F. Evidence Technician (3)
G. Coroner Representative (3 – one from each participating county)
H. Prosecutor Representative (3 – one from each participating county)
I. Community Representative (Number to be determined for each county by the Member Agency CEO’s of
each county.)
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9. APPOINTMENT/SELECTION OF UNIT MEMBERS
A. APPOINTED MEMBERS
1. SIU Commanders: Member Agency CEO’s shall appoint the SIU Unit Commander, Assistant Unit
Commander and Administrative Commander. SIU Commanders shall be commissioned police officer(s)
with previous experience in criminal investigations. Due consideration will be given to the input
provided by Community Representatives.
2. SIU Supervisors: The SIU Supervisors shall be appointed by the Member Agency CEO’s. SIU
Supervisors shall be commissioned police officer(s) with previous experience in criminal investigations.
Due consideration will be given to the input provided by the SIU Unit Commander and Community
Representatives.
3. Community Representatives: The Member Agency CEO’s will appoint at least two (2) community
representatives from each their respective counties. The total number, and selection process, shall be
determined independently by each county. The representatives should have credibility with, and ties to,
their communities. A transparent process should be used for soliciting names and creating a pool of
individuals willing to serve in this capacity.
B. SELECTED MEMBERS (All other SIU positions who are not appointed members)
All selected members should be selected though the following process:
1. The SIU Commander shall make written notification to the Member Agency CEO’s soliciting personnel
from their respective agencies for assignment to SIU.
2. The SIU Administrative Commander shall ensure all applicants meet prerequisites.
3. Qualified applicants shall be interviewed by a Review Board, as appointed by the Member Agency
CEO’s or the SIU Commander. The Review Board shall include a pre-determined number of
Community Representatives.
4. All applicants shall be interviewed using criteria pertinent for the SIU position being sought. The same
questions should be asked of each applicant.
5. At the conclusion of the Review Board the SIU Commander should consider the input of the Review
Board and submit his/her recommendation(s), to include the input provided by the Community
Representatives, to the Member Agency CEO’s for final selection.
C. PREREQUISITES
Except for Community Representatives, the following prerequisites should be met by SIU team members:
1. The applicant’s agency must be a Member Agency of SIU.
2. The applicant must have the recommendation from their Agency CEO.
3. The agency and applicant must be willing to make a commitment of 3 years’ service to SIU (excludes
promotion/exigent circumstances)
4. The agency and applicant should be willing to make a commitment to 8 hours of training each quarter.
5. The applicant must be willing to be on call and reasonably available for call-out.
6. The applicant shall be a commissioned officer, preferably with previous experience as a Detective (with
the exception of civilian positions including Evidence Technicians).
7. The applicant should meet the basic training requirements identified in the SIU Protocol.
D. PERIODIC APPOINTMENT REVIEW
The Member Agency CEO’s shall review the appointment of their SIU Members who have served three
years for possible rotation or replacement.
10. TRANSPARENCY
SIU’s Protocol, Guidelines, and team member names will be considered public information and shall be
provided if requested. Members of the public may seek the information via a Public Records Request through
the law enforcement jurisdiction in which they live.
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11. CONFIDENTIALITY
Information obtained by SIU investigations will generally be confidential while the investigation is pending. SIU
Members shall not voluntarily share confidential information with individuals other than SIU Members. The SIU
Commander is allowed to share limited information, as defined by WAC 139-12, with the Venue and Employer
Agencies’ CEO. Information shall not be shared with others, to include non-involved CEO’s. The SIU
Commander may share information with the Venue and Employer Agency’s CEO, or his/her designee,
concerning the progress of the investigation so that they can manage the internal administrative function, and
communicate with their community about the progress of the investigation.
Once the investigation is complete, the investigation file will be subject to requests under the Public Records
Act. Refer to Section 33, “Release of Information/Public Information Officer.”
If the CEO of the Venue Agency requests SIU release the body cam video or other investigative information of
urgent public interest, the SIU Commander shall honor the request if agreed to by the Venue Prosecutor.
12. REMOVAL FROM UNIT
Members can be removed from SIU by their respective Member Agency CEO in accordance with the agency’s
policies or practices.
13. UNIT MEMBERS AND EQUIPMENT FROM AN EMPLOYER AGENCY
To maintain proper objectivity, any SIU member from the Employer Agency shall not participate in the
investigation of that particular incident. An exception may apply to the Washington State Patrol, which includes
the Washington State Patrol Crime Labs and Crime Scene Response Team, since they are a statewide
agency.
A. Specialized equipment belonging to the Employer Agency should not be used by SIU unless no reasonable
alternative exists, or
B. The equipment is critical to carrying out the SIU investigation, or
C. The SIU Commander can reasonably demonstrate why it is needed, and steps are taken to appropriately
limit the role of Employer Agency personnel used in the facilitation of the equipment.
Pursuant to WAC 139-12, the SIU Commander shall notify the assigned Community Representatives about
Employer Agency equipment that is used in the SIU investigation.
d Sheriffs at a later date.elect qualified non-law enforcement community representatives to SIU will be
constructed by Chiefs a
14. TRAINING
SIU members, other than Evidence Technicians, Community Representatives or other civilian members,
should have received the basic training identified below prior to appointment with SIU. Some courses may be
waived based upon the member’s experience and/or on-the-job training, as determined by the SIU
Commander. The SIU Commander shall give due consideration to the input from the Community
Representatives prior to making a waiver. The advanced training, taken before and/or during their SIU
appointment, is desirable and Member Agencies should make reasonable effort to provide this training.
A. BASIC TRAINING
1. Basic Homicide Investigation
2. Crime Scene Investigation
3. Interviewing and Interrogation
4. Crime Scene Photography (which may include Videography)
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B. ADVANCED TRAINING
1. Advanced Homicide Investigation
2. Advanced Interviewing and Interrogation
3. Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
4. Blood Spatter
5. Crime Scene Laboratory Services
6. DNA
7. In-Custody Death Investigation (which may include Excited Delirium and Positional Asphyxia)
8. Other related training, seminars, and conferences or on-going training as offered by WSCJTC or other
training venues on an as available basis.
C. QUALIFIED LEAD INVESTIGATOR CERTIFICATION
1. The Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission shall issue an “IIT Qualified Lead Investigator”
certification to ensure those assigned to lead an SIU investigation meet the training requirement.
2. Evidence Technicians are not required to obtain the IIT Qualified Lead Investigator certification.
D. IN-SERVICE TRAINING
The SIU shall strive to maintain a unit of highly skilled and trained investigators. SIU Commanders,
Supervisors, Investigators, and Evidence Technicians should train together as a unit at least twice
annually. Quarterly training should be allowed based upon need.
E. COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING
Upon appointment, the SIU Commander shall ensure Community Representatives receive orientation
training that reviews relevant RCW’s and WAC’s, discuss the lawful authority and responsibility of
Community Representatives, review the role of Community Representatives in an SIU activation (to
include identifying not only what their role is, but also what their role is not), and discuss the
responsibility of SIU in a criminal investigation, to include reviewing SIU Protocol and Guidelines.
Community Representatives should be familiarized with the scientific work conducted by the Force
Science Institute as it relates to the working of the brain during critical events, the dynamics of
eyewitness observations, and sensory deprivation that may occur during critical events.
15. SIU RECORDS
Records shall be maintained by the SIU Administrative Commander of all unit activity including:
A. Selection Process
B. Personnel History
C. Call-out activity
D. Unit and individual training
16. REQUESTING SIU ASSISTANCE
The on-scene Venue Agency supervisor should fulfill whatever internal agency notifications are necessary,
ensure the criteria for SIU activation is met, and request the services of SIU as soon as reasonably possible.
The notification for SIU activation shall be made directly to the SIU Commander, either by Venue Agency
personnel or through SE-COMM. The SIU Commander shall confirm SIU criteria is met and make appropriate
notifications to activate the team.
The Protocol identified in this document becomes effective upon the activation of SIU.
Member Agencies may request SIU activation upon the occurrence of any sensitive or critical event involving a
law enforcement employee which may have possible criminal liability attached. Upon this unilateral invocation,
the matter will be investigated under the provisions of this Protocol. Such incidents may include:
A. A fatality which is not covered by this protocol but reasonably justifies an SIU investigation.
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B. An officer-involved incident where the injuries are not fatal or substantial, but the circumstances reasonably
justifies an SIU investigation.
C. Any other sensitive or critical event involving a law enforcement employee where criminal conduct is a
possibility to be investigated.
A formal SIU activation should only be used for it’s intended purpose. If there is an incident that does not meet
the initial SIU criteria, but a Member Agency CEO desires the type of coordinated investigation with qualified
investigators that SIU can provide, a mutual aid request can be made. SIU personnel can be activated under
the authority of a mutual aid request in order to conduct a standard criminal investigation, but outside the
auspices of SIU and it’s intended purpose.
17. ACTIVATION
Upon the request for SIU, and after confirming the criteria for SIU assistance is met, the SIU Incident
Commander should call the Venue Agency supervisor at the scene to obtain all available information. The SIU
Incident Commander shall determine what and how many SIU resources are needed. Not all incidents may
require activation of the entire SIU. The SIU Incident Commander shall initiate the proper SIU notification
process to ensure needed personnel are notified and respond.
Within 72 hours of activation, involved SIU members must complete a CJTC “conflict of interest” assessment
tool regarding any connection to the Involved Officer(s). The conflict assessment tool will be reviewed by the
SIU Incident Commander and the assigned Community Representatives.
18. SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Upon activation of the SIU, the following standards for special communications will occur:
A. A family member of the person against whom deadly force was used will be notified as soon as they
can be located by either the Venue agency or the SIU, whichever is faster;
1. Within 24 hours of activation, a member of SIU will be assigned as a Family Liaison and will
keep the family, or a representative of the family’s choice, apprised of significant developments
in the SIU investigation. The family and the Employer Agency shall receive advance notice of
scheduled press releases.
B. Neither the Employer Agency, Venue Agency, nor SIU shall provide the media with criminal
background information of the person against whom deadly force was used, unless it is specifically
requested, and the release of information is required by the Public Records Act or other applicable
laws.
C. If the person against whom deadly force was used is, or is believed to be, a member of a federally
recognized tribe:
1. The Venue Agency will notify the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs (GOIA) in accordance with
RCW 10.114.021
2. Within 24 hours of activation, a member of SIU will be assigned as a Tribal Liaison and keep the
tribe (or a representative of the tribe’s choice) apprised of significant developments in the SIU
investigation.
19. AUTHORITY
Once the agreement has been made for SIU to investigate an incident, as requested by the Venue Agency, the
SIU Incident Commander shall have sole and exclusive authority concerning the criminal investigation of the
incident.
The SIU criminal investigation shall adhere to SIU Protocol and Guidelines. Each member of the SIU shall
ensure they adhere to the policies and practices outlined in the SIU Protocol and Guidelines.
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20. VENUE AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Venue Agency must be a Member Agency in order for the SIU to be activated.
B. Venue Agency first responders should ensure that emergency life saving measures are taken.
C. The on-scene Venue Agency supervisor may attempt to obtain critical information pertinent to the safety of
officers and citizens. Refer to the section “Obtaining Critical Information.”
D. The Venue Agency should ensure proper crime scene protection. This includes, but is not limited to,
immediately securing the crime scene, controlling access into the crime scene, location and preservation of
perishable evidence, and recording the names of individuals who have entered the crime scene. Written
reports are expected from those who enter a designated crime scene.
E. The Venue Agency should attempt to identify witnesses who are present at the scene. Potential witnesses
(including Witness Officers) should be sequestered as soon as reasonably possible. Witness Officers
should be directed by their Employer Agency supervisor or commander to not discuss details of the case
with the Involved Officer or other Witness Officers until SIU has completed their interviews with those
officers.
F. If, prior to the arrival of SIU personnel, a person is transported to a hospital with life-threatening or fatal
injuries, the Venue Agency should provide an officer to accompany that person in order to:
1. Locate, preserve, safeguard and maintain the chain of custody for physical evidence.
2. Obtain a dying declaration, spontaneous statement, and/or statement of then-existing, or previous,
mental or physical state.
3. Maintain custody of the person if he/she has been arrested.
4. Provide information to medical personnel about the incident that is relevant to treatment, and obtain
information from medical personnel relevant to the criminal investigation.
5. Identify relevant people, including witnesses and medical personnel.
G. If a law enforcement officer has been injured and transported to a hospital, the agency in whose jurisdiction
the hospital is located should provide appropriate security and assistance. The Employer Agency should be
responsible for providing necessary assistance to the officer’s family at the hospital.
H. The Venue Agency should provide a Supervisor or Incident Commander who is available at the scene.
That person should update SIU personnel upon their arrival at the scene.
I. The Venue Agency should make department personnel available to the SIU.
J. For incidents in which a suspect is taken into custody, the Venue Agency will coordinate appropriate
security measures with the SIU Incident Commander and bear the costs of security until the suspect is
available for booking. It is understood that special circumstances may dictate that another Non-Venue
Agency may provide assistance and security upon request of the Venue Agency’s Chief/Sheriff.
K. The Venue Agency should turn over to SIU in a timely manner all evidence that is in their possession.
L. The Venue Agency should make all documents, reports, and information on the incident available to the
SIU in a timely manner.
M. The Venue Agency should allow use of space and equipment as needed by the SIU.
21. OBTAINING CRITICAL INFORMATION
The Involved Officer may have information that is pertinent to the safety of officers and citizens, as well as the
proper preservation of the crime scene. Such information may include, but not be limited to; medical aid that is
needed, information necessary to apprehend suspect(s), and identification of perishable evidence. For
purposes of this protocol, the reasons or basis for the use of force by an Involved Officer, or details of that use
of force, is not considered critical information.
The Venue Agency on-scene supervisor may, based upon that agency’s training, policy or guidelines, attempt
to obtain critical information from the Involved Officer that is reasonably necessary to aid injured persons,
apprehend suspect(s) and protect perishable evidence
All Member Agency supervisors and commanders should be familiar with Garrity v. New Jersey and the
consequences to a criminal investigation of directing or ordering an employee to answer questions.
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A. The SIU investigation shall not consider or use any compelled information provided by an Involved Officer
who was directed or ordered to provide such information.
B. Any supervisor or other agency member who has directed or ordered an employee to answer questions
shall immediately report that fact to the first-arriving SIU investigator and the SIU Incident Commander
upon his/her arrival at the scene.
1. Details of the compelled information learned from the employee shall not be provided to SIU
personnel.
C. The SIU Incident Commander shall attempt contact with the Involved Officer to inquire if he/she was
directed or ordered to answer any questions.
1. Details of the compelled information shall not be obtained.
2. The SIU Commander shall ensure that no compelled information is used as part of the SIU
investigation unless authorized by the Venue Agency prosecutor.
22. TURNING OVER CONTROL OF THE CRIME SCENE TO SIU
The Venue Agency Supervisor or Incident Commander shall turn over control of the crime scene to the SIU
Incident Commander upon his/her arrival. SIU then becomes responsible for the crime scene and initiation of
the criminal investigation. The Venue Agency shall maintain perimeter control of the crime scene if requested
by the SIU Incident Commander.
A criminal act or investigation (i.e. robbery, burglary, search or arrest warrant service) may have preceded the
Officer-Involved Incident. If so, the SIU Incident Commander shall consult with the Venue Agency Incident
Commander to determine which agency should investigate that preceding event, to include pursuing criminal
charges related to that event. If so requested, SIU shall assume responsibility for the criminal investigation of
the preceding event. Otherwise, SIU will limit its criminal investigation to the Officer -Involved Incident.
23. SIU GUIDELINES
The SIU is comprised of personnel from multiple agencies, whose specific investigative roles may change from
case to case. The SIU recognizes it is important to maintain consistency in the quality and type of investigation
that is performed. Therefore, the SIU Unit Commander will maintain guidelines consisting of best-practice
methods and techniques to be used during SIU investigations.
SIU members will follow the guidelines as a part of their investigation. A completed copy of the guidelines shall
be filed as part of the official case file.
The SIU Guidelines are formally adopted as part of the SIU Protocol.
24. SEIZING AN OFFICER’S WEAPON
If, upon arrival of SIU personnel, an Involved Officer is still in possession of a firearm or other weapon that was
used in the incident, the SIU Incident Commander will coordinate obtaining that firearm or weapon with the
Employer Agency Supervisor or Incident Commander.
The SIU Incident Commander shall ensure an inspection is conducted of all Witness Officer’s (or other officers
who may have been present at the time that force was applied) firearms, ammunition or other weapons. These
inspections will be coordinated through that officer’s Employer Agency Supervisor or Incident Commander.
25. RECOGNIZING POTENTIAL TRAUMA
The duties and responsibilities of a law enforcement officer may place an officer in a position in which he/she
may justifiably need to use deadly force, or result in an officer being the victim of a crime.
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It is recognized the Involved Officer(s) or Witness Officer(s) may encounter psychological trauma from an
incident that is a result of them fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. SIU personnel will be alert for signs
that indicate an officer may be suffering from such trauma. SIU personnel will treat Involved Officers with
sensitivity and awareness as to the potential of acute stress reaction and/or other psychological trauma.
26. REMOVING OFFICERS FROM THE SCENE
If, upon arrival of SIU personnel, an Involved Officer(s) or Witness Officer(s) are still present at the scene, the
SIU Incident Commander will coordinate with the Venue and Employer Agency Supervisor or Incident
Commander the removal of those officers from the scene.
To assure witness credibility these officers should, whether they are removed from the scene prior to or after
SIU arrival, be kept separated from each other until statements are obtained by SIU. Witness Officers should
be directed by their Employer Agency supervisor or commander to not discuss details of the case with the
Involved Officer or other Witness Officers until SIU has completed their interviews with those officers.
27. PEER SUPPORT GROUP COUNSELORS
It is recognized that the Employer Agency may have guidelines in place that allow Peer Support Group
Counselors who are not involved in the incident to have access to the Involved or Witness Officers. These
discussions are considered privileged communications pursuant to RCW 5.60.060. SIU will allow Peer Support
Group Counselor involvement per the Employer Agency’s policy or guideline.
28. DOCUMENTING THE INVOLVED OFFICER’S CONDITION
SIU Members should photograph and document any injuries the Involved Officer, or any other officer, may
have received. The Involved Officer’s clothing will also be photographed and documented. The clothing may be
seized as evidence.
29. INTERVIEWING LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES
It is recognized that officers who justifiably use deadly force as a part of their official duties and responsibilities
may be subject to civil litigation. It is acknowledged that the SIU criminal investigation interview with Involved
Officer(s) and Witness Officer(s) may be used by the Employer Agency in the administrative
investigation/review of the incident to determine if any policy violations may have occurred. However, Employer
Agency personnel conducting an administrative investigation/review should not be involved in an SIU
investigation, nor will they normally engage in SIU interviews with Involved or Witness Officers. An allowable
exception may be if the Involved Officer(s) or Witness Officer(s) agree to provide a single voluntary (non-
compelled Garrity) statement, and requests that Employer Agency personnel conducting an administrative
investigation/review be allowed to observe the SIU criminal investigation interview.
SIU recognizes that each agency’s collective bargaining agreements (CBA) may establish guidelines for
interviewing the Involved Officer(s) and Witness Officer(s). SIU members will familiarize themselves with the
Employer Agency’s CBA as it pertains to this topic.
Any interview with the Involved Officer(s) or Witness Officer(s) will be scheduled by the SIU Commander
through the Employer Agency’s CEO or his/her designee.
With the officer’s consent, formal interviews by SIU Members with the Involved Officer(s) and Witness
Officer(s) will be digitally recorded and transcribed.
A. Interview with the Involved Officer.
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1. Unless the Involved Officer is a suspect involving possible criminal charges, the interview with the
officer should be treated as a witness interview balancing the need to obtain all necessary
information with sensitivity for the circumstances of the necessity of the interview. This approach is
to be consistent with similar interviews with members of the public who are not law enforcement
officers. An example would be interviewing the parents of a deceased child when there is no
probable cause to believe that a parent has committed a crime.
2. Research indicates an Involved Officer’s memory often will be helped by revisiting the crime scene
and doing a walk through after evidence and evidence markers have been removed, but before the
Officer has been interviewed. It is recognized this process can be instrumental in separating a true
picture of the event from perceptually distorted recollections, and that the Officer may recognize
things in the scene that will stimulate recall. Consequently, if requested by the Involved Officer, SIU
will generally allow the Officer, with only his/her legal counsel, to do a walk-through of the scene
prior to a formal interview. The legal right to do a walk -through after investigators have left the
scene (i.e. public property crime scene versus private property crime scene) will need to be
considered. The same approach is often used in homicide cases involving witnesses or suspects
who are not law enforcement officers.
3. It is recognized the interview may take place as soon as practical after the incident occurred.
4. The Involved Officer should be allowed to provide a written statement prior to the interview if they
so desire.
5. The Involved Officer will be treated with sensitivity and awareness as to the potential of acute stress
reaction and/or other psychological trauma.
6. The Involved Officer has the same constitutional rights as any other citizen. The officer has the right
to have legal counsel present during the interview. The officer should be provided a reasonable
time to consult with legal counsel prior to the formal interview.
7. If the Involved Officer requests a Guild Representative (other than an attorney) be present during
the interview, the SIU Interviewer(s) will notify the SIU Commander. The Commander will then
consult with the Venue County’s Prosecutor and the Employer Agency CEO. A decision will then be
made as to whether a Guild representative will be allowed to be present during the interview. If a
Guild Representative is allowed to sit in on the interview, the Representative will not be allowed to
interfere with, or obstruct, the interview process.
8. As determined by legal standards, the Miranda Rights are generally required only when a criminal
suspect is in custody and is subjected to interrogation. Consequently, an Involved Officer should
only be advised of Miranda Rights at the beginning of an SIU interview if it meets this standard.
9. SIU Investigators shall consult with the Venue Agency Prosecutor concerning possible advisement
of Miranda Rights prior to a formal interview with the Involved Officer. There may be case specific
circumstances which may prompt the Venue County Prosecutor to request an Involved Officer be
advised of Miranda Rights prior to the SIU interview. If such a request is made, SIU Investigators
shall advise the Involved Officer of Miranda Rights at the beginning of the interview.
10. Should an Involved Officer elect to not provide a voluntary, non-compelled statement to SIU
Investigators, the Venue County Prosecutor may:
a. Request a Coroner’s Inquest be convened pursuant to RCW 36.24.020 to aid in determining
facts of the case and the cause of death, or
b. Request a Special Inquiry be convened pursuant to RCW 10.27.170.
B. Interview with a Witness Officer.
1. Interviews with Witness Officer(s) will likely need to be arranged as soon as reasonably possible
after the incident occurred. Witness Officers will be interviewed separately.
2. SIU Members should be alert for signs the Witness Officer(s) are traumatized and may need some
time to decompress prior to giving a statement.
3. Generally, an officer who is a witness to the use of force and is not involved in the application of
force in any manner, and is not a subject of the investigation, does not have a right to union
representation during his/her interview. That is unless the Witness Officer reasonably believes
his/her statement may result in discipline. Under such circumstances, if the officer requests Guild
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representation, he/she may be allowed to have a Guild Representative present during the interview.
The Representative will not be allowed to interfere with, or obstruct, the interview process.
4. Witness Officer(s) may, if appropriate, be asked to participate in a walk-through of the scene with
SIU investigators.
30. INTOXICANT TESTING
Law enforcement employees have the same rights and privileges that any civilian would have regarding
intoxicant testing. If SIU Members determine a law enforcement employee’s state of sobriety is relevant to the
criminal investigation, they may:
A. Obtain the blood and/or urine sample by valid consent.
B. Apply for a search warrant to obtain the samples.
C. When applicable, utilize the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code of state statutes for vehicle driving
incidents.
31. RELIEVING INVOLVED OFFICERS OF DUTY
SIU does not have the authority to, and will not be involved in, relieving any Involved Officer(s) or Witness
Officer(s) of their duties. Any such action will be the responsibility of the Employer Agency.
32. PLANNED POLICE ACTION
If the officer-involved incident is a result of a planned police action (i.e. search warrant service, arrest warrant
service, tactical operation), documents and materials associated with the planning and execution of that action
shall be turned over to SIU. Personnel involved in the planning of, and execution of, the planned action shall be
interviewed by SIU. Those personnel should not debrief the incident amongst themselves until the last SIU
interview is conducted with those involved.
33. AUTOPSY
Autopsies will be coordinated with the SIU Coroner Representative and will be conducted through the Venue
County Coroner’s office. An SIU Member will be present during autopsy and take all appropriate investigative
steps.
34. KEEPING THE VENUE/EMPLOYER AGENCY INFORMED
The SIU Incident Commander should ensure the Venue Agency and Employer Agency’s CEO is kept informed
of the progress of the criminal investigation. Release of information shall comply with WAC 139-12, to include
the assigned Community Representatives to be present when updates are provided.
35. RELEASE OF INFORMATION / PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Pursuant to WAC 139-12, the release of public information concerning the criminal investigation will be done
only by the SIU. The Venue or Employer Agency may make their own release of information, but not pertaining
to any aspect of the criminal investigation itself, to the public as deemed appropriate by the agency CEO.
The SIU release of public information shall adhere to the following:
A. The SIU should release only appropriate and necessary information about the investigation to the public.
That information should normally be restricted only to the facts of what occurred, as determined by the SIU
investigation. The SIU should not offer any opinions about the actions taken by, or motivation of, any
involved parties in the incident. Nor should any speculation or opinions be offered about legal matters.
Legal matters falls under the responsibility of the Venue Prosecutor’s Office.
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B. Public release of autopsy results should be made by the Coroner’s Office, but only after consultation with
the SIU Incident Commander and the Venue Prosecutor’s Office. Information that may hinder or obstruct
the investigation should not be released.
C. The SIU Incident Commander shall appoint a SIU Public Information Officer (PIO). The SIU PIO shall
provide their contact information to media representatives and clarify that information concerning the
criminal investigation will be provided only by the SIU. The SIU PIO should provide public updates about
the investigation at a minimum of once per week, even if there is no new progress to report.
D. The following shall receive advance notice of, to include a copy of, any public information released by the
SIU:
1. The family representative for the person against whom deadly force was used, and
2. The Employer and Venue Agency CEO, and
a. The Employer Agency shall be responsible for notifying the Involved Officer(s) and/or Witness
Officer(s) if they so choose.
3. The Community Representatives assigned to the SIU investigation in which media releases are
applicable.
Requests for Release of Public Records of SIU investigative reports preferably would be made through the
Venue Agency. However, individual agencies represented on the Unit will be required to follow applicable
statutes for reports of their Unit members should a request for public records be filed with that agency. Release
of any reports or records will follow the policy or guideline of the respective agencies. The SIU Incident
Commander will be notified by the Venue Agency, Employer Agency or any Unit Members that receive a
records request related to the incident while the investigation in pending.
36. RELEASE OF THE CRIME SCENE
Only the SIU Incident Commander, in consultation with and approval from the Venue Agency Prosecutor, may
authorize release of the crime scene upon completion of the criminal investigation. The SIU Incident
Commander shall notify the Employer and Venue Agency Chief/Sheriff of the intent to release the scene prior
to it actually being released.
37. REFERRAL TO THE VENUE COUNTY PROSECUTOR
In coordination with the SIU Prosecutor Representative, the SIU Incident Commander will present the SIU
investigative file to the Venue County Prosecutor for consideration of a Coroner’s Inquest, referral to the
Department of Justice, and review of filing on any potential criminal charges.
The Prosecutor shall also be available for consultation on search warrants, special inquiry proceedings, special
inquiry subpoenas, and issues regarding statements by law enforcement officers when Garrity or other issues
are raised.
38. EVIDENCE STORAGE
All evidence should be stored under the control of, and at the evidence storage facility of, a Non-Employer
Member Agency designated by the SIU Incident Commander. The SIU Incident Commander shall coordinate
with that Member Agency’s CEO. The SIU Evidence Technician shall work with that Member Agency’s
Evidence Technician on details of inventorying and storage of evidence items.
The Venue Agency shall be responsible for storage and handling costs of extraordinary items such as vehicles,
HAZMAT, etc.
39. CASE FILES
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All original reports, statements, and other documentation of Venue Agency employees should be filed and
maintained by the Venue Agency. Copies of those reports, statements, and other documentation shall be
submitted to the SIU Commander in a timely manner.
SIU will file reports under the assigned Venue Agency case number. The Venue Agency face sheet and
original report will be completed by a Venue Agency officer, other than the Involved Officer. It is recognized the
original report may be brief, and will be supplemented by detailed SIU reports.
Justifiable homicides often occur in conjunction with other criminal offenses. The National Incident Based
Reporting System (NIBRS) data collection guidelines identify the justifiable homicide must be reported as a
separate incident from the other criminal offense. For the justifiable homicide case, NIBRS requires that the
Involved Officer be listed as a “suspect,” and the perpetrator who is killed be listed as a “victim.” Other officers
or civilians should be listed as “witness” or “involved other.”
SIU members shall file their investigative reports on a standard supplemental report template. SIU reports will
be completed outside of the standardized, multi-agency records management system (RMS) utilized for police
incident reporting. The purpose in completing SIU reports outside the RMS is the intentional separation of
information from the normal practices of police report submission. Completed SIU reports shall be submitted
to the SIU Commander only after review and approval by the designated SIU supervisor. SIU reports will be
completed in a timely manner.
The SIU Incident Commander will establish a master page number index system for each page of the report. In
an effort to ensure protection of the integrity of information contained in the SIU investigation, SIU investigators
will not enter or otherwise index persons involved in the SIU investigation into the regional records
management system. Indexing of persons involved in the SIU investigation will be the responsibility of the
Venue Agency once the final report has been completed, and published to the Venue Agency.
Once the SIU investigation is complete, SIU will not maintain copies of any master case files. The original
master case file shall be turned over to the Venue Agency for filing and retention as required by law.
40. INCIDENT DEBRIEFING
An incident debriefing for SIU members will be conducted as soon as practical after each activation. The
debriefing will be scheduled and conducted by the SIU Incident Commander.
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41. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council May 8, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/15/23
FROM: Ken Roske, Police Chief
Police Department
SUBJECT: National Police Week & Peace Officers' Memorial Day Proclamation
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proclamation
Proclamation Request Information
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Pro-Tem Maloney will read the proclamation for "National Police Week -
May 14th through May 20th and National Peace Officers' Me morial Day - May
15th" and present the proclamation to City of Pasco Deputy Police Chief Cook.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Proclamations issued by the Mayor of the City of Pasco provide an opportunity
for the City to recognize exceptional events. The goal of a proclamation is to
recognize and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Pasco citizens and
non-profit organizations, honor occasions of importance and significance, and
increase public awareness of issues to improve the well-being of the people of
this city.
Information on how to request proclamations is available on the City's website
(also attached) to provide equitable opportunity for community members and
organizations to have their events and achievements recognized and celebrated.
In recent years, staff have initiated proclamations for nationally recognized
history months when they are not requested by a commu nity member or
organization, this has resulted in unintentional delays in recognition.
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V. DISCUSSION:
National Police Week is recognized annually in mid -May and Peace Officers'
Memorial Day on May 15th of each year.
The City of Pasco's Police Department plays a significant role in safeguarding
the rights and freedoms of the City's citizens. Therefore, it is essential that the
dedicated staff within the Pasco Police Department be recognized during the
National Police Week from May 14th through May 20th, as well as the National
Peace Officers' Memorial Day scheduled on May 15th.
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Proclamation
National Police Week”
May 14 - 20, 2023
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco police play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens
of the City of Pasco; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and
sacrifices of their police; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco police recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property,
by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak
against oppression; and
WHEREAS, the men and women of the City of Pasco police unceasingly provide a vital public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Blanche Barajas, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, call upon all citizens of the
City of Pasco and upon all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe the week of May 14-20, 2023 as
National Police Week”
with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all our citizens may join in commemorating law enforcement
officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated
service to their communities and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation
for preserving the rights and security of all citizens.
I further call upon all citizens of the City of Pasco to observe Monday, May 15, 2023 as
Peace Officers’ Memorial Day”
in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in
service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect
to the survivors of our fallen heroes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Pasco, State
of Washington, to be affixed this 15 day of May 2023.
Blanche Barajas, Mayor
City of Pasco
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City Council Proclamation Request
https://www.pasco-wa.gov/FormCenter/ACS-Form-3-3/City-Council-Proclamation-Request-57-57
Proclamations issued by the Mayor of the City of Pasco ideally provide an opportunity for the City to
recognize exceptional events. The goal of a proclamation is to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary
achievements of Pasco citizens and non-profit organizations, honor occasions of importance and
significance, and increase public awareness of issues to improve the well-being of the people of this city.
Proclamation Policy
1. We ask that requests be submitted 30 days prior to the date needed.
2. All requests should clearly include contact information and affiliation of the person submitting the
request & the person(s) accepting the proclamation.
3. Requests should include draft language and background information about an exceptional event and
sponsoring organization that could be used to prepare the proclamation.
4. Each renewal request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
5. We are unable to accommodate proclamations for out -of-community events or for-profit causes.
6. We ask that National or International groups requesting proclamations have an in -city sponsor.
Submission of a proclamation request does not guarantee issuance. Due to the volume of submissions
received, we cannot grant every request. However, we want to recognize and honor your organization’s
outstanding contributions, commitment, and excellence to our community.
Greetings/Other Recognition
Greetings from the Mayor or other forms of recognition can be issued when a proclamation request doesn’t
meet guidelines. Greetings and/or other recognition shall be used to honor special events or individuals
within the City of Pasco. These may include conventions, community celebrations, award ceremonies,
college graduations, etc. The Mayor also strongly encourages personal achievement and wishes to showcase
significant milestones in the lives of Pasco residents. We ask that any recognition be submitted 30 days prior
to the due date for issue to Pasco residents.
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 18, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/15/23
FROM: Steve Worley, Director
Public Works
SUBJECT: Public Works Week Proclamation
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proclamation
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Pro-Tem Maloney will read the "Public Works Week - May 21st to 27th"
proclamation and present the proclamation to Daniel Walker, Water Plant
Operator from the Pasco Public Works Department.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
National Public Works week started in 1960 as an annual way to energize and
educate the public on the importance of public works to their daily lives. Planning,
building, managing and operating is at the heart of improving the everyday
quality of life for all.
V. DISCUSSION:
"Connecting the World Through Public Works" is the theme for the 2023 National
Public Works Week. Public works professionals are always READY to serve their
communities and RESILIENT as ever in their abilities to pick themselves up off
the ground after encountering challenges. This theme illustrates how public
works connects us all. Whether it’s through infrastructure or first responder
services, public works professionals always enhance the lives of the
communities they serve.
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Public works employees help keep communities strong by providing an
infrastructure of services in transportation, water, wastewater, irrigation, and
stormwater treatment, public buildings and spaces, emergency management
and first response, solid waste, and right-of-way management. They are what
make our communities great places to live and work.
Council and staff would like to take this opportunity to express appreciation to
the City's Public Works employees for their contributions and care for the safety
and health of residents, businesses and visitors of Pasco.
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Proclamation
“Public Works Week”
May 21-27, 2023
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizens’
everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation
of public works systems and programs such as water, sewer, streets and highways, public buildings, and
solid waste collection; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and
services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design,
construction and continued maintenance is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works
employees; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works
departments is materially influenced by the people’s attitude and understanding of the importance of the
work they perform;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Blanche Barajas, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, do hereby
proclaim May 21-27, 2023 as
“Public Works Week”
in the City of Pasco, and call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the
challenges and diversity of public works projects and operations, and to recognize the contributions which
public works employees make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of
Pasco, State of Washington, to be affixed this 15th day of May 2023.
Blanche Barajas, Mayor
City of Pasco
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QUALITY OF LIFE
Promote a high-quality of life through quality programs, services and appropriate investment and re-
investment in community infrastructure including, but not limited to:
• Completion of Transportation System Master Plan and design standard updates to promote greater
neighborhood cohesion in new and re-developed neighborhoods through design elements, e.g.;
connectivity, walkability, aesthetics, sustainability, and community gathering spaces.
• Completion of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and development of an implementation
strategy to enhance such services equitably across the community. • Completion of the Housing Action and Implementation Plan with a focus on a variety of housing to address
the needs of the growing population.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Enhance the long-term viability, value, and service levels of services and programs, including, but not
limited to:
• Adopting policies and strategic investment standards to assure consistency of long-range planning to include
update of impact fees, area fees to specific infrastructure, and SEPA mitigation measures related to new
development, e.g.; schools, traffic, parks, and fire.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
Promote a highly functional multi-modal transportation system including, but not limited to:
• Application of the adopted Transportation System Master Plan including development of policies, regulations,
programs, and projects that provide for greater connectivity, strategic investment, mobility, multi -modal
systems, accessibility, efficiency, and safety.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
Promote proactive approaches for the strategic investment of infrastructure, staffing, and equipment
including, but not limited to:
• Adoption and develop implementation strategies for Comprehensive Fire Master Plan aimed at maintaining the
current Washington State Rating Bureau Class 3 community rating.
• Collaboration with regional partners to influence strategies to reduce incidences of homeless by leveraging
existing resources such as the newly implemented 0.1% mental health sales tax, use of resource navigator
programs, and other efforts. • Development of an implementation strategy for the Comprehensive Police Master Plan to support future service
levels of the department to assure sustainability, public safety, officer safety, crime control, and compliance
with legislative mandates.
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Promote and encourage economic vitality including, but not limited to:
• Implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan through related actions including zoning code changes,
phased sign code update, and development regulations and standards.
• Completion of Area Master Plans and environmental analysis complementing the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan such as Downtown and Broadmoor Master Plans.
• Development of an Economic Development Plan, including revitalization efforts.
COMMUNITY IDENTITY
Identify opportunities to enhance community identity, cohesion, and image including, but not limited to:
• Development of a Community Engagement Plan to evaluate strategies, technologies, and other opportunities
to further inclusivity, community engagement, and inter-agency and constituent coordination efforts.
• Support of the Arts and Culture Commission in promoting unity and the celebration of diversity through art
and culture programs, recognition of significant events or occurrences, and participation/sponsorship of events
within the community.
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CALIDAD DE VIDA
Promover una calidad de vida alta a través de programas de calidad, servicios, inversiones y reinversiones
apropiadas en la infraestructura de la comunidad incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Terminar el Plan de Transportación para promover más cohesión entre nuestras vecindades actuales y re-desarrolladas
a través de elementos de diseño, p.ej. conectividad, transitabilidad, sostenibilidad estética, y espacios para reuniones
comunitarias.
• Terminar el Plan de los Parques, la Recreación, y los Espacios Vacíos y el desarrollo de una estrategia de
implementación para mejorar tales servicios justamente a lo largo de la comunidad.
• Terminar el Plan de Acción e Implementación de Viviendas con un enfoque en una variedad de viviendas para tratar las
necesidades del aumento en la población.
SOSTENIBIILIDAD FINANCIERA
Mejorar la viabilidad a largo plazo, el valor, y los niveles de los servicios y los programas, incluyendo, pero no
limitado a:
• Adoptar las políticas y los estándares de inversión estratégica para asegurar consistencia en la planificación a largo
plazo para incluir la actualización de las tarifas de impacto, las tarifas en áreas de infraestructura específica, y las
medidas de mitigación SEPA relacionadas con el nuevo desarrollo, p.ej. escuelas, tráfico, parques, e incendios.
RED DE TRANSPORTACION COMUNITARIA
Promover un sistema de transportación multimodal en alta operación incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Aplicar el Plan de Transportación que fue adoptado, incluyendo el desarrollo de las políticas, las reglas, los programas,
y los proyectos que proporcionan más conectividad, inversión estratégica, movilidad, sistemas multimodales,
accesibilidad, eficiencia, y seguridad.
SEGURIDAD COMUNITARIA
Promover métodos proactivos para la inversión estratégica en la infraestructura, el personal, y el equipo
incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Adoptar y desarrollar estrategias de implementación para el Plan Comprehensivo para Incendios. Con el propósito de
mantener la clasificación comunitaria actual en la tercera Clase del Departamento de Clasificación del Estado de
Washington.
• Colaborar con socios regionales para influenciar estrategias que reduzcan los incidentes de personas sin hogar al
hacer uso de los recursos actuales como el impuesto de ventas de 0.1% implementado recientemente para la salud
mental, el uso de programas para navegar los recursos, y otros esfuerzos.
• Desarrollar una estrategia de implementación para el Plan Comprehensivo de la Policía para apoyar los niveles futuros
de servicio del departamento para asegurar la sostenibilidad, la seguridad pública, la seguridad de los policías, el
control de crímenes, y el cumplimiento con los mandatos legislativos.
VITALIDAD ECONOMICA
Promover y fomentar vitalidad económica incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Implementar el Plan Comprehensivo del Uso de Terreno a través de acciones relacionadas, incluyendo cambios de los
códigos de zonificación, actualización en las etapas de los códigos de las señales, y el desarrollo de las reglas y los
estándares.
• Terminar los Planes de las Áreas y un análisis ambiental el cual complementa al plan integral de uso de la tierra como a
los Planes del Centro y de Broadmoor.
• Desarrollar un Plan de Desarrollo Económico, el cual incluya esfuerzos de revitalización.
IDENTIDAD COMUNITARIA
Identificar oportunidades para mejorar la identidad comunitaria, la cohesión, y la imagen incluyendo, pero no
limitado a:
• Desarrollar un Plan de Participación de la Comunidad para evaluar las estrategias, las tecnologías, y otras
oportunidades para promover la inclusividad, la participación de la comunidad, y los esfuerzos interdepartamentales y de
coordinación de los constituyentes.
• Apoyar a la Comisión de las Artes y Cultura al promover la unidad y la celebración de la diversidad a través de
programas de arte y cultura, reconocer eventos o acontecimientos significantes, y participar/patrocinar eventos dentro
de la comunidad.
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