HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-02-26 Police Rvsd_202102241253180155 Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
ELECTED Phone: 617-972-6470
OFFICIALS:
Mark S.Sideris,
Council President
MEETING NOTICE
Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr.,
Vice President& COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
District C Councilor
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021,4:00 P.M.
Caroline Bays MEETING WILL ONLY HAVE REMOTE OPPORTUNITIES
Councilor At Large FOR PARTICIPATION WITH PUBLIC ACCESS
Anthony J.Donato, AGENDA
Councilor At Large
John G.Gannon,
Councilor At Large The Town Council Committee of the Public Safety of the City known as the Town of Watertown
will hold a public meeting on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in accordance with the
Anthony Palomba, Governor's Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, §20,
Councilor At Large relating to the 2020 COVID-19 emergency and to avoid group congregation,this meeting has only
Angeline B.Kounelis, remote opportunities for participation with public access provided as follows:
District A Councilor ACCESS INFORMATION:
A. The meeting will be televised through WCATV (Watertown Cable Access Television):
Lisa Feltner, https://imdOmxani2.execute-api.us-west-
District BCouncilor 2.amazonaws.com/ssr/live/60195e83b9696d00075a2e67
Kenneth M.Woodland, B. Public may join the virtual meeting online: httl)s://watertown-ma.zoom.us/i/96451613926
District D Councilor C. Public may join the virtual meeting audio only by phone: (877) 853-5257 or(888) 475-4499
(Toll Free)and enter Webinar ID: 964 5161 3926#
D. Public may also comment through email: akounelisna,watertown-ma.sov
1. Call to Order and Introductions
2. Purpose: Discussion of the Current Operations and Services Being Provided by the
Watertown Police Department
A. Watertown Police Department (WPD): Highlights from Annual Reports
B. Watertown Citizens for Black Lives: Police Reform
C. Kingian Response Team (KRT) Training Group: Enhanced Training
D. Uplift Watertown: Highlights on Services in Budget
E. KRT Advisory Board Group: Citizen Advisory Proposal
RELATED DOCUMENTS:
— WPD Communitv Advisory Board Proposal
— Reasons for Establishing a Police Community Advisory Board(PCAB)
F. KRT: Communitv Pledge Proposal
G. WPD Demographic Data, Use of Force Policy, State Reform Bill, Training
Highlights, Police Services
RELATED DOCUMENTS:
— Racial Disparities in WPD Arrests and Citations
— WPD Use of Force Policv vs Model Policv and Mass Police Reform Bill
— WPD Use of Force Policv Changes June 24, 2020, October 20, 2020 and
January 6, 2021
H. Q &A Discussion
I. Committee Next Steps
3. Adjournment
Councilor Lisa J. Feltner, Chair
cc: Honorable Town Council
Committee Members:
Lisa J. Feltner, Chair
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr., Vice-Chair
Angeline B. Kounelis, Secretary
Police Chief Michael Lawn