• Systemwide Police Accountability Boards' Tentative Policy

  Every effort shall be made to complete the investigation within one year from the date of discovery by an individual authorized to initiate an investigation. In the event that an investigation cannot be completed within one year of discovery, the assigned investigator or supervisor shall ensure that an extension or delay is warranted within the exceptions set forth in Government Code § 3304(d) or Government Code § 3508.1. If the nature of the allegations dictates that confidentiality is necessary to maintain the integrity of the investigation, the involved employee(s) need not be notified of the pending investigation unless and until the employee is interviewed or formally charged within one year of discovery.

• Resources & Trainings

  Throughout their service on the board, PAB representatives and staff will receive ongoing training and professional development regarding the civilian oversight field, police procedures, relevant legal issues, impartiality, the confidential nature of police misconduct investigations and discipline and current campus and community safety reform efforts. Continuing education, training and professional development opportunities for the PAB are organized by Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and UCOP.

  The PAB invites speakers to present during board meetings on local programs and initiatives relevant to civilian oversight and campus-community safety at UC Riverside. The PAB also holds an institutional membership with the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE), and NACOLE trainings are made available to PAB representatives and staff as part of their continuing education and professional development.

  Below are some selected resources and training materials from previous PAB trainings:

  Hate Crimes

  California Penal Code sections on hate crimes:

  • 422.55 (definition of a hate crime)
  • 422.56 (definitions section)
  • 422.6 (basic hate crime law)

  Federal Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA)

  Freedom of Expression

  Balancing First Amendment Rights with an Inclusive Environment on Public University Campuses –Minnesota Law Review, Volume 101, Issue 5

  Police Officer Standards and Training (POST)

  Did You Know? - "Procedural Justice" 

  Did You Know? - "Procedural Justice: Immigrant Communities"

  Did You Know? - "Mental Health"

  Did You Know? - "School Violence"

  National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE)

  The PAB is an institutional member of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE). PAB representatives and staff are invited to participate in NACOLE trainings, including webinars and an annual conference, and afterwards brief the board. 

• UCR Police Accountability Board Members

  • Alton Carswell – Health and Wellness Case Manager

  • Carlos Monagas – Riverside District Attorney's office (Ex Officio)

  • Elizabeth Romero – AVC, Gov't and Community Relations (Ex Officio)

  • Jalani Bakari – Community member

  • Jamie Lopez – Campus Counsel (Ex Officio)

  • Jianzhong Wu – Senate Rep; Professor of Chemical & Environmental Engineering

  • Joseph Anastacio – ASUCR Representative: Vice President of External Affairs

  • Kalina Michalska – Senate Rep; Associate Professor of Psychology

  • Kiersten Boyce – Chief Compliance Officer (Ex Officio)

  • Mariam Lam – Vice Chancellor, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Ex Officio)

  • Marko Princevac – Professor of Mechanical Engineering

  • Shalaurey Jones – Health and Wellness Policy Analyst

  • Tony Jimenez – Associate Dean of Students

  Staff Support to the UCR Police Accountability Board:

  Harley Clifton – Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion & PAB Coordinator

• Public Meeting Information - December 2024 Meeting Summary

  Acknowledgment and Commitment Following the December  PAB Meeting Incident

   

  PAB Meeting Attendees,

   

  On behalf of the UCR Police Accountability Board (PAB), we extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended the recent PAB hybrid meeting and for your patience and understanding during the deeply disturbing and disruptive Zoom-bombing incident.

   

  The graphic nature of the content shared during the incident was a shock and difficult to maneuver as we tried to stop it. This act was not only disruptive but also may perpetuate harmful stereotypes and biases by deploying intersectional forms of racism and homophobia that impacts many individuals. We acknowledge the particularly harmful impact this incident may have had on our Black, LGBTQ+, law enforcement personnel, DEI supporters, and other attendees, who may have been the target(s) of this malicious attack. We deeply regret the distress, discomfort and harm caused to attendees and especially to those who experience the compounded weight of such targeted discrimination.

   

  Although the meeting was public and preventative measures were in place, these were exploited. We have consulted with Information Technology Services and UCR Police who have investigated this and similar previous Zoom-bombing incidents. We have decided to hold all future public Police Accountability Board meetings in person only, as even with stricter controls for public access, enhanced monitoring during meetings, and immediate removal of the identifiable perpetrators will not necessarily eradicate all known hackers on a public platform. We also believe that an in person format will foster more meaningful direct engagement.

   

  Should you need any additional support, please visit the following resources offices.

  Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 

  https://counseling.ucr.edu/

  Please call the CAPS front desk at 951-827-5531, option 2 for all scheduling needs (virtual or in-person).
  To speak to a 24/7 Crisis Counselor immediately, please call 951-UCR-TALK or 951-827-5531, option 1.  

   

  Faculty and Staff Assistance Program 

  https://hr.ucr.edu/employee-resources/faculty-and-staff-assistance-program

   

  • 24/7 Support
  • Call: (866) 615-3047
  • TTY: (800) 697-0353

  Your toll-free number gives you direct, 24/7 access to a GuidanceConsultantSM, who will answer your questions and, if needed, refer you to a counselor or other resources.

   

  We remain steadfast in our mission to promote accountability, transparency and equity in all our endeavors. Despite this incident, the critical conversations and work of the PAB continue. A summary of the December meeting is available on the PAB website (link).  We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all participants in future meetings. Should you have concerns, feedback or recommendations for improvement, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at vcdei@ucr.edu. 

   

  Thank you for your continued support, resilience and dedication to this important work.

   

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  Summary of UCR Police Accountability Board (PAB) Public Meeting
  Date: December 18, 2024
  Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  Format: Hybrid (In-Person at HUB 355 and Virtual via Zoom)

  The UCR Police Accountability Board (PAB) hosted a hybrid public meeting to discuss key updates and address community concerns.

  Summary of Key Discussions:

  1. Welcome and Land Acknowledgment
     Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (VC-DEI) and PAB Chair Mariam Lam began the meeting with opening remarks, including UCR’s Land Acknowledgement to honor the original caretakers of the land.
  2. Board Introductions
     Board members introduced themselves, sharing their names, titles, and departments or affiliations, both in person and online.
  3. Zoom Bombing Incident
     Following the introductions, a Zoom bombing briefly disrupted the meeting. The board and HUB event staff promptly addressed it, and the incident is under investigation with a review of security protocols underway.
  4. Overview of the Board’s Charge
     VC Lam provided an overview of the PAB’s purpose and goals, emphasizing its commitment to fostering accountability and trust within the UCR community.
  5. Presentation on AB481 Requirements
     Chief of Police Jeff Talbott, accompanied by Police Lieutenants Jason Day and James Wright, presented updates on AB481 compliance. They detailed progress in transparency and accountability regarding the acquisition and use of police equipment.
  6. Locally Designated Official (LDO) Assessment Process
     Kiersten Boyce, Chief Compliance Officer, outlined the LDO assessment process, including updates on case files and procedural developments.
  7. Pre-Submitted Questions
     Two pre-submitted questions were addressed:

   

  1. How effective has the umbrella of UCR PD, Highlander EMS and Campus Safety been in terms of faster response times, improved campus communication, and resources going where needed most? 

  UCPD and Campus Safety have continued to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders to effectively share critical information and address the needs of the UCR community.

  Currently, response times average approximately 3 minutes for 911 calls and 4 minutes for fire alarms and medical aids. These response times have remained steady over the past few years, despite a 50% year-to-date increase in calls for service and no increase in staffing levels.

  The implementation of a tiered, co-response model has been a valuable addition to campus safety. UCR’s SWIFT department—a Mobile Crisis Response unit—works alongside Campus Safety Responders (CSRs), who are non-uniformed, unarmed safety professionals. This model deploys licensed clinicians and CSRs to assess and de-escalate situations involving students experiencing mental health crises, ensuring the most appropriate professionals provide support and connecting students to the resources they need.

  SWIFT, operating under Health, Well-being, and Safety (HWS), also follows up with students post-incident to ensure they continue receiving support. This may include referrals to other HWS departments, academic or student affairs offices, or even community partners to promote long-term success and well-being.

  2. With the upcoming change in administration, will on-campus officers receive any training to make sure that students with identities that are currently under scrutiny (i.e. undocumented students, transgender students, etc.) don't feel intimidated or targeted by their presence? 

  All UCPD personnel receive 31 hours of Cultural Diversity instruction in the POST Academy, along with periodic reviews and annual training on hate-motivated incidents and bias. UCPD does not enforce immigration laws or assist federal agencies in such activities, directing inquiries to Campus Counsel instead. The department is committed to maintaining a campus free from bias, discrimination, and intolerance for all community members. For the past three summers, UCRPD has also actively participated in full-day trainings with campus partners in the ethnic and gender programs, basic needs, undocumented students, underground scholars and others, in collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

   

  8. Public Comment Period
     The meeting concluded with a public comment session, allowing community members to share feedback and ask additional questions. VC Lam reminded participants to keep comments respectful and relevant.

  A faculty member raised concerns about UCR PD’s outreach visits to the Center for Early Childhood Education, and local K-12 schools, noting that the presence of armed officers can cause fear among Black, Brown, and undocumented students. The PAB Chair acknowledged the concern, recognized the importance of community engagement, and suggested exploring additional alternative approaches to address these sensitivities, such as including dispatchers and other law enforcement personnel to participate or asking officers to participate in unarmed plain clothes.

  A concern was raised about the perceived increasing militarization of campus police, particularly regarding the use of assault weapons. A participant recalled the 2012 use of rubber bullets during a protest against the UC Regents.When queried about the usage data of assault weapons on our campus, UCRPD representatives said their assault rifles have not been discharged on campus since they began carrying them, around 1998–1999. The last use of an impact round from any launcher in a non-training environment was in 2012, during the January Regents meeting on campus.

  
   

  Next Public PAB Meeting: To Be Announced

  Please note that all future public PAB meetings will be held in person to ensure security,  accessibility, and provide opportunities for face-to-face interactions and direct engagement. 

• Board Bylaws

  UCR CAMPUS SAFETY POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD BYLAWS

  ARTICLE 1 – NAME AND PURPOSE

  The UC Riverside (“UCR”) Campus Safety Police Accountability Board (“PAB”) is a civilian advisory body that provides oversight review and recommendations to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor for Health, Well-Being and Safety, and the Director of Campus Safety/Chief of Police to ensure that complaints regarding UCR Police Department (“UCR PD”) policies and the conduct of UCR PD personnel are resolved in a fair, thorough, reasonable and restorative manner.

  Additionally, the PAB will:

  • Solicit public input and conduct community outreach.

  • Increase understanding of campus community members and their relationships with law enforcement.

  • Make recommendations for UCR Police Department-wide trainings and improved processes.

  • Improve communication between UCR PD and the campus community.

  • Propose concrete, clear recommendations for individual and collective changes based on best practices.

  • Review UCR PD policies and procedures.

  • Work toward increased transparency.

  • Continue to develop and implement assessment metrics to ensure improvements.

   

  ARTICLE 2 – QUALIFICATIONS AND INDEPENDENCE

   

  Qualifications

  PAB members and alternates must:

  1. Commit the necessary time throughout the year for PAB training and meetings.

  2. Prepare and read the appropriate materials in connection with making recommendations.

  3. Maintain ethical standards, including confidentiality.

  Members of the PAB will be trained on how to comply with procedural, statutory, and confidentiality requirements, and must be able to commit to consistent service within any given appointment period and to serve impartially.

  Independence Requirements

  In order to ensure independence, no voting member or alternate of the PAB can be:

  • A current or former UC Riverside Police Department employee.

  • A current employee of Legal Affairs.

  • A current employee of the Chief Compliance Office.

   

  ARTICLE 3 – COMPOSITION AND STAFF SUPPORT

  The PAB will include students, faculty, staff, and community members, with broad representation of the full UC community, including historically marginalized communities. In accordance with Article 2, members who are employees of Legal Affairs or the Chief Compliance Office, or guests from UCR PD, will be advisory, non-voting members only, present to provide information and background on policies and protocols.

   

  Voting Members

  The PAB shall be comprised of eleven (11) voting members who broadly represent the diversity of the UCR community. The Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (VC-DEI) shall Chair and convene the PAB:

  • 1 VC-DEI, Chair/Convenor (non-voting)

  • 2 ASUCR Undergraduate Student Representatives

  • 2 GSA Graduate/Professional Student Representatives

  • 2 Staff Representatives

  • 2 Faculty Representatives

  • 1 Health, Wellness & Safety Representative

  • 2 Community Representatives (1 with Law Enforcement Expertise)

   

  Advisory, Non-Voting Members

  The PAB shall also include four (4) non-voting ex officio administrative advisory members for their expertise and consultation. These advisory members will not have voting rights:

  • 1 Government & Community Relations Representative

  • 1 Compliance Representative

  • 1 Legal Affairs Representative

  • 1 External Legal Affairs Expert

   

  ARTICLE 4 – NOMINATIONS, SELECTION AND ALTERNATES

   

  Nominating Entities

  The following entities may submit nominations for representation on the PAB utilizing each entity’s respective nomination process:

  • Academic Senate

  • Associated Students of UCR

  • Graduate Student Association

  • Staff Assembly

  • Student Life

  • UCR Health, Well-being and Safety

   

  Selection Process

  The Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will select PAB representatives and any alternates from the entities’ nominees, which will result in maintaining the composition identified above. All fifteen (15) representatives will participate in training, and each can have access to confidential investigation reports and attend meetings.

   

  ARTICLE 5 – TERMS

  • Term Length: Members and any alternates serve a term of two (2) calendar years following the date of their nomination.

  • Reappointment: A member or alternate may serve additional terms exclusively through adhering to the same process as their initial selection.

  • Flexibility: A two (2) year commitment can be served as a member or an alternate. For example, someone who serves as a member in year one can serve as an alternate in year two (or vice versa) and fulfill the commitment.

  • Status Changes:

    • Where a member will not be a qualifying representative for their full term (e.g., student graduation or faculty retirement mid-term), the member shall notify the PAB of an imminent change in their qualifying status.

    • If a member or alternate suddenly loses qualifying status, departs, or is removed, the designated alternate shall immediately assume the role of member until the Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion facilitates the selection process.

  • Roster Maintenance: The Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion shall maintain an updated roster of PAB members and alternates, and is responsible for ensuring timely mid-term selection processes.

   

  ARTICLE 6 – ETHICS

  The PAB will be governed by the Code of Ethics, which is modeled on the Code of Ethics developed by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE).

   

  ARTICLE 7 – REMOVAL

  • Absences: The appointment of any PAB member who has been absent from three (3) consecutive regular or special meetings is subject to termination effective on the third such absence.

  • Ethical Violations: Any breach of the PAB’s Code of Ethics will be cause for review. The Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion may remove a PAB member or alternate for cause, including transgressions of policy, confidentiality, or ethical standards.

   

  ARTICLE 8 – QUORUM AND VOTING

  • Quorum: Five members present in a remote or physical setting shall constitute a meeting quorum.

  • Voting Majority: Decisions shall be made by vote of a simple majority (half plus one) of members in attendance, provided a quorum exists.

  • Alternates: Alternates will only participate and vote in meetings when the PAB member representing their entity is absent.

   

  ARTICLE 9 – RECUSAL

  PAB members must recuse themselves from a matter when:

  1. An actual conflict of interest exists.

  2. There is an appearance of impropriety.

  3. A member is concerned with whether they can participate objectively and in an unbiased manner.

  Note: When identifying a potential or perceived conflict, members must notify the Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

   

  ARTICLE 10 – TRAINING AND CONFIDENTIALITY COMMITMENTS

  • Training Requirement: PAB members and alternates shall receive training determined by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion regarding police procedures, relevant legal issues, impartiality, the confidential nature of police misconduct investigations and discipline, and the civilian oversight field.

  • Confidentiality: Each member shall execute a confidentiality agreement.

   

  ARTICLE 11 – PAB POWERS AND DUTIES

  The PAB will:

  1. Policy & Report Review: Review relevant UCR PD policies and procedures and all redacted investigation reports submitted regarding complaints made by members of the campus community and general public against UCR PD (does not extend to internal complaints filed by UCR PD employees).

  2. Public Meetings: Solicit public input by holding regularly scheduled and advertised meetings at least quarterly, including time for public comment. Additional meetings will be scheduled as needed.

  3. Meeting Procedure: Run meetings utilizing Robert’s Rules of Order as a guide.

  4. Closed Sessions: Review and deliberate in closed session, consistent with applicable law, to protect confidentiality.

  5. Advisory Recommendations: Submit advisory recommendations to the Director of Campus Safety/Chief of Police, Vice Chancellor of Health, Well-being and Safety, and the Chancellor regarding:

     • UCR PD policies, procedures, and training.

     • Findings of redacted investigation reports.

     • Note: The Director of Campus Safety/Chief of Police retains full and final authority, discretion, and responsibility regarding ultimate dispositions, disciplinary determinations, and recommendations.

  6. Annual Reporting: Prepare an annual public report for the UCR community and public.

   

  ARTICLE 12 – REPORTING

  In the interests of transparency and accountability, and in conformity with Penal Code section 832.7, the PAB shall issue an annual public report detailing:

  • Summary information and statistical data regarding the number and types of complaints filed.

  • Analysis of trends or patterns.

  • Ultimate disposition of complaints (sustained, not sustained, exonerated, or unfounded).

  • Percentage of complaints where PAB recommendations were accepted, rejected, or modified by the Director of Campus Safety/Chief of Police.

   

  ARTICLE 13 – AMENDMENT

  After consultation with the PAB, these bylaws and any amendments or supplements thereto may be adopted, amended, altered, supplemented, or repealed by UCR.

Community Safety Data