File #: 2021-3275    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 10/20/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 11/16/2021 Final action: 11/16/2021
Title: Commission District(s): All Districts A Resolution Of The Governing Authority Of DeKalb County, Georgia To The DeKalb County Delegation Of The General Assembly To Institute A Transparency Policy For Public Safety Officers Whereby Complaints Are Available For Public Review
Attachments: 1. Public Safety Transparency Policy Resolution 2021.10.19

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All Districts

A Resolution Of The Governing Authority Of DeKalb County, Georgia To The DeKalb County Delegation Of The General Assembly To Institute A Transparency Policy For Public Safety Officers Whereby Complaints Are Available For Public Review

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Information Contact: John W. Manson IV

Phone Number: 404 371 6207

 

PURPOSE:

To pass a resolution requesting that the General Assembly institute a “Transparency Policy” for Public Safety Officer complaints;

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The adoption of a transparency policy in the state of Georgia would increase public trust in Public Safety Officers by increasing accountability;

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None;

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents....