September 20, 2022
Police Department
DATE: September 20, 2022
TO: Mayor Butt and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Bisa French, Police Chief
Subject:
Out of State Travel Approval for the Police Chief to
attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Texas
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed $2,125.97 expenditure is included within the approved fiscal year 2022-2023 Police budget.
Account string 01191021-400243.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The 2022 International Association of Chiefs of Police
Conference will be held in Dallas, Texas, in October
2022. City Council Resolution 91-17 mandates approval
from the City Manager to travel to the State of Texas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE the out of state travel request to Texas, as an exception to Resolution 91-17, to allow for the Police
Chief to attend the 2022 International Association of
Chiefs of Police Conference which includes several
presentations that align with the travel exception list – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
DISCUSSION:
AGENDA
REPORT
September 20, 2022
The 2022 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference (IACP) will be held in Dallas, Texas, in October of this year. Per City Resolution 92-17, City employees are prohibited (with exceptions) from traveling to 22 states, including Texas.
Resolution No 92-17 - Resolution supporting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex Queer and Questioning (LGBTIQQ) Community and Establishing a Policy to Prevent City-Funded Travel to States with Laws Discriminating on the Basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Gender Expression
Exceptions to the travel prohibitions may be granted by the City Manager for several purposes to include:
Participation in events, conferences, trainings, or other activities that have a stated purpose of advancing anti-discrimination, anti-oppression, social justice, and pro-equality related issues that are directly relevant to the city agency, department, board, or commission requesting permission to travel.
The City of Richmond Chief of Police, Bisa French, respectfully requests approval to travel to this conference as it is the largest and most impactful conference for police chiefs to learn new techniques, discuss the latest best practices, and advance their knowledge and understanding of progressive policing policies. There will be over 400 offerings of various policing strategy topics such as Changing Police Culture, Bridging the Gap in Police-Race Relations, Addressing Gang Related Violent Crimes, Evaluation of Transgender and Gender Diverse Officers, and a host of other offerings that are relevant to our city. Additionally, Chief French serves on the IACP’s Community Policing Committee which meets in person at this conference.
DOCUMENT ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Request for Travel/Training