Title
Resolution Recognizing Greensboro Police Department Policy Amendment Related to Consent to Search Procedures
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Council Priority:
Department: Police
Council District: All Districts
Public Hearing: n/a
Advertising Date/By: n/a
Contact 1 and Phone: Brian James, 373-2085
Contact 2 and Phone: Stephanie Moore, 373-2352
PURPOSE:
The City Council for the City of Greensboro called upon the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) to revisit their Consent Search policy. The Greensboro Criminal Justice Advisory Commission (GCJAC) was also requested to survey the current GPD policy related to Consent Search. GCJAC returned recommendations to amend the current GPD policy.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council for the City of Greensboro engaged in meaningful discussions with GPD concerning principals to create constructive police policy changes in an effort to reduce the number of violent encounters with citizens; and as a result of these discussions the City evaluated the current policies of the GPD concerning Consent Searches.
BUDGET IMPACT:
n/a
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
City Council is requested to consider amendments to GPD Departmental Directive 12.5.1 Consent Searches.