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i Table of Contents Public Comment…………………………....………………………………………………………………………………… 1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 2 New York State Accreditation……..………………………………………………………………………………..… 3 Community Oriented Policing and Public Trust……..…..…………………………………………….……. 4 EO 203 Considerations………………..…………………………………………………………………..…………….... 5 Topic 1: Transparency…………………………………………………………………………………………….…..….. 6 Policy Review…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations……………..…………………………………… 6 Topic 2: Use of Force……………………………………….………………………………………………………………. 7 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 7 Use of Physical Force………………………….………………………………………………………………. 7 Use of Deadly Physical Force………………………………...…………………………………………….. 8 Reporting……………………………………………..……………………………………………………………. 9 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………………. 9 Topic 3: Procedural Justice ………………………….………………………………………………….……………. 10 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 10 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations ……………………………………………......... 10 Topic 4: Systemic Racial Bias and Racial Justice in Policing………………………….……………… 11 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 11 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations ……………………………………………......... 11 Appearance Tickets in lieu of Arrest……………………………………………….. 11 Summons and Field Stop Tracking………………………………………………….. 12 Topic 5: Implicit Bias Awareness…………………………………….………………………………………..…… 12 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 12 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations ……………………………………………......... 13 New Annual In-Service Training………………..…………………….……………... 13 Topic 6: De-escalation Training and Practices…………….……….………………………………....…..… 14 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 14 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations ……………………………………………......... 15 Topic 7: Complaint Tracking…………….…………………………………………………………………......…..… 15 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 15 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations ……………………………………………......... 17 ii Topic 8: Reporting of Officer Misconduct by Other Officers…………..………………......……….… 18 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 18 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 19 Topic 9: Prohibition of Race-Based Calls for Service……………………..………………......……….… 19 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 19 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 20 Topic 10: Community-Based Outreach and Conflict Resolution……..……………......……….….. 20 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 20 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 21 Topic 11: Attention to Marginalized Communities……..……………………......……………………….. 22 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 22 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 23 Topic 12: Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Programs……..……………………......………….. 23 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 23 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 25 Operation Natalie………………..…………………….……………………………..……... 25 The Youth Police Initiative……………………..…..…………………….……………... 25 Topic 13: Restorative Justice……..…………………………………………………..…......……………………….. 26 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 26 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 27 Topic 14: Problem-Oriented and Hot Spot Policing……………………………..…......………………… 27 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 27 Problem-Oriented Policing……………….………….……………………………..…… 27 Hot Spot Policing……………………………………………………….……………………. 28 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 29 Topic 15: Focused Deterrence……..………………………………………………..…......……………………….. 30 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 30 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 31 Topic 16: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design……..…......……………….…….….. 32 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 32 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 33 Topic 17: Body Worn Cameras……..…......………………………………..…………………………….…….….. 33 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 33 iii Topic 18: Violence Prevention and Reduction Interventions……..…......……………….….….….. 34 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 34 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 35 Topic 19: Crowd Control……………………………………………………………..…......……………….….….…... 36 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 36 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 37 Topic 20: Mental Health and Homelessness………………………………..…......……………….….….….. 37 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 37 Mental Health…………………………………………………………….…….……………… 38 Substance Abuse…………………………………………………………….…………..…… 38 Hostage Negotiations………………………………………………..………………...…… 38 Homelessness……………………………………………………..……………..……………. 38 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 39 Topic 21: Department Staffing and Recruitment………………………..…......……………….….….….. 40 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 40 Recruitment…………………………………………………………….…….….…………… 40 Promotions…………………………………………………………….………………....….… 41 Evaluations and Awards………………………………………..…………………....…… 41 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 41 Topic 22: Evaluations……………………………………………………………..…............……………….….….…... 42 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 42 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 42 Topic 23: Summonses, Quotas, and Pretextual Stops…………………………………………....………. 43 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 43 Tracking and Reporting…………………………………………….…….……………….. 43 Pretextual Vehicle Stops……………………………………………….…………..…….. 44 Informal Quotas………………...……………………………………..………………...…… 44 Failure to Pay Fees and/or Fines ………………………………..……………………. 44 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 44 Topic 24: Broken Windows and Stop & Possibly Frisk…………………….………………...….….…... 45 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 45 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 46 Topic 25: Vehicle Pursuits……………………….……………………….……………...…………………….….…... 47 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 47 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 47 iv Topic 26: SWAT and No-Knock Warrants……………………….……………….....………………….….…... 48 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 48 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 48 Topic 27: Hate Crime Investigations……………………….……………………….....………………….….…... 49 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 49 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 50 Topic 27: Officer Wellness……………………….……………………………………….....………………...….…... 50 Policy Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………….. 50 Modifications, Modernizations, and Innovations …………………………………………...…...... 51 Topic 28: School District Involvement……………………….…………………………………………….…... 51 Rockville Centre Schools ……………………………………………………………………………...…...... 51 Executive Summary……………………….………………………………………………….....………………...……... 52 Conclusion……………………….………………………………………….……….....……………………………...……... 57 Exhibits……………………….………………………………………….………...….....……………………………...……... 58 v Public Comment The draft of the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre’s Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan was first publicly presented on January 28th, 2021, at the Village’s public Briefing Session. It was also posted on the Police Department and Village websites and made available for public comment. It was discussed and open for comment at several subsequent public meetings. The plan was created following a period of collaboration with community stakeholders and representatives. It was imperative that the Village of Rockville Centre received input on our plan for police reform and reinvention from as many residents as possible. Feedback received since the plan draft was opened for public comment helped construct later amendments made to the draft. The final product was presented at a public hearing in March and then submitted to the Board of Trustees for certification. The Village of Rockville Centre is aware that meaningful reform can only be accomplished if our citizens had an active role in the creation of the plan. The Village gave thoughtful attention to all feedback given and thanks all the participants involved for their earnest efforts in trying to make Rockville Centre a better place. Comments and feedback can still be made and submitted via: email to [email protected] or [email protected]; phone (516) 766-1500, and through the following links: www.rockvillecentrepolice.us www.rvcny.gov 1 Introduction This plan is submitted by the Village of Rockville Centre pursuant to New York State Executive Order 203. It was developed after a comprehensive review of police force strategies, policies, procedures, and practices; and most importantly, consultation with community stakeholders. This plan will enable the Rockville Centre Police Department to continue its outstanding service to the community while working towards