VANCOUVER, Wash. — A consultant’s report on the Vancouver Police Department found no significant issues related to diversity.
But the 139-page report delivered at Monday’s city council meeting says there are problems with poor morale, communication and management.
It recommends police adopt written guidelines for internal investigations.
The city hired the Matrix Group of Palo Alto, Calif., for $46,000 to review police internal affairs policies after the city paid $1.6 million to settle a discrimination lawsuit with a former officer.
The Vancouver Columbian reports Police Chief Cliff Cook says several of the recommended changes will require changes to union contracts.
Information from: The Columbian, www.columbian.com
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