HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemorandumCITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Members Date: October 27, 2021
of the City Commission
Subject: Civilian Investigative Panel
From: Todd B. Hannon References: Agenda for November 18, 2021
City Clerk
Enclosures: List of members, Memos
and Resumes
The Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP) was established to: (1) act as independent civilian oversight
of the sworn Police Department; (2) exercise its powers so as to not interfere with any ongoing
investigations and conduct its activities consistent with applicable law, including the Florida
Government in the Sunshine Law and with applicable law and labor contracts; (3) make written
recommendations related to the Miami Police Department policies and procedures concerning but not
limited to training, recruitment and notification system for corrective disciplinary procedures and
provide input to the Chief of Police before changes in police department policy or procedure are
implemented, which proposed changes shall be transmitted to the CIP 30 days prior to
implementation except if an emergency requires such change; (4) engage the services of trained
investigators and secure adequate training for its members, including training in police policies and
practices; (5) conduct investigations, inquiries and public hearings to make factual determinations,
facilitate resolution and propose recommendations to the City Manager and Police Chief regarding
allegations of misconduct by any sworn officer of the City of Miami Police Department; (6) request
issuance of subpoenas, after consultation with the State Attorney of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit,
(Miami -Dade County) and approval of CIP Independent Counsel, for the purpose of obtaining
evidence from witnesses and production of books, papers, and other evidence, which subpoenas shall
be signed, served and enforced pursuant to applicable law, provided that no immunity be conferred
by the CIP; (7) enhance understanding of the process of submitting, processing and responding to
citizen complaints regarding misconduct by police officers; (8) issue reports to the Mayor, City
Commission, City Attorney, City Manager, Chief of Police and the public; (9) make
recommendations as to the disposition of alleged incidents of police misconduct, to which the Police
Chief is required to respond in writing within thirty (30) days; (10) forward complaints alleging
criminal activity to the City of Miami Police Department and other relevant agencies; (11)
promulgate rules and procedures for internal governance and standards for training of CIP members
and staff.
As per ordinance 13186 (Sec 11.5-28), effective July 24, 2010, the CIP shall consist of 13 members
who shall reflect the racial, gender, ethnic, religious, linguistic, sexual orientation and cultural
diversity of the City of Miami. The membership shall include at least two members from each of the
five City of Miami commission districts who permanently reside in, own real property in, or work or
maintain a business in, each of those districts. The City commissioners shall select ten (10)
members and the mayor shall recommend two (2) members from the names submitted by the
CIP nominating committee and the Chief of police of the city shall appoint one (1) member.
Pursuant to Sec. 11.5-28(2) No CIP member shall serve more than six consecutive years on the
CIP. Members shall continue to serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified.
The CIP has nominated the following individuals for consideration and confirmation by the
Commission. Vacancies (other than the position to be filled by the Police Chief) in the membership
of the CIP shall be filled by the Mayor and Commissioners exclusively from names submitted to it by
the CIP.
1. Gabriel Paez, District 1, proposed to fill a vacancy previously held by Douglas Mayer.'
2. Joseph John Rinaldi, District 4, proposed to replace incumbent Eileen Damaso.2
For your convenience, we have included a copy of the current membership list of the CIP. By copy
of this memorandum, we are requesting that the Agenda Office place this issue on the November 18,
2021, Commission agenda.
TBH:ne
Cristina Beamud, Executive Director
Barnaby L. Min, Deputy City Attorney
Miriam M. Santana, Agenda Coordinator
1 This item was continued from January 9, 2020, February 13, 2020, March 12, 2020, May 14, 2020, June 11, 2020, July 9, 2020,
September 10, 2020, October 8, 2020, November 19, 2020, December 10, 2020, January 14, 2021, February 11, 2021, March 11,
2021, April 8, 2021, May 13, 2021, June 10, 2021, July 8, 2021, September 13, 2021, and October 14, 2021, Commission
meetings.
2 This item was continued from January 14, 2021, February 11, 2021, March 11, 2021, April 8, 2021, May 13, 2021, June 10,
2021, July 8, 2021, September 13, 2021, and October 14, 2021, Commission meetings.