Before beginning I will share a small portion of background on the Commission and its purpose and/or duty to the community. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1/2 The Cleveland Community Police Commission (CPC) was established in 2015 as part of the terms of the Consent Decree between the City of Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Following an investigation, the DOJ determined there was a pattern of excessive force

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland used by the Cleveland Division of Police (CDP). The Consent Decree outlined the work that needed to be done so CDP policies, practices and procedures comply with Constitutional law. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Cleveland voters approved amendments to the city’s charter in 2021 that gave the CPC the final say over police discipline. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland There is a bit of back of forth regarding adding motions to the agenda. Because of the amount of back and forth between the commissioners I am a bit unclear on what this motion addresses. I will attach the link to the meeting to add a bit better clarity and context.

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The current motion being discussed passed and 7-5 and will be added to the agenda. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The agenda is adopted. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland I will attach the full agenda. This is the draft that I have received prior to the meeting. If any changes are made I will update this thread with that material. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Common meeting practice is shared amongst the commissioners. Commissioners are asked to follow these rules in hopes to have a smooth outcome for this meeting. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland It is not time for public comment. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The first public commenter is sharing the opinion that the Commissioners are not fully committed to the rules of their meetings. The commenter feels that the Commissioners are not sticking to their own rules. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The commenter shares the experience of being publicly engaged with in a negative matter at a previous meeting by another member of the community. The commenter says that the commission did nothing to aid in the situation. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Now is time for the Co-Chair report by Co-Chair Adams. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland A notable moment of the Co-Chair report is the mention of redacted reports. Co-Chair Adams shares that the DOJ has offered to assist in any event that redacted information in reports is a hinderance to the work of the Commission. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Commissioner Teri Wang is raising concerns that are difficult for me understand and convey. All that I am able to decipher is that an opinion was given by Griffin, the Legal Director of the City, at Commissioner Wang’s request. There has not been much descriptive context given.

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is the Executive Director report. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Two new positions have been filled. A full introduction of these individuals will be given to the public at the August Full Commission Meeting. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As promised, attached is the agenda. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland There is a bit of discussion concerning the Finance Department denying the Commission of funds that have already been appropriated to the commission. The commission has been denied the opportunity to use personnel funds for operations or part time employees. #CLEDocumenters

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Commissioner Wang asks if documentation can be given out to explain this in more depth. It is said that this is not the first time that the Commissioners has been denied access to funding. Updates are said to be given as they are available. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is the Committee report. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland What is currently being discussed is the evidentiary draft. Here is the link to this document.

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Commissioner Wang shares the opinion that a certain part of this document is more so in favor of the Police Officer than the petitioner. Due to back and forth and not much context being given, I am unable to highlight the exact issue that Wang is highlighting. #CLEDocumenters

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland After a comment made by Commissioner Wang referring to the Commission’s Attorney as having a master and later “serving two masters” a disruptive disagreement erupts between Commissioner Wang and Co-Chair Sharena Zayed. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As i do not want to incorrectly summarize this portion of this meeting I will attach video footage. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Commissioners Wang and Benito strongly disagree on the topic of the removal of the commission’s outside Attorney Mark Wallach. Because this point of the discussion is again very back and forth I will utilize video clips. Commissioner Benito is in favor of it while Wang is not.

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland I will now attach video to add more context to this very complex meeting. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Benito feels that Wang is inappropriately using her communication in private with Attorney Wallach. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Wang alleges that Benito is “attempting to take over the commission”. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Co-Chair Adams mentions adjourning this meeting. Co-chair Zayed agrees and says it will adjourn after public comment. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland There are only portions of this meeting that are able to be clearly summarized as this meeting does not follow the agenda. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Time is allotted for public comment. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Rosie, a public commenter shared the opinion that Commissioner Wang does not follow the laws of engagement as a commissioner. Rosie double down on the topic of Wang having inappropriate outside conversations with Mark Wallach. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This meeting has adjourned. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As always, thank you for tuning in! Have a successful remainder of the week and see you next time! #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland