The OAT ordinance lacks any independent investigative abilities, the office doesn't have the ability to use it's resources to hold PPD or the city accountable when misconduct occurs. Organizational structure is "bias"! It undermines transparency; this ordinance tactfully uses the term deliberative privilege which legally doesn't apply to civil rights issues but is included anyways. Until there is meaningful community involvement in drafting and not the "bias" city manager office then vote no.

I am against civilian oversight that does not include investigations and community participation! Something is not better than nothing when lives are on the line. Without civilian oversight and investigations, it's more of the same police investigating police.

It's high time to provide what was promised more than two years ago. Stop stalling, include community participation and investigations. Thank you.