Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission

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Change Log for Progress Report

The Progress Report will be updated as needed.

The date and details of the changes are posted as entries in this Change Log. Click each date below to expand.

Change Log

MENTAL HEALTH AND CIT STATUS CHANGES

MHCIT 7.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

MHCIT 8.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors signed a Stepping Up resolution in 2015 and the CSB, Courts, legislators and the Sheriff’s Office are actively engaged in national efforts.  In 2019, Fairfax was named as a Stepping Up Innovator County and is part of a cohort of jurisdictions that share information and resources. 

MHCIT 9.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
A Diversion First Stakeholders Group was initially convened in 2015 and continues to meet.  A bimonthly Diversion First Leadership Group serves as an internal oversight group and functions to remove barriers to progress.  Multiple workgroups continue to meet regularly.  Diversion First received funding to develop and enhance services in FY 2017, FY 2018, FY 2019 and FY 2020.  

MHCIT 10.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
Multiple data reports and analyses have been completed and data points are shared at every Stakeholders meeting; an Annual Report with metrics is published each year (Stakeholder presentations and Annual Reports are available online).  Data is shared among Diversion First partners and is used for decision-making and resource allocation.  The county’s Department of Information Technology has developed automated tools to assist with data collection and is developing a Diversion First Data Warehouse.  

MHCIT 11.a. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
Community Services Board staff have received training on cultural competency, a language line platform for assessments has been implemented and a number of staff are fluent in multiple languages.  In addition, the CSB has been actively engaged in the countywide One Fairfax initiative, and has an Action Plan and an ongoing Equity Workgroup.  

MHCIT 12.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

MHCIT 13.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"
Added “…a…” and strikethrough s after site.
Launched on January 1, 2016, the Merrifield Crisis Response Center (MCRC), operates as an assessment site where CIT trained law enforcement officers are on duty 24/7 to accept custody when a patrol officer brings in someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis and needs services.  The MCRC is staffed by the Community Services Board, Police Department and Sheriff’s Office.  
At the MCRC, CSB staff provide assessment, crisis intervention, peer supports and other needed services to individuals in crisis.  

The 5 Northern Virginia CSB’s, Fairfax-Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William and Loudon operate regional programs for individuals with Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Disabilities.   They have recently implemented a contract with a crisis stabilization provider able to accept direct admissions from law enforcement.  

In addition, the Fairfax-Falls Church CSBs Crisis Stabilization Unit is now accepting some individuals under a Temporary Detention Order.  This allows individuals to remain in a less restrictive community setting and avoid hospitalization.   The crisis stabilization unit will also accept individuals for detoxification.

MHCIT 14.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
Staff are strategically placed based on evolving needs and Jail Diversion staff work across the Sequential Intercept Model.  An Adult Detention Center (ADC) Care Coordinator, Mandatory Outpatient Coordinator and Emergency Services Care Coordinator provide outreach and ADC in-reach for individuals who may need services but have not been engaged in treatment. Jail Diversion has added 12 positions since FY18, more than doubling the capacity for intensive outreach, engagement and connection to services.

MHCIT 15.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
Two Mobile Crisis Units (MCUs) have been added, for a total of three operational units. Televideo capacity has been expanded and includes emergency rooms, psychiatric units and the Adult Detention Center.  The Diversion First initiative of 24/7 law enforcement onsite at the Merrifield Crisis Response Center (MCRC) has significantly decreased the number of people waiting for an MCU response, as individuals are now transported directly to the MCRC by law enforcement.  

MHCIT 16.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
Since FY18, three behavioral health positions have been added in the ADC, and 3 positions have been added to assist the Courts with assessments. Position descriptions and recruitment efforts have been modified to meet changing demands for recovery-oriented clinicians to support Diversion First. Staff coverage has expanded to include evenings and weekends.  Jail Diversion has added 12 positions since FY18, more than doubling the capacity for intensive outreach, engagement and connection to services. 

MHCIT17.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
An additional behavioral health clinician position is solely focused on release planning.  In addition, a Care Coordinator position was added to provide case management to those in the ADC who have had multiple incarcerations in a short timeframe and who need services. 

MHCIT 18.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
Pharmacy policies and Standard Operating Procedures are reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.  CSB and ADC Medical Providers meet regularly to assure collaboration, best practices in prescribing and to address concerns. The Sheriff’s Office established a new position, the Director of Correctional Health and Human Services, to assure that this collaboration continues with a focus on best practice approaches to correctional care of inmates.  

MHCIT 19.a. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
The Mental Health Docket was approved by the Virginia Supreme Court in February 2019, and the Docket successfully launched in July 2019.  In addition, a Supervised Release Non-Compliance Docket for individuals with behavioral health issues began in August 2018 and continues to operate.  

MHCIT 20.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and modified CIT training has been provided to Court Services/probation officers, magistrates and judges.

COMMUNICATIONS CHANGES

COMM 3.b. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"; STRIKETHROUGH "...immediately..." ADDED "in a timely manner...any relevant...upon approval from the Chief of Police taking into account the need to protect the investigation and the interest of the public."

COMM 3.d. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"; STRIKETHROUGH "within 6 months of the incident" ADDED "relevant...upon completion of the investigation and upon approval from the Chief of Police taking into account the need to protect the investigation and the interest of the public 

COMM 5 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED" ADDED UNDER DETAILS:"FCPD has implemented the first sentence: Devote more effort to sharing day-to-day information of police activity with the public through the Daily Blotter."

COMM 10 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"; ADDED "(Note: While the County has not been able to fund and employ a 24/7 PIO staff in central Public Information Office with additional PIO staff assigned at each district station, the Media Relations Bureau does have an on-call representative available 24/7 and has implemented a program to rotate supervisors through the Bureau.)"

COMM 14 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"

COMM 20 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"


DIVERSITY, RECRUITING AND VETTING STATUS CHANGES

DR 2.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

DR 6 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

DR 9 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"; ADDED "(Note: The Department continues to work in conjunction with the Chief’s Council on Diversity Recruitment.)"


MENTAL HEALTH AND CIT STATUS CHANGES

MHCIT 5.a. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"; STRIKETHROUGH "form teams...these teams" ADDED "these officers"

MHCIT 21.a. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"; STRIKETHROUGH "responding to" ADDED "assisting"

MHCIT 22.a. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"


USE OF FORCE CHANGES 

UOF 10 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED" ADDED UNDER DETAILS "This recommendation prompted the Police Department to review and redevelop pursuit related policies with an emphasis on supervisory oversight and command review."

UOF 15.a. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IN PROGRESS" ADDED UNDER DETAILS "Pending results of the Body Worn Camera Pilot Project"

UOF 15.b. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IN PROGRESS" ADDED UNDER DETAILS "Pending results of the Body Worn Camera Pilot Project"

UOF 15.c. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IN PROGRESS" ADDED UNDER DETAILS "Pending results of the Body Worn Camera Pilot Project"

UOF 29.c. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IN PROGRESS" ADDED UNDER DETAILS "Pending results of the Body Worn Camera Pilot Project"

UOF 32 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"


INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS CHANGES

IOI 2.a. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"

INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS CHANGES

 
IOI 20 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"
STRIKETHROUGH "HEARING" ADDED "MEETING"; ADDED "At the meeting, the complainant can appear to state the reasons for the request for review and can answer the Panel’s questions, and representatives of the FCPD will appear to review and answers questions from the Panel about their investigation."

IOI 16 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 19 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 19.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 19.b. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 19.c. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 21.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 22 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 23 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

DIVERSITY, RECRUITING AND VETTING STATUS CHANGES

DR 3 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"


COMMUNICATIONS CHANGES

COMM 21 CHANGED CONTACT FROM "FCPD" TO "OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY"

COMM 36.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"; STRIKETHROUGH "These reviews should take place in April 2016, October 2016, April 2017 and annually thereafter," AND ADDED TO DETAILS: "The Board has held two community forums, May 2017 and November 2017, and maintains this progress report."

ADDED TO KEY (LEGEND)

STRIKETHROUGH Reflects language in recommendation removed by Board of Supervisors at time of approval

ITALICS Reflects language in recommendation added by Board of Supervisors at time of approval


COMMUNICATIONS CHANGES

COMM 3.a. STRIKETHROUGH "PREFERABLY WITHIN A WEEK" ADDED "WITHIN 10 DAYS"

COMM 12 FIXED TYPO "HTE" TO "THE"


DIVERSITY, RECRUITING AND VETTING STATUS CHANGES

DR 1 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

DR 4 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"


USE OF FORCE CHANGES

UOF 8.h. CHANGED CONTACT FROM "FCPD" TO "OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY"

UOF 10 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "UNDER REVIEW"

UOF 31 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"

UOF 35 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"


INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS CHANGES

IOI 2.b. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 8.a., 8.b. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 8.c., 8.d. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"

IOI 8.e. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 9 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"
STRIKETHROUGH "PARTICIPATE IN AND" ADDED "AND REVIEW"

IOI 9.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"

IOI 10 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"
STRIKETHROUGH "OR THE AUDITOR MAY CONDUCT SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION."

IOI 11-13 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 14 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"
STRIKETHROUGH "CHAIRMAN OF THE"

IOI 15 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"
STRIKETHROUGH "THE CHAIRMAN OF"

IOI 17 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 18.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"
ADDED "WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FIRST CHAIR, WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS"

IOI 18.b. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"
STRIKETHROUGH "SEVEN (7)...AND TWO (2) ALTERNATES" ADDED "NINE (9)"

IOI 18.c. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 20.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"
STRIKETHROUGH "(INCLUDING THE INVOLVED FCPD OFFICER)"
ADDED "APPEAR BEFORE" STRIKETHROUGH "PERSONALLY PRESENT EVIDENCE, STATEMENTS, AND ARGUMENTS TO"

IOI 20.b. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)"
ADDED "AND FCPD SHALL CONDUCT SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND PROVIDE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT TO THE PANEL."

DIVERSITY, RECRUITING AND VETTING STATUS CHANGES

DR 2.a, 3 CHANGED FROM "IMPLEMENTED" TO "IN PROGRESS"

INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS STATUS CHANGES

IOI 20.a. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"


COMMUNICATIONS STATUS CHANGES

COMM 3.c., 23.a., 25 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

COMM 3.b. CHANGED FROM "IMPLEMENTED (AS MODIFIED)" TO "IN PROGRESS"

COMM 5 CHANGED FROM "IMPLEMENTED" TO "IN PROGRESS"

 

 

ADDED TO KEY (LEGEND)

Implemented (As Modified) - Implemented Modified Version of Commission Recommendation


COMMUNICATIONS STATUS CHANGES

COMM 1-3, 4-5, 7, 7.a-c., 8, 8.a-b.,8.d-f., 9, 11-13, 15-17, 22, 24.a., 26-34 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

COMM 3.a., 3.b., 6 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED AS MODIFIED"

COMM 10, 38 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IN PROGRESS"

COMM 18 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "UNDER REVIEW"

COMM 7.d. CHANGED FROM "NOT IMPLEMENTED" TO "IMPLEMENTED AS MODIFIED"

COMM 37 CHANGED FROM "NOT IMPLEMENTED" TO "IN PROGRESS"

COMM 36.a. CHANGED FROM "IMPLEMENTED" TO "IN PROGRESS"

COMM 8.c. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"


DIVERSITY, RECRUITING AND VETTING STATUS CHANGES

DR 1, 4 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IN PROGRESS"

DR 2.a., 10.a., 14 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

DR 3, 7-8, 11-13 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"


MENTAL HEALTH AND CIT STATUS CHANGES

MHCIT 1.a., 3.a., 6.a., 25.a. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

MHCIT 2.a., 4.a., 26.a. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

MHCIT 7.a., 8.a., 14.a.-17.a., 18.a., 20.a.  CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IN PROGRESS"


USE OF FORCE STATUS CHANGES

UOF 2.a-b., 2.e-f., 3.a.-8.d., 11, 13, 17, 22, 25, 27, 29.a., 29.d., 34.a., 36.a-d., 37-39 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

UOF 2.d., 8.e-g. CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

UOF 14.a-d, 14.f. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED AS MODIFIED"

UOF 14.e. CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"

UOF 30-31 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IN PROGRESS" 

UOF 40 CHANGED FROM "IMPLEMENTED" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"


INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS STATUS CHANGES

IOI 1, 3-4, 7 CHANGED FROM "IN PROGRESS" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 2.b., 8.a-e., 9-17, 18.a-c., 19, 19.a-c., 20, 20.b., 21.a., 22-23 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IN PROGRESS"

IOI 5-6, 8, 18 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

IOI 8.f., 18.d., 24 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"

ADDED TO KEY

Not Implemented - Board of Supervisors chose to not implement recommendation

ADDED COLUMN TO DENOTE RECOMMENDATION NUMBER


COMMUNICATIONS STATUS CHANGES

COMM 3a.-d, 4, 6, 8.c., 13, 14, 16, 18-23, 25, 31 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IN PROGRESS"

COMM 30 CHANGED FROM "IMPLEMENTED" TO "IN PROGRESS"

COMM 36 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IMPLEMENTED"

COMM 7d, 37 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"

COMM 37 ADDED NOTE "Chief consults with Implementation Committee which includes a representative from the Communications Subcommittee. Whole subcommitte does not meet with Chief."


USE OF FORCE STATUS CHANGES

UOF 2.e., 8.d.-g., 11, 13, 14.a.-f., 17, 22, 38, 39 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IN PROGRESS"

UOF 12, 33, 34., 34.b., 34.c., 40 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "IMPLEMENTED"
UOF 18-19 CHANGED FROM "UNDER REVIEW" TO "NOT IMPLEMENTED"

LINE 99, MISTAKENLY REPEATED LINE 100, CHANGE WAS MADE TO APPROPRIATE USE OF FORCE RECOMMENDATION 2.d. (5.12.16, 2:41PM, CLAYTON MEDFORD)

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