Submitted By
Shatonya Johnson, Chief of Police
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC for Independent Facilitator Services Related to the Village Board's Community Safety Goals in an Amount Not to Exceed $63,500, Authorizing Its Execution and Waiving the Village's Bid Process for the Agreement
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Overview
Overview
It is requested that the Village Board authorize and approve the execution of the Professional Services Agreement with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC (BerryDunn) for independent facilitator services related to the Village Board's Community Safety Goals.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution
Background
In November 2021, the Village of Oak Park, contracted with BerryDunn to conduct an operational assessment of the Oak Park Police Department (OPPD). The overall project included four specific areas in relation to the OPPD: 1. Full management and operational assessment study; 2. Audit of race equity issues (internal and external); 3. Recommendations and research for alternative responses to traditional police services; 4. Presentation of successful measures to contribute to Fair and Impartial Policing (FIP), which have been accomplished in similar cities.
On November 14, 2022, Michele Winzetl from Berry Dunn Consulting presented to the Village Board an overview of its findings and recommendations for the operational assessment of the Oak Park Police Department.
The report included 42 recommendations grouped into five major themes for the Police Department:
? Staffing (including recruiting, hiring, and retention)
? Personnel development
? Policies and procedures
? Impartial policing and transparency
? Technology utilization
? Training
The Police Department has been actively working towards implementing the recommendations and has successfully completed 14 of them. However, further assistance f...
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