TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
425-556-2529
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police
Tim Gately
Captain
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Washington State Legislative Impacts to the Redmond Police Department - July 2021
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Redmond Police Department will provide a summary of key bills that were adopted during the 2021 Legislative Session that impact police.
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Washington Association of Sheriffs and Policy Chiefs, Major Policy Considerations from the 2021 Legislation Session
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Police Internal Training & Policy Manuals have been updated to reflect changes.
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* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
The Washington State Legislature adopted bills in the 2021 legislative session that impact police.
OUTCOMES:
The following bills adopted by the State Legislature impact police policies, procedures and operations. The changes required by these bills have been incorporated into Redmond Police Department operations effective July 25, 2021, or as noted in the attached summary memo. The Redmond Police Administration, Training Unit, Lexipol Policy Content Team, and the City Attorney worked to review and incorporate these changes into police policies, procedures and operations.
The following bill is effective July 1, 2021
SB5476 (Blake Decision regarding drugs and paraphernalia) - Clarified that possession of a controlled substance is a misdemeanor. Prior to arrest/booking, officers are required to offer referrals to assessment and services. The community may see officers interact and release drug users to ensure referral to services.
The following bills are effective July 25, 2021
HB 1054 (Tactics) - Prohibits the use of a chokehold or neck restraint, prohi...
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