Policing & Criminal Justice Recommendations | 2023 Update
6.3 . B Schedule regular psychological evaluations for all officers such as an evaluation administered every 3-5 years and a mandatory evaluation after a traumatic event . Consider hiring a full time APD Chaplain as a part of this process .
6.4 . A Institute a review process that includes City Manager ’ s Office and APD leadership , qualified professionals and community members to review and evaluate high profile national incidents of police violence and misconduct to incorporate time sensitive changes in policy , training or other processes .
City Facilitator : Arlington Police Department and Human Resources Timeframe : Medium term ( 1-2 years ) - In Progress Actions :
• A full-time Police Chaplain who is also trained in mental health work has been hired .
• The Chaplain spends a full shift with every patrol officer in a ride out and conducts meaningful visits with other APD sworn employees . Following feedback from the Chaplain at the end of his rotation through the force , the addition of more formal mental health checks will be considered .
City Facilitator : City Manager ’ s Office and Arlington Police Department Timeframe : Short term ( 6-12 months ) - Complete (& Ongoing ) Actions : Beginning with Class 61 , officers participated in talks with community groups . NAACP , LULAC , Bridging the Gap and LGBT Health Arlington participated . In January 2023 , the academy hosted a community forum and invited :
• NAACP
• Bridging the Gap
• LULAC
• Disability Studies at UTA
• LGBT Health Arlington
• DFW Islamic Educational Center
• Support Shalom
• Tarrant County Asian American Chamber of Commerce
• Junior League The discussion focused on ways APD can better involve community , from the perspective of each group .
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