OIG’s latest report finds that the City's response to the 2020 George Floyd protests and unrest lacked coordination, preparedness, and leadership. See more at: http://bit.ly/OIGProtestsReport.

OIG's report provides an in-depth chronology & analysis of the period from May 29-June 7, 2020, presenting a comprehensive account of the facts, including the experiences of all involved parties––members of the public, CPD’s rank-and-file and command staff, & City departments.

OIG found that the response lacked appropriate action and preparation in three specific areas: the mass arrest process, reporting on uses of force, and structural obstacles to discipline and accountability: http://bit.ly/OIGProtestsReport.

Breakdowns in mass arrest process resulted in a failure to arrest some offenders, the unsubstantiated detention and subsequent release of some arrestees without charges, and risks to officer and arrestee safety.

CPD didn't fulfill reporting obligations for use of force and lacked clear/consistent policy guidance for members on reporting obligations; this gave way to confusion that contributed to non-compliance. CPD also lacks an authoritative record of uses of force during this time.

Inconsistent review of uses of force; members deployed w/o body-worn cameras; no systematic records kept for where and when members were deployed; and covered identifiers on uniforms rendered accountability for misconduct challenging and, in some cases, impossible.

In light of the urgency of public concern & the rapidly shifting & procedurally opaque policy landscape, OIG elected to publish findings w/o specific recommendations. CPD has already undertaken a number of policy revisions in the months since these events: http://bit.ly/OIGProtestsReport