Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a rollover collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) for the current fiscal year. This decision was made with the acknowledgment that ongoing police reform efforts, including task forces and working groups, will continue independently. One citizen provided public comment, expressing strong concerns about community involvement and police accountability.
Key Decisions & Votes
Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police
The City Council approved a rollover contract for the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police for the current fiscal year, with a vote of 6-3. This approval was made with the understanding that ongoing police reform efforts would continue independently.
Public Comments
One citizen spoke, expressing significant frustration regarding the lack of community involvement and accessibility in the contract negotiation process. The speaker criticized the concept of police self-policing and highlighted broader social issues, recent arrests related to protests, and called for the council to improve its decision-making.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Ongoing law enforcement policy task force discussions
- Working group created in response to council resolution on police reform
- Review of best practices for citizen advisory boards
- De-escalation policy review
- Revisiting community policing proposals
Announcements
- Thanks were extended to each member of the Oklahoma City Police Department for their efforts.
Agenda Summary
9k1 Collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police
Consideration and approval of a rollover contract for the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police for the current fiscal year.