Community members and activists are pushing for reforms within the city's agreement with San Marcos police.
Police Officers’ Association. On Thursday afternoon, Chief Stan Standridge with SMPD addressed each of those requested reforms.
Currently, officers are afforded 48+ hours to prepare their answers, and are provided an opportunity to review any videotape, photograph, or other materials in advance of giving an official statement. Public Transparency for Personnel FilesDocumented misconduct should be available for supervising officers and the community, not hiddenEnd Vacation Forfeiture as a Substitute to SuspensionStop letting officers preserve seniority & promotion advantages when they are disciplined for misconduct
He noted that if an officer opts to give up vacation time instead of suspension, they’re also giving up the option to appeal, which can cost the city tens of thousands of dollars in litigation, and still giving up pay.
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