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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting
6:00 PM - Monday, July 11, 2022
7th Floor Conferencing Center
1. RENTON CHIEF’S COMMUNITY COUNCIL
a) Presentation
b) Application
c) Applicant Review Protocol
d) Charter Agreement
e) Webpage Snapshot
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JON SCHULDT, CHIEF OF POLICE
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Renton Police Department
Chief’s Community Council
Advisory Board Application
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name:
First MI Last
Date of Birth: __________ Occupation (if retired, list previous occupation): __________________________
Residential Address: City: Zip:
Email Address:
Phone Number (home): (cell):
How did you hear about position? ___________________________________________________
Please check all that apply to you (within Renton City Limits):
Resident Business Owner/Representative School District Representative Student (age 16-23)
Civic Organization
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Please list two (2) people we can contact for character reference. These individuals may not be relatives and
must be people you have known for at least 1 year.
1.Name: Relationship:
Phone:Email:
home cell work
2.Name: Relationship:
Phone:Email:
home cell work
INTERESTS & BACKGROUND
1.What are the reasons you would like to participate on this council?
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2.Please list your interests, hobbies, community activities, memberships, languages, etc.:
3.If you could change/improve one thing about policing as a profession, what would it be?
_______________________________________________________________________________
PERSONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)
The City of Renton is committed to inclusiveness and outreach for all Renton residents to ensure that
Renton boards and councils are reflective of the community we serve. Providing information in the
section below is voluntary but will assist us in achieving this goal.
Please check the ethnicity with which you identify. You may select more than one category
Black/African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska Native White
Asian Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino
Which of the following most accurately describes you?
Female Male Non-Binary Transgender Intersex I Prefer Not to Say
Active Military: Yes No Veteran: Yes No
Do you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act? Yes No
IMPORTANT! UNDERSTANDING OF APPLICATION
I, , certify that I have read and understand all questions and
statements contained in this application, further, that all statements I have made herein are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I understand that if selected for a position to serve on the Chief’s Community Council, I will be required to
attend a majority of the meetings held.
I verify that I have read and understand the Chief’s Community Council Charter Agreement.
I understand this application authorizes a personal reference check, and hereby authorize any individual
with whom I have been associated to furnish the City of Renton any pertinent information concerning my
character. I do hereby release all individuals connected herewith from all liability for any damages
whatsoever incurred in furnishing such information.
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NOTE: This application is subject to public disclosure. Certain information is exempt from disclosure.
Refer to RCW 42.56 for information on state law regarding public records and certain records that are
exempt from public disclosure.
Information contrary to State laws against discrimination is not sought or utilized.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE: __________
Please submit completed application: ChiefsCouncil@rentonwa.gov
For Office Use Only
Accepted Declined Initials: Date:
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Renton Police Department
Chief’s Community Council
Applicant Review Protocol
1(A). A one-on-one informal meeting with a current Chief’s Community Council (CCC) Steering
Committee member(s) to invite them to consider participating as a member. (This is
optional.)
a) Steering Committee member provides written Charter (describing community council
member’s role, responsibilities, and expectations).
b) Steering Committee member answers questions about the position.
c) The applicant and the Steering Committee member will come to a mutual determination
about whether the candidate is willing to support the mission and commitment of the
CCC. (If not, this ends the process for the applicant.)
1(B). Applicant completes and submits an application to the CCC via electronic
submission or in-person, which includes basic biography information.
2. Applicant meets with a CCC Steering Committee member and/or the Chief of Police (or
designee) to review their application. The following are questions to be asked of the
applicant during the interview:
a) What are some reasons that you would like to participate on a police community council?
b) Do you have any concerns about participating on a police community council?
c) What are some ideas you have for connecting the police department with members
of your community?
d) Briefly describe an experience(s) related to the community and/or policing that would
support your participation on the community council.
e) If your participation on the community council has potential to change/improve the
way you think about policing, what might that be?
f) What other questions do you have about serving on the community council?
g) Is there anything else you would like to share with the CCC Steering Committee or Chief?
3. CCC Steering Committee Discussion Regarding Applicant
a) After application has been received and interview completed, final consideration to
approve applicant will be discussed at a CCC meeting.
b) All CCC members will review the application and any supportive documents submitted
by applicant.
c) All CCC members who spoke with the applicant should report to the entire group,
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answer questions about candidate and relay information/answers obtained during
interview. A recommendation can be made based upon this initial interview.
d) The CCC will use a consensus process (not majority) for inviting the applicant to join
the community council. If consensus is not reached, an invitation to join the council
will not be extended.
e) All deliberations are treated as confidential.
f) Applicants are either invited with full consensus or the invitation is
declined/deferred with full consensus.
4. Applicant will be notified by a CCC member once a decision has been rendered.
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Renton Police Department
Chief’s Community Council
Charter Agreement
Purpose
The Renton Police Department Chief’s Community Council (CCC) gives community members the
opportunity to act in an advisory role to provide recommendations to the Police Department on
public safety-related issues.
Together, the community council and the police department will identify public safety issues and
collaborate with community leaders, local organizations, and stakeholders to create practical and
effective solutions and equitable community policing practices.
Mission
Community engagement that adds value to the Renton Police Department’s mission of ethical and
equal services to the City of Renton.
Vision Statement
The community council will be tasked with advising police leadership to identify barriers and
opportunities to produce:
1) Unbiased law enforcement services to our community
2) Improved crime prevention and law enforcement services
3) Improved relationships and communication between the community and police
4) Enhanced transparency from the Renton Police Department
Membership
1) Members of this council offer their time, labor, and expertise voluntarily
2) The council will have representation from various sectors to include, but not limited to:
a) Renton School District
b) Student (16 – 23 years)
c) Seniors (55 years +)
d) Business Community
e) Representation from various communities of color based on current City of Renton census
data:
• Asian American
• American Indian or Alaska Native
• Black or African American
• Hispanic, Latino or Spanish
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
• White
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f) Church/Faith-Based Organizations
g) LGBTQIA+ Community
h) Community representative for those with disabilities
i) Former or retired member of law enforcement
3) Membership size may be limited and will not exceed 25 members
4) A steering committee has been created to oversee the purpose, mission, and vision of the
Chief’s Community Council; members have been selected by the Chief of Police and local
leaders of the community.
Role of Community Council
1) Provide a community perspective and recommendations concerning policies, procedures,
programs, and the effectiveness of police services
2) To serve as a liaison between the police department and the community
3) Assist in community outreach and engagement efforts
4) Help identify barriers and develop strategies to promote inclusive results that are
representative, and in the best interest, of the community
Responsibility of Individual Members
1) Act as a sounding board on policy and procedures with the goal of equitable outcomes
2) Represent a diverse group in providing input that reflects the concerns, visions, and ideas of
each group
3) Report back to the group and/or community you are representing with information on council
outcomes and updates
4) To be an advocate for the purpose and mission of the community council
Role of Police Personnel
1) To bring forward topics, questions, protocols and/or procedures before the community
council
2) Appoint a facilitator to direct and oversee meetings
3) To provide resources to carry out tasks for the community council
4) To listen to issues raised, share them with appropriate staff and report back
Membership Criteria
To be accepted as a member of the council, you must meet the following criteria:
1) Must reside within Renton City Limits, work, or have another connection to the City of Renton
such as a faith-based organization or school
2) Commit to at least two years of service (for students: one year), and attend 75% of the
regularly scheduled quarterly meetings
3) Submit application and review and acknowledge the community council charter.
4) Applicants must submit a letter of interest providing information on why they would like to
participate as a member of the CCC, how they envision their role on the council (if selected),
and what their expectations are as far as time commitment as a member.
5) It’s encouraged for new members to attend a community council member orientation, with
an option to participate in a police ride-along.
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6) Be recognized and valued as a leader in the community who is willing to share, listen, and
seek understanding on issues that affect residents of the City of Renton
7) Motivated to work together to identify solutions
Term Limits
1) The term limit for incoming members is two years and can be extended for a third term as
approved and voted on by the community council.
2) The initial term limit for steering committee members will remain flexible, with an option to
elect leaders from within the group (with established term limits) at a later date.
Removal of Members
1) All motions to remove a current council member will be subject to a vote of the entire
council.
2) A member can be nominated for removal for bringing discredit to the community council or
police department.
3) All CCC members serve at the discretion of the Chief of Police, and they can choose to
remove a member if deemed necessary.
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