CPRA Complex Investigation "By the Numbers"

A brief "by the numbers" description of the work involved in a recent CPRA Investigation

Posted: September 19th, 2018 3:59 PM

Last Updated: January 20th, 2021 7:42 PM

CPRA Major Case "by the numbers"

Point Value: 1 (most complex)

Case Priority: 1 (use of force)

8 Complainants

3 Months waiting for basic documents including the police report from the Oakland Police Department

5 Months spent working on case after receiving initial documents from the Oakland Police Department

31 Officers Listed in case file (11 subject officers, 20 witness officers)

? Total number of officers involved in incident. Investigator put together a list of subject and witness officers from documents, body-worn video, and interviews.

32 Interviews Conducted

10 Hours body-worn video watched and transcribed

1000+ Pages OPD and other associated documents reviewed (police reports, dispatch logs, etc.)

1500+ Pages of investigator notes and correspondence generated

24 Allegations investigated and closed via Administrative Closure and Board Hearing

7 Policy Recommendations

2 Training Recommendations

250+ Pages of closure and hearing summary reports