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PASADENA – ColoradoBooulevard.net:
The Pasadena Police Department (PPD) has concluded its internal review of an officer-involved shooting on August 15, 2020 resulting in the death of Anthony McClain. The PPD determined that the involved officer’s use of force was in compliance with PPD policy.
By News Desk
The PPD’s Use of Force Review Board conducted a comprehensive review and made recommended findings in accordance with PPD Policy. Interim Chief of Police Jason Clawson presided over the Use of Force Review Board and adopted the Board’s recommendations. (The Board’s report and the materials considered, including the District Attorney’s report are available at this link). The District Attorney’s review is one of two independent, outside reviews of the incident. The report of other outside reviewer, OIR Group, will be made public when finalized.
Interim Chief Clawson said:
The Pasadena Police Department takes all uses of force seriously, especially those which result in the loss of a person’s life. I am committed to holding myself and the other members of the Department accountable for our actions, individually and collectively, and I am confident that we took a critical and comprehensive look at what happened. I encourage the public to review the complete investigation. Ultimately, this incident resulted in the loss of Mr. McClain’s life, and it was tragic for all those involved and for the community.”
Disciplinary proceedings are still pending in connection with the August 15, 2020, incident because the officer failed to activate a body worn camera in a timely manner. The Chief of Police is also solely responsible for imposing discipline for any policy violations that may have occurred during an incident. An officer is provided an opportunity to respond to the Chief before any proposed discipline becomes effective. Once discipline is imposed, an officer can appeal it. If appealed, the City Manager is responsible for making the final decision on an officer’s appeal. In order to remain impartial, the City Manager is not involved in reviewing or commenting on the merits of any discipline before there is a final decision.
Any inquiries regarding this matter should be directed to the Office of the Chief of Police at 626-744-4545.
As a resident of Pasadena for it least 15 years I see no reason for a pay increase for the Pasadena Police Department because I have been aware of many flaws in the enforcement of our laws of with regards to police respect of its citizens of this city. My sister was formerly with the LAPD and I am a former legal secretary of over 30 years.