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16 <br /> What We've Done and Future Steps <br /> Created new form <br /> Built database to capture and retain <br /> information <br /> Shift supervisors will review forms and seek <br /> corrections for errors or omissions <br /> Supervisors will input information to <br /> database for consistencyE <br /> Major Kevin Jones described the new process for entering data from the form, which will <br /> improve the quality of the data collected. He said information on race and gender will also be <br /> collected. He resumed the PowerPoint presentation: <br /> New Form <br /> Please review the new search consent form. <br /> It is my understanding you received a copy in your packet. <br /> We ask for your review and feedback. <br /> Please submit questions, comments,concerns,or edits <br /> to us by February 26,2021. <br /> Thank you. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said the original discussion was about the consent to search <br /> form and the use of body cameras. He said the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equity and <br /> Criminal Justice issued its report and recommendations in December 2020. He said this task <br /> force recommended several things, including that written consent to search be required at all <br /> times. He said the current policy allows for officer discretion of when to use the form, which is <br /> of concern to him. He said there are racial disparities on who gets searched, and how <br />