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Community Law Enforcement Liaison Board
Welcome to the Community Law Enforcement Liaison Board (CLELB) web-page. This website is designed to make you more familiar with the CLELB and its members. The CLELB consists of nine members of the community. The City Council, Delano Police Officers Association, city manager, and the chief of police each appoint one member. The CLELB has an elected chairperson, vice-chair, and secretary which rotates yearly. Meetings for the CLELB are open to the public and your attendance is always welcomed.
Meeting Dates for 2021
January 20, 2022
February 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
April 21,2022
May 19, 2021
June 16, 2022
July 21, 2022
August 18, 2022
September 15, 2022
October 20, 2022
November 17, 2022
December 15, 2022
The Community Law Enforcement Liaison Board was created for additional community participation in Delano Police Department policies, procedures, and practices to ensure fair investigations of citizen complaints. (Established by City Ordinance 1007 - October 20, 1997)
Increasing citizen awareness of the CLELB's purpose and limitations. Increasing media relations to the public and educating the public on policy and procedures. This is to provide citizens with information on the mission and purpose of the Board, dates, location of meetings as well as providing citizens with a better understanding of law enforcement practices as they relate to calls, service, or complaints.
Promote positive police-community relations in an effort to provide better services and expectations from the community and police. To increase CLELB participation in police and other civic events and encourage citizen participation, input, and experiences in providing positive feedback to the community. The CLELB is available to citizens in a less formal environment to explain their role, as well as receive comments from citizens.
Providing citizens with an understanding of the police culture as it would relate to enforcement of laws; recruitment and training of officers, as well as the enforcement of laws. This goal is meant to provide citizens with an understanding of the hiring process and further training requirements. Citizens should understand the rigorous standard for officers as well as continuing professional developmental training. The CLELB also can explain policies and procedures and the roll of reward and discipline plays. Citizens then can understand the philosophy and purpose of Departmental polices and procedures and to understand recognition of superior performance and the process in which discipline is administered.
All complaints are investigated within 30 days, however, on some occasions an investigation may take longer. Should an investigation be conducted as a result of your complaint, you may be contacted for further information.
Upon conclusion of your complaint, you will be notified in writing as to the findings, which will be exonerated, sustained, not sustained, or unfounded. You are not entitled to know what action, if any, was taken against an officer.
You may also contact a CLELB Member personally or by attending a regularly scheduled or special meeting of the CLELB Board.
It is against the law to make a complaint that you know to be false. If you make a complaint against an officer knowing that it is false, you can be prosecuted on a misdemeanor charge. (California Penal Code Section 832.5)
Board Members
- Veronica Soto / Chairperson
- Suzanne Villaruz / Vice- Chairperson
- Mario Nunez /DPOA
- Arnold Morrison
- David Vivas
- Monike Reynozo
- Jasmin Martinez
- Yazmin Hernandez
- Dr. Efrain Rodriguez
Meetings
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. The Community Law Enforcement Liaison Board meets via Zoom. Agenda and Minutes can be obtained under the " Minutes and Agenda" on the City of Delano Website.Meeting Dates for 2021
January 20, 2022
February 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
April 21,2022
May 19, 2021
June 16, 2022
July 21, 2022
August 18, 2022
September 15, 2022
October 20, 2022
November 17, 2022
December 15, 2022
Our Purpose
The Community Law Enforcement Liaison Board was created for additional community participation in Delano Police Department policies, procedures, and practices to ensure fair investigations of citizen complaints. (Established by City Ordinance 1007 - October 20, 1997)Goals
The CLELB has several goals that include:Increasing citizen awareness of the CLELB's purpose and limitations. Increasing media relations to the public and educating the public on policy and procedures. This is to provide citizens with information on the mission and purpose of the Board, dates, location of meetings as well as providing citizens with a better understanding of law enforcement practices as they relate to calls, service, or complaints.
Promote positive police-community relations in an effort to provide better services and expectations from the community and police. To increase CLELB participation in police and other civic events and encourage citizen participation, input, and experiences in providing positive feedback to the community. The CLELB is available to citizens in a less formal environment to explain their role, as well as receive comments from citizens.
Providing citizens with an understanding of the police culture as it would relate to enforcement of laws; recruitment and training of officers, as well as the enforcement of laws. This goal is meant to provide citizens with an understanding of the hiring process and further training requirements. Citizens should understand the rigorous standard for officers as well as continuing professional developmental training. The CLELB also can explain policies and procedures and the roll of reward and discipline plays. Citizens then can understand the philosophy and purpose of Departmental polices and procedures and to understand recognition of superior performance and the process in which discipline is administered.
How can I make a comment or complaint to the Police Department?
Comment / Complaint forms are available in the lobby of the Delano Police Department. You are encouraged to speak with the on-duty Watch Commander if you have any questions, or if you are unsure if you have a complaint or need clarification on a department policy or procedure.All complaints are investigated within 30 days, however, on some occasions an investigation may take longer. Should an investigation be conducted as a result of your complaint, you may be contacted for further information.
Upon conclusion of your complaint, you will be notified in writing as to the findings, which will be exonerated, sustained, not sustained, or unfounded. You are not entitled to know what action, if any, was taken against an officer.
You may also contact a CLELB Member personally or by attending a regularly scheduled or special meeting of the CLELB Board.
It is against the law to make a complaint that you know to be false. If you make a complaint against an officer knowing that it is false, you can be prosecuted on a misdemeanor charge. (California Penal Code Section 832.5)