City Begins Search for New Independent Police Auditor

The City on Wednesday announced it is searching for a new Independent Police Auditor.

“The City of Pasadena is seeking to contract with an independent police auditor to advise the 11-member Community Police Oversight Commission,” according to a statement released on Monday.

The new auditor will replace Richard Rosenthal. Rosenthal announced on July 18 he is leaving the position.

The City Council extended Rosenthal’s contract through January. Rosenthal is aiding the City in finding his replacement.

This will be the City’s third auditor. Brian Moxley briefly held the job before Rosenthal.

“Eligible firms or individuals are encouraged to review the request for proposals for independent police auditor, which can be found on the City’s website www.cityofpasadena.net, at the commission’s website, the city attorney’s website and at the link for the City’s online procurement website (OpenGov).”

The deadline for posing questions about the request for proposals is September 27, and the deadline for submitting proposals is October 11.

The independent police auditor serves as a best-practices advisor to the Community Police Oversight Commission. The auditor reviews categorical uses of force by Pasadena Police Department personnel to assess whether the police department’s investigation was complete, thorough, objective, and fair. Additionally, the auditor reviews investigations of personnel complaints of bias-based policing. Where directed by or in conjunction with the commission, the auditor recommends changes to police department policies and issues public reports.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11.