The City of Olympia seeks proposals from independent consultants for the role of Civilian Police Auditor. This is a contracted consultancy position responsible for providing independent oversight to ensure accountability and transparency in Olympia Police Department investigations related to misconduct and use of force.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct or oversee independent investigations of use of force incidents.
• Audit OPD’s use of force incidents and complaint processes.
• Collaborate with the Community Policing Board on reports and recommendations.
• Host and attend public forums to engage the community on oversight.
• Submit annual reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Communicate regularly with OPD and city officials to ensure accountability.
Submission Deadline: January 9, 2025, 5:00 PM PT
Budget: $100,000–$120,000 annually
Contact: Dawn Carvalho (dcarvalh@ci.olympia.wa.us)
RFP Location: https://www.olympiawa.gov/bid_detail_T6_R170.php
