Racial Equity in Policing Commission Regular Meeting
Notice Type(s)
Meeting
Event Start Date & Time
January 8, 2026 05:30 PM
Event End Date & Time
January 8, 2026 07:00 PM
Description/Agenda
Racial Equity in Policing Commission
City & County Building 451 South State Street
CRA Conference Room #118
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, January 8, 2026
5:30 p.m.
This meeting is a discussion among Commissioners and select presenters. The public is welcome. Items scheduled may be moved or discussed during a different portion of the meeting based on circumstances or availability of speakers.
This meeting will be hybrid. The Commission Meeting will have a physical location at the City and County Building (CRA Conference Room #118) and members of the public may provide public comment in-person. Commissioners and presenters may join or participate either in-person or through electronic means. You may also watch a recording of the meeting on the SLC REP Commission Meeting YouTube Channel.
1. Welcome and Public Meeting Guidelines
- Roll Call
- Constituents are encouraged to apply for open vacancies!
2. Open Dialogue (~5 minutes)
During this portion of the meeting, Commissioners may raise topics and discuss current events that may impact or influence the Commission's overall work, discussions, and deliberations to provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Salt Lake City Police Department's policies, budget, and culture. No action will be taken during this section of the meeting. Matters discussed during this section of the meeting may be scheduled on a subsequent agenda for follow-up.
3. Public Comment (limited to 15 minutes)
Attendees may be provided one or two minutes of time, determined by the number of attendees and the time available determined by the Commission. Please observe the time limit stated at the beginning of the public comment period so everyone may have a chance to speak.
Per the public meeting guidelines, keep comments free of discriminatory language referring to a person or group based on their religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, color, descent, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or other gender identity factor. Items or comments that disrupt the meeting, intimidate other participants or that may cause safety concerns are not allowed.
4. Approve and Adopt Minutes
- November 2025
5. SLCPD Chief Update (~20 minutes)
- Chief Redd (or designated representative of his leadership team) may provide an update to the Commission on the following items:
o General department updates for the Commission to be aware of since their last meeting in November, if any are relevant to the Commission's initiatives and priorities.
6. Subcommittee Updates (~ 15 minutes)
- The Commission will review and provide feedback on subcommittee meetings held in 2025.
o Training & Data Metrics Subcommittee
Lead Commissioner: Katie Durante
Lead Officer: Deputy Chief Alex Garcia
o School Safety & Youth Initiatives Subcommittee
Lead Commissioner: Diya Oommen
Lead Officer; Deputy Chief Bill Manzanarez
o Community Outreach & Engagement Subcommittee
Lead Commissioner: Gloria Mensah
Lead Officer: Deputy Chief Brandon Christiansen
o Policies, Practices, & Procedures Subcommittee
Lead Commissioner: VACANT
Lead Officer: Deputy Chief Alex Garcia
7. Review Policies and Procedures (~ 20 minutes)
- The Commission will review current policies and procedures to provide feedback on changes to consider. A formal vote on changes will be conducted in a subsequent meeting.
8. Review 2026 Priorities (~ 20 minutes)
- The Commission will review 2026 priorities and provide a plan of action for obtaining each goal with a tentative deadline of end of year.
9. Chair and Vice Chair Elections (~ 10 minutes)
- The Commission will nominate and vote on their 2026 Chair and Vice Chair.
10. TENTATIVE Closed Session
The Commission will consider a motion to enter into a Closed Session. A closed meeting described under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including, but not limited to:
a. discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual;
b. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
c. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
d. investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah Code ยง 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
11. Review Racial Equity in Policing Commission Meetings for 2026:
- Thursday, January 8, 2025
- Thursday, March 12, 2025
- Thursday, May 14, 2025
- July - Commission Retreat to be held sometime in summer based on Commission
- members availability.
- Thursday, September 10, 2025
- Thursday, November 12, 2025 - Final Regular Meeting of 2026
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
The undersigned, duly appointed Impact Manager, does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who have indicated interests.
MICHELLE MOONEY
SALT LAKE CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact City staff at REPCommission@slcgov.com or 385-707-6514 or relay service 711
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact City staff at REPCommission@slc.gov or 801-535-7644, or relay service 711.