Report 2021-105 Recommendation 33 Responses

Report 2021-105: Law Enforcement Departments Have Not Adequately Guarded Against Biased Conduct (Release Date: April 2022)

Recommendation #33 To: San Bernardino Police Department

To improve its ability to recruit qualified applicants who reflect the diversity of its community, by April 2023, San Bernardino Police should develop and begin implementing a documented strategy aligned with best practices for recruiting officers who reflect the diversity of its community.

6-Month Agency Response

In response to the report and recommendations, the Department researched best practices from surrounding jurisdictions and drafted a recruitment strategy focused on recruiting candidates that reflect the diversity of our community.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: Fully Implemented

San Bernardino Police provided its new recruitment plan, which contains strategies for reaching applicants who reflect the diversity of its community and strategies for monitoring the effectiveness of those efforts.

All Recommendations in 2021-105

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.