Lexipol Policy Manual Agreement

At a glance

What: An agreement with Lexipol LLC for maintenance and support of the Police Department's policy manual. A council member proposed instead discontinuing the contract and developing police policy in-house with the City Attorney, City Manager and community stakeholders.
Where it stands: On 2026-10-20 the substitute motion to discontinue failed 3-4. The original motion to approve the agreement then passed 4-3.
Next: None scheduled.

Discussion

Staff said the city does not adopt Lexipol policies wholesale: the police legal advisor reviews each update against state law and local policy, and the Police Oversight Commission can ask to review policies. Several members asked what in-house policy writing would require, including at least one additional full-time attorney. Supporters of the substitute motion cited liability concerns and the desire for locally written policy. The exchange between two members became heated and the mayor called for the vote.

Log

2026-10-20 - City Council & Housing Authority

Substitute motion to discontinue the agreement and bring policy development in-house failed 3-4. The original motion to approve the Lexipol agreement passed 4-3.