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Subsequent to the tragic in-custody death of Kelly Thomas, OIR Group was asked by the City of Fullerton to perform an independent review and investigation into the incident. One part of the assignment was to conduct an internal investigation into the incident to determine whether any of the involved officers violated policies and practices of the Fullerton Police Department ("FPD"). That investigation remains ongoing. A second part of the assignment was to examine current policies and practices of FPD and to offer recommendations intended to improve on those policies and practices. That review is also ongoing. Finally, criminal proceedings relating to the incident are currently pending. However, in an effort to begin to bring insight and transparency into issues surrounding the incident, OIR Group presents the following interim report and recommendations relating to issues prior and subsequent to the fatal incident. As detailed below, in its review of these issues, OIR Group found no evidence of intent by the Police Department to deceive or falsify but does offer recommendations as to some of these issues that, if followed, would likely improve its processes.
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Today, the Orange County District Attorney, Tony Rackauckas, announced the filing of felony charges against two Fullerton Police Officers. The charged officers are Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli. The charges stem from the Orange County District Attorney’s investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Kelly Thomas who died on July 10, 2011, after an altercation with Fullerton Police Officers at the Fullerton transportation center on July 5, 2011. The Orange County District Attorney’s office has conducted the criminal investigation, and we respect the decision of District Attorney Rackauckas. The Fullerton Police Department will continue to cooperate with the Orange County District Attorney’s office in their investigation.
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