
Key Dates
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August 24, 2019- Aurora Police Department confronted Elijah McClain after responding to a call about an unarmed person wearing a ski mask that looked “sketchy.” Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the scene as well and ketamine was administered to Elijah McClain. While on scene, Elijah McClain went into cardiac arrest.
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August 30, 2019 - Elijah McClain died.
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June 19, 2020 - Governor Jared Polis signed The Police Integrity Transparency and Accountability Act, also known as Senate Bill 217 (SB217) into law. This bill provided, among other things, a basis for the Colorado Attorney General to open a civil investigation of any governmental authority for engaging in a pattern or practice conduct that violates state or federal constitutionals or laws. A pattern or practice investigation looks at whether members of a government agency have a pattern of misconduct related to the rights, privileges, or immunities of people that those members interact with.
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July 20, 2020 - Aurora City Council passed a resolution to convene an Independent Review Panel to investigate the Elijah McClain incident.
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August 11, 2020 - Colorado Attorney General’s Office launched a pattern or practice investigation into the Aurora Police Department.
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February 22, 2021 - An Independent Review Panel released its report.
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November 16, 2021 - The City of Aurora agreed to enter into a Consent Decree
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November 22, 2021 - Aurora City Council approved the Consent Decree
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February 15, 2022 - Jeff Schlanger and members of the Monitoring Team make their first site visit to Aurora.
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April 6, 2022 - Chief Vanessa Wilson is terminated by City Manager James Twombley who praises the community work of Chief Wilson, but indicates his decision to make a change based on other aspects of the Chief's responsibilities.
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April 19, 2022 - First "Town Hall Meeting" hosted by the Monitor held.
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May 15, 2022 - First Reporting Period ends.
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July 14, 2022- The first report from the Monitor was published.
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August 9, 2022 - The second Town Hall was held. The recording can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKNKONz_L5I
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August 15, 2022 - Second Reporting Period ends.
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October 15, 2022 - The second report from the Monitor was published.
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November 15, 2022 - Third Reporting Period ends. The public report will be filed with the court no later than January 15, 2023.
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February 15, 2023 - Fourth Reporting Period ends. The public report will be filed with the court no later than April 15, 2023.
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August 15, 2023 – Fifth Reporting Period ends. The public report will be filed with the court no later than October 15, 2023.
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February 16, 2024 - Sixth Reporting Period ends. The public report will be filed with the court no later than April 15, 2024.
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August 15, 2024 - Seventh Reporting Period ends. The public report will be filed with the court no later than October 15, 2024.
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February 15, 2025 - Eighth Reporting Period ends. The public report will be filed with the court no later than April 15, 2025.
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August 15, 2025 - Ninth Reporting Period ends. The public report will be filed with the court no later than October 15, 2025.
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February 15, 2026 - Tenth Reporting Period ends. The public report will be filed with the court no later than April 15, 2026.
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August 15, 2026 - Eleventh Reporting Period ends. The public report will be filed with the court no later than October 15, 2026.
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February 15, 2027 - Twelfth Reporting Period ends. The public report will be filed with the court no later than April 15, 2027.