To: Honorable Mayor & City Council From: Teresa Guerrero-Daley

Subject: APPROVAL TO TRAVEL Date: October 6, 2003

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of the following travel request:

Authorization for: Teresa Guerrero-Daley, Independent Police Auditor

Purpose: To attend the “International Seminar on Police Accountability.” The Mexican government is convening an international effort to assist them in developing a program to address the creation of an external oversight mechanism for the Mexican Federal Police. The program is under the direction of the National Institute for Penal Sciences, the equivalent of our federal Department of Justice. The Independent Police Auditor’s reputation in civilian oversight was key to this office being selected from among hundreds of oversight offices in the United States to participate in an exchange of comparative experiences that will also include participants from Germany, Colombia, Brazil, Australia, and other countries. This invitation is an honor and recognition for the City of San Jose and the IPA office.

Meeting Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Travel Dates: October 28 through 31, 2003

Source of Funds: As an invited participant, all travel expenses will be paid for by the National Institute for Penal Sciences.

During my absence, Steve Wing, Assistant IPA, will be in charge of the Independent Police Auditor’s office.

TERESA GUERRERO-DALEY

Independent Police Auditor