The Capital Metro Independent Investigative Team (CMIIT) is the independent team that objectively investigates the use of deadly force by the Lacey Police Department (LPD).
The CMIIT was developed to comply with Initiative 940. CMIIT ensures that LPD does not investigate its own officers’ uses of deadly force. LPD has not had an incident involving the use of deadly force for several years. LPD is committed to de-escalation and using the minimum amount of force possible, while being prepared for all potential events.
CMIIT consists of 6 representatives from the Lacey community. The 6 community members were selected based upon their independent perspective, connection to the community, and commitment to guaranteeing legitimacy, objectivity, and transparency to these critical investigations. The City is grateful for their service.
The community representatives assist with selecting investigators for the CMIIT, review investigators conflict of interest statements for all investigations, and are present for ongoing investigation of incidents. The community members are able to speak without restriction about an incident after it has been presented to the prosecutor’s office for review.