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    The city of Davis is releasing a redacted version of an independent report regarding the Davis Fire Department. The redactions are to protect personnel privacy and privileged information. The report was prepared by Bob Aaronson to investigate issues raised in a July 2008 Grand Jury report about the fire department. Mr. Aaronson discussed his findings publicly in January. The city manager is satisfied with the investigation process and results, and agrees the fire department is professionally managed and provides excellent service.

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    The city of Davis is releasing a redacted version of an independent report regarding the Davis Fire Department. The redactions are to protect personnel privacy and privileged information. The report was prepared by Bob Aaronson to investigate issues raised in a July 2008 Grand Jury report about the fire department. Mr. Aaronson discussed his findings publicly in January. The city manager is satisfied with the investigation process and results, and agrees the fire department is professionally managed and provides excellent service.

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    02-20-09 Redacted Aaronson Fire Investigation Report For Public Disclosure

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    The city of Davis is releasing a redacted version of an independent report regarding the Davis Fire Department. The redactions are to protect personnel privacy and privileged information. The report was prepared by Bob Aaronson to investigate issues raised in a July 2008 Grand Jury report about the fire department. Mr. Aaronson discussed his findings publicly in January. The city manager is satisfied with the investigation process and results, and agrees the fire department is professionally managed and provides excellent service.

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    City of Davis City Manager’s Office

    23 Russell Boulevard – Davis, California 95616


    530-757-5602 – FAX: 530-757-5603 – TDD: 530-757-5666

    STATEMENT REGARDING RELEASE OF


    REDACTED FIRE REPORT

    For More Information: Call 530-757-5602

    February 20, 2009

    Upon receipt of a Public Records Act (PRA) request, the city of Davis is releasing a redacted
    version of the independent report prepared by Bob Aaronson re: Grand Jury Report Fire
    Department. The PRA exempts from disclosure "personnel, medical, or similar files, the
    disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy." Likewise, the
    California Constitution contains an explicit right of privacy to which the City's employees are
    entitled and which the City must protect. The redacted Aaronson Report strikes a balance
    between the public interest in disclosure and the employees' privacy interests – redacting only
    that information containing sensitive personnel information or information protected by the
    official information and deliberative process privileges.

    The City hired Mr. Aaronson to complete an investigation of the Department to follow up on the
    July 1, 2008 Grand Jury report about the Davis Fire Department. Mr. Aaronson’s investigative
    report addresses the range of issues contained in the Grand Jury report. Mr. Aaronson discussed
    the findings of his report in public session on January 13. The City Council also received a staff
    report, which included portions of the Aaronson report, on January 13. A full copy of that report
    can be found at http://cityofdavis.org/meetings/councilpackets/20090113.

    I am satisfied with the results of the process. The City invested time and funds to ensure
    adequate follow-up and elaboration of the findings from the Grand Jury report. Issues identified
    in the investigation have been addressed, both internally and at the City Council level. Mr.
    Aaronson’s report makes it clear, and I concur, that the Davis Fire Department is managed
    professionally and provides the highest level of service to the community.

    Bill Emlen
    City Manager

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