Opportunity
South Pasadena Unified School District Opengov #267070
Community-Police Mediation Pilot Program Services for City of Pasadena
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
267070
NAICS
541618
This opportunity is issued by the City of Pasadena's City Attorney's office for a Community-Police Mediation Pilot Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena, City Attorney's Office - Requested Services: - Professional facilitative mediation services for community-police complaints - Assemble a diverse team of trained, impartial mediators - Facilitate approximately 18 mediation sessions per year - Collect participant and outcome surveys for each session - Coordinate closely with City staff - Attend meetings with community organizations and briefings with police personnel - Program Focus: - Addresses lower-level complaints (e.g., officer demeanor, communication style) - Excludes cases involving use of force or serious misconduct - Unique Requirements: - Preference for organizations with law enforcement-related mediation experience - Emphasis on building trust, improving communication, and fostering mutual understanding between community and police - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; procurement is for professional services only.
Description
The City of Pasadena is seeking an organization with demonstrated qualifications in facilitative mediation, ideally in the law enforcement context, to provide mediation services for its Community-Police Mediation Pilot Program. The program aims to support the constructive resolution of complaints involving Pasadena Police Department personnel by fostering mutual understanding, improving communication, and building trust between the community and the Department. The organization will facilitate mediation sessions, collect and complete outcome surveys, and coordinate with City staff, attending meetings with community organizations and police personnel. The pilot program is expected to manage approximately 18 mediations per year and focuses on addressing lower-level complaints that do not involve use of force or serious misconduct.