Citizens Police Review Board

City of Columbia, Missouri Meeting Minutes Citizens Police Review Board Wednesday, May 11, 2016 City Hall - Council Regular Chambers; 701 East 7:00 PM Broadway, Columbia, Missouri I. CALL TO ORDER Dr. Martin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. INTRODUCTIONS Dr. Martin introduced the staff present at the meeting. Staff Present: Chief Ken Burton, Sgt. Brian Tate and Ms. Wibbenmeyer. Members of the public were present. Present: 8- Gabriel Dean, Val DeBrunce, Andrew Fisher, James Martin, Alan Meyer, Steve Sheltmire, Darryl Smith and Jayne Woods Excused: 1- Renee Henson III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Smith moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Meyer seconded the motion. The agenda was approved unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DRAFT April 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes Mr. Sheltmire moved to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2016 meeting. Mr. Meyer seconded the motion. The draft minutes of the April 13, 2016 meeting were distributed in advance of the meeting and were approved. V. SPECIAL ITEMS Meeting with Police Chief Burton The Board met with the Police Chief. Chief Burton asked the Board what their goals are with regard to the audit process. Mr. Dean explained. Chief Burton agreed to have Sgt. Tate to bring files upon request and that Sgt Tate would advise if the meeting was required to be open or closed. Chief Burton discussed the procedural justice training report. Mr. Dean thanked Chief Burton for the appointment of the LGBT liaison. Chief Burton credited Officer Clinton Sinclair for asking to serve in that role. Chief Burton discussed vacancies in the police department. City of Columbia, Missouri Page 1 Printed on 6/9/2016 Citizens Police Review Board Meeting Minutes May 11, 2016 Chief Burton offered to pay for one member of the Board to go if the City Council did not approve the funding request. Mr. Smith inquired about the community outreach unit. Chief Burton said that it is already reaping rewards. Chief Burton discussed his plans for a new police station and for a substation in one of the strategic plan neighborhoods. Ms. Woods complimented the police department on its use of the next door app. Mr. Sheltmire asked about the community outreach unit’s efforts. Chief Burton discussed the partnership with community service agencies and the availability of the resources to the public. Chief Burton discussed the President’s Report on 21st Century Policing and how his department approached the report. Mr. Martin asked about shift coverage. Chief Burton explained the consultant ’s report and recommendations. He also said that he moved traffic into patrol where their primary duties are still traffic, but they take other calls as well. Chief Burton discussed his ideas about alarm systems. Chief Burton discussed shift issues and the new schedule. Chief Burton explained the new Chaplaincy program. Chief Burton credited Lt. Buck for establishing the Chaplaincy program. Chief Burton announced that they will be starting the accreditation process with CALEA . He explained the CALEA accreditation process. VI. REPORTS Positive Connections and Ride Alongs Nothing reported. Strategic Planning Subcommittee Report Nothing reported. Outreach Subcommittee Report Mr. Sheltmire said that he and Mr. Meyer met with new recruits last Wednesday. Mr. Sheltmire said that there will be another on June 6. He thanked the police department for allowing the Board to meet with recruits. Mr. Sheltmire announced four members were present at the Race and Equity Forum. Mr. Sheltmire inquired about translation services. Mr. Smith suggested Spanish translation. Mr. Dean suggested partnering with the Refugee and Immigration Services for outreach presentations rather than brochures. City of Columbia, Missouri Page 2 Printed on 6/9/2016 Citizens Police Review Board Meeting Minutes May 11, 2016 Dr. Martin said that he met with Mr. Cobbins of the Columbia Vision Commission. VII. OLD BUSINESS NACOLE Conference - Supplemental Funds Request Mr. Dean reported that he drafted a letter related to the supplemental funds request which was approved by the Chair, Dr. Martin, and will be submitted to the Council soon. Supplement to 2016 Annual Report Mr. Dean said that he drafted the supplement and provided it to Mr. Fisher and Ms . Henson for their review. VIII. GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF There was no public comment. IX. NEXT MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2016 X. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Sheltmire moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Woods seconded the motion. The Board unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. City of Columbia, Missouri Page 3 Printed on 6/9/2016