Police Commission

POLICE COMMISSION MINUTES February 22, 2024 PRESENT: Chairman Jim Sponaugle, Commissioner Michael Whitlock, Commissioner Cheryl Michales, Chief Paul Sandy, Deputy Chief David Guerrera and Tracey Hatfield. Commissioner Liz Starr and Commissioner Trish Hansen were excused. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Police Commission was held on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in the Conference Room at the Youth Bureau. Chairman Sponaugle called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. A. MINUTES – On the motion of Comm. Whitlock, second by Comm. Michales the Commission approved the minutes of the January meeting. B. BILLS –The Commission reviewed the January bills totaling $15,247.73 and were approved on the motion of Comm. Michales second by Comm. Whitlock. C. REPORTS –The January reports as approved on the motion of Comm. Whitlock second by Comm. Michales were highlighted as follows: 1. Invoice list for month – Brief discussion of clothing allowances. 2. Year-To-Date Budget – Brief discussion of clothing, overtime and misc. vehicles lines. 3. Training Report –2023 is up-to-date. 4. Vehicle Maintenance – Tires, brakes, oil changes, tire pressure sensors, couple door panels. 5. Overtime/Sick Time Comparison –Sick time way down. 6. Overtime Breakdown– Overtime down. 7. Other Activities Report –Brief discussion of overdoses. 8. Animal Report –Looks good for January. New kennel at Armory being inspected February 22 by Ag & Markets. 9. Detective Bureau Cases –Brief discussion of fraud cases. 1|Page  10. Officers Injury Report – No injuries in January. 11. Officers Activities Report – Nothing notable to discuss. 12. Parking Ticket Report – Tickets way down for January due to ongoing construction. Also, the PEO was out for 2 weeks. Brief discussion of 2-way Main Street. 13. Bike Patrol Report –Nothing to report for January. 14. Arrest Breakdown –Arrests up slightly this month. OLD BUSINESS A. BODY WORN CAMERA-AXON SCHEDULE  Cameras are here  Training scheduled for March B. COPS GRANT  Approved for $125,000 to be spread over three years  We are responsible for 2/3 of the cost  We must hire a new person for this C. LE TECH GRANT  Still waiting to see if we were awarded money from the Grant D. NEW POLICE VEHICLES  New pickup has been ordered  Other vehicles that arrived several months ago are supposed to be up-fitted this month  New Rogues (lease) for the Detective Bureau should be arriving soon E. AUCTION ITEMS  Will be getting the vehicles cleaned up in preparation for the auction. NEW BUSINESS A. EXTRA EQUIPMENT IN VEHICLES  Will be adding extra magazines to each vehicle  The mini-shields were purchased with the money donated for safety equipment; each car will be equipped with one 2|Page B. RECRUIT UPDATE  All are doing well C. TRU UPDATE  Only three TRU Patrol Officers right now  Looking for more members D. 2024 GOALS  Still working on Dog Control Officer  2023 Update-accomplished a lot E. UCR REPORT  Larcenies huge  Family offenses are big F. PERSONNEL ISSUE UPDATE  Executive Session OTHER BUSINESS A. COMMENDATION, APPRECIATION, and CORRESPONDENCE REPORT – Nothing to add. B. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS – Nothing to add. ADJOURNMENT At the request of Chief Sandy, a motion was made by Comm. Michales, second by Comm. Whitlock to go into Executive Session at 10:16 a.m. to discuss Personnel matters. DC Guerrera was excused. With no further business to discuss, the Commission came out of Executive Session on the motion of Comm. Whitlock, second by Comm. Michales at 10:45 a.m. The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 a.m. on the motion of Comm. Michales, second by Comm. Whitlock. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Hatfield Confidential Secretary 3|Page