Citizen Police Review Board
Regular MeetingDeKalb, IL · March 31, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF DEKALB
CITIZEN POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MARCH 31, 2022
The Citizen Police Review Board (CPRB) of the City of DeKalb, Illinois, convened on March 31,
2022, at the DeKalb Police Department, 700 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Maurice McDavid called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Board Secretary Melissa Neblock called the roll, and the following members of the CPRB were
present: Justin Carlson, Maurice McDavid, Kate Noreiko, Veronica Origel, and John Walker.
Others in attendance included Chief of Police David Byrd, Deputy Police Chief Jason Leverton,
Police Commander Steve Lekkas, Police Commander Craig Woodruff, Police Commander Chad
McNett, Police Sergeant Keith Ehrke, Police Sergeant Tony Kwasniewski and Police Sergeant
Kris Mecca.
B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Ms. Noreiko moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Mr. Walker.
VOTE: Motion carried by a 5-0 voice vote of the CPRB members present.
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. March 10, 2022
MOTION: Mr. Walker moved to approve the minutes; seconded by Ms. Origel.
VOTE: Motion carried by a 5-0 voice vote of the CPRB members present.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no speaker request forms submitted.
E. ORIENTATION OF THE CITIZEN POLICE REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS
Police Chief David Byrd provided a brief introduction to what would be covered in the orientation
for tonight’s meeting. He then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Biased
Enforcement Policy (Policy 103.4). Copies of the policy were provided to the members.
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February 10, 2022
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Brief discussion ensued regarding the Biased Enforcement Policy (Policy 103.4).
Deputy Policy Chief Leverton then provided an additional overview of Police Department’s Biased
Enforcement Policy (Policy 103.4).
Brief discussion ensued regarding the Biased Enforcement Policy (Policy 103.4).
Police Commander Woodruff then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Body Worn
Camera system. He then provided a demonstration of the Body Worn Camera system.
Brief discussion ensued regarding the Police Department’s Body Worn Camera System’s
capabilities.
Police Sergeant Kwasniewski then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Traffic
Enforcement Policy (Policy 403.2). Copies were provided to members.
Brief discussion ensued regarding the Traffic Enforcement Policy (Policy 403.2).
Police Commander Lekkas then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Pursuit
Procedures and Stop Sticks Policy (Policy 304.2). Copies were provided to members.
Brief discussion ensued regarding the Pursuit Procedures and Stop Sticks Policy (Policy 304.2).
Police Sergeant Mecca then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Citizen Contacts &
Terry Stops Policy (Policy 401.1). Copies were provided to members.
Brief discussion ensued regarding the Police Department’s Citizen Contacts & Terry Stops Policy
(Policy 401.1).
Police Commander Lekkas then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Arrest
Procedures Policy (Policy 404.2). Copies were provided to members.
Brief discussion ensued regarding the Arrest Procedures Policy (Policy 404.2).
Police Sergeant Ehrke then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Search & Seizure
Policy (Policy 402.14). Copies were provided to members.
Brief discussion ensued regarding the Search & Seizure Policy (Policy 402.14).
Police Chief David Byrd thanked members of the board for the time they have invested in
orientation. He discussed the board members will be scheduling ride a longs with officers. Police
Commander McNett was introduced as the Patrol Commander and he will be assisting with the
scheduling process. Deputy Policy Chief Leverton addressed where the policies were located for
review.
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February 10, 2022
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Brief discussion ensued.
F. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
It was noted that the next meeting of the CPRB is scheduled for May 5, 2022.
Brief discussion ensued.
G. Adjournment
MOTION: Ms. Norieko moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Walker.
VOTE: Motion carried by a 5-0 voice vote of the CPRB members present.
Chair McDavid adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
__________________________________________
Melissa Neblock, Board Secretary
Agenda
AGENDA
Citizen Police Review Board Meeting
March 31, 2022
6:00 p.m.
LOCATION
DeKalb Police Department
700 W. Lincoln Highway
Second Floor Training Room
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of the Agenda
C. Approval of the Minutes
1. March 10, 2022.
D. Public Participation
E. Orientation of the Citizen Police Review Board Members
1. Biased Enforcement, Policy 103.4
2. Pursuit Procedures & Stop Sticks, Policy 304.2
3. Citizen Contacts & Terry Stops, Policy 401.1
4. Search & Seizure Guidelines, Policy 402.14
5. Traffic Enforcement, Policy 403.2
6. Arrest Procedures, Policy 404.2
7. Body Cam Demonstration
F. Date of Next Meeting
G. Adjournment
MINUTES
CITY OF DEKALB
CITIZEN POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MARCH 10, 2022
The Citizen Police Review Board (CPRB) of the City of DeKalb, Illinois, convened on March 10,
2022, at the DeKalb Police Department, 700 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Maurice McDavid called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Board Secretary Melissa Neblock called the roll, and the following members of the CPRB were
present: Justin Carlson, Maurice McDavid, Kate Noreiko, Veronica Origel, and John Walker.
Others in attendance included Deputy Police Chief Jason Leverton, Police Commander Bob
Redel, Police Sergeant Joe Espy and Police Sergeant Ryan Wilkins.
B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Ms. Noreiko moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Ms. Origel.
VOTE: Motion carried by a 5-0 voice vote of the CPRB members present.
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. February 10, 2022
MOTION: Mr. Carlson moved to approve the minutes; seconded by Ms. Origel.
VOTE: Motion carried by a 5-0 voice vote of the CPRB members present.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no speaker request forms submitted.
E. ORIENTATION OF THE CITIZEN POLICE REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS
Deputy Police Chief Leverton provided a brief recap of the February 10, 2022, CPRB meeting.
He also showed the CPRB page on the City’s website.
Deputy Policy Chief Leverton then provided an overview of the Police Department’s
Administration of Discipline Policy (Policy 202.3), providing copies of the policy to the members.
He also noted that all of the Police Department’s policies are posted on the City’s website. This
overview included Disciplinary Actions, Punitive Actions and Alternatives to Discipline such as
Counseling, Training and Performance Improvement Plans.
Brief discussion ensued.
He then provided and overview of the Police Department’s Citizen Complaint Procedure (Policy
202.5), providing copies of the policy to the members.
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February 10, 2022
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Brief discussion ensued.
Police Commander then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Internal Affair’s
Procedure (Policy 202.5), providing copies of the policy, Miranda rights, Internal Investigation
Forms to include Notice of Interrogation, Notification of Charges/Allegations, Waiver/Request
Counsel, and Administrative Rights to members.
Brief discussion ensued.
Police Sergeant Wilkins then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Firearm’s Policy
(Policy 304.7) and Police Rifle Policy (Policy 304.8), providing copies to members. He also
showed the various lethal and less lethal options available to officers. He passed around a foam
baton for member’s to handle.
Brief discussion ensued.
Police Sergeant Espy then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Taser Policy (Policy
304.9), providing copies to members.
Brief discussion ensued.
F. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
It was noted that the next meeting of the CPRB is scheduled for March 31, 2022.
Brief discussion ensued, regarding the next steps in training.
G. Adjournment
MOTION: Mr. Walker moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ms. Noreiko.
VOTE: Motion carried by a 5-0 voice vote of the CPRB members present.
Chair McDavid adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
__________________________________________
Melissa Neblock, Board Secretary