City Council - Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee Meeting Meeting Minutes: June 1, 2021 Councilor Gomez called the meeting to order at 6:04pm. Online via Zoom Members Present: Chair Homar Gomez, Councilor Lindsey Rothschild and Councilor Salem Derby Also in Attendance: Mayor LaChapelle, Chief Alberti, Nicole Hendricks, Megan Faller, Loren Davine, Shelby Lee, Liz Perry, Rebecca Passa, Laura Cunha, Margaret Kierstein, Mark Popeilarczyk, Brenda Therrien, Martin Fedor, Eli Damon, Carolyn Cushing, Ashley Alexander, Jean Frances, Gaby Stevenson, Rick Rogalski, Ryan, Lisa, Kyle Gribi, Desiree Gribi, Chad Alexander, Pat Brough, Anthony Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Councilor Derby and seconded by Councilor Rothschild; it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of 4/26/2021 and 5/6/2021. Public Speak Time: ➢ Megan Faller (Precinct 2) read a statement from a community member who has stopped repeatedly by police officers in Easthampton and beyond ➢ Loren Davine (147 West Street, Precinct 1) wants to ensure that there is broad representation and spoke in support of the Easthampton police ➢ Liz Perry (Precinct 3) Spoke regarding the Police survey questions that expressed negative opinions about AKINE ➢ Shelby Lee (14 Ward Ave) Asked a question about the data pertaining to how many service calls are documented by the EPD ➢ Martin Fedor (Easthampton resident) concerned with these meetings, stated that we’re copying Northampton Continuing Business: Review to begin of the Mayor’s Pledge to Reimagine Policing ● Professor Nicole Hendricks introduced Recommendation 04. Engage in intentional, regular, communication and collaboration with the community to understand and co-define safety needs and develop responses The following people participated in a discussion about Recommendation 04: Julie Thomas (Precinct 4), Shelby Lee (14 Ward Street), Carolyn Cushing (Precinct 4), Professor Hendricks, Chief Alberti, Councilor Rothschild, Councilor  Derby, Councilor Gomez ● Professor Nicole Hendricks introduced Recommendation 05. Examine Police Culture and Training The following people participated in a discussion about Recommendation 05: Liz Perry (Precinct 3), Donovan Lee (Precinct 4), Professor Hendricks, Chief Alberti ● Professor Nicole Hendricks introduced Recommendation 06. Educate and inform the Easthampton community about the revised use of force policy The following people participated in a discussion about Recommendation 06: Liz Perry (Precinct 3), Chief Alberti, Donovan Lee (Precinct 4) ● Councilor Gomez invited State Rep and State Senator to our next meeting to inform us about the state bill Next regular meeting: July 6, 2021 at 7pm A motion was made by Councilor Derby and seconded by Councilor Rothschild; it was unanimously voted that this meeting adjourn. Respectfully Submitted, Councilor Lindsey Rothschild Clerk to the Public Safety Committee