Citizen Police Advisory Committee

CITIZEN POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES March 15, 2022 6:00 p.m. The Citizen Police Advisory Committee met in regular session on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room at City Hall, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico, 87401. Members Present: Patricia Simpson, Chairman; Matt Clugston; Chuck Culpepper Members Absent: Gloria Tso; David Bratcher; Traci Neff; Rose Grey City Personnel Present: Steve Hebbe, Police Chief Cpt. Kyle Dowdy Lt. Nate Lacey Sgt. Shaun Goodsell Sgt. Travis Spruell Sgt. Mark Gaines Sgt. Luther Mosley Kay Rose, Liaison I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Patricia Simpson at 6:00 p.m., and there being a quorum of members present, the following proceedings were duly had and taken. II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Chuck Culpepper moved to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2022 regular meeting as presented. Matt Clugston seconded the motion. Motion carried. III. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT Chief Steve Hebbe gave the Chief’s report. He gave a brief update on the shooting of Officer Barreto. FPD recognized the security guard who assisted with the apprehension of the shooter. Officer Barreto is currently back on light duty and still recovering. Chief Hebbe discussed the legislative session and some of the attempted reforms/ updates from the Governor, including a pay raise for State Police. There are seven (7) cadets in this year’s academy and four (4) that are in the FTO Program. Chief Hebbe talked about one of FPD’s development programs in which Sergeants spend some time with other divisions to get a broader picture of the agency. Lieutenant’s also rotate positions about every three years to experience different parts of the agency so the department can be more prepared when there are retirements or vacancies. Matt Clugston asked if FPD receives much interest from Albuquerque officers wanting to relocate. Chief Hebbe explained that FPD doesn’t have much success with that since Albuquerque pays so well, and officers who leave Albuquerque usually go to Rio Rancho.