Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM Conference Room Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from date 2-3 Public Safety Committee - 17 Sep 2024 - Minutes 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Temporary Alcohol Beverage License 4 Temporary Alcohol Beverage License b. Parking Options 5 Parking Options c. Fire Department access boxes 6 Fire Department access boxes d. The Wrap 7 The Wrap Police Behavioral Health Provider Policy 8 - 11 Memo - Police Behavioral Health Provider policy - Pdf 6. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS 7. ADJOURNMENT  Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 2:00 PM - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Council Chambers The Public Safety Committee of the City of New Richmond was called to order on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present: PRESENT: Ron Volkert, Thomas Weinmeyer, Greg Gartner ABSENT: Bill O'Connell, Shawn Demulling OTHERS Craig Yehlik, Noah Wiedenfeld, Veronica Koehler, Bailey Mitchell PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA Ron Volkert made a motion to adopt the agenda starting at 5e and continuing up through 5a. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Greg Gartner made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting. Ron Volkert seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS FLOCK POLICY Chief Yehlik and the committee reviewed Lexipol's recommended policy for Flock Safety Cameras. The policy ultimately provides perimeters for LEO, open records, and protects the city. It has solved a few fraud and hit & run cases since installed in New Richmond already. Greg Gartner made a motion to approve the recommended policy. Ron Volkert seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. LEXIPOL UPDATES Chief Yehlik and the committee reviewed Lexipol's recommended policy updates for policies: 200, 307, 316, 317, 507, 601, 1021, and 1024. Greg Gartner made a motion to approve recommended policy updates/changes as presented. Ron Volkert seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. Public Safety Committee Meeting September 17, 2024 RETIREMENT POLICY - POLICE The Retirement Policy - draft, for New Richmond Police Officers was presented and explained to the committee with request for approval Ron Volkert made a motion to approve the Police Retirement Policy. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. EMERGENCY SERVICES ESCORT POLICY With the increasing number of escort requests, a policy was created explaining who can request one, time frame prior, while keeping it consistent and fair to ensure safety around the city. Ron Volkert made a motion to approve the Emergency Services Escort Policy. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. SQUAD CAR BIDDING Deputy Chief Koehler explained that the city's 2025 Capital Improvement Plan tentatively approved the department to go out for bid on two fully marked squads and one unmarked detective squad. Greg Gartner made a motion to approve the department going out for bid on possible squad cars, after Council approval. Ron Volkert seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS Chief Yehlik shared Officer Behnke and K9 Koda's recent training with advanced tracking, water tracking, and more. The Police Department hiring for an additional officer is still in progress. Officer Ryan Hvinden, who the department sponsored through the academy is now on the road. Josh Hohmann graduates from the academy October 5th, then will begin his Field Training Phase. Officer Bryce Nesseth is on his last stretch of being with an FTO. Noah shared that the groundbreaking ceremony for the new library is Friday the 27th at 11:00 am. ADJOURNMENT Greg Gartner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:09 pm. Ron Volkert seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. Public Safety Committee Meeting September 17, 2024  156 East First Street New Richmond, WI 54017 Ph 715-246-4268 Fax 715-246-7129 www.newrichmondwi.gov MEMORANDUM TO: Public Safety Committee FROM: Craig Yehlik, Chief of Police DATE: November 19, 2024 SUBJECT: Background The New Richmond Hockey Association has requested a temporary Class B liquor license for tournament weekends to be able to sell Beer in the upstairs viewing area. The New Richmond Hockey Association began that program last year for the 2023-2024 Hockey Season. This Class B license is also requested for the annual adult league tournament which takes place near St. Patrick Day Weekend. Staff recommendation This request was placed on the council agenda for November 11, 2024. The council moved to have this referred to Public Safety and tabled any vote for the full council until the December regular council meeting.  156 East First Street New Richmond, WI 54017 Ph 715-246-4268 Fax 715-246-7129 www.newrichmondwi.gov MEMORANDUM TO: Public Safety Committee FROM: Craig Yehlik, Chief of Police DATE: 11-19-2024 SUBJECT: Parking options Background Alderman Tom Weinmeyer received information reference parking enforcement/solutions from MOS and wanted to explore options and potential future uses of such technology. The City of New Richmond has been doing overnight parking the same way for many years. The police department receives many complaints from folks that receive tickets as well as when vehicles are illegally parked and the plows cannot clean the street from curb to curb. This would encourage discussion and seek input on how we can potentially better serve our citizens. Some things to consider are fine amounts (currently $20.00 for all parking violations, $50.00 for handicap violations) Fine amount accrual, collections vs suspensions etc. Staff recommendation This is for discussion only and no action is recommended at this time.  156 East First Street New Richmond, WI 54017 Ph 715-246-4268 Fax 715-246-7129 www.newrichmondwi.gov MEMORANDUM TO: Public Safety Committee FROM: Craig Yehlik, Chief of Police DATE: 11-19-2024 SUBJECT: Fire Department access boxes Background The New Richmond Police Department would like to have a discussion about allowing PD staff to be in possession of the fire access box keys to expedite entry into some of the secure buildings within New Richmond for exigent circumstances such as medicals. Staff recommendation Begin the discussion to provide access to the police department – dependent on state statute and city ordinance review.  156 East First Street New Richmond, WI 54017 Ph 715-246-4268 Fax 715-246-7129 www.newrichmondwi.gov MEMORANDUM TO: Public Safety Committee FROM: Craig Yehlik, Chief of Police DATE: 11-19-2024 SUBJECT: The Wrap Background The New Richmond Police Department just finished training all staff on a piece of safety equipment called the Wrap. Staff will give a demonstration of the wrap if there is enough staff present and a willing participant. Staff recommendation No action required.  MEMO Prepared for: Public Safety Committee Staff Contact: Sarah Reese Meeting: Public Safety Committee - 19 Nov 2024 Subject: Police Behavioral Health Provider Policy BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff shall lead a discussion to review the draft Police Behavioral Health Provider policy included in the packet. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the draft policy. ATTACHMENTS: Police Behavioral Health Provider policy - draft - 11.2024 POLICE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER The City of New Richmond strives to ensure all employees have access to external support from qualified counselors through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The City recognizes its Police Department employees may be involved in high-stress situations throughout their routine job performance. SCOPE: The Police Department shall have a Behavioral Health Provider meet with each Sworn Officer on an annual basis. This policy does not cover situations that may be considered fitness for duty evaluations. DEFINITIONS: Confidentiality - The professional and ethical duty of the Behavioral Health Provider to refrain from disclosing information from or about a recipient of psychological services, barring any exceptions that must be disclosed at the outset to the recipient, consistent with the Wisconsin Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling & Social Worker Administrative (MPSW) Code 20. Privacy - The expectation of an individual that disclosure of personal information is intended for the Behavioral Health Provider only. PROTOCOL: The Department shall endeavor to provide an assignment on an annual basis to each Sworn Officer to meet with the Behavioral Health Provider. The assignment is required, but the level of participation and information shared is subject to each Sworn Officer’s own personal disclosure. The Behavioral Health Provider's objectives include, but are not limited to: (a) Helping Officers through consultation, support, and building resiliency. (b) Promoting an atmosphere of support and trust among Officers. (c) Promoting awareness of the mental health and wellness-related signs, symptoms, and resource alternatives available to Officers, to augment early support and intervention as well as mitigation of existing concerns. (d) Providing trained personnel who can assist in problem resolution before a point of crisis is reached. These objectives are accomplished primarily through listening, assessing, assisting with problem solving, support, making referrals to a professional, and conducting follow-up as needed. The Behavioral Health Provider is authorized to use Department facilities to meet with Officers. The Department shall provide the Behavioral Health Provider with a conference/meeting room for this purpose. If such facilities are not available or conducive to the meeting, the Behavioral Health Provider is authorized to use other facilities where privacy can be assured. Draft for Public Safety Committee - November 2024 Page 2 of 4 No overtime will be authorized for Behavioral Health Providers activities unless pre-approved by the Chief or their Designee. All efforts should be made to meet with the Behavioral Health Provider while the Officer is working. The Behavioral Health Provider is not designed to supplant existing programs. Officers have the option of using the City of New Richmond EAP or Peer Support. Relationships with the Behavioral Health Provider(s): (a) Conversations with the Behavioral Health Provider are considered voluntary and for the basis of support as described above. (b) In the event of a critical officer-involved situation, a supervisor may recommend the Officer meet with the Behavioral Health Provider for a wellness-support check-in consultation. (c) A supervisor may recommend an Officer consult with the Behavioral Health Provider, and the Officer may decline. • Reasons for suggesting an Officer seek consultation with the Behavioral Health Provider, including the above mentioned, can also include a range of concerns for the Officer’s continued well-being, such as critical incident involvement or support for internal or work- related problems. If there is concern for the well- being of the Officer, the Behavioral Health Provider may make recommendations. (d) The supportive interventions are not considered a formal patient-doctor type of relationship. There are no formal notes or records made of conversations. (e) If a mandatory intervention is required by Department policy, the results of the consults will not be made available to the Department and are considered privileged. Any recommendations made will be given to the Officer directly. (f) Any recommendations made to the Officer are left to the discretion of the Officer to pursue. The Behavioral Health Provider is not a police officer and shall possess no law enforcement authority other than that of a private citizen of the State of Wisconsin. The Behavioral Health Provider shall not interfere with Officers of the Department in the performance of their duties. The Behavioral Health Provider is not allowed to use any camera, personal communication device, or other electronic device capable of capturing, storing, or transmitting any digital or analog material such as, but not limited to, photographs, videos, and/or audio recordings, to record any law enforcement activities which they may observe or be privy to (i.e. crime scenes, investigative procedures, suspect, victim and/or witness interaction, tactical procedures, etc.). The Behavioral Health Provider is not permitted to view TIME/NCIC, and criminal history information. When the Behavioral Health Provider is involved in an incident in New Richmond, they will notify the relevant Department Officer or reporting officer of their involvement, and that Department Officer shall document the involvement in the appropriate Incident or Supplemental Report. The Behavioral Health Provider shall not release any information on police incidents to the news media or insurance companies. All information is to be treated with the strictest of confidentiality. CONFIDENTIALITY The Behavioral Health Provider must respect the confidentiality of their contacts with Draft for Public Safety Committee - November 2024 Page 3 of 4 Department Officers, and must be fully familiar with the limits of confidentiality. Limits to confidentiality will be consistent with state and federal laws as well as Department policy. Confidentiality will cease if there is a possibility of abuse of a vulnerable adult, child, or homicidal threat. Communications between the Behavioral Health Provider and Department Officers are considered confidential information, as stated in Wisconsin MPSW Administrative Code 20. DOCUMENTATION The Behavioral Health Provider will not keep written formal or private records or notes of supportive contacts but may keep non-identifying records that document the general productivity of the program. The Behavioral Health Provider shall keep these records in a locked, secure file in the Behavioral Health Provider’s office. The Behavioral Health Provider shall provide the Chief of Police with only non- identifying information on a periodic basis or upon request (i.e. invoicing). Other records maintained by the Behavioral Health Provider may include: (a) Number and type of educational services and consults provided. (b) Number of referrals made, and type (in general format: health, education, support). (c) Total number of contacts. (d) Time spent in contact with Department Officers. Draft for Public Safety Committee - November 2024 Page 4 of 4