Public Safety Commission

Regular Meeting

Skokie, IL · January 20, 2021

Minutes

SKOKIE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021 PRESENT: Chairperson Paul Pitalis, Trustee Edie Sue Sutker, Fire Chief Jeff Hoeflich, Director of Marketing and Communications Ann Tennes, Deputy Fire Chief Kathy Furgala, Director of Engineering Erik Cook, Police Chief Brian Baker, Alicia Case, David Freireich, Linda Perlin, Bryant Smith, Dennis Rizo, Julian Levy, Frank Ippolito, Joel Reyes, Howard Rosenburg, Connell Collins, Leslie Post-Weissinger, Melissa Villegas. EXCUSED: Vice Chair Mark Penning, Trustee Ilonka Ulrich, Director of Public Works Max Slankard, Transportation Engineer Samantha Maximilian, Kenneth Mantel, Paul Kruszynski. ABSENT: Marcie Claus, Daniel Fink, Jr., Mitchell Kushner, Edward McCarthy, Earl Nicholas. CALL TO ORDER AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES After the awards ceremony, Chairperson Paul Pitalis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the December 15th meeting were approved. POLICE USE OF FORCE DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS A discussion was led by representatives of various groups. What specific changes can be made to strengthen the Skokie Police Department Use of Force Policy, and how do you believe those changes will impact the safety of the police, the public, and the subject of the potential use of force? What do you think police can do to reduce the likelihood of use of force? What do you think the public can do to reduce the likelihood of use of force? The Commission and guests discussed the following questions for the meeting: ADJOURNMENT At 8:12 p.m. a motion was made to adjourn which was seconded and then passed unanimously THE NEXT MEETING OF THE SKOKIE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 AT 7:00 P.M. VIA ZOOM PLEASE CALL ENGINEERING DIVISION AT 847-933-8232 IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING VOSDOCS-#508651-Public Safety Commission Minutes

Agenda

SKOKIE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY JANUARY 20, 2021 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Until further notice, meetings of the Skokie Public Safety Commission will be held electronically, with a majority of Village officials participating via remote access in order to comply with the State of Illinois Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. Members of the public who wish to comment as to an item on the published agenda or to comment during public comments must submit their statement or question in writing to the Village Manager’s Office and all properly submitted statements or questions will be presented and read during the relevant portion of the meeting. Written comments may be submitted by email to citizencomments@skokie.org by mail to Village of Skokie, Village Manager's Office, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077; or via the Village’s drop box located by the public entry to Village Hall. I. CALL TO ORDER AND REVIEW OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 16th MEETING. II. POLICE USE OF FORCE DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS. What specific changes can be made to strengthen the Skokie Police Department Use of Force Policy, and how do you believe those changes will impact the safety of the police, the public, and the subject of the potential use of force? What do you think police can do to reduce the likelihood of use of force? What do you think the public can do to reduce the likelihood of use of force? Questions? III. ADJOURNMENT Document Number: 583961 Document Name: Public Safety Commission Agenda