Police Community Engagement Board

minutes Meeting Title 10/28/2020 6:30 Zoom Meeting Meeting called by Kevin Sombart Type of meeting Police Community Engagement Board Facilitator Kevin Sombart Note taker Erin Klippi Timekeeper Erin Klippi Roll Call/Speakers Kevin Sombart In Attendance Dr. Scott Groesch Chief Dale Curtis Katy Miller Gerry Welch John Thomas Cynthia Neu Angela Brooks Jean Schultz Jennifer Conrad (host) Agenda Item 3 Approve 9-22- Motion for approval by: Scott 2020 Second by: Angela Minutes Discussion As Corrected Conclusions Action Items Person Erin Klippi Responsible Action item 1 Send to City for Website November 2020 Agenda Item 4 Discuss FY21 WGPD Quarterly Training Summary minutes Discussion Chief Dale Curtis reviewed the classes taken by Officers and Summary Civilians for 2020. Chief Curtis additionally answered questions from the board regarding inclusion of racial bias and other anti- discrimination training as a part of the annual training. Information was provided by Chief Curtis as to approximate annual training budget ($20,000) Location of training (St. Louis County Municipal Police Academy/Online/Other specialized locations as needed) Clarification was given by Chief Curtis that East Central Dispatchers (ECDC) are not POST certified but do receive training as directed by ECDC. Additionally, WGPD Civilian personnel receive annual training as well. Redirected from Agenda item 5 Board member Angela questioned whether the WGPD provided training on Mental Health Crisis and if Officers would be provided post trauma services. Chief Dale Curtis reviewed training standards to include CIT training (40 hour block) and additional training on autism, hearing impairment, addiction, de-escalation, and debriefing. Additionally, provided information regarding post traumatic event trauma services Additional off agenda discussion was had among the board regarding the roll of the Municipal League and Community Engagement Board in the event of a questionable police involved shooting. Action Items Person Responsible NONE Agenda Item 5 Review AG Vehicle Stop Report – Disparity Rate Analysis Chief Curtis reviewed the AG Disparity Rate Analysis Report Discussion and answered questions from the Board regarding the Summary meaning on “disparity rate”, what the department has done to reduce the disparity rate. Discussion was had off topic regarding Speed Radar trailer use. Discussion was redirected back to Agenda Item 4 (see above) minutes Conclusions Action Items Person Responsible None Agenda Item 6 Review Ordinance 9132 Discussion Review of the changes made to the Police Community Summary Engagement Board based on Ordinance 9132 (attached) Conclusion Action Items None Person Deadline Responsible Agenda Item 7 Update of contacts with community group leader and engagement timeline Discussion Kevin Sombart reported that he has reached out to the Summary Rotary Club and PCEB will be included in their meeting either December 4th or 11th, 2020 Dr. Scott Groesch reported that he has been working with Webster University and is working to find a best course of action to have the survey distributed by Thanksgiving. Angela Brooks reported she will not continue to reach out to North Webster Association until the PCEB survey is complete. Katy Miller reported she will reach out to Farrell with the AID to be added to the November Agenda. minutes Conclusions Action Items Person Deadline Responsible None at this time Agenda Item 8 Review community group presentation Discussion Discussion was had regarding additional changes to the Summary PCEB survey, the possibility of presenter feedback, and linking the survey to the PCEB page on the City Website The PCEB Power Point was discussed and suggestions were made to edit down the wordiness Action Items Person Deadline Responsible Review of Power Point for edits Gerry Welch N/A Item 9 Review Google forms and survey - discuss distribution procedures Discussion Cindy Neu reviewed the Google Dox form and revision was made to age group (20 and below). Additionally, Cindy reiterated the need to have only one survey to ensure that the PCEB was seeing the “big picture” Cindy will send the Dox form to Kevin Sombart for dissemination to the board. Katie Miller signed out 8:07 p.m. Discussion was had regarding publication of PCEB survey in WKT and adding to Community Page minutes Action Items Action Items Person Deadline Responsible Google for Distribution to Board Cindy/Kevin NA Item 10 Discuss possible additional PCEB Web Page items Discussion Statement from PCEB needs to be added to the webpage Link to Calea may be added to PCEB but information is readily available on Police webpage Action Items Any requests for additions to the webpage discussed in PCEB meetings must be followed up with an official request to Jennifer Conrad via e-mail for confirmation. Action Items Person Deadline Responsible Item 11 Report on Community Conversations and Implicit Bias/Anti-Racist/Equity/Systemic Racism Training Initiative Discussion Gerry Welch reported no additional information was available but a meeting was scheduled for November 5th 2020. Action Items None Action Items Person Deadline Responsible minutes Item 12 Remarks of Visitors Discussion NONE Action Items Action Items Person Deadline Responsible Item 13 Confirmation of next scheduled meeting Discussion December 8th 2020 @ 6:30 p.m. via Zoom Action Items Action Items Person Deadline Responsible Item 14 Adjourn 8:22 PM Discussion Motion Dr. Scott Groesch Second Cindy Neu Action Items Action Items Person Deadline Responsible minutes Referenced attachments will be included in submitted minuets to the City of Webster Groves for inclusion in the posted minuets.