Police Community Engagement Board

minutes Meeting Title 01/25/2022 PM 6:30 Zoom Meeting called by Katy Miller Type of meeting Police Community Engagement Board Facilitator Katy Miller Note taker Erin Klippi Timekeeper Erin Klippi Roll Call/Speakers Kevin Sombart In Attendance Rev. Eric Hayes Centron Felder Dr. Scott Groesch Katy Miller Lexi O’Brien Mayor Gerry Welch Chief Dale Curtis Agenda Item 3 Approve Motion for approval by: Kevin Sompart 11/23/2021 Second by: Dr. Scott Groesch Minuets Discussion All Approved Conclusions Approved with no Revision Action Items Person Erin Klippi Responsible Action item 1 Send to City for Website Conclusion Sent Agenda Item 4 Introduction of new PECB members Discussion New members Lexi O’Brien and Centron Felder introduced themselves and all members gave a brief description of why they are involved with the PCEB. It was noted that the board is still short a business owner minutes and student representative. Conclusions Action Items Person Responsible Dr. Tina Clark Scott will solicit a representative from the High School. Agenda Item 5 Update on PCEB Ordinance/City Council; Works Session 2/15/22 Mayor Gerry Welch updated the board that the City Council Discussion may not be ready to vote on the ordinance changes on the 15th. She advised that previous removal of the sunset clause insured the board was not being held back by the delay. Conclusions Action Items Person Responsible None required by the board Agenda Item 6 Update by Chief Curtis WGPD Chief Curtis noted the WGPD is currently in a hiring process Discussion and has recently hired two new officers, T’Aja Fairley and Nicholas Harris who is attending the SLCPD Academy. Chief Curtis suggested that a review of Policy and Procedure be added to the next agenda to bring new members up to speed. At the request of Lexi O’Brien, Chief Curtis will provide a “thumb drive” with written policies to the new board members. Conclusions Action Items Person Responsible minutes Add Chief Curtis to next agenda Katy Miller Provide thumb drive to new members Chief Curtis Agenda Item 7 Initial planning and brainstorming for 2022 (Community Groups to Engage, Listening Session with WU students, PCEB landing page on City website) Discussion was had, but not limited to engaging a listening Discussion session with Webster University, engaging with students from the high schools and elementary schools and scouting troops. Chief Curtis pointed out that engagement is already occurring at the High School and Middle school level but adding elementary could be looked into. It was suggested that having board members attend meet and greet opportunities between the Police Officers and area school children would be beneficial so board members could observe and report back to the board. Dr. Tina Clark Scott and Chief Curtis clarified the roll of the SROs in the schools. Dr. Scott advised the board that the SRO’s are already very actively involved with the students. Logistics of scheduling the SRO/Board/Student body was discussed. Discussion was had regarding better ways to bring the PCEB survey to the public. A review of the PCEB landing page was had and suggestions were made on how to improve the experience. Chief Curtis advised that the entire city website will be updated soon. A subcommittee was suggested to review the current landing page and make suggestions to the city for updates. It was acknowledged the PR as a board is one of the biggest challenges. Conclusions Action Items Person Responsible Add meeting the SRO’s to next agenda Katy Miller Reach out to SROs and Principals to encourage Chief Curtis engagement activities. minutes Agenda Item 8 Adjourn 7:42 pm Discussion Conclusions Next Scheduled meeting 2/22/2022 Person Responsible