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PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION APRIL 28 2010 28 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:03 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 with President Juanita Dempsey and Board Members Patrick D. Cottrell, Bruce BonDurant, Laura Vasquez, and Eddie Miller present. Also present were Police Chief Darryl Boykins, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon, Special Counsel Joseph Simeri and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held at the South Bend Police Department Roll Call Room, 701 W. Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana. Board members discussed the following items from that list: - Addition to the Agenda Attorney Tom Bodnar informed the Board of an addition from the Fire Department of Charge 2010 -02 against Captain Paul Chlebowski. - Approve Promotion in Special Assignment — Police Department Board Attorney Tom Bodnar stated Chief Boykins informed him that this promotion should be permanent, not in Special Assignment. Corporal Patrick Hechlinski has been working in Special Assignment in the Crime Prevention Unit for six (6) months. The Chief stated he would forward a corrected letter to the Clerk. - Finding of Fact — 2010 -01 — Police Department Attorney Bodnar suggested if there is a decision to render punishment against Patrolman McKinley, he would recommend this meeting be continued in a couple of days so Special Counsel Joe Simeri can draw up the Findings of Facts. Mr. Bodnar noted the Findings will not be official until they are signed by the Board Members. - Employees of the Month — February 2010 — Police Department Police Chief Darryl Boykins informed the Board that Officers Eugene Eyster and Robert Wise were instrumental in stopping amurder for hire scheme. Officer Jamil Elwaer is being selected for stopping a stabbing in progress, apprehending the suspect, and saving the victim's life. When he arrived at the scene, a man was being stabbed continually by another man on the front porch of the residence, and was yelling that he was dyeing. When he approached the porch, the man continued to stab the other man. Officer Elwaer drew his gun and pointed it at the suspect, who ran. Officer Elwaer was able to apprehend the suspect eventually and cuff him when assistance arrived. He then applied pressure on the multiple stab wounds, helping to reduce the amount of blood lost on the victim, and saving his life. President Dempsey asked the Chief if these officers would be present at the Regular Meeting today. Chief Boykins stated they would not, but he would see about having the Employees of the Month present in the future. President Dempsey requested he also ask retirees to attend the Board of Safety meetings if they can. - Monthly Statistical Analysis — March 2010 — Police Department President Dempsey questioned whether the statistics could include actual shootings. Chief Boykins stated the statistics are FBI requests and the categories cannot be altered. - General Orders — Code of Conduct — Police Department Chief Daryl Boykins stated they are ready to go with the Board's earlier recommendations and Attorney Bodnar's changes have already been made to the Code of Conduct. Ms. Vasquez questioned why they are doing away with actual working days. Mr. Bodnar stated that officers are unable to sign -up for recall or use their badge and gun for off -duty work or employment during their time off. Chief Boykins added they also lose seniority in this time off. Lieutenant Rob Lanchsweerdt stated Patrolmen lose less days on a calendar day basis in comparison to a Detective because of their schedules. Mr. Cottrell stated the wording stating they can't wear their uniform and use their gun needs to be in the Code of Conduct. Lieutenant Lanchsweerdt stated it already is in there. Ms. Vasquez questioned why the recommendation was to remove Rule No. 1. Lieutenant Lanchsweerdt stated it is very vague. Chief Boykins stated it was originally put in there to address when excessive force used is not reported by a fellow officer. He added the issue of excessive force reporting is now addressed in the Use of Force section. Chief Boykins stated they should remove Rule No. 1 then. - Hiring List for 2010 -2011 — Fire Department Chief Buchanon stated recruiting for the Fire Department included ads in the papers, fliers sent to churches, and signs posted in front of every Fire Station. Ms. Vasquez noted there was not a good response from minorities. The Chief stated they did what they could to try to