03/31/10 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 31, 2010 24 ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTION — BRIAN YOUNG In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Lieutenant Brian Young be promoted to the rank of Captain in the Investigative Division effective March 22, 2010. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the recommended promotion was approved. Chief Boykins pinned Captain Young's badge on him and the Board joined the Chief in congratulating him. President Dempsey asked if he wished to speak. Captain Young stated he appreciated the opportunity, and confidence the Chief has shown in him. He thanked everyone present. APPROVE PERMANENT PROMOTION — MARCUS WRIGHT In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Sergeant Marcus Wright be promoted permanently to the rank of Lieutenant effective April 8, 2010. Chief Boykins stated in his letter that Sergeant Wright was placed in a special assignment as a Lieutenant in the Investigative Division on April 8, 2009. This special assignment required several evaluations to be completed for one year to note the progress he was making as a supervisor. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the recommended permanent promotion was approved. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — JANUARY 2010 JAMES MAXEY Chief Boykins stated that Corporal James Maxey was selected as Employee of the Month for January, 2010. The award is to recognize officers, civilian employees, on the South Bend Police Department who have demonstrated actions noted by supervisors or citizens from both a professional law enforcement position and in support of the community policing efforts with citizens of South Bend. There being no further discussion, a motion to approve the recommendation was made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — FEBRUARY 2010 President Dempsey indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the monthly statistical report for the month of February 2010 as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: FEBRUARY FEBRUARY YEAR TO DATE PART I OFFENSES 2009 2010 CHANGE (2009) 2010 CHANGE MURDER 1 0 - 1 1 0 - 1 RAPE 4 3 - 1 9 10 + 1 ROBBERY 13 15 + 2 30 37 + 7 AGGRAVATED ASSLT 26 15 - 11 48 38 - 10 BURGLARY RES 63 80 + 17 152 204 + 52 BURGLARY NON RES 16 24 + 8 48 52 + 4 LARCENY 216 159 - 57 485 392 - 93 MOTOR VEH THEFT 17 23 + 6 47 41 - 6 ARSONS 2 1 - 1 5 1 - 4 GRAND TOTAL 358 320 - 38 825 775 _ 50 FIRE DEPARTMENT FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — FEBRUARY 2010 Chief Howard Buchanon submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of February, 2010, compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. President Dempsey stated if there were no objections, the Board would accept the report for filing as presented. A summary is as follows: