10/27/10 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2010 90 were Uniform Division Chief Jeff Walters, Division Chief Steve Richmond, Fire Chief Howard Buchanon, and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING President Dempsey stated that unless there were any objections, the Minutes of the October 6, 2010 meeting would be accepted as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVE PROMOTION TO CORPORAL — JOHN GAST In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Patrolman John Gast be promoted to the rank of Corporal effective October 18, 2010, Chief Boykins noted that Patrolman Gast has successfully completed three (3) years of service with the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended promotion was approved effective October 18, 2010, APPROVE ASSIGNMENT TO LIEUTENANT IN SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT — ERIC CRITTENDON In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins recommended that Sergeant Eric Crittendon be assigned to the rank of Lieutenant in Special Assignment in the Investigative Division, in charge of the SRO's, effective October 27, 2010. The Board congratulated Sergeant Crittendon on a job well done. Sergeant Crittendon thanked the Board and Chief Richmond, Chief Walters, and Chief Boykins. He stated he accepted all of the tasks put before him and hoped he would do a good job. Sergeant Crittendon also gave thanks to his wife and parents. Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommended assignment was approved. ACCEPT AND FILE RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — AUGUST 2010 In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins stated that Corporal Tyler Jackey was selected as Employee of the Month for August 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. Chief Walters stated due to his diligence and dedication, Corporal Jackey was able to make an arrest in an armed robbery, preventing further crimes by this suspect and solving this case. There being no further discussion, President Dempsey stated the recommendation would be accepted for filing. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — SEPTEMBER 2010 President Dempsey indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of September 2010, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: PART I OFFENSES MURDER RAPE ROBBERY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BURGLARY RESIDENT BURGLARY NON RESIDENT LARCENY MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT ARSONS GRAND TOTAL SEPT SEPT YEAR TO DATE 2009 2010 CHANGE (991 (10) CHANGE 2 1 - 1 10 4 - 6 4 4 0 39 39 0 17 30 + 13 238 255 + 17 17 28 + 11 283 267 - 16 146 145 - 1 1065 1290 + 225 54 40 - 14 379 385 + 6 282 297 + 15 2798 2531 - 267 22 26 + 4 249 245 - 4 1 5 + 4 28 38 + 10 545 576 + 31 5089 5054 - 35 APPROVE REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION — CHARGES 2010 -06 Attorney Thomas Bodnar stated he was in receipt of a faxed request from Mr. Vincent Campini for an Executive Session for Charges No. 2010 -06. The request was for the evidentiary portion