08/17/2011 Board of Public Safety Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17.2011 42 She was instrumental in bringing the community oriented policing concept to South Bend. She served on the Board of the Community Oriented Policing Leadership Council, and served as the Chair of the Neighborhood Safety Committee of that organization, aiding communication between the South Bend Police Department and members of the community for the benefit of all. She further served as the Chairperson of the South Bend Volunteers of Public Service by coordinating the efforts of the volunteer citizens to perform such tasks as directing traffic and providing security for events such as the Sunburst Marathon and various parades. She was the Volunteer Coordinator for the Citizen's Police Academy, helping that organization to meet its goals educating the public about all of the activities which the Police Department participates and the problems that it may face. In this role, she led the Citizen's Police Academy in strongly advocating the adoption of the City's false alarm ordinance. She was responsible for organizing the appreciation dinner for police officers and firefighters, an event which continues and is appreciated to this day. Furthermore, from 2005 until her untimely death last month, she was a member of and served as Chairperson for the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, setting policies for and helping to administer disciplines for the South Bend Police Department and Fire Department. She also served as a foster parent and performed many other tasks to help others, not the least of which was giving everyone she met a big and sincere hug. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Juanita M. Dempsey be commended and recognized by the City of South Bend for her lifetime of selfless involvement in the community. Dated this 17`h day of August, 2011. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY s /Patrick D. Cottrell, Member sBruce J. BonDurant, Member s/Laura Vasquez, Member s/Eddie Miller, Member ATTEST: s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk ACCEPT AND APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF POLICE SELECTION PANEL Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the recommendation of Police Chief Daryl Boykins and the Police Selection Panel, that Darrin Shane Tucker and John Michael Comeau be accepted for employment as probationary police officers with the South Bend Police Department for a probationary period of one (1) year, beginning August 17, 2011 was approved. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS - Darrin Shane Tucker - John Michael Comeau Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office for the swearing in of the above officers. The Board of Safety joined Chief Boykins in congratulating the newly sworn in officers and wishing them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Police Department. ACKNOWLEDGE PROMOTION TO CAPTAIN — SCOTT RUSZKOWSKI In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins informed the Board that Lieutenant Scott Ruszkowski was promoted to the rank of Captain in the Uniform division effective August 17, 2011. Chief Boykins stated in his letter that Lieutenant Ruszkowski was appointed to the Police Department on March 29, 1989. On July 28, 1989 he was assigned to the Third Detail Uniform Division as a Patrolman. After three years of service, on March 29, 1992, he was promoted to the rank of Corporal in the Uniform Division. On September 28, 1992, he was selected as a K9 handler and was promoted to Sergeant in