05/16/12 Board of Public Safety Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 2012 33 Police Chief Hurley stated that the aforementioned individual has met the Commission requirements of the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the above Special Police Commission was approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — LIEUTENANT RICHARD POWERS In a letter to the Board, Chief Charles Hurley stated that Lieutenant Richard Powers submitted his Application and Declaration for Retirement effective June 1, 2012. Chief Hurley noted that he has served the Department in good standing during the last twenty -two (22) years, eight (8) months and nineteen (19) days. Chief Hurley stated that Lieutenant Powers served for seven (7) years prior with the State Police. He noted also that Lieutenant Powers worked on the Police Academy and the Volunteers for Police Service, and was well thought of in the community. Chief Hurley stated he will be missed; Lieutenant Powers has done a lot for the good image of the Police Department. Chief Hurley joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND FILE RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHS — FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2012 In a letter to the Board, Chief Hurley stated that Patrolman James Maxey was selected as Employee of the Month for February, 2012 and Lieutenant Stephen Smith was selected as Employee of the Month for March, 2012. 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 Hurley noted that three other officers should also be recognized for their assistance in the conviction of a gang member in February. He stated that Sergeant Gene Eyster, Detective Jennifer Gobel, and Corporal Daniel Lawecki also took part in the apprehension. He read a letter from the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney commending all four (4) of the officers for their work on this case, and in particular Patrolman Maxey. The letter stated that Patrolman Maxey's testimony made the difference between a conviction and an acquittal and the Traffic Department's records provided the evidence that was needed for a conviction. There being no further discussion, Mr. Cottrell stated the Board would accept the recommendation of Chief Hurley for filing. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — APRIL 2012 Chief Hurley stated he is not happy with the murder and burglary rate, but a review of the last five (5) years shows that burglary rates are the same as previous years. He noted most of the burglaries are from garages and a recent arrest has cleared up a lot of those. Chief Hurley noted that based on that review of the past five years, all other crimes are down. President Cottrell indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of April 2012, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: FILING OF QUARTERLY REPORT FOR SPECIALIZED TRAINING JANUARY FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2012 Captain Dave Hecklinski, Director of Training, South Bend Police Department, submitted to the Board a written Quarterly Report for Specialized Training for the period of January, February, and March 2012. The report indicated the specialized training attended; the names of the officers who attended; and the costs involved. There being no questions concerning this report, the Quarterly APRIL APRIL YEAR TO DATE PART I OFFENSES 2011 2012 CHANGE f U1 (12) CHANGE MURDER 2 0 - 2 3 5 + 2 RAPE 2 4 + 2 19 13 - 6 ROBBERY 30 32 + 2 98 76 - 22 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 16 13 - 3 79 64 - 15 BURGLARY RESIDENT 102 122 + 20 430 388 - 42 BURGLARY NON RESIDENT 38 48 + 10 120 170 + 50 LARCENY 286 238 - 48 949 893 - 56 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 22 21 - 1 77 76 - 1 ARSONS 4 7 + 3 14 8 - 6 GRAND TOTAL 502 485 - 17 1789 1693 - 96 FILING OF QUARTERLY REPORT FOR SPECIALIZED TRAINING JANUARY FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2012 Captain Dave Hecklinski, Director of Training, South Bend Police Department, submitted to the Board a written Quarterly Report for Specialized Training for the period of January, February, and March 2012. The report indicated the specialized training attended; the names of the officers who attended; and the costs involved. There being no questions concerning this report, the Quarterly