08/15/12 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 15, 2012 61 move Item Nos. Cl., 2., and 3., Police Department, up to follow the first Item No. B.1., Fire Department, on the agenda. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACKNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFY MAYORAL APPOINTMENT THE RANK OF BATTALION CHIEF — JAMES LUCCKI In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox stated that the South Bend Fire Department has a vacancy for Battalion Chief. In accordance with the promotion policy established by the South Bend Fire Department and Local 362, Chief Cox recommended to Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the Board of Safety, that Captain James Luccki be promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief effective, August 15, 2012. Chief Cox stated that Captain Luccki was appointed to the South Bend Fire Department on November 27, 1979 and has proven his leadership abilities resulting in his appointment to Captain in 1990, and has an excellent training record and holds many relevant certifications. Attached to Chief Cox's letter was a letter from Mayor Pete Buttigieg, accepting the recommendation and promoting Captain Luccki to the level of Battalion Chief and asking that the Board certify the appointment. Chief Cox pinned Captain Luccki's badge on him and joined the Board in congratulating him on his new appointment. Chief Cox stated Captain Luccki is an individual of integrity. Mr. Mike Schmuhl, Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office, was present on behalf of Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and joined the Board in congratulating and thanking the newly appointed Chief. POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT AND APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF POLICE SELECTION PANEL Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the recommendation of Police Chief Charles Hurley and the Police Selection Panel that Kayla Marie Dawson be accepted for employment as a probationary police officer with the South Bend Police Department was approved. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS - Kayla Marie Dawson Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office for the swearing in of the above officer. The Board of Safety joined Chief Hurley in congratulating the newly sworn in officer and wishing her well in her endeavors with the South Bend Police Department. ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTION — PATRICK HECKLINSKI In a letter to the Board, Chief Charles Hurley recommended that Sergeant Patrick Hecklinski be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in Special Assignment in Crime Prevention, effective August 15, 2012. Chief Hurley stated in his letter that Sergeant Hechlinski was sworn on the department on April 11, 1990 and was assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division before being transferred to Crime Prevention. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Chief's recommended promotion was accepted. Mr. Mike Schmuhl, Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office, pinned Sergeant Hecklinski's badge on him and joined the Board in congratulating Lieutenant Hecklinski. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE REVISIONS TO DUTY MANUAL In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox requested the Board approve revisions to the South Bend Fire Department Duty Manual Sections 300.00 regarding Rules of Conduct — Tattoo Policy; Section 404.01 regarding Social Media; and Section 204.04 regarding Decorum in the Quarters. Ms. Beachkofsky noted that Section 300.00, Rules of Conduct — Tattoo Policy, was pulled from the Duty Manual until enforceable revisions could be made. There being no further discussion, a motion to accept the Chief's recommended changes, minus Section 300.00, was made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — JULY 2012 Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of July, 2012 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. Mr. Cottrell stated if there were no objections, the Board would accept the report for filing as presented. A summary is as follows: