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Budget Hearing Report <br /> Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> September 6, 1995 <br /> Page 4 <br /> With regard to sweeps questioned by Council Member Luecke it was noted that <br /> although the Chief has concerns with regard to constitutional rights that he believes that his <br /> department is taking proper steps currently and is utilizing every possible avenue provided <br /> under the law. <br /> Council President Ladewski noted that Grand Rapids has a SWAT Team which <br /> utilizes EMS training. Chief Marciniak noted that one of the officers has transferred from <br /> the Fire Department to the Police Department and has assigned to SWAT and has technical <br /> training in the medical area. It was noted that SWAT began in 1976. Chief Marciniak also <br /> noted that training has taking place for potential terrorist targets and that the need for further <br /> equipment to address such potential problems is needed. <br /> Council Member Kelly thanked the Chief and his staff for an excellent presentation. <br /> Council Member Luecke thanked the Police Administration for their very thorough <br /> presentation and noted that the entire Council would take the time necessary to review all of <br /> the documentation provided today. Council Member Puzzello, Council Member Duda, <br /> Council Member Zakrzewski, and Council President Ladewski thanked the Chief and his <br /> staff for their excellent presentation and informative data. <br /> Council Member Luecke recessed the meeting at 6:15 P.M. to be reconvened <br /> tomorrow at 4:00 P.M. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member Steve Luecke <br /> Chairperson,Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> Attachments <br />