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Health and Public Safety Committee&Residential Neighborhoods Committee <br /> February 24, 1999 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Corporal Kronetter suggested that the conference also focus on the media since many <br /> things are not reported. <br /> Chief Gunn noted that often times the Courts and police administration do not support the <br /> officer on the street which compounds the problem. Chief Gunn also noted that 50 police <br /> officers have left the department in the past three(3)years. With the retirement age being <br /> lowered to 52 years of age, he is concerned about what could happen in the department. <br /> The SBPD is very old and very new. <br /> Corporal Hanley stated that persons are much friendlier when they are on bike patrol then <br /> when they are in the squad cars---again a matter of perception. <br /> Following discussion it was suggested that the following elements be added to the <br /> proposed conference: <br /> Media bias <br /> Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police <br /> Indiana Association of Correction <br /> Fraternal Orders of Police-lodges <br /> School corporations <br /> Housing authorities <br /> Homeless Shelter,Hope Rescue, Salvation Army <br /> Fire Department personnel <br /> Public libraries&hospitals <br /> Probation,Judges,Beacon Hts, La Salle Park area residents, general public <br /> Captain Shock noted that a county ordinance is being proposed which seeks better <br /> accountability of judges--patterned after a measure in Porter County by the Community <br /> Correction Committee. <br /> Chief Gunn stated that he would put up a sign-up sheet for overtime for SBPD members to <br /> sign up for the upcoming conference and he would assure that there is a good cross-section <br /> of the department represented. Council Member Pfeifer and Kelly voiced their support if <br /> extra funds were necessary down the road. <br /> It was suggested that the following joint meetings be called: <br /> Tuesday,March 9, 1999 4 p.m. Loitering <br /> Wednesday,March 17, 1999 4 p.m. Traffic calming <br /> There being no further business to come before the joint committees, the meeting was <br /> adjourned at 5:10 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Charlotte Pfeifer <br /> Member of the Health&Public Safety Committee <br /> Attachments <br />