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• <br /> Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> August 29,2001 <br /> Page 4 <br /> in scheduling a meeting during the budget process (on an off-Personnel and <br /> Finance Committee meeting day) to receive an update on the proposed <br /> remodeling/construction of the Police and Fire Department Building. <br /> The Council Attorney inquired about progress on mug shots and a color copier for the Region <br /> Data. Police Chief Bennett stated that a new format for the Region weekly meetings is being <br /> developed and that the color copier is being addressed. Chief Bennett stated that there still is a <br /> problems with the mug shots with the City and the County utilizing different systems. Chief <br /> Bennett stated that he hopes that with the new Police facilities building that this item would be <br /> addressed. <br /> Mayor Luecke asked for a summary of the upgrades in the Police Department. <br /> Mr. Pinckert noted that many of the upgrades have been summarized by Chief Bennett in his cover <br /> letter to the line item detail (copy attached). Some of these upgrades include purchasing and <br /> staffing a complete forensic lab thanks to grant money and matching local funds; purchasing a <br /> speed monitoring trailer; purchasing computerized records storage systems, defibrillators in the <br /> supervisors cars and at the police station, and a GPS car locator system. <br /> Mr. Pinckert further noted that the department's Record Office is behind 10-12 years in getting data <br /> scanned. This is a very labor intensive process involving storage of such data on gold CD's. <br /> Assistant Chief Kilgore noted that the federal government reimburses for only twenty-five percent <br /> (25%) of the purchase of vest. <br /> Council Member White inquired about the major challenges, goals and objectives facing the police <br /> department. <br /> Chief Bennett stated that his primary goal and objective is to continue to fine-tune the region <br /> concept. He stated that the philosophy behind the region concept is right and it has proven to make <br /> a difference. The region concept is working and he hopes that he can also keep pace with the <br /> technology changes. <br /> Mayor Luecke inquired about training, noting that Council President Pfeifer has highlighted this <br /> area as a prime on-going concern. <br /> Chief Bennett stated that in the year 2000 a refresher academy of forty (40) hours was conducted <br /> which included among other things CPR, cultural diversity, etc. Chief Bennett stated that a <br /> refresher academy has not been offered this year, however they are considering a twenty-four(24) <br /> hour program. Chief Bennett noted that each officer is required to complete sixteen (16) hours per <br /> year in order to maintain their certification. <br /> In response to a question from the Mayor, Chief Bennett stated that the firearms training simulator <br /> has not been used a lot this year since space is a problem. Chief Bennett hopes that with a new <br /> police facility that this problem will be addressed. <br /> Council Member White noted that she sees improvement relationships between the police officers <br /> and community and thanked Chief Bennett for his leadership in this area. <br /> Chief Bennett stated that the image of the department is very important;and because of the region <br />