03/20/13 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2013 28 vehicles found to be in violation of these Ordinances. This Commission also includes Animal Control officers who issue tickets for nuisance violations. This Commission does not authorize the powers of arrest nor the carrying or use of a weapon, Code Enforcement Officer: - Ed Williams Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that a Special Police Commission be issued or renewed for the year 2013 to the following individual for the purpose of Block by Block On- Street Patrol Parking Enforcement Personnel and does not include the carrying of a weapon, nor the powers of arrest: - Emily Sexton Upon a motion by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the recommendations for Special Police Commissions were approved for 2013 as outlined above. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — PATROLMAN RICHARD MCGEE In a letter to the Board, Chief Ronald Teachman submitted an Application and Declaration for Retirement for Patrolman Richard McGee effective May 11, 2013. Chief Teachman noted that Patrolman McGee has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last twenty- three (23) years, seven (7) months, and twenty -one (21) days. Chief Teachman 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. Members also wished him a long and happy retirement. Upon a motion made by Ms. Vasquez, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH -- JANUARY 2013 — KYLE DOMBROWSKI AND CORI BAIR In a letter to the Board, Chief Ronald Teachmen stated that Patrolman Kyle Dombrowski and Sergeant Cori Bair were selected as Employees of the Month for January, 2013. 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, Division Chief Gary Horvath stated that on January 6, 2013, Patrolman Dombrowski responded to a purse larceny at Memorial Hospital. He reviewed the security camera footage and went to the suspect's home and interviewed the suspect. Subsequently stolen credit cards were used. Patrolman Dombrowski worked with Sergeant Bair and obtained a search warrant and returned to the suspect's home to search it. They also scoured the neighborhood and recovered the purse and several items stolen. Chief Horvath noted the officers went above and beyond on the case which resulted in the apprehension and arrest of the suspect. Mr. Cottrell stated the Board would accept Chief Teachman's recommendation of the two officers as Employees of the Month for January 2013, as outlined in his letter. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — FEBRUARY 2013 Division Chief Gary Horvath stated that as of today, there is an 11 % decrease in Part 1 crimes overall. Mr. Cottrell indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of February, 2013, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: FEBRUARY FEBRUARY YEAR TO DATE PART I OFFENSES 2012 2013 CHANGE (2012) 2013 CHANGE MURDER 2 0 2 4 1 3 RAPE 5 1 4 8 7 _ 1 ROBBERY 13 22 + 0 30 35 + 5 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 12 9 - 3 24 21 BURGLARY RESIDENT 65 60 - 5 169 145 3 24 BURGLARY NON RESIDENT 30 10 - 20 78 31 47 LARCENY 199 I65 - 34 396 367 29 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 19 22 + 3 39 54 + 15