07/17/13 Board of Public Safety Meeting Minutes

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PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION JULY 17, 2013 58 - Monthly Statistical Analysis Chief Teachman noted that most Part 1 offenses decreased in June, except for rape and robbery. Chief Teachman stated that since the FBI re- defined the guidelines for rape in 2011, the new tracking guidelines show a 100% o increase. Overall, he noted, Part 1 offenses are down I 1 %. Chief Teachman stated that he understands that murder statistics are an indicator of marksmanship and emergency response. He suggested shots fired would be a better tracking indicator, but until a gunshot indicator is in place, there can't be a true representation. Currently, he noted, not all gunshots are reported, and some fireworks are mistakenly reported as gunshots. Chief Teachman stated that based on current tracking, forty (40) people were shot at this time last year, and twenty -six (26) this year. - Anti- Violence Committee Update Chief Teachman asked to add an update of the anti - violence committee to the agenda. He noted that members of the committee attended a presentation at the Kroc Center based on the David Kennedy method. The presenter spoke about the strategy being used in Chicago and its effect on their murder rated. He noted that the strategy has not been fully deployed in the City yet it has caused a decrease in murder by 65 %. Chief Teachman stated several representatives from the City of South Bend attended training sessions on the David Kennedy method in New York and are working on forming an initiative for training in South Bend. - Addition to the Agenda President Cottrell requested the Police Department Vehicle Policy be added to the agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Ms. Beachkofsky declared the meeting adjourned at 8:38 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY LIZ, z1fl, ��kel Patrick D. Cottrell, Member Laura A. Vasquez, Member Eddie Miller, Member Collins, Member Luther Taylor, A EST: inda M .Martin, Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION JULY 17,_2013 The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 8:40 a.m. The meeting was held in the Board Conference Room, 13"' Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana, for the purposes specified in I.C. 5- 14- 1.5- 6.1(b)(2)(A)6(A). Board President Patrick Cottrell was present, with Board Members John Collins and Luther Taylor present. Board Members Laura Vasquez and Eddie Miller were absent. Also present were Fire Chief Stephen Cox, Police Chief Ronald Teachman, Attorney Andrea Beachkofsky, and Attorney Cory Hamel. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY