09/18/13 Board of Public Safety Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 77 FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — AUGUST 2013 Chief Teachman stated the report shows Part 1 crimes are down overall for the year by 5 %. Rape is up 97% due to a definition change by the FBI, which is more expansive. He noted based on the old definition, rape is actually down. Robbery is up 21 % and the Police Department is dealing with this by dedicating officers to this division. He noted they have subscribed to Leads on Line to help resolve larceny crimes. He explained that pawn brokers, junk dealers, and other second hand property venues can send photos to a national service of anyone bringing used items into their business. Those pictures can be viewed nationally and help identify criminals. He noted the Police Department is working with the Council to require local dealers to use Leads on Line. Chief Teachman stated as far as Motor Vehicle theft, they are in the process of acquiring license plate reading equipment for Police vehicles to enable officers to read license plates faster. He noted this will help with amber alerts, stolen vehicles, and reported crimes. Chief Teachman noted that murder and violent crimes are down, which is encouraging. However, Chief Teachman stated, murder is an indication of accuracy. He stated he is working with the Mayor on gun violence and a senior manager from Shot Spotter on placement of equipment to recognize and report on gun fire. He noted that 20% of gunshot reports are normally reported and the Police can't always get a location; this will help. Mr. Cottrell indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of August, 2013, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE — CHRIS BENNION In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, stated that Firefighter Chris Bennion requests the Board grant him an additional extension of leave of approximately six (6) months. Chief Cox noted that on May 15, 2013, the Board of Safety granted him a leave of absence for a period of six (6) months. Chief Cox stated in his letter that Firefighter Bennion has an opportunity to further his learning experience regarding safety and natural gas infrastructure. He intends to return to the South Bend Fire Department following his extension, if so granted, and provide valuable training and leadership concerning these emergency operations. Firefighter Bennion has maintained his fire and EMS certifications in order to remain current with his job with the South Bend Fire Department in anticipation of his eventual return. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the additional six (6) month unpaid extended leave of absence was approved. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — AUGUST 2013 Chief Cox stated there are no substantial changes in statistics compared to 2012, but he wanted to make note that the Fire Department responded to a fire recently in excessive heat and wind at a building where several Notre Dame athletes were living. He noted two firefighters went to the hospital as a result of the fire. Chief Cox stated they did a tremendous job and retrieved as much property out of the apartments as they could. He informed the Board that Notre Dame University contacted and thanked the Fire Department for their work on this fire. Mr. Cottrell stated if there were no objections, the Board would accept the following report for the month of August for filing as presented. A summary is as follows: AUGUST 2012 AUGUST AUGUST YEAR TO DATE PART I OFFENSES 2012 2013 CHANGE 2( 012) 2( 013) CHANGE MURDER 2 0 - 2 11 5 - 6 RAPE 5 6 1 30 59 29 ROBBERY 24 34 10 189 228 39 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 27 25 - 2 157 120 - 37 BURGLARY RESIDENT 133 112 - 21 880 700 - 180 BURGLARY NON RESIDENT 66 29 - 37 330 202 - 128 LARCENY 265 325 60 1912 1998 86 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 15 45 30 189 208 19 ARSONS 3 5 2 22 18 - 4 GRAND TOTAL 540 581 41 3720 3538 - 182 FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE — CHRIS BENNION In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, stated that Firefighter Chris Bennion requests the Board grant him an additional extension of leave of approximately six (6) months. Chief Cox noted that on May 15, 2013, the Board of Safety granted him a leave of absence for a period of six (6) months. Chief Cox stated in his letter that Firefighter Bennion has an opportunity to further his learning experience regarding safety and natural gas infrastructure. He intends to return to the South Bend Fire Department following his extension, if so granted, and provide valuable training and leadership concerning these emergency operations. Firefighter Bennion has maintained his fire and EMS certifications in order to remain current with his job with the South Bend Fire Department in anticipation of his eventual return. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the additional six (6) month unpaid extended leave of absence was approved. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — AUGUST 2013 Chief Cox stated there are no substantial changes in statistics compared to 2012, but he wanted to make note that the Fire Department responded to a fire recently in excessive heat and wind at a building where several Notre Dame athletes were living. He noted two firefighters went to the hospital as a result of the fire. Chief Cox stated they did a tremendous job and retrieved as much property out of the apartments as they could. He informed the Board that Notre Dame University contacted and thanked the Fire Department for their work on this fire. Mr. Cottrell stated if there were no objections, the Board would accept the following report for the month of August for filing as presented. A summary is as follows: AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2013 STRUCTURE FIRES