09/17/2014 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17 2014 63 request that the hearing of John Hall be held in an Executive Session. Mr. Collins seconded the motion, which carried. Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Board denied the City's request to hold the hearing for Jack Stilp in an Executive Session. Upon a motion by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Board denied the City's request to hold the hearing for David Gnoth in an Executive Session. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RESIGNATION — NICHOLAS MCKINLEY In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman advised he is in receipt of a letter of resignation from Patrolman First Class Nicholas McKinley in which he tenders his resignation from the South Bend Police Department, effective September 12, 2014. Chief Teachman stated in his letter, that Patrolman McKinley was sworn on the South Bend Police Department on April 21, 2008. Upon a motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the resignation was accepted and approved. BOARD MEMBER EXCUSED President Vasquez stated Board member Luther Taylor was excused from the meeting at 9:58 a.m. ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — MAY — NICHOLAS POGOTIS In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman stated that Patrolman Nicholas Pogotis was selected as Employee of the Month for May, 2014. 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. Chief Ruskowski stated Officer Pogotis recognized a suspect vehicle, waited for the suspects to come out to their vehicle and called in assistance and apprehended several suspects that were instrumental in other crimes. There being no further discussion, the Board accepted the recommendation of Employee of the Month as outlined above. ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — JUNE - STEVE HAMMER In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman stated that Patrolman Steve Hammer was selected as Employee of the Month for June, 2014. 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. Chief Ruszkowski stated when shot spotter picked up a shot, Patrolman Hammer found the suspected vehicle, gathered other officers, and pursued the suspects. When they bailed their vehicle, the officer continued pursuit on foot and with the use of a canine unit, found weapons that were confirmed to be responsible for the shooting and apprehended the suspects. There being no further discussion, the Board accepted the recommendation of Employee of the Month as outlined above. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — JULY — GREG HOWARD In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman stated that Patrolman Greg Howard was selected as Employee of the Month for July, 2014. 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. Chief Ruszkowski stated Patrolman Howard was called to a stand -off involving a potential suicide. He maintained six hours of negotiations without food or water and was able to talk the victim out of suicide. Chief Ruszkowski noted this was above and beyond the line of duty. There being no further discussion, the Board accepted the recommendation of Employee of the Month as outlined above. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT— AUGUST 2014 President Vasquez stated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of August 2014, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: