03/18/2015 Board of Public Safety Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18.2015 30 that are expected of them. He added that cycle of support and expectations is something they will live into as well. IIe stated he also wanted to address the family and friends that are here today because the type of public service work of the Police Officer is not possible without the support of the family and friends. He noted they are all serving the public in a way, by virtue of the fact that they will be supporting these new officers as they serve the public, and so he wished to say thank you on behalf of the City for all the families are going through to support these officers. Mayor Buttigieg ended by saying thank you to all officers in the room and all others that represent the department and stated he knew they would welcome these new officers into the ranks with both a supportive and demanding spirit to make sure they continue to do credit to the City of South Bend. Mayor Buttigieg ended by congratulating all of the new candidates and their families. Chief Teachman stated these six (6) candidates came from a pool of 80 to almost 90 candidates. They went through a vigorous process of testing and training. He stated he is now presenting them to the Board for their approval. President Vasquez noted a lot of the Board members actually sat in on the interviews and are excited to have these candidates join the City. Upon a motion made by Mr. Tones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Chief's recommendation to hire the six (6) listed candidates was approved. Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, was present and administered the Oath of Office to the above listed individuals. The Board wished them well in their endeavors withthe South Bend Police Department, Chief Teachman introduced each family member to pin the officer's badges. The Board joined the Chief in congratulating the newly pinned officers. ACCEPT AND APPROVE DECLARATION OF RFTIREMENT — GREGORY VIOLETTE President Vasquez advised that Police Chief Ronald Teachman has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Patrolman Gregory Violette effective March 30, 2015. Chief Teachman noted that he is retiring in good standing after serving the Department for thirty -three (33) years, six (6) months, and one (1) day. ChiefTeachman joined the Board inthanking _ him for his 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 Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE DECLARATION OF RETIREMENT — MILLARD HILL President Vasquez advised that Police Chief Ronald Teachman has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Patrolman Millard Hill effective April 7, 2015. Chief Teachman noted that he has served the Department for thirty-three (33) years, and seven (7) days. Chief Teachnianjoined the Board in thanking him for his 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 Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE DECLARATION OF RETIREMENT — DAVID MODT IN President Vasquez advised that Police Chief Ronald Teachman has submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Patrolman David Modlin effective April 1, 2015. Chief Teachman noted that he has served the Department for twenty -six (26) years and two (2) days. Chief Teachman joined the Board in thanking him for his 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 Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. APPROVE CHANGES TO DUTY MANUAL GENERAL ORDERS EXPLOSIVES/fMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES Chief Teachman presented anew General Order for approval to provide guidance for officers when responding to, investigating, and /or handling explosive devices to prevent death or injury, and to protect property. Chief Scott Ruszkowski informed the Board that the duty manual stated the Police were nothing more than mutual aid; this specifically addresses explosives. He noted that at the end of this month the FBI will impose sanctions on the Police Department for not having a policy in place. He noted this policy contains mandated FBI specifics and some of their own specifies. It creates the PSAT area, which they should have had and have not had. Ile added there was nothing in their policy, no guidelines, to guide them. Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and