04/15/2015 Board of Public Safety Meeting

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AGENDA REVIEW SESSION APRIL 15, 2015 33 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in the 13fh Floor Boardroom, County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, with Board President John Collins and Board Members Eddie Miller, and Luther Taylor present. Board Member Daniel Jones was absent. Also present was Police Chief Ronald Teachman, Assistant Fire Chief James Lopez, and Board Legal Counsel Tasha Outlaw. Board members discussed the following agenda items: Set Hearing of Disciplinary Charges No. 2015 -01 —Michael Brown Attorney Stephanie Steele stated the proposed date for the above hearing is May 26, 2015. - Permanent Promotions from Special Assignment Assistant Chief James Lopez stated both candidates, Brian Koloszar and Jay Riba have completed their one (1) year probationary period and exceeded every expectation. He noted they were evaluated every three (3) months. - Approve Promotion Ranking List for Captaincy Assistant Chief Lopez stated these candidates have gone through extensive testing, both physical and mental. He noted everybody that passes the cut goes on to the promotion list and is ranked. He noted this is the final ranking list and it is good for two (2) years or until everyone is promoted, at which time the process starts over - Set Hearing of Disciplinary Charges No. 2015 -02 — Theodore Robert Attorney Stephanie Steele stated she has received potential dates from the City's attorney, but not from Mr. Robert's attorney yet. - Approve Duty manual General Order Policy Police Chief Ronald Teachman stated he submitted a draft of the Irecord policy to the Board previously for their review. He noted he has not heard back any changes, and is therefore asking for the Board to approve the policy in final form. Chief Teachman stated this system will replace the current antiquated system. Ile explained the current system has had numerous failures, and the Irecord system is the flick of a switch on the wall and doesn't require any dvd's or ed's. Employee of the Month Chief Teachman stated Sgt. Joe Leszezynski and Pfc. Michael Tutino were selected for their work on a murder in February. He noted the officers tracked footprints in the snow and came across a trash truck. The driver indicated he had seen someone in the area and saw them dispose of something in the trash he collected. The officers tracked the suspect to a vacant house, made contact with the assailant and convinced him to surrender. They then were able to track the murder weapon in the trash. - Officers of Year — Kelly Waite and Greg Howard. Chief Teachman stated that every month Greg Howard's name comes up as a candidate for Employee of the Month. Officer Kelly Waite stepped up and became the lead of the burglary division and took the lead on "leads on line" used for tracking stolen items. - Monthly Statistical Analysis Chief Teachman noted the alarming 20% increase in Part 1 Crimes and stilted it is due in large part to the increase in larceny, which is bigger than all categories. He noted the decrease in rape, but an increase in all other categories. Chi efTeachman stated persons shot is showing a 3 8 -3 9% reduction since the last call -in (third), but the FBI doesn't require them to track those statistics. - Grievance Appeals - Eric Downey and David Beaty Attorney Tasha Outlaw noted a correction to the section of the working agreement referenced on the agenda. She stated for Officer Downey's 2014 Grievance, the reference should be Article 7, Section 1, Step 4 of the 201.3 -2014 Working Agreement. For Officer Beaty, the reference should be to Article 7, Section 1, Step 4 of the 2013 -2014 Working Agreement. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board the meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m. BOARD OF BLIC SAFETY John C ins, President Eddie Miller, Member