04/15/2015 Board of Public Safety Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 15.2015 36 FILING OF QUARTERLY TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENDITURES REPORT DECEMBER 2014 THROUGH MARCH 2015 Fire Chief Steve Cox submitted to the Board a written Quarterly Travel and Training Expenditures Report for the period of December, 2014, and January, February, and March 2015. The report summarizes travel and training expenditures for the South Bend Fire Department personnel during this quarterly period. In his letter, Chief Cox stated that training is essential to all aspects of fire service and it is necessary to remain abreast of the most current firefighting technologies and -- emergency medical services. Assistant Chief James Lopez noted the training is up substantially this quarter, but the Fire Department recognized the need for continual training for their Captains and Chiefs. There being no questions concerning this report, the Quarterly Report for Travel and Training Expenditures was accepted and filed POLICE DEPARTMENT SET HEARING OF DISCIPLINARY CHARGES NO. 2015 -02 — THEODORE. ROBERT Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the Board approved the setting of the hearing of Charges No. 2015 -02 for Theodore Robert for May 11, 2015. DENY REQUEST FOR HEARING OF DISCIPLINARY CHARGES — SUZANNE DIETER In a letter to the Board, Chief Teachman informed the Board that Patrolwoman Suzy Dieter was advised of a three day suspension without pay due to violations of Police Department Duty Manual, Section 302.00(A)(31) entitled Rules of Conduct. Subsequently, Patrolwoman Dieter submitted a letter to the Board in which she requested the Board give her an opportunity for a hearing on the discipline. President Collins stated the Board discussed this request in their Executive Session and concluded that based on State Statute, it is under the Chief of Police's authority to impose a suspension under five (5) days. He noted the discipline did not include a demotion or exceed five (5) days, therefore they agreed the Chief was acting under his authority. Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the request for a hearing was denied. APPROVE CHANGES TO DUTY MANUAL GENERAL ORDERS IRECORD Chief Teachman stated he submitted a draft of the B2ecord policy to the Board at a previous meeting and he is now asking the Board for their final approval of the new General Order policy. Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the change to the Duty Manual in the form of a General Order was approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE DECLARATION OF RETIREMENT DAVID GNOTH In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman submitted the Application and Declaration for Retirement for Patrolman David Gnoth effective May 11, 2015. Chief Teachman noted that he is retiring after serving the Department for thirty -six (36) years, five (5) months, and fourteen (14) days. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the retirement was accepted and approved. ACCEPT AND APPROVE RESIGNATION — DEVON JOHNSON In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman advised he is in receipt of a letter of resignation from Patrolman Devon Johnson in which he tenders his resignation from the South Bend Police Department, effective April 6, 2015. Chief Teachman stated in his letter, that Patrolman Johnson was sworn on the South Bend Police Department on March 10, 2010. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the resignation was accepted and approved. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSION SEAN KILLIAN Police Chief Ronald Teachman recommended that a Special Police Commission for a Security Officer for Indiana University South Bend be issued until revoked, for the above referred to individual. This Commission is issued for the purpose of issuing citations for parking violations where such violations have fines set by Ordinance and State Law. Chief Teachman stated in his letter all of these officers are sworn and certified through the State of Indiana by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Training Board. This commission has the same authority as a sworn police officer in which they have the authority to carry a weapon and the powers of arrest. Upon a motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Special Police Commission was approved.