HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/09 Board of Public Safety Special MeetingSPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 109 2009 77
LECOMAIENDA TION
In consideration of the Departmental violation cited pertaining to his actions during the
encounter with the suspect and the investigative report he submitted, Chief Boykins
recommended in a letter to the Board that Sergeant Kaszas be suspended without pay for thirty
('30) calendar days.
Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried the Board accepted the
charges for filing and instructed the Clerk to prepare a letter to serve the Charges on Sergeant
Kaszas,
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COUNTI
On January 3, 2009, Cpl. James Aters used unnecessary force toward the suspect which conduct
violated Rule 302.00(37) of the South Bend Police Department Duty Manual and was conduct.
unbecoming a South Bend Police Officer, thereby violating I.C. 36-8-3-4(b)(2)(B) and (H),
COUNTH
On January 3, 2009, Cpl, James Aters filed an Officer's Report in which he misstates what he did
at the scene and also omits stating that Sgt. Ronald Kaszas struck the suspect numerous times.
Said conduct violates Rule 302.00(34) of the South Bend Police Department Duty Manual, is a
breach of the oath of office taken by James Aters, which says:
and is conduct unbecoming a South Bend police officer, thereby violating I.C. 36-8-34(b)(2)(B)
and (H).
LECOMMENDA TION
In consideration of the Departmental violation cited pertaining to his actions during the
encounter with the suspect and the investigative report he submitted, Chief Boykins
recommended in a letter to the Board that Corporal Aters be suspended from duty without pay
for six (6) calendar days.
Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried the Board accepted the
charges for filing and instructed the Clerk to prepare a letter to serve the Charges on Corporal
Aters.
CHARGE
On September 5, 2009, Cpl. Christopher Houser, in the performance of his duties used coarse,
profane and degrading language. Said conduct violates Rule 302.00(A)(20) of the South Bend
Police Department Duty Manual and is conduct unbecoming a police officer and violates I.C. 36-
8-3-4(b)(2)(B) and (H),
RECOMMENDATION
In a letter to the Board, Chief Boykins stated in consideration of the Departmental violation cited
pertaining to his actions, the assessed disciplinary action against Corporal Houser will consist of
a letter of reprimand to be placed in his file and a six (6) working day suspension from duty.
Upon a motion by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried the Board accepted the
charges for filing and instructed the Clerk to prepare a letter to serve the Charges on Corporal
Aters.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Dempsey declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:23 a.m.
'Juanita Dempsey, Presiden
SPECIAL MEETING
ATTEST:
Linda M. Martin, C16 rk
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Patrick D. Cottrell, Member
Eddie L. Miller, Member