HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-12 information & TechnologyINFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY 8 -15 -12
6:07
Committee Members Present: Dr. David Varner, Tim Scott
Other Council Present: Dr. Fred Ferlic, Oliver Davis, Karen White, Derek Dieter
Others Present: Gary Horvath, SBPD, Diana Scott, SBPD Communications Director,
Mike Schmuhl, Kathy Cekanski- Farrand, Kevin Allen, Aladean DeRose
Agenda: Update on procedures and policies at the SBPD Communications Center
Dr. David Varner began his IT Committee hearing at 6:07 having waited for a possible
late arriving committee member. As it was, only two members were present, a quorum
not being achieved. The purpose of the meeting, to hear procedures and policies
practiced in the communications center, specifically regarding recording of calls was felt
necessary by the Council due to the controversy surrounding the dismissal of Chief
Boykins and supervisor Karen DePaepe.
Dr. Varner called upon Division Chief Gary Horvath. Gary began stating no calls other
than 911 calls presently being recorded. It seemed unclean in subsequent discussion
exactly when this Mayor's directive to limit recordings began. What was revealed in the
Q & A with acting supervisor Diana Scott was that she keeps all past recordings locked in
her desk. Tapes are kept typically for 3 years unless there has been a request from the
Prosecutor or the Courts to keep something longer. Furthermore the SBPD had only one
hard drive without backup. It is fair to say this caused Councilmember's considerable
concern.
These concerns prompted a letter from Dr. Varner and Councilmember Scott listing the
reasons for concern as well as a notice that the Council wanted to tour the
communications center following budget hearings on Monday, August 20, 2012. The
letter also requested funds be appropriated to rectify these shortcomings, ASAP. (letter
attached)
In turn each Councilmember attending echoed their concerns.
There being no further business to come before the Information & Technology
Committee at this time, Chairperson Dr. David Varner adjourned the meeting at 6:44
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted.
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r. David Varner, Chairperson
Information & Technology