HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/14 Board of Public Safety MinutesPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION JANUARY 15, 2014
The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, January
15, 2014 in the 13th Floor Board Conference Room, County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Blvd.,
South Bend, Indiana, with Board President Laura Vasquez, and Board Members Eddie Miller, Luther
Taylor, John Collins, and Daniel Jones present. Also present was Fire Chief Stephen Cox, Police
Chief Ronald Teachman, Assistant Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski, and Attorney Cory Hamel.
Board members discussed the following agenda items:
- Review of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Ms. Vasquez noted two corrections to the previous Minutes of the Board; a correction on the first
page under Special Police Commissions from the date of June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014; and a
correction from Chief Teachman to Chief Cox in the Fire Department Swearing -In of Firefighter
Jessica Ringer section.
- Elect 2014 Board of Safety President
Mr. Miller stated he would like to nominate Ms. Laura Vasquez as President for 2014 and noted his
appreciation for the good job she did in 2013.
- Applications and Declarations for Retirement — Police Department
Police Chief Ronald Teachman stated these retirements are no surprise, they are all from the drop
program and announced well in advance of their intentions. He stated there will be a smooth
transition for Captain Dave Hecklinski, with someone in position to be promoted. He noted the
Police Department expects to downsize in the Detective Division to fill positions in the Patrol
Division immediately. He stated the patrol officers will be required to do more investigation work,
and there is a need to do some training. Assistant Chief Ruszkowski noted that currently patrol
officers compose 62% of the force, but the Chief would like to see that number at 65 %, and someday
as much as 70 %. Chief Teachman added patrol officers will be required to do the investigative work
they normally would turn over to the Detective Division.
- Resignation — Police Department
Chief Teachman stated that due to his legal issues, Patrolman Jeff McKee has offered his resignation.
He noted the Police Department has and will continue to offer counseling assistance.
- Holiday Schedule — Police Department
Attorney Cory Hammel stated the changes to the schedule of the Police Officers who work five (5)
days on and two (2) days off reflect the changes to the City non - bargaining employee schedule set by
the Common Council. He noted they have added a floating holiday and removed Good Friday as a
holiday.
- Monthly Statistical Analysis — Police Department
Police Chief Teachman stated these statistics reflect the 2013 year end accounting. He noted they
show a 2% increase overall in the Part One crime statistics. Chief Teachman stated motor vehicle
theft continues to skyrocket due to keys left in the ignition in the majority of cases. He stated by the
old definition, rape shows a .5% increase, but based on the new definition, the statistics are much
higher. He informed the Board that under larceny, they are looking at what kinds of items are being
stolen. He noted they are looking closely at pawn shops and they recently purchased software "Leads
on Line" for pawn shop tracking which has already helped identify stolen merchandise. Chief
Teachman stated once the Common Council approves an Ordinance before them, all vendors will be
required to use the software for reporting of pawned items, including scrap metal dealers. He noted
he expects the Council to pass the Ordinance on January 27, 2014. Chief Teachman stated robbery is
being addressed by the purchase of license plate reader technology. He noted all stolen vehicles are
put into a data base. The license plate readers have cameras that read license plates and send alerts
when stolen numbers are recognized. He noted the technology has a problem with reading States,
and gives false alarms if the number matches local numbers, but are not an Indiana plate. Chief
Teachman noted that yesterday Police recovered a vehicle stolen from a car- jacking that wouldn't
have happened without this technology. Chief Teachman stated they continue to track gunshot
victims and six (6) individuals were shot in December of 2012, and eight (8) in December, 2013. He
stated the total for 2012 was eighty -five (85) compared to seventy -seven (77) in 2013. Chief
Teachman noted that most are identified by people calling in to report gunshots. Mr. Jones asked
what a silver alert is. Chief Teachman stated a silver alert is for missing elders, much like the amber
alert used for missing children.
- Quarterly Report for Specialized Schools — Police Department
Chief Teachman noted they are exploring other training opportunities for middle management, not
just for upper management. He stated he discovered the Innovation Center, a division of Memorial
Hospital that offers a two day course on thinking outside of the box. He noted that is totally outside
of the thinking in the Police Department which has a process in place for most situations and if
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unsuccessful, officers are not encouraged to think outside the box. He noted the Police Department
needs to encourage it. Chief Teachman informed the Board that roll -call training continues to
increase and improve.
- Application and Declaration for Retirement — Fire Department
Fire Chief Stephen Cox stated Captain Robert Severeid is retiring after eighteen (18) years on the
department. He noted his is a disability retirement, and he is retiring in good standing. Chief Cox
stated there are three more individuals currently signed up for the drop program over the next several
months, and a significant amount of seniority is being lost. Chief Cox stated training will be moved
to the new Fire Training Center once it is completed. He informed the Board the next recruit training
class will have ten (10) recruits in it. Chief Cox explained that the Fire Department doesn't have an
academy like the Police Department and all training is done in- house. He added there have been
many discussions about creating a regional training center here, but the financial contributions never
materialized so it is being kept as the South Bend Fire Training Center. The intent, he noted, is to
build it and see if they come. Chief Cox stated he has had discussions with the Common Council on
creative financing to create a regional center, but his priority is that this is a place to provide
excellent training to individuals risking their lives to save lives. Chief Cox noted the City is
providing a valuable service to the citizens of the community with the Fire Training Center. Mr.
Taylor agreed and stated it will save funds to not have to send individuals out for training, and
bringing in trainers to get training will also save money. He noted the State has offered to help
funding for CPAT training. Chief Cox added the State Fire Marshall is looking at other ideas to bring
in training that has the potential to be a money maker and offers the opportunity for the Fire
Department to take part in this training. Chief Cox concluded that the new Training Center could
potentially change the culture of the entire department, noting that in the past the Fire Department
had no facility to train at.
- Commendation — Fire Department and Police Department
Chief Cox stated that on Christmas Eve a call came in of a man down on the floor on the 9th floor of
an apartment building. He noted dispatch forced entry to the locked door and found a despondent
man on the balcony wanting to end his life. When he leaned out, Captain Dave Pritz and Patrolman
Kyle Dombrowski acted quickly, grabbing him and pulling him in, saving his life. Assistant Chief
Scott Ruszkowski noted this was on an icy balcony and the gentleman was very large. Chief Cox
added it was a recipe for disaster with a parking lot down below.
- Quarterly Travel and Training Report — Fire Department
Chief Cox explained that this report includes travel out of town to inspect and pick -up an apparatus,
not just travel for training. He also made note of Ambulance Billing training in Pennsylvania for
Kelly Nardini, who is in charge of the office for EMS billing. Chief Cox noted the training and
leadership of Ms. Nardini has increased ambulance reimbursements tremendously, and all of the
ladies in the office have gone through national certification which provides them information on how
the Fire Department can improve their recovery. He stated they rotate training, sending one or two
employees at a time. Chief Cox informed the Board that the Fire Department has been updating their
Fire apparatus fleet, which has not been done since 2003. He stated two trucks being replaced are
over thirty (30) years old. Chief Cox stated they are replacing one with a very slightly used ladder
truck at a third of the cost of new ladder truck, saving over $600,000.00. He added the Board of
Works approved another used truck purchase at their meeting yesterday, saving the Fire Department
$100,000.00.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by
Mr. Collins and carried, Ms. Vasquez declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
BOARD; OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Laura A. Vasquez, Member
PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION
ATTEST:
Linda M .Martin, Clerk
JANUARY 15.2014
Luther Taylor, Member
Daniel Jones, ember
EXECUTIVE SESSION JANUARY 15 2014
The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 9 :17
a.m. The meeting was held in the Board Conference Room, 13`x' Floor, County City Building, South
Bend, Indiana, for the purposes specified in I.C. 5- 14- 1.5- 6.1(b)(2)(A)6(A). Board President
Laura Vasquez, and Board Members Eddie Miller, Luther Taylor, John Collins, and Daniel Jones
were present. Also present were Fire Chief Stephen Cox, Police Chief Ronald Teachman, Assistant
Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski, and Attorney Cory Hamel. Board members did not discuss any
subject matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned
at 9:25 a.m.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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Laura Vasquez, Member
Eddie Miller, Member
John oIlins, Member
Luther Taylor, Meber
Daniel Jones'; M her
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15. 2014
The Board of Public Safety met in the Regular Meeting at 9:29 a.m, on Wednesday, January 15,
2014, with Board President Laura Vasquez, and Board Members Eddie Miller, Luther Taylor, John
Collins, and Daniel Jones present. Also present were Police Chief Ronald Teachman, Assistant
Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorney Cory Hamel. The meeting
was held in the Board Conference Room, 13" Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the Board approved the Minutes
of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular Meetings of December 18, 2013 with
two corrections noted.
ELECTION OF 2014 BOARD OF SAFETY PRESIDENT
Mr. Collins nominated Ms. Laura Vasquez for the position of President of the Board of Safety for
2014. Ms. Vasquez accepted the nomination and upon a motion by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr.
Taylor and carried, Ms. Laura Vasquez was elected President of the Board of Safety for 2014.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACCEPT AND APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT — DEREK DIETER
Police Chief Ronald Teachman submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for
Retirement for Patrolman Derek Dieter effective February 8, 2014. Chief Teachman noted that he
has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty -six (3 6) years, and one
(1) month. Chief Teachman joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and
years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and the citizens of South Bend.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the application for
retirement was accepted and approved.
ACCEPT AND APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT — DAVID HECKLINSKI
Police Chief Ronald Teachman submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for
Retirement for Captain David Hecklinski effective February 19, 2014. Chief Teachman noted that
he has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty -eight (3 8) years, two
(2) months, and four (4) days. Chief Teachman joined the Board in thanking him for his
commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and
the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried,
the application for retirement was accepted and approved.
ACCEPT AND APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT — SHERRI TAYLOR
Police Chief Ronald Teachman submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for
Retirement for Lieutenant Sherri Taylor effective February 14, 2014. Chief Teachman noted that she
has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last thirty -two (32) years, nine (9)
months, and seventeen (17) days. Chief Teachman joined the Board in thanking her for her
commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and
the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried,
the application for retirement was accepted and approved.
ACCEPT AND APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT — IAN MCQUEEN
Police Chief Ronald Teachman submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for
Retirement for Detective Sergeant Ian McQueen effective February 14, 2014. Chief Teachman noted
that he has served the Department with loyalty and distinction during the last twenty -six (26) years,
six (6) months, and eleven (11) days. Chief Teachman joined the Board in thanking him for his
commitment, dedication and years of distinguished service to the South Bend Police Department and
the citizens of South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried,
the application for retirement was accepted and approved.
ACCEPT AND APPROVE RESIGNATION — JEFF MCKEE
In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald Teachman advised he is in receipt of a letter of
resignation from Patrolman Jeff McKee in which he tenders his resignation from the South Bend
Police Department, effective December 20, 2013. Chief Teachman stated in his letter that Patrolman
McKee was sworn on the South Bend Police Department on March 14, 2007. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the letter of resignation was accepted and
approved.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 02-2014 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA -ESTABLISHING THE 2014 HOLIDAY
SCHEDULE FOR THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the following Resolution was
approved by the Board of Public Safety:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE 2014 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR THE
SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is empowered by
law to establish rules and regulations for the South Bend Police Department; and
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WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of South Bend that the Police Department
holidays be set with certainty.
Bend: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Safety of the City of South
SECTION I. That for all sworn police officers who are assigned to work as their regular
schedule, 5 on and 2 off, Monday through Friday, the following holidays shall apply:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
Friday, July 4, 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Friday, November 28, 2014
Thursday, December 25, 2014
SECTION IL That for all sworn police officers who are assigned to work as their regular
schedule, 5 on and 2 off, Monday through Friday, they shall have one floating holiday to be taken,
upon approval from a supervisor, at the time of their choosing.
SECTION III. That for all sworn police officers who are assigned to work as their regular
work schedule, 6 days on and 3 days off, there shall be no paid holidays. The following dates are
designated as Critical Duty Days:
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
Friday, July 4, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
For purposes of the Critical Duty Day stipend, the Critical Duty Day shall start at 6:00 a.m.,
and last 24 hours.
SECTION IV. Officers assigned to the South Bend Community School Corporation shall,
while so assigned, follow the holiday schedule set by the South Bend Community School
Corporation for its clerical employees. Officers so assigned shall be eligible for Critical Duty Day
pay only if assigned to the Uniform Division and otherwise eligible.
ADOPTED this 15th day of January, 2014.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
s /Laura Vasquez, President
s /Eddie L, Miller Member
s /Luther Taylor, Member
s /John Collins, Member
s /Daniel Jones, Member
ATTEST:
s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk
FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — DECEMBER 2013
Ms. Vasquez indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the
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statistical analysis report for the month of December, 2013, as submitted by the Police Department,
would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing:
PART I OFFENSES
MURDER
RAPE
ROBBERY
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
BURGLARY RESIDENT
BURGLARY NON
RESIDENT
LARCENY
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
ARSONS
GRAND TOTAL
DECEMBER
DECEMBER
2012
2013
CHANGE
18
9
-
50%
55
93
+
69%
316
363
+
15%
235
189
20%
1318
1171
-
11%
426
297
-
30%
2798
3095
+
11%
283
326
+
15%
34
27
-
21%
5483
5570
+
2%
FILING OF QUARTERLY REPORT FOR SPECIALIZED TRAINING — OCTOBER.
NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2013
Lieutenant Mattie Taylor, Training Division, South Bend Police Department, submitted to the Board
a written Quarterly Report for Specialized Training for the period of October, November, and
December 2013. The report indicated the specialized training attended; the names of the officers
who attended; and the associated costs. There being no questions concerning this report, the
Quarterly Report for Specialized Training as submitted was accepted and filed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACCEPT AND APPROVE RETIREMENT — ROBERT SEVEREID
Fire Chief Steve Cox submitted to the Board the Application and Declaration for Retirement for
Captain Robert Severeid effective January 7, 2014. Chief Cox noted that Captain Severeid was
appointed to the Fire Department on March 29,1995 and has served the Department with loyalty and
diligence. Chief Cox joined the Board in thanking him for his commitment, dedication and years of
distinguished service to the South Bend Fire Department and the citizens of South Bend. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the application for retirement was
accepted and approved.
APPROVE COMMENDATION — DAVID PRITZ AND KYLE DOMBROWSKI
Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted a request for a commendation to be presented to Captain David
Pritz and Patrolman First Class Kyle Dombrowski for meritorious service on behalf of the citizens of
the community. Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the following
commendation was accepted and approved. Chief Cox read the following commendation, noting that
Patrolman Kyle Dombrowski was not able to be present due his work shift:
Commendation for Captain David Pritz and
Patrolman First Class Kyle Dombrowski
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety wishes to issue commendations to individuals that
perform meritorious service on behalf of the citizens of this community, and;
WHEREAS, such service shall be recognized by the Board of Public Safety and appropriate
commendation shall be presented to the individuals performing said meritorious service;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that commendation be given to:
Captain David Pritz and Patrolman First Class Kyle Dombrowski
WHEREAS, at approximately 3:30 AM on the 24th of December, 2013, emergency crews
were dispatched to a medical emergency call for a patient that had fallen and was possibly
unconscious. South Bend Fire Department units Engine 1 and Medic 2 were dispatched along with
South Bend Police Department Patrolman First Class Kyle Dombrowski. The dispatch location was
for an apartment on the 9" floor of a high -rise apartment building. After crews were able to gain
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access to the interior of the apartment, it was apparent that their patient had not fallen, but instead
was sitting on the railing of his outside balcony with his feet resting on a chair. The patient appeared
visibly upset and anxious, stating that he was prepared to jump to end his life. Captain Pritz and
Officer Dombrowski attempted to talk the patient into coming down from the railing and seeking
medical treatment. The patient stated that although he didn't really want to jump, he didn't have
anything to live for. At this time, the patient looked out and downward and began to lean towards the
parking lot. Acting without hesitation and without regards to their own personal safety, Captain Pritz
and Officer Dombrowski rushed to grab the patient and pull him away from the railing and secure
him on the floor of the balcony until other officers were able to assist. The patient was transferred to
a waiting ambulance and delivered to a local hospital for further treatment.
WHEREAS, the vigilance, quick action, and heroic efforts of these individuals are directly
responsible for saving this man's life and preventing any other potential loss of life or injury from
this incident.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that David Pritz and Kyle Dombrowski be commended and
recognized for their quick actions, dedication, and professionalism. Their actions reflect highly upon
themselves, the South Bend Fire and Police Departments respectively, and the City of South Bend.
Awarded this 15th day of January, 2014.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/Laura A. Vasquez, President
s /Eddie L. Miller, Member
s /Luther Taylor, Member
s /Jahn Collins, Member
s /Daniel Jones, Member
Attest:
s /Linda Martin, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-2014 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE 2014 HOLIDAY
SCHEDULE FOR THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried, the following Resolution was
approved by the Board of Public Safety:
RESOLUTION NO. 01 -2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE 2014 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR
THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is empowered by
law to establish rules and regulations for the South Bend Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of South Bend that the Fire Department
holidays be set with certainty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Safety of the City of
South Bend:
SECTION I. That all firefighters who work 24 -hour shifts are not entitled to holidays off.
SECTION II. That for all firefighters who work 24 -hour shifts, Critical Duty Days are as
set forth in Article 25 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the year 2014, which is in
force in 2014 per Article 33 of the Agreement.
SECTION III. That all firefighters who are assigned to work a four or five day work
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week shall have the following holidays apply:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
Friday, July 4, 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Friday, November 28, 2014
Thursday, December 25, 2014
SECTION IV. That all firefighters who are assigned to work a four or five day work
week shall have one floating holiday to be taken, upon approval from a supervisor, at the time of
their choosing.
Adopted this 15th day of January, 2014.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s /Laura A. Vasquez, President
s /Eddie L. Miller, Member
s /Luther Taylor, Member
s /John Collins, Member
s/Daniel Jones, Member
Attest:
s /Linda Martin, Clerk
FILING OF QUARTERLY TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENDITURES REPORT —
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2013
Fire Chief Steve Cox submitted to the Board a written Quarterly Travel and Training Expenditures
Report for the period of October, November, and December 2013. 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. There
being no questions concerning this report, the Quarterly Report for Travel and Training Expenditures
was accepted and filed.
FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — DECEMBER 2013
Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted to the Board the monthly report for December 2013 compiled by
the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department, Chief Cox stated that beginning January 1,
2014, the Fire Department will do a breakdown of investigations of fires, in place of arson statistics.
He noted arson tracking is actually a law enforcement duty. Ms. Vasquez stated if there were no
objections, the Board would accept the report for filing as presented.
A summary is as follows:
DECEMBER
DECEMBER
2012
2013
STRUCTURE FIRES
Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents
(Estimates)
$33,506.00 $147,250.00
INSPECTIONS
199 Inspections
==112
3 Total Inspections
(53 Re-Inspections)
Re-Inspections)
INVESTIGATIONS
(Polic -Tire Arson Bureau)
16
16
Investigations
Investigations
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PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Fire Chief Steve Cox informed the Board that the Luther J. Taylor Sr. Training Center, named after
Board Member and former Fire Chief Luther Taylor, has a tentative opening date of February 28,
2014 and invited Board members to attend.
Mr. Collins stated he would like to take this opportunity to welcome the Board of Safety's newest
member, Mr. Daniel Jones.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded
by Mr. Miller and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:01 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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Laura A. Vasquez, Member
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Eddie Miller, Member
Jo Collins, Member
Luther Taylor, Memb4
ATT ST: Daniel Jones,
Unda M. Martin, Clerk