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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/18/2014 Board of Public Safety MinutesPUBLIC AGENDA SESSION JUNE 18, 2014 38 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:03 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 in the Main Classroom, Fire Department Training Center, 710 E. Sample St., South Bend, Indiana, with Board President Laura Vasquez and Board Members Eddie Miller, John Collins, Luther Taylor, and Daniel Jones present. Also present was Fire Chief Stephen Cox, Police Chief Ronald Teachman, and Attorney Cory Hamel. Board members discussed the following agenda items: - Meeting Agenda The Board discussed and determined they would move the Police Department to first on the agenda and move the Fire Statistics up to the first item on the Fire Department section. After review of those agenda items, they determined they would move to the adjacent CPAT building for the swearing -in of ten (10) Firefighters to allow room for their families. After the swearing -in, the Board determined they would return to the Classroom for the Privilege of the Floor, to allow for families to remain and visit and take pictures while the Board finished up their regular meeting. - Employee of the Month — Police Department Chief Teachman noted that Patrolman Theodore Robert was selected as Employee of the Month for the month of May, 2014. He explained the practice of the Police Department is to recognize the employee of the month with a framed picture and a narrative in the hallway of the Police Station that details why they are selected. Chief Teachman added that he would discuss this in more detail during the regular meeting. - Police Department Statistics Chief Teachman noted that Part 1 crime statistics are still down overall by 4 %, but he is alarmed by the number of murders year -to -date. He stated there were seven (7) murders year -to -date, which is a 250% increase. He noted he is also troubled by the rape numbers, adding that they are now talking apples to apples in comparison with last year's rape numbers and the new FBI guidelines. He stated there is no research on this to determine if it's a lifestyle problem. He stated he suspects that rape is the least likely crime to be reported. Chief Teachman explained that insurance requires a report to the Police on break -ins and robberies and other types of crimes, but it is not a requirement of rape so it is less likely to be reported. He added there is no baseline to measure that. He informed the Board of a Federal study being done on why rape and abuse is under - reported in Indiana. He added that deportation concerns are thought to affect reporting, explaining that immigrants that are abused either sexually or physically fear deportation and don't report the crimes. Mr. Jones asked if the City oversees sexual assaults on the Notre Dame campus. Chief Teachman stated they do not unless the crime happens to the student while in the City limits. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board the meeting adjourned at 8:16 a.m. ATTEST: r� C��t.,L 4nda4MiMartin, Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Laura, A. Vasquez, Presiders Eddie Miller, Membe J Collins, Member Luther Taylor, ktemb Daniel Jones, ember EXECUTIVE SESSION JUNE 18, 2014 39 The Board of Public Safety met in the Executive Session on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 8:19 a.m. The meeting was held in the Main Classroom, Fire Department Training Center, 710 E. Sample St., 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, John Collins, Luther Taylor, and Daniel Jones were present. Also present were Fire Chief Stephen Cox, Police Chief Ronald Teachman, 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 9:15 a.m. BOARD,OF PUBLIC SAFETY Laura Vasquez, Presiden Eddie Miller, Member E Jo Collins, Member Luther Taylor Daniel J 7 da ST M. Martin, Cler c REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2014 The Board of Public Safety met in the Regular Meeting at 9:21 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18,20t4, with Board President Laura Vasquez and Board Members Eddie Miller, John Collins, Luther Taylor, and Daniel Jones present. AIso present were Police Chief Ronald Teachman, Fire Chief Stephen Cox, and Attorney Cory Hamel. The meeting was held in the Main Classroom, Fire Department Training Center, 710 E. Sample St., South Bend, Indiana. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular Meetings of May 21, 2014 as presented. POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — APRIL 2014 In a letter to the Board, Uniform Division Chief Scott Ruszkowski stated that Pfc. Theodore Robert was selected as Employee of the Month for April, 2014. The award is to recognize officers, civilian employees, on the South Bend Police Department who have demonstrated actions noted by supervisors or citizens from both a professional law enforcement position and in support of the community policing efforts with the citizens of South Bend. Chief Ronald Teachman stated he would submit the narrative that was framed at the Police Station for the Board to review. There being no further discussion, the Board accepted the recommendation for employee of the month for April, 2014 as presented. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — MAY 2014 Chief Teachman stated in addition to the monthly statistics, he will submit the shot spotter records to the Board for their review. Ms. Vasquez indicated that unless there were questions or objections by members of the Board, the statistical analysis report for the month of May, 2014, as submitted by the Police Department, would be accepted for filing. There being no objections, the following report was accepted for filing: REGULAR MEETING PART I OFFENSES MURDER RAPE ROBBERY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BURGLARY RESIDENT BURGLARY NON RESIDENT LARCENY MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT ARSONS GRAND TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — MAY 2014 Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted to the Board the monthly report for May 2014 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department, Ms. Vasquez stated if there were no objections, the Board would accept the report for filing as presented. A summary is as follows: MAY MAY 2013 2014 JUNE 18, 2014 40 (Estimates) MAY MAY (Fire Prevention/Inspection Bureau) 308 Inspections YEAR TO DATE (89 Re-Inspections) (45 Re-Inspections) 2013 2014 CHANGE 2013 2014 CHANGE 0 0 Arson 0 2 7 + 5 14 11 3 29 44 + 15 33 29 - 4 129 98 - 31 14 21 + 7 66 89 + 23 84 87 + 3 401 301 - 100 26 31 + 5 83 96 + 13 280 295 + 15 1092 1106 + 14 24 22 - 2 119 110 9 4 5 + I 11 9 2 479 501 + 22 1932 1860 72 FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT — MAY 2014 Fire Chief Stephen Cox submitted to the Board the monthly report for May 2014 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department, Ms. Vasquez stated if there were no objections, the Board would accept the report for filing as presented. A summary is as follows: MAY MAY 2013 2014 STRUCTURE FIRES Property Damage -- Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $42,901.00 1 $76,450.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention/Inspection Bureau) 308 Inspections 182 Total Inspections (89 Re-Inspections) (45 Re-Inspections) INVESTIGATION DIVISION 14 16 Investigations Investigations 4 2 Incendiary Arson 8 Accidental 0 Natural 6 Undetermined MEETING RECESSES AND RECONVENES The Board recessed at 9:29 a.m. and moved to the Training Facility CPAT Building for the swearing in of probationary Firefighters, The meeting reconvened at 9:35 a.m. APPROVE HIRING OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTERS AND SWEARING IN OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTERS Jean Gomez Patrick Kelly Justin Mika Nicholas Houser Scott Applegate Anthony Maciejewski Corrie Carr Alex Borrelli Trevin Stankiewicz Todd Shepherd In a letter to the Board, Chief Stephen Cox, recommended that the above individuals be accepted for employment on a probationary basis with the South Bend Fire Department effective June 18, 2014, Chief Cox noted that all of the firefighters have successfully completed a twenty (20) week recruit academy with a focus on teamwork, skills competence, physical fitness, and acquisition of the appropriate state certifications including Firefighter 1 and 2 and EMT -Basic certification. Upon a motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried, the recommendation for the above individuals to be accepted for employment as probationary firefighters was approved as outlined above. Battalion Chief John Corthier addressed those present and congratulated the new firefighters. Chief Steve Cox and Deputy Mayor Mark Neal presented the candidates with their Certificates of Graduation and addressed those present, congratulating and welcoming the new firefighters and their families. The family members of the firefighters were asked to j oin them in standing for the swearing in. Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the above listed individuals, and Deputy Mayor Mark Neal pinned their badges on. The Board wished them well in their endeavors with the South Bend Fire Department. REGULAR MEETING JUNE S, 2014 41 MEETING RECESSES AND RECONVENES The Board recessed at 10:15 a.m. and returned to the Training Center Classroom for the remainder of the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 10:23 a.m. in the Training Center Classroom, PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Anthony Ross stated he would like to address the Board as a minority member of the Police Department. Mr. Ross read a prepared statement to the Board regarding a letter previously submitted to the Board requesting a formal investigation into charges of alleged discriminatory actions and abuse of authority on the part of Police Chief Ronald Teachman. Mr. Ross stated he is requesting an independent, outside investigation of the charges stated in the letter. Mr. Ross presented the Clerk of the Board a copy of the statement for the Board's records. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY Laura A. Vasquez, Member L� 4 Eddie Miller, Member J Member Luther Taylor, lei e ATTEST: Daniel Jones, t -t inda M. Martin, Clerk