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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018-03-01 minutesCity of Jefferson Police Personnel Board Minutes- March 1, 2018 The meeting was called to order at 12:04pm. Ten persons attended as follows: BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT (7) STAFF PRESENT (3) Mr. Dan Klindt Chief Roger Schroeder Mr. Bill Burton (Chair) Sara Trittler, H.R. Ms. Lisa Lehman (Secretary) Lt. Jeff Stiefermann Mr. Stacey Backues Mr. Rick Derks Mr. Kemp Shoun Ms. Stephanie Scruggs Following greetings, roll call was taken. Introduction of new members to the Board New Police Personnel Board members Stephanie Scruggs and Kemp Shoun were introduced to the Board and they both gave a brief background of their experience and involvement in the community. The other members of the Board also introduced themselves along with their role on the Board and backgrounds. Approval of October 5, 2017 minutes (both open & closed) It was moved by Derks and seconded by Lehman that minutes of the October 5, 2017 Board meeting (both open & closed), be approved. The motion was carried unanimously. Old Business Chief Schroeder gave an update on the hiring of the part-time Property Tech position (32 hrs weekly) that was approved in November. The selection process will be concluded the week of March 5th, 2018, when the three finalists for this position have their final interview. New Business Animal Shelter Advisory Board Report Chief Schroeder discussed the Animal Shelter Advisory Board Report. This board meets quarterly. Currently there is one veterinarian and two veterinary assistants on staff. Chief Schroeder explained that some of the concerns that came from this report were security issues and under staffing due to the increasing amount of visitors to the Shelter. Nomination for Vice-Chair (PPB) Mr. Klindt nominated Stacey Backues to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Police Personnel Board due to Wesley Dickman’s resignation. Mr. Derks seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously. Other Business Overview of Police Personnel Board Chief Schroeder did an overview for both the new and existing members of the Board and review of the bi-laws of the Police Personnel Board, discussing the responsibilities of the Board and their ability to be involved. Mr. Derks and Mr. Burton also explained the proctoring duties of the Board for the written testing for Police Officer and Communications Operator. Overview of JCPD Chief Schroeder also discussed and gave an overview of the JCPD. An organizational chart of the Department was used as a guide for the discussion. He announced that there are 136 total employees allocated for the department including 89 police officers. He also discussed the low turnover rate that the JCPD has maintained over the past 3 years. Personnel Lt. Stiefermann announced that one Police Officer that was hired December 18, 2017 is currently in academy and that the department has two potential candidates on list from prior testing as well as one candidate for Communications Operator available if the need arises. Chief Schroeder announced that the need for additional personnel and testing will be decided in April or May, so that there will be ample time if needed, to announce and schedule testing and complete all steps of the review and hiring process so that the successful candidates would be able to attend the September academy. ABC 17 News Investigation Report Chief Schroeder discussed the media report, where copies of this report were available to all members of the Board. The report was about an investigation into the amount of rape kits that were collected but not sent to crime labs for testing across the state by police departments and hospitals. During the investigation, police departments and hospitals were asked to report the number of completed rape kits that had not been sent to crime labs for testing. Chief Schroeder went on to explain that due to the time that investigations may take, depending on complexity, witnesses, victims, evidence, and many other variables, that delays are inevitable. Out of the four different police departments that were compared in the report, the Jefferson City Police Department had the least amount of kits that were not sent to labs, which Chief Schroder further explained that there were only 4 of the 55 kits that dated back to 2009 that the JCPD did not find a legitimate reason for them not being sent, although not intentional. Chief Schroeder stated further that he agrees that some regulations may need to be done and that the JCPD would comply with whatever is decided. He did also say that added regulations should be done with caution, taking into consideration all variables and situations before doing so. Next meeting-April 5, 2018 It was moved by Derks and seconded by Lehman for adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 pm Respectfully, Lisa Lehman