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Public Safety Committee Meeting
Call to Order
The March 31, 2022, Public Safety Committee meeting was convened at 7:30 a.m. by
Councilman Schreiber.
Attendance
Present: Committee Members: Councilman Mark Schreiber, Councilman Derrick Spicer,
Councilman Hank Vogt, Councilman Scott Spencer and Councilwoman Laura
Ward.
Guests: Mayor Carrie Tergin (virtual), Councilman Mike Lester, Councilman Ron
Fitzwater, City Administrator Steve Crowell, Fire Chief Matt Schofield, Police
Chief Roger Schroeder, Police Captain Deric Heislen, and Police Captain Eric
Wilde.
Chief Schroeder introduced Administrative Assistant Lannah Rallo who is replacing
Administrative Assistant Kay Stuefer upon her retirement on April 1st.
Approval of Minutes
Councilwoman Ward made a motion to approve the December 30, 2021 minutes. Councilman
Spicer seconded the motion. Minutes were approved.
Discussion of Agenda Items
OLD BUSINESS
Captain Wilde gave an update on the Missouri Department of Homeland Security grant to install
license plate readers (LPRs) in the downtown areas and the ingress/egress areas of the Capitol.
The grant is in the amount of $46,750, and is intended to enhance safety surrounding the capital.
Flock Safety will be the vendor for the LPRs. The requested acceptance of the grant will be on
the April 4th City Council agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to the Jefferson City Police Department
Amending the 2021-2022 Annual Budget, and Authorizing a Sole Source Expenditure of
$48,556.39 of Drug Forfeiture Justice Funds for Lexipol Policy and Procedural
Management Software
Chief Schroeder stated the police department has been working toward accreditation for several
years, but there has been no time to achieve it with present staffing. The department would like
to pursue national accreditation with Lexipol, which writes and revised policies as it relates to
laws in each state. The initial cost is $33,313 for the software and first year of service. The
annual fee after the initial cost is $13,065. The money for Lexipol would be paid from the
Department of Justice Forfeiture Fund. The sole source provider has been approved by the
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Finance Department. Midwest Public Risk, which partners with Lexipol, offers a 25% discount.
Captains Heislen and Wilde have previously been assigned to work toward accreditation. Chief
Schofield advised the fire department uses Lexipol. There is some groundwork by the
department involved, but Lexipol is an industry leader, and the fire department has been satisfied
with its product.
Councilwoman Ward made a motion to forward the item onto the City Council for approval.
Councilman Spencer seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to the Jefferson City Police Department
Animal Control Division Amending the 2021-2022 Annual Budget, and Authorizing an
Expenditure of $33,031.25 of Animal Shelter Donations for MDTs and E-ticketing Printers.
Chief Schroeder stated the police department is requesting a supplemental appropriation to
purchase five mobile data terminals (MDTs) and e-ticketing for Animal Shelter vehicles.
The equipment will mirror the equipment in patrol vehicles. The equipment will increase the
efficiency of the job with the ability to integrate with the 911 system and the Animal Shelter’s
Shelter Pro software. This would enable work to be done in the field instead of returning to the
Shelter. The $33,031 for the equipment would be paid from the Animal Control donation fund.
Councilman Spicer made a motion to forward the item onto the City Council for consideration.
Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Authorizing the Renewal (year 2) of Bid 3156 for the Upfitting of Police Vehicles to Turn-
Key Mobile of Jefferson City, MO.
Chief Schroeder asked to extend the initial contract for upfitting the patrol vehicles another year.
Thirteen cars will need to be upfitted with equipment in the next 12 months. Chief Schroeder
stated the amount requested is $75,000. It costs approximately $2,800 to upfit each vehicle, for a
total of $36,400. The remaining $38,600 is a cushion and not expected to be expended. Turn Key
Mobile is efficient and good to work with. The item is on the City Council’s April 4th agenda.
Auto-Aid Follow Up Discussion
Chief Schofield issued a reminder of the difference between auto-aid and mutual aid, and gave a
presentation to update the committee on the auto-aid agreement with neighboring fire district
jurisdictions. This agreement does not preclude the Jefferson City Fire Department from
assisting in mutual-aid. The auto-aid agreement response is for first alarm structure fires,
providing assistance with one apparatus, and stipulates that the fire department with jurisdiction
maintains jurisdiction. Those participating in the agreement with the Jefferson City Fire
Department are Cole County, Region West, Osage, and Holts Summit. Chief Schofield discussed
the benefits of the auto-aid agreement and defined areas of assistance. This is a starting point,
and Chief Schofield expects enhancements and modifications in the future. Chief Schofield
stated the agreement will be ready for presentation to the City Council on April 18th.
Councilman Spencer made a motion to move the item onto the City Council for consideration.
Councilman Spicer seconded the motion. Motion approved.
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Update on the Status of Body Cameras
Chief Schroeder advised the cost assessment for body cameras has been completed. The amount
has increased from earlier assessments due to staffing needs. Captain Wilde advised two pilot
cameras are being used by officers. He has been in contact by phone and email with the Kansas
City Police Department regarding their use of the Panasonic body cameras. They are satisfied
with the quality of the product. The Panasonic cameras would be purchased on a State of
Missouri contract from Turn Key Mobile. Captain Wilde has been meeting weekly with the
vendor regarding needed adjustments to the equipment. City Administrator Crowell advised the
use of Rescue Plan money for this project and others would be discussed at the City Council
meeting on April 4th.
In answer to Councilman Spencer’s inquiry into the additional personnel needed, Captain Wilde
responded it would require extra staffing for the uploading, downloading, and storage of
information, as well as fulfilling Sunshine Law requests.
Update on Animal Shelter Cremation Contract
In City Attorney Moehlman’s absence, this item has been tabled until the next meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Fire Department Update
Chief Schofield stated they currently have two firefighter vacancies they are in the process of
staffing. Captain Dirk Protzman will retire on April 11th.
The fire department has been busy with training and the 1582 physicals. These physicals are a
key requirement prior to the department’s annual physical fitness testing to be held in early
April. Aircraft training will also be held in early April.
Chief Schofield stated Fire Service Day will be recognized at the Capitol on April 5th. The 50th
anniversary of the Fire Marshal’s Office will also be commemorated.
Chief Schofield advised Cole County Emergency Management Director Nick Tietsort was
attending training and could not attend the meeting today.
In response to Councilman Schreiber’s inquiry about the State Fire School, Chief Schofield
advised it would be held in Columbia this year. Chief Schofield advised problems with the burn
building have rendered it unsafe for live fire training. The replacement of the burn building has
been a budget request for several years.
In regard to replacement of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting truck, Chief Schofield advised
he is searching for federal funding. The transition to bio-diesel equipment is also a consideration.
Councilman Spencer stated the 1582 physicals are critical. He asked Chief Schofield if a unified
approach with Cole County toward a training facility has been considered. Chief Schofield
advised Cole County Fire has indicated in the past they are not interested in partnering in a burn
building.
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Police Department Updates
Chief Schroeder gave an update on personnel. Senior Animal Control Officer Matt Barry was
promoted to Animal Shelter Manager. John Cline, a former animal control officer, has returned
to that position. Angela Crabtree has been employed as an animal control officer. There remains
one vacancy at the Shelter. Other vacancies include 5 communications operators and 10 police
officers. Chief Schroeder advised the department is working diligently to recruit, but not having
success in generating interest.
There are currently three communication operator applicants, two police officer applicants, and
three animal control officer applicants in the hiring process. The two police officer applicants are
POST licensed. One applicant is from the State of California and one is a returning officer. The
department initiated the incentive program with the hiring of Officer Sanning. Officer Sanning is
from Grandview, Missouri and has three year’s experience.
Chief Schroeder advised he has submitted nominations to the Department of Public Safety for
the Governor’s Medal of Valor Award. Retired Police Officer Jeff Collins and Officer John
Lehman were nominated for an officer-involved shooting fatal in January 2021. Officers Dawson
Payne and John Lehman were nominated for an officer-involved, fatal shooting in June 2021.
Sgt. Mike Ottolini and Officer Alex Clawson received the Governor’s Metal of Valor Award last
year for an April 2020 fatal shooting of a suspect who shot Officer Clawson.
Other Updates
In response to Councilman Spencer’s inquiry into the hiring of a police chief, City Administrator
Crowell advised the hiring is in process. The hiring committee will make a recommendation to
C.A. Crowell who will forward the recommendation to the City Council.
City Administrator Crowell stated, regarding the issue of the Public Safety Tax, the City, and the
FOP is close to completing the contract.
Councilwoman Ward stated this would be Councilman Vogt’s last Public Safety Committee
meeting. Councilman Schreiber thanked him for his service to the committee.
Councilman Schreiber stated the next meeting would be held on April 28th.
Adjourn
Councilwoman Ward made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Spicer seconded the motion.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m.