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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-21 PAC Minutes MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Police Advisory Commission 6:00 PM, Thursday, February 21, 2019 Fire Department, Station #2 1955 Clarence Street A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held at Fire Station #2 and was called to order at 6:08 PM by Chairperson Bryson. B. ROLL CALL Commissioners Anne Bryson Chairperson Present Sylvia Neblett Commissioner Absent Resigned Sarah Lilja Commissioner Absent Mary Schoenborn Commissioner Absent Carol Fogarty Commissioner Present Steve Langdon Commissioner Present Carey Hall Commissioner Present Staff Liaisons Michael Shortreed Police Commander/Staff Liaison Present Brian Bierdeman Police Sergeant/Staff Liaison Present Dan Busack Police Sergeant/Staff Liaison Present Derek Fritze Police Officer/Staff Liaison Present Bryan Smith Councilmember/Staff Liaison Present Melinda Coleman City Manager/Staff Liaison Absent C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda was moved to be approved as submitted, was seconded, and the motion passed. Ayes - All D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Police Advisory Commission Minutes Minutes were moved to be approved, was seconded, and the motion passed. Ayes All E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Greeting/Commissioner Thoughts Roundtable rd Commissioner Langdon is in his 3 process of interviewing for police officer candidates. He wanted to note that many candidates who were not selected in past processes have returned February 21, 2019 Police Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes showing that they want to be on our force. He also noted that many of the candidates are talking about community engagement, the solving. Chief Nadeau mentioned that he wasworried bythe dip in applications for police officersnationwide, but we have good numbers compared to others in metro. He is glad that citizens are getting involved in the process to help with interviews. Commissioner Hall brought up an incident which occurred the night before around the area of the mall; she was wondering how dealing with and alerting the community went. There was a brief discussion on the tactical/use of force options available and what was used. Chair Bryson was curious about how the police department could provide the positive spin in situations like this. Chief Nadeau noted that it was a serious critical incident that could have resulted in We could have used deadly force but we took great measures to deescalate and it lead to an ideal resolution. Not only to provide the community with faith that department is well trained and equipped for these situations, but to counterbalance any of the negative stories that make their way through the grapevine. It was suggested that the PAC could be more in the front of championing this, doing it which could be viewed as arrogant. 2. Draft of Amended Resolution Much of our most recent discussions have been regarding what the PAC c/should look like, so some changes were made to the charter to make it more reflective of what the group wants to be involved in what our purpose is and how we operate to get things done. Including: less data review; the ability to approach potential new commissioners to increase its diversity (but still going through the council); etc. This new resolution will need to go before the city council for its review and approval. Please send any changes to the resolution to Cassie, with expectation of final review and approval by the PAC at the March meeting. Councilmember Smith recommended that the purpose and role of the commission be placed directly in the resolution so that the City Council is very clear that the PAC has a reason and what that reason is. He further recommended that persons from the PAC attend the meeting to address any questions from the council should they arise. Another meeting (council workshop) could occur sometime in April (likely April 22) updating the council on what the PAC is up to and what its plan is. Included in this would include strategic topics. 3. Strategic Topics to Consider during 2019 Submitted by Schoenborn: Wellness/work-life balance. Hall: 1.) Department morale, culture, perception: Data employee retention; complaints (officer v officer issues regarding targeted enforcement; policy violations); and resolution regarding citizen complaints against officers, and how Body Worn Cameras are involved... 2.) Community (non-discretionary enforcement). Fogarty: 1.) Creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment; cultural awareness and competence; biasning in general, but specific to item #1 as well... 3.) Community engagement being supportive and involved in the Langdon: 1.) Community outreach, specific to youth as well: evaluate from the community what we could get involved in? 2.) perception on police image - military equipment in policing assessing new equipment (uniform items; vehicles, etc.) how is this done (if it is). February 21, 2019 Police Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes Many of these suggested items are in the 2019 strategic plan. should be reviewed before the March meeting and the discussion on topics for the PAC to consider for 2019 will continuethen.Also, members of Public Safety will be presenting their strategic plans at the March 25 city council workshop, and it would be beneficial to attend. 4. 2018 Community Info Report Interested in your feedback, Send any, or the Chief directly. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Sample of a New Member Packet for the Onboarding Process Please review and if there is anything else to add, let Cassie know. We will discuss at the March meeting what the group would like to do with the onboarding packet. G. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None. H. STAFF PRESENTATIONS March 25 council workshop will have an update from the Public Safety Department encouraged to attend. Expect that the April 22 city council workshop will include the presentation of the amended resolution and its upcoming strategies. We will be swearing-in our newest officers at the regular council meeting that follows. Det. Fritze is now Violent Crimes Enforcement Team officer, which has been unfilled since September 2018. Commissioner Sylvia Neblett was appointed to council so she is no longer on the commission. I. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Bryson adjourned the meeting at 8:08 PM. February 21, 2019 Police Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes