public safety committee report tuesday, may 10, 2016
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016 AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION: ITEM 1: Department Both Police and Fire Department Chiefs presented Audits detailed answers to the Department Audit questionnaire and fielded various questions of the Committee.
This item was presented for informational purposes only. No action required.
ITEM 2: Addressing Speeding in the Community
Staff noted there have been a number of meetings to discuss speeding and what can be done to address it. Staff is looking at purchasing Traffic Plates and Flashing Speed Lights that will allow staff to more efficient address some of these concerns. Funding is also being sought from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and possibly asset forfeiture money.
This item was presented for informational purposes only. No action required.
The Clergy Academy is an educational awareness program designed to support and strengthen collaborative partnerships between the faith based community and law enforcement. The GPCA is a three day, 10-hour curriculum that consists of classroom instruction and group discussion to emphasize some of the most common law enforcement and crime related issues that may impact clergy and their congregations.
This item was presented for informational purposes only. No action required.
ITEM 3: Police Dept. “Clergy Academy”
ACTION TAKEN:
A representative will come from each of the different divisions in the Police Department to explain what they do and answer questions of the clergies. ITEM 4: Update: Police West District Relocating to Loray
Staff had a very positive meeting with Mr. Billy Hughes who stated construction is expected to start very soon with completion in two to six months once construction begins. Parking is still a concern but staff feels it can work.
ITEM 5: Other Matters
Upcoming events:
This item was presented for informational purposes only. No action required.
Unity in the Community: Erwin Center, early June. Torch Run for Special Olympics, Police Awards Ceremony and Memorial Service: Friday, May 13th. Smoke Detector Canvassing with Red Cross: Ozark Ave, May 7th Shriners Antique Fire Apparatus: Tavern 24, May 7th 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit: Eastridge Mall, May 27 – 30th Committee Members Present:
Chairman Jim Gallagher Mayor Pro Tem Todd Pierceall Councilman David Humphries
This item was presented for informational purposes only. No action required.
ITEM 2: Addressing Speeding in the Community
Staff noted there have been a number of meetings to discuss speeding and what can be done to address it. Staff is looking at purchasing Traffic Plates and Flashing Speed Lights that will allow staff to more efficient address some of these concerns. Funding is also being sought from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and possibly asset forfeiture money.
This item was presented for informational purposes only. No action required.
The Clergy Academy is an educational awareness program designed to support and strengthen collaborative partnerships between the faith based community and law enforcement. The GPCA is a three day, 10-hour curriculum that consists of classroom instruction and group discussion to emphasize some of the most common law enforcement and crime related issues that may impact clergy and their congregations.
This item was presented for informational purposes only. No action required.
ITEM 3: Police Dept. “Clergy Academy”
ACTION TAKEN:
A representative will come from each of the different divisions in the Police Department to explain what they do and answer questions of the clergies. ITEM 4: Update: Police West District Relocating to Loray
Staff had a very positive meeting with Mr. Billy Hughes who stated construction is expected to start very soon with completion in two to six months once construction begins. Parking is still a concern but staff feels it can work.
ITEM 5: Other Matters
Upcoming events:
This item was presented for informational purposes only. No action required.
Unity in the Community: Erwin Center, early June. Torch Run for Special Olympics, Police Awards Ceremony and Memorial Service: Friday, May 13th. Smoke Detector Canvassing with Red Cross: Ozark Ave, May 7th Shriners Antique Fire Apparatus: Tavern 24, May 7th 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit: Eastridge Mall, May 27 – 30th Committee Members Present:
Chairman Jim Gallagher Mayor Pro Tem Todd Pierceall Councilman David Humphries
