City of Kalamazoo - Citizen Public Safety Review and Appeals Board

City of Kalamazoo - Citizen Public Safety Review and Appeals Board - May 12, 2026 Meeting

Updated 23 minutes ago

During the Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeal Board Meeting on May 12, 2026, the board addressed several key topics. Board member Wally Ferrara announced his resignation to join the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, citing a conflict of interest with their new position. The board received updates from the Assistant Chief of KDPS, Victor Green, who discussed new recruitment efforts and updates to the policy regarding the use of Flock license plate readers. The board agreed to form a subcommittee to review these policies and ensure community safety and privacy concerns are addressed. Public comments were invited, but no community members spoke at the meeting.

Chapters

Roll Call (00:03:44)
The meeting started with a roll call of the members present, confirming quorum.

The chair of the Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeal Board began the meeting by conducting a roll call. Members Ashley Huber, Wally Ferrara, Barbara Miller, Regina Miller, Susan Stapleton, Teresa Thrash, and Tamara were present.
Resignation Announcement (00:04:25)
A board member announced their resignation due to a new position to avoid conflict of interest.

One of the board members announced their formal resignation from the Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeal Board due to accepting a position with the K Department of Public Safety. The member expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and emphasized the importance of maintaining the board's integrity and independence.
Public Comments Procedure (00:07:15)
Details were provided on how the public can submit comments during the meeting.

The board explained the procedures for public comments, stating that they can be submitted via the city's live streaming platforms. Community members can provide comments over the phone during designated comment periods by entering a queue.
Approval of Minutes (00:07:46)
The minutes from the April meeting were reviewed and approved by the board.

The board reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting held in April. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes, and the motion passed unanimously with all members in favor.
KDPS Information Sharing (00:08:01)
Updates from the KDPS were shared, including new hires and policy changes.

Assistant Chief Victor Green provided updates from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, including the excitement about a new board member joining the Fire Academy. He also discussed the status of hiring classes and updates to the policy on license plate readers, which will be made available on the transparency page.
PCR Report Presentation (00:11:02)
Inspector Mason presented the Professional Standards report to the board.

Inspector Mason from the Office of Professional Standards presented the PCR (Professional Conduct Review) report to the board. He noted some corrections to the report and provided updated copies. Several cases are still pending investigation.
Board Member Comments and Flock Policy Discussion (00:12:22)
Board members discussed the endorsement of the Flock policy and subcommittee formation.

Board members discussed the potential endorsement of the Flock license plate reader policy. It was suggested to form a subcommittee to review the policy and gather community input. Volunteers were solicited to sit on this subcommittee.
Citizen Comments (00:16:18)
The floor was opened for citizen comments, with procedures for in-person and call-in comments.

The meeting opened the floor for citizen comments, allowing in-person speakers and those calling in to provide their input. The process for submitting comments was reiterated, including the three-minute time limit for each speaker.
Meeting Schedule and Adjournment (00:17:38)
The board discussed the upcoming meeting schedule and adjourned the session.

The board discussed the schedule for upcoming meetings, noting the potential cancellation of the July meeting due to low complaint numbers and scheduling conflicts. The August meeting location might change, and members will be notified accordingly. The meeting was then adjourned.