City of Kalamazoo - Citizen Public Safety Review and Appeals Board

City of Kalamazoo - Citizen Public Safety Review and Appeals Board - December 10, 2024 Meeting

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The Kalamazoo Citizen's Public Safety Review and Appeal Board met on December 12, 2023. The meeting included a presentation by Assistant Chief Green on the new police cadet program, which aims to integrate new recruits into the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. Inspector Chuck Mason provided an update on public safety complaints and their resolutions, highlighting efforts to address rudeness and unprofessionalism. The board also congratulated the K9 unit, specifically Canine Sledge and his handler PSO Max Howman, for receiving the Spike K9 of the Year award. Public comments were invited, though none were received during the meeting.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:00:38)
The meeting was officially called to order at 6:00 PM.

The presiding officer called the December board meeting to order, marking the official start of the meeting.
Roll Call (00:00:50)
Roll call was conducted to confirm attendance of board members.

Board members' names were called to confirm their presence at the meeting. Members present included Jason Allen, Christopher Caldwell, Wally Ferrera, Ebony Hemphill, Barbara Miller, Susan Stapleton, Theresa Thrash, and Larry Tolbert.
Public Comments (00:01:10)
Public comments will be accepted at designated times during the meeting.

Community members wishing to provide public comments were informed that they could do so during specific times in the meeting. Those providing comments via phone would enter a queue and comment live to the board.
Approval of Minutes (00:01:56)
A motion was made and approved to accept the minutes from the previous meeting.

A board member made a motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting, which was seconded. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.
Notification of Regular Meetings (00:02:08)
Regular meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month.

The board was notified that regular meetings will continue to be held on the second Tuesday of each month, except when it coincides with a holiday like Veterans Day.
PCR Report (00:03:20)
An update on the PCR and police academy was provided by the assistant chief.

The assistant chief gave an overview of recent developments in the police department, including updates on the cadet program and the recruitment of new police academy members.
Board Member Comments (00:15:56)
Board members were given the opportunity to make comments or raise issues.

Board members were invited to share their comments or concerns. A member congratulated PSO Max Howman and canine Sledge for receiving the Spike K9 of the Year Award.
Public Comment Period (00:19:26)
Opportunity was given for public comments, but none were made.

The floor was opened for public comments, allowing each speaker three minutes to speak. No members of the public in attendance chose to comment, nor were there any call-in comments.
Adjournment (00:21:00)
The meeting was adjourned following a motion and a vote.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and seconded. The motion was carried unanimously, and the meeting was officially adjourned.