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Minutes
Wednesday, March 12, 2003 6:30 PM
City Commission Conference Room
PRESENT: Tom Carpenter, Dave Daly, Kim Bridges, Nancy Roberts, Juanita Harold,
Dr. Brenedette Hardy - Blake, Brian Tooley -Chief of Police, Deputy Chief
Darrel Presley, Officer Jim McAuliffe, and Gracy Posley
Absent: Excused – Jim Kidd, Dave Hall, Dean Ray and Oscar Redden
Called to Order by Vice- Chairperson Mr. Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter requested Minutes of
January 8 and February 12, 2003 be approved if there were no changes. Motioned by
Mr. Daly, seconded by Mrs. Harold; Minutes were adopted.
Police Chief Tooley introduced Deputy Chief Darrel Presley who would provide an SPD
Crime Analyst presentation and the 2002 Quarterly Report. Deputy Chief Presley gave an
overview of the crime analyst position, the employee's responsibilities, goals and objectives
of the police department. He stated data and resources are necessary for the crime
analyst to collect, collate, and analyze data in detecting crime trends, and predicting future
incidents. The Deputy Chief explained a crime analyst is a processor of data and statistical
information.
Old Business
—None
Police Chief Toolev Address CAB
— Advised CAB, residents in the area of 12 St. /Park Ave. have been requesting 1 year+ to
have the pay phones removed due to usage for criminal and drug activity. The City
Attorney deems there are not enough supportive facts to convince the courts to have the
phones removed. The City is awaiting a final decision from the City Attorney.
—A software presentation for automated patrol scheduling will be scheduled in April. This
software will assist road patrol supervisors regarding scheduling officers when other
officers are on leave, off -duty, etc.
—Today (3/12 1:04pm- 1:35pm) the Governor ordered a State -wide unexpected Homeland
Security emergency drill. The Police Chief, supervisors had to halt all meetings, classes,
coordinate with schools, airport operations, etc. to initiate the drill.
— Police Chief Tooley advised CAB of the five priorities he listed to Acting City Manager
Dixon while discussing the upcoming budget. 1) new public safety building 2)staffing –
hiring, retention, & military employees 3) alternative call handling methods to assist in
managing growth (PACE – paperless automated call entry) 4)revitalize diverse
neighborhoods and 5) dispatch center need to be retumed. All five priorities will address
crime.
CAB Minutes
March 12, 2003
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Police Chief Tooley stated Winter Park's new public safety facility design and size is ideal
for Sanford. Dr. Blake suggested CAB tour Winter Park's new facility to assist in selling
the idea of a new Sanford facility to the community and Commission.
Police Chief Tooley salutes Winter Park's public safety plans, which includes a Common
Area for community meetings.
Dr. Blake commented to Police Chief Tooley you must have a source regarding revitalizing
neighborhoods. She suggested the police department pair with the school board /schools.
Police Chief Tooley informed Dr. Blake of a scheduled appointment with Sanford Middle
School's principal reference SPD assisting Sanford Middle in an obstacle course.
New Business
—Dr. Blake informed Police Chief Tooley re School Board employees encountering a
problem 4:15pm -5pm exiting the School Board (due to construction on E. Lake Mary
Blvd.). Staff hours have been staggered due to this matter. Police Chief Tooley to
examine. •
—Mrs. Harold informed Police Chief Tooley re the car wash /pool room on Celery Ave. and
possible drug activity. Police Chief Tooley to examine.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.