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Minutes
Wednesday, October 10, 2001 7:00 PM
Sanford Police Department
PRESENT: Oscar Redden, Nancy Roberts, Phyllis Richardson, Dr. Brenedette
Hardy - Blake, Jim Kidd, Tom Carpenter, David Johnson, Manuel
Acevedo - Atty., Brian Tooley -Chief of Police, and Gracy Posley
Absent: David Hall and Dean Ray (excused)
Audience: Jerry Hargrett, Police Lieutenant
Called to Order by Chairperson Mr. Redden. Mr. Redden requested Minutes of
September 12, 2001 be adopted if there are no changes. Motioned by Mrs. Richardson,
seconded by Mr. Johnson; Minutes were adopted.
Mr. Redden presented a letter of thanks to Mrs. Richardson for her supportive CAB
membership from September 1998 to October 2001.
Police Chief Tooley Address CAB
Police Chief Tooley advised pay phone service at the convenience store at 12 St. /Park
Ave. will be inoperable from 10pm — 6am due to repeated complaints of drug sales
being conducted from the phone.
Police Chief Tooley explained the Exclusionary Zones regarding drug /prostitution
arrests. The Judge can prohibit an arrestee from the area of an Exclusionary Zone.
Sanford Police Honor Guard did an outstanding job at Retired Police Chief Ben Butler's
funeral. Sheriffs Office assisted as pallbearers and with traffic.
All City departments had to compile budget reductions. The police department has no
restrictions on hiring sworn or civilian personnel for FY 01 -02.
Police Chief Tooley advised everyone is striving to become educated in security and
bio- chemicals regarding terrorist acts. The National Guard is posted at the Sanford
Airport indefinitely and will be attending training from Sanford Police regarding
weapons and terrorist related classes.
Mr. Carpenter (with Sanford Airport Customs) displayed and commented on a knife
disguised as a pen. Police Chief Tooley added other look alikes will be a challenge for
security.
CAB Minutes
October 10, 2001
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New Business
—Lt. Hargrett advised members present of the canned good drive his Squad (`A' night
shift) has begun. Canned good locations are at the police department and Winn Dixie
(15 St.).
Lt. Hargrett and 'A' Squad have adopted a local 10 year old boy whose father passed
away. The boy has been experiencing emotional and anger due to the death of his dad.
The boy will be visited weekly during and after betterment.
Lt. Hargrett advised of Sgt. A. Johns and Ofr. M. Bernosky responded to a car in the
lake at the dead end of Palmetto Ave. The driver was attempting to elude another
officer. The officers did retrieve the man from the lake, after encountering two10 feet
alligator.
Lt. Hargrett told of citizens whom will be receiving certificates of appreciation due to
assistance they provided officers during burglary calls, etc.
—Mrs. Richardson stated the STOP sign at 8 St. /Persimmon Ave. has a blind curve for
drivers. Area to be surveyed by police department.
—Mr. Carpenter mentioned the Veterans Memorial Park in the process of being erected
at the Sanford Airport. The Memorial Park, a family park will honor all military branches
from all wars.
The City donated the land for this project, the Navy donated a Vigilante plane, citizens
have presently donated $42,000. A $150,000. grant for construction and upkeep of the
park is being applied for.
Attorney Acevedo commented on remarkable response time he witnessed when an
officer responded to an accident at a major intersection/light.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm, then a tour
was given of the renovated Police Department.