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CITIZEN'S ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes
Wednesday, February 14, 2001 7:00 P.M.
City Commission Conference Room
PRESENT: Dean Ray, Tom Carpenter, Nancy Roberts, Dr. Brenedette Hardy - Blake,
Manuel Acevedo -Atty, Brian Tooley -Chief of Police, Michael McCoy -Police
Captain, and Gracy Posley
Absent: Jim Kidd (unexcused), David Johnson (unexcused), Oscar Redden (excused)
Phyllis Richardson (excused), David Hall (excused)
Called to Order by Chairperson Mr. Ray.
Mr. Ray requested the minutes for January 10, 2001 be tabled for the next meeting due to there
not being a quorum.
Old Business
— CABoard attendance re David Johnson for discussion still open.
—Dr. Blake will pass on to Principal Nathan, Goldsboro Elementary the response from Traffic
Engineering regarding Mr. Ray's request for a school zone sign to be posted at 16 St./Lake Ave.
Police Chief Tooley Address CAB
Police Chief Tooley advised members there will be articles in the newspapers re the Special
Tactical Unit's decoys regarding thefts. This is a message for criminals to stay away from another
person's property. The Old Library (1S` St.) is the anticipated location for a downtown Service
Center. The 13 St. Community Service Center hours have been adjusted to 1 lam - 7pm due to
citizen requests. Police Chief Tooley advised police officer pagers are now equipped with voice
mail. Citizens unable to reach an officer when the officer is not at the police department can leave
a message on the officer's pager voice mail via the switchboard operator or the switchboard menu
after 5pm. Due to two incidents with citizens being pushed into the lake on Seminole Blvd., the
Special Tactical Unit will be staking out the lakefront to prevent further incidents. Regarding the
K9 Unit one new German Shepherd is in training, one other new German Shepherd is enroute to
the police department. Initially, both Shepherds were purchased jointly. Due to one Shepherd
not meeting specifications, one Shepherd was returned for replacement. The inter -local agreement
between the City of Sanford Police Department and Seminole County has been signed. This
agreement will assist the police department particularly with crime mapping. The police
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department will be providing a session on diversity training for all employees as part of the weekly
(Wednesday) training schedule. Police Chief Tooley mentioned new supervisors due to
promotions of lieutenant and sergeants. Members are invited to participate in firearm
qualifications (Geneva Range) the week of February 26. Also, a shooting simulator will be set up
at the police department approximately April 4. Mr. Carpenter commented the simulator gives a
person a very good idea of varied shooting scenarios officers may encounter.
New Business
—Mrs. Roberts stated she called the police department's 407 - 323 -3030 and received a busy
signal several times. Police Chief Tooley to follow up.
Mr. Ray inquired, Police Chief Tooley explained the corporal's position being phased out.
Officers currently with corporals title will remain as corporals with their current pay, but with the
duties of an officer (will no longer supervise with the title).
Attorney Acevedo inquired, Police Chief Tooley advised forfeiture money is placed into the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund. LETFunds are used for training and equipment.
Mr. Carpenter informed Police Chief Tooley he is issuing neighborhood watch (Dreamwold) ID
badges to the youth of his community.
—Mr. Carpenter mentioned school children are gathering at Lake Jenny Apartments
approximately lam during school days. Police Chief Tooley to follow up.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm.