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Minutes
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:30 P.M.
City Commission Chambers
PRESENT: Mark McCarty, Helen Mausser, David Daly, Steve Chusmir, Brian Tooley- Police Chief and
Gracy Posley
Absent: Excused - Dr. Brenedette Hardy - Blake, Mark Russi, Nancy Roberts, Katheryn Alexander,
Betty Jack and Agnes Knighton
Audience: Anna McCollough
Called to Order by Mr. McCarty. Mr. McCarty requested the Minutes of July 8, 2009 be adopted if there were
no changes. Motioned by Mrs. Mausser, seconded by Mr. Daly; Minutes were approved as written.
Mr. Steve Chusmir, new CABoard member introduced himself. Mr. Chusmir a twelve year resident of
Sanford's Historic District is also a former law officer from the Dade County area.
Sgt. Tony Raimondo now appearing before the CABoard for the fourth time in yet another status is currently
assigned to Internals Affairs. Sgt. Raimondo opened his presentation with "Keeping an eye on the Police
Department and Latin quote "who guard the guards themselves "? Stated Chief Tooley polices the police. Has
recently attended two nationally promoted internal affairs seminars which confirms SP.D. is on track with its
internal affairs process. Distributed SP.D.'s complaint /commendation brochure and provided varied complaint
scenarios. CABoard members were informed of the AIM (software) filtering process. All SP.D. investigations
are investigated with a qualitative review process. Mr. Daly inquired when does another agency investigate PD
complaints? Sgt. Raimondo advised criminal cases are referred to another agency for investigation.
Commented Mr. Andrew Thomas' police community relations study included CABoard's role and the IA
complaint process. Citizens are encouraged to report all complaints immediately to the Sanford Police
Department and not hold the complaint for a CABoard meeting.
Old Business
Completed discussion of list of recommendations distributed by Mr. Daly based on visiting the public forums
and Mr. Thomas's twenty -one questions presented to CABoard.
Chief Tooley Address CAB
• Cmdr Doug Bishop (retired) passed away July 22 Retired from SPD November 1997.
■ Ofr. James Blake received Officer of the Year at the American Legion, July 19 re a drug store robbery in
progress.
• Met with new postmaster Karen Hebert re 1 St. Post Office remaining open after 5 P.M. The homeless have
been a concern to citizens checking their post office box after 5 P.M.
■ NOPE program (Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education) - teen drug and alcohol education, one day
training August 18 This new program will be in five high schools in Seminole county this first year (Seminole
High will be included the following year). Ofrs. Wiggins and Murray have been selected to attend this training.
Each local agency donated $2,500.
■ Shared 2009 -10 Budget discussion re August 11 Budget meeting of six hours.
• From day two to now of Chief Tooley's employment, at every swear -in Chief Tooley brings to the attention of
new hires four cardinal sins that will get you fired at the Sanford Police Department.
Citizen's Advisory Board
August 12, 2009
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New Business
■ Update SP.D. website to include CABoard's purpose, meeting information, complaints, contacts, etc.
• Revisit SP.D.'s complaint /commendation brochure for possible revision. Possibly place brochure on SP.D.'s
website.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
Minutes prepared by Gracy Posley, CABoard Secretary.