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Minutes
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 6:30 P.M.
City Commission Chambers
PRESENT: Mark McCarty, Helen Mausser, Agnes Knighton, David Daly, Mark Russi, Jerry Hargrett -
Police Captain, and Gracy Posley
Absent: Excused — Dr. Brenedette Hardy - Blake, Betty Jack, and Tom Carpenter, Sonya Banner and
Nancy Roberts
Audience: Lester and Anna McCollough (Hidden Lakes)
Called to Order by Chairperson Mr. McCarty.
Mr. McCarty requested the Minutes of September 13, 2006 be tabled due to their not being a quorum.
Mindy Loehlein, Crime Scene Technician of the Sanford Police Department provided a CSI -like presentation of
the duties and responsibilities of an SPD Crime Scene Tech. The CST van and equipment was displayed and
explained.
Old Business
• None
Captain Hargrett Address CAB
' Arthur Polk deadly crash at 3 St. /Avocado Ave. on October 8 Subject had rammed a vehicle his girlfriend
was a passenger in. The subject was believed to be traveling eastbound on 3 St. at a speed of 85 mph.
• October 7 weekend, a hit and run occurred of a male on a bicycle at S. Sanford Ave. A suspect has been
questioned.
• Sept. 30 Emergency Service Unit called out re a male suicide threat just north of the police department on
Laurel Ave. The subject was Baker Acted. Several days later upon being released from the crisis unit, the
subject wrote an apology letter re his actions and thanked police for him being alive.
■ At the October 9 City Commission meeting, funeral escorts by the police department with on -duty personnel
have been discontinued. Mortuaries will now charge the family a fee for this service. Mortuaries will either
utilize the Sanford Police Department off -duty officers (minimum of three officers per escort), or use a private
service.
• Power DMS is specifically designed for accredited law enforcement agencies. The secure web -based oriented
system enables employees to more easily reference the hundreds of Department directives. The system will also
enhance communication throughout the Department with its many features.
• Legislative Issues presented to the City Manager - 1) Impound vehicles fleeing from law enforcement.
Suggested for the owner to pay $500.00 for the return of their vehicle. $500.00 will go into the police
department funds. 2) motorized scooters to be towed; owner to pay fine 3) Increase (from 21 days) juvenile
sentencing re auto thefts. This is a national problem. Sixty -six percent of crimes are committed by teens.
Mr. McCarty inquired of what is a fair sentence for teen crimes. Mr. Russi commented no drivers license should
also be apart of the sentencing. Captain Hargrett stated with teens today, it's a status to go to jail.
• SPD's Sergeants Exam scheduled for November 1, 2 and 3 will include written test 50 %, interview 25% and
in- basket 25 %.
■ October 13 weekend Bikefest activities went well. The bikers were outstanding.
CAB Minutes
October 11, 2006
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■ Sanford Police Department is preparing with extra security and traffic enforcement for the upcoming holiday
seasons.
New Business
• Captain Hargrett commented re the deadly Amish school shooting approximately the week of October 9
Once gun shots are fired by the perpetrator, all negotiations cease. Police officers have started dialogue with the
schools regarding school safety. And suggested each teacher is provided a school map and for the teacher to
have a sense of direction in north, south, east and west.
Mr. Russi commented re the emergency management plan in place at schools.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
Minutes prepared by Gracy Posley, CABoard Secretary.