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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051105 rm min CITIZEN'S ADVISORY BOARD Minutes Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:30 PM City Commission Chambers PRESENT: Bill Gibson, Nancy Roberts, Mark McCarty, Betty Jack, Helen Mausser, David Daly, Agnes Knighton, Brian Tooley - Chief of Police, and Gracy Posley Absent: Excused — Dr. Brenedette Hardy -Blake and Tom Carpenter Called to Order by Chairperson Mr. Gibson. Mr. Gibson requested Minutes of April 13, 2005 be adopted if there were no changes. Motioned by Mr. Daly, seconded by Mrs. Roberts; Minutes were approved. Presentation Police Chief Tooley pronounced Lieutenants J. McAuliffe and C. Collison and Sergeant J. Santiago of the Criminal Investigations Section to introduce themselves as they did. They provided a presentation regarding how crime issues are being addressed in Sanford. Police Chief Tooley tasked these officers with the assignment to lower the crime rates in Sanford. Lt. Collison spoke of CompStat. A program that use intelligence information through statistics reference how to deal with crime statistics. In order to provide confirmation of crime decrease, the police department had to be re- structured. The City's division line at Highway 17 -92, east and west are the separation boundaries. The police department's program similar to CompStat is PART (Priority Action Response Team) that meets each Monday morning. As stated by Lt. McAuliffe, PART's overall concept is to reduce crime by a significant percentage. At least a ten percent decrease as requested by Police Chief Tooley. Lt. Collison commented because of stealthy surveillance operations, officers have been able to put fear in criminals that an officer "could be in the bushes" at any time. Lt. McAuliffe stated criminals are literally being caught in the act due to covert officers and the mission to reduce crime in Sanford. Mr. McCarty inquired of what resources you do not have you wish you did have. Lt. McAuliffe commented more manpower is always needed and the City is growing. Lt. Collison stated there is a minimum manning for staffing each day. Officers are endeavoring to do more with less. Mrs. Roberts inquired as to what type crimes are mapped. Lt. McAuliffe advised burglaries, major and significant crimes. Software and statistics are used from Sanford Police, the Sheriff's Office and UCR stats. Mr. Gibson commented he is absolutely blown away with the level of professionalism of the Sanford police officers and applauded Police Chief Tooley in his difficult task. Mr. McCarty stated in ten years these officers challenges will be even greater. Police Chief Tooley commented the officers are very motivated and self motivated regarding the reduction of crime in our town. CAB Minutes May 11, 2005 Page 2 of 2 Old Business Mr. Gibson commented School Resource Officer S. Dawkins continues to do an awesome job at Sanford Middle School. Stated Officer Dawkins contributes to the mechanics Sergeant A. Johns has established with the students and the school. Chief Toole Address ess CAB The next Citizens on Patrol academy will start May 24 with ten 1 Y 0 Y ( ) students. City Manager E. Miller has met with all City departments. He visited SPD May 5 and 11. May 23 City officials are to discuss 13 St. /Lake Ave. environmental property issues. New Business Mrs. Knighton inquired if the City of Sanford can purchase the old Hopper building and property on Pine Ave. Mrs. Knighton would like to see the building remain. Police Chief Tooley stated it is a historical building with much significance. A great deal of cost will be involved to renovate this building. Mr. Daly inquired if Police Chief Tooley perceived any challenges with the Taser. Police Chief Tooley is convinced the Taser is a safe tool for law enforcement involving criminals. The percentage is minimal for suspects dieing while in custody. There is no documentation or evidence connecting the five second tase is the cause of a suspect's death. Mr. Gibson inquired if Taser surveys are in effect. Police Chief Tooley, yes. One of Taser's major built -in safeguards is the usage statistics. Mrs. Roberts inquired is there a policy re Taser use in schools. Police Chief Tooley commented the Taser is mainly used by weight. Police Chief Tooley stated Sanford Police Department's Taser use requires active physical resistance — when a subject makes physical evasive movement to defeat an officer's attempt to control. SPD officers receive Taser training annually. Mr. Daly complimented Mr. Gibson and Sanford Middle School reference their article in the Sanford Herald, Star Byte Media Cafe. Mr. Gibson stated this program at Sanford Middle School is to bring the community into the school with the children and carrying out the completion of homework (studying and socializing). There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm. Minutes prepared by Gracy Posley, CABoard Secretary.