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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
November 4, 1999
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Hix, Trustees Baudek and Gillette
Chairman Hix
Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Police Lt. van
Deutekom, Fire Chief Dorman, Clerk O'Connor
Trustees Baudek and Gillette
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Policy Manual — Revision. Assistant Town Administrator Repola and Lt. van
Deutekom presented Section 5.1 Code of Conduct, revised, of the Policy Manual that
includes minor maintenance changes and the following primary issue:
1. Residency. Currently reads: "Subsection n. Residency - All personnel
shall reside within the combined boundaries of the Park R3 School District
and/or the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District. Further, they shall
reside within a 20-minute drive of the Police Department at posted speed
limits, under favorable weather/traffic conditions."
Staff is proposing this item be revised based on current hiring
practices/flexibility, candidate recruiting, housing, etc., to read:
1.) All non -supervisory sworn and civilian personnel shall reside in
a place which allows them, on notification, to arrive at the police
department within one hour of such notification under normal
weather and traffic conditions.
2.) All supervisory personnel, the Police Investigator and the
Community Resource Officer shall reside in a place which
allows them, on notification, to arrive at the police department
within one-half hour of such notification under normal weather
and traffic conditions.
Following discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the revision to
Chapter 5.1 Code of Conduct as presented.
Christmas Parade, November 26, 1999, 4:30 — 8:00± p.m. Lt. van Deutekom
reviewed the standard parade route that begins on W. Elkhorn (eastbound) to the
Chamber Building, returning to Stanley Park. Optimum staffing levels include all
Estes Park Police Officers (16), a minimum of 2 communicators, and possibly 2-3
summer officers, Larimer County Reserves (requested 4-5), and 2 additional
Larimer County Bicycle Officers. Additionally, the Dept. has requested use of the
CDOT electronic message board.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Incident Command Systems. Chief Dorman reviewed a sample Incident
Command System schematic being used by the Fire Dept. The schematic was
originally development by the Forest Service to manage large wildfires. The
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Emergency Management Team felt the need for this system as a toll to better
manage events and staff. It establishes incident objectives„ and facilitates
resources, resulting in a unified plan/effort. Both the Fire and Police
Departments have implemented the system. Fire, EMS, and the Police Dept. will
attend a single -day training class with an instructor from Aims Community
College. Chairman Hix applauded both the Fire and Police Departments for their
efforts in implementing ICS.
Annual Recruitment Drive. The Department is conducting its Annual
Recruitment Drive (Agility Test), on November 20th at 9:00 a.m. The Recruitment
Drive occurs twice/yr. Applications may be obtained at the Fire Station. The
Dept. currently has 30 members, and they intend to recruit 4 or 5 new recruits
every 6 months, to reach a total of 40 in the near future. Chief Dorman added
that volunteerism throughout the country is on the decline.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed the 3rd Quarter N.I.B.R.S. Crime Summaries that have
been revised to provide more accurate information. The Police Department is reviewing
how case management is being managed, and they are networking with the Elizabeth
Police Department to share their existing system. Staff intends to implement a new
case management system by the end of November, 1999.
There being no further business, Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 8:33 a.m.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk
APPROVED
NOV 9 1999
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES