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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1995-12-21BRADFORO PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee December 21, 1995 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Gillette, Trustees Dekker and Marshall All Ass't. Administrator Widmer, Police Chief Repola, Clerk O'Connor None Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 8:02 A.M. POLICE DEPARTMENT. Personnel. Chief Repola reported that structural changes have been implemented to take the Department into the future. One of the changes was the promotion of two officers to corporal. The promotion Assessment Process this year included the participation of the Department, and other Town employees; candidates were given a 4-stem procedure: written test, oral resume, written directive, and "role play" where they were expected to explain the directive. Of the candidates being considered, Officers Kim Culloo and Corey Pass were selected. Clerk O'Connor conducted a swearing -in ceremony for Kim Culloo and Corey Pass, and Badges and Stripes were distributed. Corporal Culloo will be assigned to Patrol and Corporal Pass will be assigned to Investigations. The term for each assignment is two years. The Committee applauded Corporals Culloo and Pass for their achievements. Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Grant - Update. Chief Repola updated the Committee on the $4,500 grant for this Teen Baseline Program. The first payment has been received and coordination has been achieved with Larimer County Human Development, EVRPD and Christine Denning (counseling field). The focus of this intervention program will be in training for Middle School children, and training for instructors is scheduled January 27; the Department anticipates launching the class in February/March. Design Team - Patrol Car Emblems. Chief Repola recognized the Design Team consisting of Sgt. Kufeld, Corporal Pass, and Officers Kenney, Roth, and Brand for their work in designing the new color and logo for patrol vehicles. Chief Repola read a sample commendation letter which will be added to the Team's individual personnel file. The cost-effective project has resulted in many favorable comments from the community. "Blue Santa" Program - Update. Corporal Culloo, Victims Assistance Coordinator Emerine and Dispatcher Betcher coordinated the "Blue Santa" Program to provide items such as hats, gloves, scarves for low-income elderly residents in the community. The list grew from 15 to 80 and with the assistance of Ann Barlow and other merchants, the Program was very successful. Police Department personnel and volunteers purchased the items, wrapped the gifts and delivered them in patrol vehicles. Chief Repola also read a sample commendation letter which will be added to each coordinator's personnel file. The Committee commended the aforementioned for their dedication in helping others. LETA Board Appointment. Chief Repola reported that he has been reappointed to serve on the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA) Board for a two-year term expiring December BRADFORD PUBLISHING SO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - December 21, 1995 - Page 2 31, 1997. The Chief will represent small communities on the E911 emergency telephone service. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Assistant Administrator Widmer reported that a meeting was held with representatives of the Fire Dept., BOR/WAPA, and the architect for construction of the new fire station; the Project is proceeding. REPORTS. Staff reviewed various correspondence. The Sheriff's Department was commended for providing five deputies to assist in the Christmas Parade, as well as Eagle Rock students who assisted in crowd control and cleanup activities. Trustee Marshall reported on a meeting held at the NLC Conference concerning a "Teen Justice" Program which was initiated by a Judge in Aurora. In this program, students with misdemeanor violations are judged by their peers. Staff will research this Program and report their findings at a Committee meeting. Chief Repola was commended for various improvements which have been initiated in the Department. There being no further business, Chairman Gillette adjourned the meeting at 8:36 A.M. R .- 1 JAN 91996 TO'�"tiI OF ESTES r',`,` X ©ARD OF TRUSTEES Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk