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POLICE DEPARTMENT
120 W. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, Michigan 48933
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ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Jewell , Johnson, Kellogg, Osborn, Owen, Valdez
Commissioners absent: McConnell , Walker
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
There were two additions to the agenda one being the Departmental Organizational
Chart and the letter of response to the Human Relations Report. These items will
be discussed under Commissioners Comments .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes of the previous board meeting were approved as submitted.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
Wendell Frevor apprised the board of Officer Parks health status and indicated
that he'd be returning to duty the middle of January.
He advised board members of Sergeant Poxson ' s daughters condition and indicated
that efforts are being put forth for a fund raiser after the first of the year.
Commissioners will be notified as to when and where this will take place. He
thanked the Police Board members for their understanding and wished them all a
Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
COMMUNICATIONS
Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were
received from the following individuals:
Gregory T. Taylor, Geri Neal South Central Neighborhood
Watch, Patricia Hastay, Kathleen Juncher
Accepted and placed on file.
CONFIRMATIONS
Requests for confirmation of Officers Wayne Ulmholtz and Richard Reust were presented
to the board for approval . A motion was made by Commissioner Owen and seconded
by Commissioner Kellogg to accept and confirm both officers .
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COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
Letter of complaint from Eileen Penelope Stump along with departmental response
was presented to the commissioners . Chief Reifsnyder apprised Commissioners of
the circumstances surrounding this incident.
Letter of complaint from Robert Allen was received and presented to the Commissioners .
The letters were accepted andplaced on file.
DEPARTMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS
Department Highlights were submitted to the Commissioners for there information
along with the monthly letter to the board.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Regarding the Budget Committee Commissioner Kellogg discussed the letter regarding
the budget which will be submitted to the Mayor.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Jewell apprised board members that he attended the Human Relations
Board meeting where they discussed the procedure for handling complaints received
by the Human Relations Department.
Commissioner Johnson apprised committee members of an incident which occured at
Tangos involving a citizen and asked the Chief if he could look into this matter.
Chief Reifsnyder indicated that an official complaint could be filed if the individual
wished to do so and that an investigation would take place after a formal complaint
had been filed.
Commissioner Owen commented on the letter regarding the complaint filed by Eileen
Penelope Stump in regards to the policy of handcuffing individuals when transporting
persons to the Police Department.
OTHER
Distribution of the new departmental organizational chart was made to the board
with the new Captains rank and division title .changes along with the creation
of a new unit. A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson to accept and approve
the organizational chart and Commissioner Valdez seconded the motion.
A letter was submitted to Commissioner Osborn who chaired the meeting for his
signature regarding the Human Relations complaint procedures.
A motion to accept the letter submitted regarding the Human Relations Complaint
Procedures was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Jewell .
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Commissioner Osborn shared with the board the invitation for Margaret Blacks Retirement
Party.
There being no further business , the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Suzanne M. Moore
Acting Secretary of the Board
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The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson David Osborn. t0
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Owen, Walker, Osborn, Kellogg, Johnson and Valdez.
Commissioners absent: McConnell and Jewell.
Also present were Lieutenant Michael Trierweiler, Sergeant Wendell Frever and Jo
Flaherty from the Mayor's Office.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
Sergeant Frever apologized if he offended anybody for the letter he presented at
the October meeting, stating it was only his intent to do the best for John Parks
and for those people who donated sick time.
COMMUNICATIONS
With reference to a letter from the Mayor which was delivered to each Commissioner
on November 19th, Commissioner Owen addressed an item from the October 16th meeting
minutes and read as follows: "After further discussion Commissioner McConnell moved
that if the current contract does not prohibit, and if on a previous occasion it
was granted another employee, he strongly recommends it be granted in this case.
Supported by myself." He stated he remembered Commissioner McConnell asking if this
action was prohibited under the contract and the answer was no. He then referred
to the letter from the Mayor stating it seems to dispute that fact. Chief Reifsnyder
advised that the- statement by the F.O.P. about a previous employee having time donated
to her and now Sergeant Parks, was not the same situation. The contract in 1982 did
not have a reimbursement clause. Further, she was a non-supervisor. In 1986 the
reimbursement clause started in the non-supervisors' contract. In 1988 a clause
was added maintaining their reimbursement when donating sick time. It was negotiated
and they gave up something in their contract to get that item. Once that happened
the language in the previous contract, and still in the supervisors' contract, became
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prohibitive as they did not negotiate to get the reimbursement clause, which let
them donate their time and still not lose their sick leave reimbursement. The super-
visors have since negotiated a contract but did not see fit to try to negotiate the
same thing in their contract, so they are living with the old language and that is
what the Mayor's letter is referring to. If the City allows the supervisors to donate
their time, which they are doing, and then still pay them for their sick time, every
union in the City is watching, waiting for that to happen because they'd be giving
them something the other union had to bargain for. What this is all about is not
donating their time because the supervisors are donating their time to John Parks,
but it is about money. They want to be able to give their time to John Parks and
have the City pay for it. They are not giving up anything but the City's money.
This is the problem, because of the change in the contract.
There was some discussion about the remarks made at the October meeting on this item
being "silent" in the contract. Commissioner Owen stated this information still
does not jibe with the Mayor's letter when he infers the Board acted illegally, when
in fact they acted unanimously on information given to them. Assistant Chief Sinclair
stated he attempted to expound on this fact at the October meeting, that when one
bargaining unit had bargained for something and if you turn around and just arbitrarily
give it to someone else, the Labor Relations Director has some real strong feelings
about that.
Commissioner Osborn stated that the Board made a recommendation, the Mayor considered
the recommendation and took action, and further discussion about it is unproductive.
Commissioner Owen stated he wanted it on the record to help explain the action this
Board unanimously took on October 16th. Commissioner Owen added that he deeply resented
the communication from 40 officers above the rank of Sergeant that the Board acted
unanimously only because the person happened to be black.
Chief Reifsnyder stated the Mayor's letter was in response to the letter from the
Board Chairman and it points out why it is the position of the Labor Relations Director
to take the position he takes. There was some discussion relating to the Board members
not receiving copies of the Chairperson's letter to the Mayor, with Chief Reifsnyder
adding that he obtained his copy from the Mayor, that it was not prepared in his
office.
Sergeant Frever reiterated what Officer Richard stated at the October meeting, in
that Deputy Chief Baylis researched that area and people were not penalized for donating
sick time with the same language. And that if he was to take it any further he would
want to see the personnel records.
Jo Flaherty stated she was there to interpret the Mayor's letter. First , the current
language in the contract gives them the ability to donate sick days. They have been
allowed to do that. They have not been denied anything at this point because they
do not submit their request for reimbursement for those four sick days until January
15th of any calendar year. Therefore, no requests have been made and no denial by
the City has been made. Until that point there is no denial. They have been allowed
to give those sick days. The question is, anticipation of denial on the City's part.
If the City's position at that time is to follow the current language of the contract
then there is a,,process for that. If the F.O.P. feel the language has been misinter-
preted and there is a disagreement there is a process for that and that is what the
Mayor is pointing out in his letter. There is also a process that gives them the
right to ask to go into discussions with the City on that topic.
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Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were received
from the following individuals:
Julia Teed; Captain Richard Murray, East Lansing Police Department;
Ionia County Sheriff Terry Jungel; Dr. Richard Halik, Lansing School
District; Captain M. W. Cramer, Department of Defense; Scott and
Paula Miller; Fire Marshal Robert O'Brien; District Director Bonnie
Thurston, M.D.A. ; Assistant Principal Pat Milbourn, Mason High School .
Accepted and placed on file.
RESIGNATION
A letter of resignation was received from Probationary Officer Michelle Lindo, accepted
and placed on file.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
A letter of complaint from Anne Smiley, together with the department response, was
received, accepted and placed on file.
Notice of a civil suit filed by Kelly Karis, et al , was received, accepted and placed
on file.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The Police Board Evaluation report of the department was received for action. Commis-
sioner Walker requested more time to review the report. Commissioner Kellogg requested
more time next year so the Board could have some input into what goes in the report
as there is nothing in there on the Commission or what they have done. Chief Reifsnyder
explained this is an evaluation of the Police Department, not the Commission. Further,
this is a Charter requirement. He further advised it was fine if the Board wanted
to change the format as long as it did not take a great many more manhours. Commissioner
Walker suggested that perhaps the department could let the Board members know when
the report is ready and they could pick their copies up so they would have more time
to review it.
Commissioner Owen moved for approval.
Supported by Commissioner Kellogg.
Carried by the following vote: AYES - Owen, Osborn, Kellogg, Johnson and Valdez;
NAY - Walker.
The Highlights report for October was received. Chief Reifsnyder advised of some
recent promotions, including a new Captain's position. There is now a full line
of command in the Criminal Intelligence Unit. It will become a division and there
will be a reorganization of the department. The Criminal Intelligence Unit will
become the Special Operations Division under Field Services. He showed a preliminary
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new organizational chart. A final draft of the organizational chart will be at the
December meeting for approval .
Tile Elighlights report was accepted and placed on file.
The monthly letter to the Board was received which advised of the following: Crime
statistics; Promotions of James Rapp to Captain, Paul Teszlewicz to 1/Lieutenant,
Samuel Campbell to 2/Lieutenant, Julie Williams to Sergeant and Dean Crispin to Detect-
ive, effective November 7th, and Richard Wojtysiak to Sergeant effective November 6th;
Advised of the Board Budget Review luncheon on December llth at 11:30 at the Radisson;
Included current and proposed Police Board/Human Relations Police Complaint Procedure
and the Human Relations City Ordinance.
Accepted and placed on file.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Kellogg advised that the Budget Committee has been trying to get more
information as the budget was being put together to become more informed prior to
approving the budget on December llth. Assistant Chief Sinclair advised he has three
budget books for the three members of the Budget Committee. Further, the budget
is probably 75% complete. On about December 5th the committee will be receiving
the final versions.
Commissioner Johnson stated the Personnel Committee met on Friday with Captain Dawson
who gave a presentation on recruitment and affirmative action. They were pleased
to see a proposal for putting together a stronger recruitment plan. Commissioner
Osborn stated that $2000 was proposed for minority recruiting and the three Commis-
sioners felt that was woefully inadequate and felt the department should be going
for more money than that for a more personal-type recruitment, and more personalized
follow-through with the individual applicants.
OTHER BUSINESS
At this time Assistant Chief Sinclair addressed the desire of the Board members to
know of the Neighborhood Watch meetings, advising that frequently they meet on their
own without inviting the Police Department. When the department is invited they
may only be given short notice. Assistant Chief Sinclair stated maybe the best way
to know of the meetings is to contact the Neighborhood Watch people in their area
and give their names and telephone numbers and request they call when they're going
to have a meeting. Commissioner Osborn suggested that Community Services Unit provide
to all Neighborhood Watch groups a list of the Commissioners and their numbers, telling
them that possibly they may want to invite them to the meetings. Also, possibly
the Human Relations Commission and Police Community Relations Board members may want
to be included and they could be on another sheet.
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Commisioner Osborn spoke on the proposed procedure for handling complaints which
was distributed at the joint meeting with the Human Relations Board. It was merely
an updating and they have now provided the Police Board with the previous procedure.
Chief Reifsnyder stated this was originally written under the old Charter. Today,
the Police Department operates under an Administrative Procedure which the Board
passed that covers the receiving and investigating of complaints. The procedure
the Board received with their Agendas is what Human Relations operates under.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret G. Black
Secretary of the Board
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
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The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Walker.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: McConnell , Owen, Walker, Osborn, Kellogg, Johnson and Jewell.
Commissioners absent: Valdez.
Also present were Communications Center Director Charles Bauer; Captain Don Dawson;
Sergeant Wendell Frever, President, F.O.P. Supervisory Unit; Officer John Richard,
President, F.O.P. Non-Supervisory Unit; Sergeant John Parks and several members
of- both F.O.P. Units.
Chairperson Walker stated he wanted to skip the second item, "Presentation by Personnel
and Training," at this time and go to Additions to Agenda.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Sergeant Frever distributed copies of and read a letter concerning the City's opposi-
tion to donation of sick time by officers to Sergeant John Parks, which included
the fact that a few years back a female officer was on extended sick leave and members
were able to donate sick time. The letter further requested that the Police Board
give this matter their immediate attention.
There was considerable discussion on the contracts. Officer Richard explained that
when the female officer was off, officers were allowed to donate days from their
sick leave bank without being penalized their reimbursement for unused sick leave,
and that item is now in their contract (Non-Supervisory) . In the case of Sergeant
Parks, donation of sick time is silent and not addressed in his contract (Supervisory) ,
and the City has stated that any donation of sick leave to Sergeant Parks would
be penalized in the sick leave reimbursement.
Discussion was held on obtaining information from the City's side on this issue
and possibly having the Labor Relations Director at the next meeting. Commissioner
Osborn stated he would feel more comfortable by talking with the Chief prior to
taking any action.
After further discussion Commissioner McConnell moved that if the current contract
does not prohibit , and if on a previous occasion it was granted another employee,
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he strongly recommends that it be granted in this case.
Supported by Commissioner Owen.
Commissioner Osborn stated that taking a vote after only hearing one side takes
away the credibility of that vote, and he did not think it would be wise to take
action at this time. Commissioner Owen asked the Assistant Chief to speak on behalf
of the Chief. Assistant Chief Sinclair stated that the Chief 's feelings are that
one bargaining unit has bargained for this issue, they have it in their contract.
And, as told by the Labor Relations Director, that to give now to another union
what one union has bargained for is highly unfair. One unit has paid for the issue
while another has not. The City's position is that it is a monetary issue.
After further discussion the Chairperson called for a vote on Commissioner McConnell 's
motion, .. which was unanimous. He further stated he would write the recommendation
of the Board to the Mayor.
Sergeant Frever and Sergeant Parks both thanked the Board for their action.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
Officer Richard advised that on October 3rd the Non-Supervisory Unit reached an
impasse in negotiations and are scheduled for mediation and then on to arbitration.
PRESENTATION BY PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
Captain. Dawson stated the Commissioners received, with their Agendas, a packet
on the department 's training programs, and read the "Lansing Police Department Training
Plan" mission statement.
Utilizing an overhead projector he showed the training programs under Administration/
Management, explaining a bit about each school. He then did the same with the Super-
visory schools and the Line/Line Support Function schools. Captain Dawson then
went to the training budget stating that about $73,000 is spent on contract training
for which the department does not have the resources or expertise to provide. About
68% of the training budget is personnel/supply costs, making the cost about $177,498
for total training. Not included is the cost of part-time instructors within the
department. He further advised the largest amount of the cash portion of the $73,000
comes from 302 funds which are funds made up of $5 from each civil infraction ticket
which is required by law to go to the State who then redivides it to the various
cities. Lansing averags $55,000 per year.
Further, the department has in the past done surveys to determine what the officers
want in training, and anybody can submit a request for training which is evaluated
and usually accommodated.
Commissioner McConnell stated he felt the upcoming Cultural Diversity training should
be a regular part of the ongoing training program every year. Captain Dawson stated
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Lansing Community College has been looking for someone who could provide that type
of education. They have finally found a person, Mr. Toneye, from the Ann Arbor
area. Further, the department has to train in the three liability areas, driving,
first aid and firearms, and this one specific area had been overlooked. Assistant
Chief Sinclair stated Mr. Toneye conducts a quality program.
Captain Dawson had a few more comments to make about the training program. After
answering various questions from the Board, Captain Dawson was thanked for an excellent
presentation.
COMMUNICATIONS
Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were
received from the following individuals:
Chief Allen Curtis, Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Department; Officer
Russell Cook, Marshall Police Department; Chief Robert Johnson,
Jackson Police Department; Vera S. Flood; Lieutenant J. G. Patrick,
Michigan State Police; Chief Deputy John Parker, Clermont County,
Ohio, Sheriff Department (2) ; Officer Michael Norris, Lansing Police
Department.
Accepted and placed on file.
CONFIRMATIONS
A request was received to confirm Probationary Officers David Dahlke and Ronald
Seyka as Police Officers I.
Commissioner McConnell: So move.
Supported by Commissioner Kellogg.
Carried, unanimous.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
A letter of complaint was received from Robert Hart, along with the departmental
response.
Accepted and placed on file.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The status report of the departmental Affirmative Action program for the period
7/1/90 through 9/30/90 was received. Commissioner Johnson stated she would like
to know how the department planned to recruit minorities for the vacant positions.
Captain Dawson stated the department plans to do interviews in November and there
are Native Americans, Hispanic and Black males, along with quite a number of females.
Commissioner Johnson asked if members of the Board could sit in on the interviews
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and Captain Dawson replied in the affirmative.
Commissioner Osborn stated he had lunch with three members of the Detroit Police
Department who had been there a significant amount of time. They were unaware of
any efforts during their careers made by the Lansing Police Department to recruit
at the Detroit Police Department, and he felt our efforts should be more aggressive.
It was stated that officers have been hired from Detroit during the layoffs. Addition-
ally, Assistant Chief Sinclair stated you had to be a little careful as far as going
around a police department and actively recruiting from that department. Commissioner
Johnson stated that maybe the Personnel Committee should take a look at the recruitment
plan.
The FY92 Capital Improvement Budget was received for review and approval . Assistant
Chief Sinclair stated that everything requested centers around communications.
Commissioner Osborn moved for approval .
Supported by Commissioner Johnson.
Carried, unanimous.
The departmental Highlights report for September was received. Commissioner Walker
stated he did not see any report on gang activities of any type. Assistant Chief
Sinclair advised of a gang-type situation that had happened very recently. It was
requested that gang-related activities be highlighted in the report hereafter.
Accepted and placed on file.
The monthly letter to the Board was received which advised of the following: Crime
statistics; The two newest community policing officers are settled into their new
assignments; A joint meeting has been scheduled with the Human Relations Board for
5:30PM on Thursday, November 15, 1990, at the Newsmaker/Famous Taco Restaurant.
Accepted and placed on file.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Walker stated there is a date in December for the annual budget meeting,
and sometime between now and then he requested that Commissioner Kellogg and the
committee meet with the budget personnel.
Commissioner Johnson stated Captain Dawson's presentation was very well done and
that the Personnel Committee will be meeting with Personnel and Training in reference
to recruitment and the promotional procedure.
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COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Johnson had questions on the Board Secretary position and requested
a copy of her job description. Commissioner Johnson further asked if any minorities
had been secured for Community Services. It was explained there are no openings,
and that Dori Lee's position was filled by the top senior officer who wanted it.
Commissioner Kellogg stated that on Saturday, October 20th, the Lansing Neighborhood
Council has their annual meeting at Eastern High School , with the topic being Community
Policing.
Commissioner Jewell requested notice of Neighborhood Watch meetings, and it was
determined it would be included with the Agendas on a monthly basis. He also requested
notices of community policing meetings.
Commissioner Jewell also stated that a member of his family had been a victim of
a crime and the investigating officer did a very thorough and diligent job.
Assistant Chief Sinclair advised that Dr. Halik had a meeting with representatives
of the surrounding schools with a real effort at exchanging information on the gang
situation.
Commissioner Johnson requested that representatives from the narcotics area make
a presentation at the November meeting. Commissioner Walker stated he would like
to get into budget first. It was determined the narcotics presentation would be
at the December meeting, and that it would be the department's narcotics personnel
and not members of the Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret G. Black
Secretary of the Board
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POLICE BOARD
Of The City Of Lansing
September 18, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Walker.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: McConnell , Walker, Johnson, Valdez and Jewell .
Cpmmissioners absent: Owen, Osborn and Kellogg.
Also present was Sergeant Wendell Frever.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
A letter was distributed from the Human Relations Department to be reviewed later.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes. of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
Sergeant Frever commended the Board for taking immediate and positive action on
widening the candidates for the position of Chief of Police and also the affirmative
action on the position of Deputy Chief that was promoted in January.
COMMUNICATIONS
Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were
received from the following individuals:
Kelly Snyder; Betty Short; Gary E. Patelski; David Glossop
Accepted and placed on file.
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CONFIRMATIONS
A request was received to confirm Probationary Officers Robert Kamphouse and Brenda
Odom.
Commissioner McConnell moved for confirmation.
Supported by Commissioner Johnson.
Carried, unanimous.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
A report on a Civil Rights complaint filed by Jolene Sorrells was received, accepted
and placed on file.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The departmental Highlights report for August was received, accepted and placed
on file.
Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter was received which advised of the following:
Crime statistics; That he and Assistant Chief Sinclair are attending the I.A.C.P.
Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 6-10, 1990.
Accepted and placed on file.
At this time the letter from the Human Relations Department was reviewed which acknow-
ledged the cooperation provided by the Lansing Police Internal Affairs Unit, identify-
ing Sergeants Ron Clevenger and Lynn Ried as providing Human Relations with an in-
valuable resource in responding to citizen complaints. Chief Reifsnyder stated
this procedure was established when the Human Relations Board and the Police Board
met jointly, determined to investigate complaints together, and this procedure has
worked very well . Commissioner McConnell stated these joint meetings served a good
purpose and Chief Reifsnyder was requested to set up another one.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Johnson stated that Personnel and Training Division would be making
a presentation at the next Board meeting on types of training programs and some
budget information. Further, she requested that the secretary arrange a meeting
between the Personnel Committee and the departmental person who handles the promotional
procedure.
Chairperson Walker reminded the Board members of the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday,
September 19, 1990, at 6:30PM, at the Dart Auditorium. Additionally, he informed
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them that the December budget meeting luncheon will be at the Radisson on Tuesday,
December 11, 1990. Chairperson Walker stated that he and the Chair of the Budget
Committee had discussed engaging in the budget preparation prior to the luncheon
so they would have some idea of what they were reviewing, and she will be making
arrangements to have the Budget Committee meet.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Jewell stated he was at Riverfest and wanted to commend the department
and the officers on the way they operated and controlled the crowds. Commissioner
Valdez also complimented the department on their performance at Riverfest and for
their support during a car show in front of her store.
Chief Reifsnyder advised that he was told that some of the State funds have been
cut back, the City is in a very tight position and he expects some very strong direct-
ions when it comes to budget this year. Also, he advised that at 1:30 on Wednesday,
September 19, 1990, the Prosecutor will be having a news conference to announce
that he will be asking for a coronor's inquest in the shooting involving a police
officer.
Further, Chief Reifsnyder advised that starting in October, 180 officers will be
attending a class at Lansing Community College on understanding differences and
backgrounds of the citizens.
Commissioner Jewell moved the Commissioners be notified of those dates so they may
attend.
Supported by Commissioner Johnson.
Carried, unanimous.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marg ret G. Black
Secretary of the Board
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AWARDS AND CITATIONS CEREMONY
Lansing Community College, Dart Auditorium
6:30PM, Wednesday, September 19, 1990
Commissioners present: McConnell , Johnson, Jewell , Walker, Osborn and Valdez.
Commissioners absent: Owen and Kellogg.
A welcome was given by Sergeant Ronald Middaugh, Invocation by Chaplain James Murray,
Opening Remarks by Chief Charles Reifsnyder and by Mayor Terry McKane. Commissioner
Walker introduced the members of the Board of Police Commissioners that were present
and Commissioner Sherri Johnson spoke.
Commissioner Walker and Chief Reifsnyder presented the following awards: Departmental
Citations to Officers Larry Klaus and John Priebe; Life Saving to Officers Brian
Hunter and Marie Wolfe; Individual Department Citation to Officer William Martin;
Certificate of Merit to Sergeants Clyde Smith and Daryl Zuk, and to Officers Donald
Bey, Patricia Luciano and Bruce Ferguson, and to Officer Robert Woods of the East
Lansing Police Department; Departmental Unit Commendation to Sergeant Mark Burns
and Officers Michael Norris and David Verderese; Civilian Citations to Louis Adado,
Steven Reader, Mark Bloom, William Bloom, Jan Murray, Gordon Small, Christopher
Skoczylas, Richard Sponke, Blake Miller, Joyce Gates and Thomas Knuckey; Life Saving
to Whit Gannaway (Posthumously) . Mayor McKane presented Certificates to each recipient.
The following recipients were not present and their awards will be mailed to them:
Life Saving - Officer Curtis Cihak; Cvilian Citation - Thomas Woodward, Eric Soloman,
Keith McElroy and Brett Allen; Life Saving - Eris Giannelli.
Closing remarks were made by Sergeant Middaugh, Benediction given by Chaplain Murray,
after which refreshments were served.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret G. Black
Secretary of the Board
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Commissioners present: Owen, Walker, Osborn, Kellogg, Johnson and Valdez.to "-�z z
Commissioners absent: McConnell and Jewell.
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Also present were Detective Ron Lyon, Sergeant Wendell Frever, Sergeant James
Gleason, and Jo Flaherty from the Mayor's Office.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Commissioner Johnson stated she would like the criteria for the Police Chief position
added as the Personnel Committee has a report.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
The Fraternal Order of Police representatives had no comments.
COMMUNICATIONS
Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were
received from the following individuals:
U.S. Representative Paul Henry; Robert Fuller, Sr. ; Sheriff
Gene Wriggelsworth; Sergeant Todd Jenkins, Ingham County Sheriff
Department; Pauline Cortis.
Accepted and placed on file.
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CONFIRMATIONS, RETIREMENT
A request was received that Probationary Officers Jorge Gomez, James Gill and
Elizabeth Bonello be confirmed as Police Officers I.
Commissioner Owen moved for confirmation.
Supported by Commissioner Kellogg.
Carried, unanimous.
A letter of retirement was received from Officer John Miller whose last day on
payroll will be September 7, 1990.
Commissioner Osborn moved to regretfully accept the retirement.
Supported by Commissioner Owen.
Carried, unanimous.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
A letter of complaint was received from Mabel Ginther with department response.
A letter of complaint from David Anderson to Mayor McKane was received with department
response to the Mayor.
Notification was received of the dismissal of the civil suit filed by Edmond Mac
Gillivray, Jr.
Notification was received of the dismissal of the Civil Rights complaint filed
by Marvin Scott.
All the above were accepted and placed on file.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The recommendations of the Awards Review Committee were received. Commissioner
Johnson stated they have revised the Procedure and the meeting took 3z hours to
review all the recommendations. Chief Reifsnyder stated the Awards Ceremony
had to be changed to 6:30PM on Wednesday, September 19, 1990, at the Dart Auditorium.
Discussion was held as to holding the regular meeting on September 19th, but it
was decided to leave it at the scheduled time, Tuesday, September 18th. Also
it was determined that Commissioner Johnson is in line as the next Commissioner
to present the awards. Commissioner Kellogg stated that the Procedure calls for
two Commissioners, and even though three attended the meeting, she chose to partici-
pate in the discussion but not vote, so of the three Commissioners on the Awards
Committee, only two can vote. It was determined the first two on the committee
would be the voting members with the third as an alternate, which would be Commission-
er Osborn.
The recommendations of the Awards Review Committee were received and placed on
file.
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The departmental Highlights report for July was received, accepted and placed
on file.
Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter was received which advised of the following:
Crime statistics; Attached a Crime Stoppers report; Reported that Sergeant John
Parks is now home from the hospital.
Accepted and placed on file.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Walker stated from last month is the communication from the Personnel
Committee in reference to the procedures used to fill the Deputy Chief position.
During discussion it was determined that no violation of the Charter/Procedure
had been made. Commissioner Walker stated there is no sense in debating, what
the Board was supposed to do was review the procedures, review the legislation
which gives the Chief the authority to do what he did, and then respond to the
inquiry from the Mayor. After further discussion on the inconsistencies and the
fact that the Committee does not question the Chief's right, only the process
used, Commissioner Walker stated he will have to communicate this to the Mayor.
The Secretary was requested to locate the original letter on the matter and send
it to Commissioner Walker, who will respond to the Mayor with the Board's recommenda-
tions as to the process used in appointing the Deputy Chief. Further, he will
prepare a rough draft and get it to all the Commissioners.
Chairperson Walker addressed the criteria used for the Police Chief position.
Commissioner Johnson distributed copies of the original Charter language and a
memo from the Personnel Committee, which she read as follows:
"The Personnel Committee is recommending the change indicated
below in the City Charter. The Personnel Committee believes
that it is important for the position of Chief to be performance
based, rather than focusing primarily on the title of the position.
Additionally, the process for filling the position should be
open and competitive."
Further, Commissioner Johnson stated the Personnel Committee wished to change
the wording in the Charter, ". . . one of which must have been at a level equivalent
to deputy police chief or higher." to ". . . four of which must have been at a
level of significant and varied supervisory experience." Additionally, she read
from information obtained on Police Chief position requirements from other cities
of comparable size. There was a lengthy discussion on the new wording, with Chief
Reifsnyder stating they would eliminate many applicants if they substituted "manage-
ment" for "supervisory." Commissioner Johnson also added it did come out of committee
unanmimously that the wording be changed. Jo Flaherty stated the applications
would go to the Personnel Department who would then review them and send those
to the Mayor who meet the minimum qualifications. The Mayor would then interview
candidates passed on to him, possibly eliminating some. Jo Flaherty also stated
instead of concentrating on specific language, concentrate on making the intent
to broaden the field of candidates very clear to the Mayor and then give the wording
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to others who are better qualified with appropriate language. After another lengthy
discussion, including on the use of the words "significant" and "varied," it
was eventually determined that the Chairperson send the Personnel Committee's
recommendation to the Mayor, after changing "supervisory" to "management," for
whatever revisions he wishes.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
:);2Marglack
Secretary of the Board
LA!�S BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
120 W. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, Michigan 48933
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POLICE BOARD
Of The City Of Lansing
July 17, 1990
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Also present was Sergeant Wendell Frever, President, F.O.P. Supervisory Unit. '_
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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Chairperson Kellogg called for nomination of officers.
Commissioner Owen nominated Willard Walker for the position of Chairperson.
Supported by Commissioner McConnell.
There being no further nominations, Commissioner Walker stated that he has been
thinking about the Commission becoming more active and more knowledgeable of what
the Police Department does, and to work more closely in the committee structure
as well as with the Chiefs.
A vote was taken which was unanimous in favor of the nomination.
Chairperson Walker called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chairperson.
Commissioner Owen nominated Commissioner Osborn as Vice-Chairperson.
Supported by Commissioner Kellogg.
There were no further nominations and it was moved and supported to close the nomina-
tions.
Commissioner Osborn stated he echoed Chairperson Walker's comments, that he fully
agrees on an active committee system.
A vote was taken which was unanimous in favor of the nomination.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Chairperson Walker passed out the Personnel Committee's response to the charge from
Council on the issue of the appointment of the Deputy Chief of Police to Commissioners
Kellogg, Johnson and Osborn. It was stated this should be on the August Agenda
with copies available to all members of the Commission.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
Sergeant Frever stated he had nothing at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS
Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were
received from the following individuals:
Wilma Watkins; Sergeant Dennis Grady, Michigan State Police;
Barbara Sturdivant-James; Olivet Mayor Steve Hewitt; Charles
Browning, First of America.
Accepted and placed on file.
A communnication was received from the Fraternal Order of Police concerning expanding
the field of candidates for the position of Chief of Police. Sergeant Frever distri-
buted an additional communication concerning the same subject. Sergeant Frever
stated the gap should not be closed for people who meet the qualifications in the
lower ranks with higher education. He is requesting the ordinance be changed in
this regard. The Legal Advisor stated that when the City Charter was rewritten,
the City Council was required to adopt ordinances setting forth the qualifications.
The Council did that in conjunction with the City Personnel Department to determine
what qualifications are desirable, necessary and defensible. It would require the
City Council to make the change requested by the Fraternal Order of Police.
Commissioner Osborn suggested this be referred to the Personnel Committee for some
recommendation at the August meeting.
Commissioner Osborn requested the department administration contact other cities,
over 100,000 population, to obtain their qualifications for the position of Police
Chief.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
Notification was received of the dismissal of the civil action filed by Diane Ellsworth
and of the dismissal of the civil action filed by Lansing Mercy Ambulance Service.
Notification was received of the dismissal of the Civil Rights complaint filed by
Jarvis Hill.
Notification was received of the civil suit filed by Mitchell L. Pope against four
officers.
All the above were received and placed on file.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The status report of the departmental Affirmative Action program for the period
4/l/90 through 6/30/90 was received. Discussion was held on recruiting and those
persons the City puts through the Mid-Michigan Police Academy.
Commissioner Osborn moved the Personnel Committee review the department's Affirmative
Action program after they review the other two items on their agenda, and report
back to the Commission.
Supported by Commissioner Jewell.
Carried, unanimous.
At this time Commissioner Jewell requested that he be placed on the Personnel Commit-
tee. Chairperson Walker stated he will be appointing new committees and will make
note of that request.
The departmental Highlights report for June was received, accepted and placed on
file after a short discussion on overtime paid during June.
The monthly letter to the Board was received which advised of the following: Crime
statistics; Report on Chief Reifsnyder's surgery; Negotiations with the F.O.P. Super-
visory Unit and 911 Operators are under way.
Accepted and placed on file.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Johnson addressed the issue of gangs, with several comments to make
on various incidents. Assistant Chief Sinclair stated the department knows this
is a problem and is trying to find out its magnitude. After considerable discussion
on gang activity, Commissioner Jewell stated that sometimes sensationalizing this
only perpetuates the problem. Additionally, Commissioner Walker stated he agreed
about publicity on gangs, and he felt the effective way to work with youth groups
really is not through a police department but through street workers whose job it
is to work with the youth.
Commissioner Jewell related a complaint from a Mrs. Donna Holey, 2001 West Miller,
about a house at 2007 West Miller. Officers have answered her calls and have been
helpful but she is exasperated as to what she can do as there are violations of
the noise ordinance and health codes at 2007 West Miller. Assistant Chief Sinclair
took the information and stated there possibly were misdemeanors and she may have
to be advised to come down and sign a complaint.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Jespectfully
submitted,
,;-Margare ac c�
Secretary of the Board
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BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSFONER'S-R,,'
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Official Proceedings Of The
POLICE BOARD
Of The City Of Lansing
June 19, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kellogg.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: McConnell, Owen, Walker, Osborn, Kellogg, Johnson, Valdez
and Jewell.
Commissioners absent: None.
Also present were William Maxwell from DMG, a fee study organization, and Captain
Donald Dawson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Mr. Bill Maxwell distributed a document on User Fee Service Area Descriptions.
Chief Reifsnyder advised that the City contracted to have the user fee study done
throughout the City and the Mayor is asking each Board to review it and give comments
back to him. Further, it was requested that action be taken at this meeting so
that an organizational change within the department would not be held up, which
is based on increased user fees. Mr. Maxwell stated this study was begun in January.
Areas were looked at where the City is currently providing a service and assessing
a fee and also at other areas where a service is being provided and no fee is charged.
Their job was to look at various service areas and cost them out. He worked closely
with Captain Dawson and the budget and interviewed 15-20 persons in regard to various
fee areas. He explained the various portions of the document, with the last page
showing the recommended fees with which Chief Reifsnyder concurred. Mr. Maxwell
stated this would generate approximately $109,000 in revenue for the City. Chief
Reifsnyder stated all the money would go to the General Fund. The money for the
proposed change within the Police Department would come from that additional money.
He is requesting a Captain and staff to head up the Criminal Intelligence Unit.
Questions were asked by members of the Board. Commissioner Osborn addressed abandoned
vehicles, stating that with a projected 20% collectible, he feels the fee should
be higher. Commissioner Owen stated he feels these fees are another way to raise
taxes.
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Commissioner McConnell moved for approval subject to quarterly reports on how it
is functioning.
Supported by Commissioner Valdez.
The motion passed by the following vote: AYES - McConnell, Walker, Osborn, Kellogg,
Johnson, Valdez; NAY - Owen; ABSTAIN - Jewell .
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
There were no representatives present from the Fraternal Order of Police.
COMMUNICATIONS
Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were
received from the following individuals:
Kevin 0. Kelley; Terrence Mulvihill , Michigan Bell; Elissa
Greenburg, Lansing Catholic Central; Associate City Attorney
Burt Burleson; Mary Thorne, M.D. ; Captain Thomas Hischke,
Madison Police Department; Steven Craig Wharton; Joye Sharp,
Department of Social Services.
Accepted and placed on file.
CONFIRMATION
A request was received for confirmation of Probationary Officer Darren Duso to Police
Officer I.
Commissioner McConnell: So move.
Supported by Commissioner Owen.
Carried, unanimous.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
A complaint from Kelley Rose was received, together with the department's response.
Notification was received of civil suits filed by Michael Ward, Cozette Templeton
and Nicholas Gomez.
All the above were accepted and placed on file.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The departmental Highlights report for May was received, accepted and placed on
file.
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Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter was received which advised of the following:
Crime statistics; Called attention to the revised Procedure covering Police Board
meetings; Advised that he and the Assistant Chief will be attending the M.A.C.P.
Summer Conference at Shanty Creek on June 24-27 , 1990.
Accepted and placed on file.
At this time Chairperson Kellogg stated that included in the packet was the revised
Administrative Procedure covering Police Board meetings, which will become effective
July 1 , 1990. She also advised that she personally will not be seeking the position
of Chairperson for the next year, but she would look forward at some future point
in having her name submitted.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Jewell advised he would like to talk with Chief Reifsnyder about the
actual administration of the programs and the final cost. Chief Reifsnyder stated
the administrative costs are built into the fees. Additionally, Commissioner Jewell
thanked Mr. McComb, with whom he had a recent conversation, for edifying him on
the operations of the department and the Board. He also has requested the Sergeant
of the Community Services Unit to notify him of the Neighborhood Watch quarterly
meetings, and he invited the rest of the Commission to attend with him. Lastly,
an issue to which he has given a lot of thought is the establishment of a sub-committee
or a study that recommends methods to increase the applicant pool for qualified
applicants so that all cultural and ethnic groups are represented. He also thought
it would be a good idea to have Personnel and Training attend a meeting to give
a presentation on their efforts to recruit qualified applicants from all pools avail-
able.
Commissioner Jewell further advised he had three contacts this past Saturday with
the Police Department and in each case 911 and the responding officers handled the
situation very well.
Commissioner Johnson stated that over the last two months she has gone on quite
a few ride-alongs, and if any member gets the time, they should go out with some
of the officers. They do a very good job and appreciate the fact that someone takes
the time to come out and see what they do. Also, she went on a drug raid in the
downtown area and the President of the Downtown Neighborhood Association had nothing
but good things to say about the police officers. Further, citizens would get a
better perspective, after seeing what the officers have to deal with, and that a
lot of the responsibility lies within the community as well as the Police Department.
Commissioner Owen addressed two newspaper articles. One covered a stabbing at Jan's
Rooms and a remark made by the Prosecutor on "lack of crime scene investigation
by Lansing Police." Chief Reifsnyder stated that bothered him also and gave a reason
for the remark. The other article dealt with the officer who tried to commit suicide
for the second time and Commissioner Owen could not understand why after the first
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time she was still allowed to be on the department. Chief Reifsnyder stated the
best explanation is because of Michigan Labor Laws.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, D
Margar�7GBlack
Secretary of the Board
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
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Lansing, Michigan 48933
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Official Proceedings Of The
POLICE BOARD
Of The City Of Lansing
May 15, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Sharon Kellogg, who welcomed Richard
Jewell , newly-appointed Commissioner.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: McConnell , Owen, Osborn, Kellogg, Valdez and Jewell.
Commissioners absent: Walker and Johnson.
Also present were Jo Flaherty from the Mayor's Office, Sergeant Wendell Frever,
Officer John Richard, and David Kuerbitz from the Crime Analysis Unit.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES_ OF-PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
Sergeant Frever asked about action of the Personnel Committee to which a letter
had been referred at the previous meeting. Chairperson Kellogg stated Commissioner
Walker, Chairman of that Committee, had telephoned her and stated there would not
be any report until the June meeting. Commissioner Osborn, a member of that Committee,
stated they had a meeting, also a meeting with the Chief, and they would be having
another meeting.
PRESENTATION BY THE CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT
Mr. David Kuerbitz, Research Analyst, advised of the following. The Crime Analysis
Unit analyzes and disseminates information, basically supporting the Uniform Division.
This is done by I-Bulletins reporting on drug houses, persons involved in criminal
activity, etc. Bulletins are also put out concerning wanted persons in this and
other jurisdictions. Target Area Crime Reports, also put out by this unit , show
burglaries, UDAA's, etc. in certain areas, which they then analyze in an attempt
to find suspects. Contact cards submitted by Uniform personnel are analyzed daily.
They also have just completed a rental/owner property file which assists the narcotics
personnel in enforcing the ordinance on the responsibility of landlords for their
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property. Information on all suspected/confirmed drug houses is disseminated within
the department, as well as information on parolees in the NewWayIn.
He further stated that Mr. Dan Puuri, Crime Analyst, has been in this unit for 13
to 15 years and has contacts throughout Michigan and the surrounding states, and
in addition to Mr. Kuerbitz's past experience as a Detective in the Intelligence
Unit, information is exchanged between jurisdictions daily.
Jo Flaherty advised that in addition to what this unit does for the Police Department
they also are a great asset to the Mayor's Office relating to complaints on drug
activity, substantiating or not substantiating them. They also work with the Mayor's
Office on outlining areas to be barricaded based on calls for service and amount
of drug activity.
After answering various questions from members of the Board, Mr. Kuerbitz was thanked
for his presentation.
COMMUNICATIONS
Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were
received from the following individuals:
Mrs. Feyon Brighton; Lieutenant Robert Powers, Michigan State
Police; Gordon Robke; Pamela and Steven Sage.
Accepted and placed on file.
RETIREMENT
A letter of retirement was received from Officer Michael McCourt, effective May 26,
1990. Chairperson Kellogg stated she signed a resolution which had been prepared
for Officer McCourt.
Accepted and placed on file.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
Notification was received of a civil suit filed by Steven Kukula against an officer,
which was accepted and placed on file.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The departmental Highlights report for April was received, accepted and placed on
file.
Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter was received which advised of the following:
Crime statistics; Promotions of Robert McClean to 1/Lieutenant, Helen Perry-Buse
to 2/Lieutenant and Thomas Wright to Sergeant , effective April 22, 1990; The main
thrust at the National Conference of Mayors and Police Chiefs was for direct funding
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from the federal government to the cities. Deputy Chief Heyden remarked on the
rise in calls for service this year over the same period last year, which was the
result of some changes in the law and people being more willing to report crimes.
Accepted and placed on file.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Copies of the training bulletin concerning the city ordinance on noise disturbance
were distributed in response to a discussion on this matter at the April meeting.
Commissioner Osborn stated he counted, from viewing the seniority list, that over
the next five years about 60 officers are eligible to retire, with discussion held
on the applicants available and the hiring process. Commissioner Valdez had remarks
to make on a program in Texas in which high school students can take law enforcement
courses.
Commissioner Jewell requested that a copy of the last status report of the departmental
Affirmative Action program be sent to him.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Margaret�G21�ck
Secretary of the Board
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
120 W. Michigan Ave.
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ui Lansing, Michigan 48933
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POLICE BOARD
Of The City Of Lansing
April 17, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Sharon Kellogg.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: McConnell, Walker, Osborn, Kellogg and Johnson.
Commissioners absent: Owen and Valdez.
Also present were Sergeant Wendell Frever, Officer John Richard, Officer Danny King
and Alex, Officer Marie Wolfe and nine citizens from the West Side Neighborhood
Association.
PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE CANINE UNIT
Officer King gave the following comments on the Canine Unit. The Unit was started
in the Spring of 1986 with three canines and three handlers, attending the Basic
Canine School at Michigan State University Department of Public Safety at no cost
to the City. All dogs have been donated. The only expenses to the City are medical,
food and some minor equipment. In 1987 an additional six dogs were added, however
they are now down to six canines due to a retirement and two promotions. Currently,
two new handlers and two dogs have been selected, ready to attend school at Michigan
State University. They are studying the possibility of bringing the Unit up to
twelve to negate the problems caused by retirements and promotions.
Officer Wolfe explained the training, stating it is held primarily at the Department
of Public Safety at Michigan State University. It is a twelve week school , approxi-
mately 520 hours. It starts with obedience work, going into distance work with
hand and voice signals. Tracking is then brought in, followed by handler and canine
protection. They also train in crowd control and riot situations. At this stage
they are trained for building, scent, article and gun searches. At the end of the
school there is a week of night problems, with officers in full uniform and working
in patrol cars throughout the tri-county area.
Officer King added this department is the only department qualified in scent school,
retraining dogs in narcotics and explosives. This came about because of Officer
King's training in Maryland two years ago in explosives and narcotics detection.
He then came back and was able to run a school for the tri-county area.
After a few more remarks on the abilities of the dogs and answering questions from
members of the Board, Chairperson Kellogg and other members of the Board complimented
the officers and thanked them for the fine presentation.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted.
COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Mr. Steven Johnson stated he is with the West Side Neighborhood Association. He
stated in February there was a meeting at which 24 persons attended voicing their
concerns about the drug situation on the west side. There was another meeting in
March of about 80 persons including Commissioners Johnson and Walker, Council.members
Ford, Adado, Benavides and officers from the REACH Team. From them he received
suggestions, plus the barricades. He urged Kingsley Center be used as a mini station.
They basically want to thank everybody who participated, especially with the barri-
cades. He urged them not to lapse in their interest as time goes on. He also suggest-
ed more barricades in the area.
Chairperson Kellogg thanked them for attending the meeting. Chief Reifsnyder stated
that their organization had been very good to work with, and the department appreciated
their willingness to get involved. Further, he liked the idea of Kingsley Center
and would take that to the discussions.
Commissioner Osborn suggested the Downtown Neighborhood Group get with the West
Side Neighborhood Group before summer begins to coordinate plans and efforts.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
The representatives from the Fraternal Order of Police had no comments.
RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENT
A letter of resignation was received from Officer Luigi Milani.
A letter of resignation was received from Officer Ronald Nolan.
A letter of retirement was received from Lieutenant Howard Clevenger.
All the above were accepted and placed on file.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
Notification was received of the dismissal of the Civil Rights complaint filed by
Stephen Ruffin.
Notification was received of the dismissal of the Civil Rights complaint filed by
Andrea Townsend.
Both the above were accepted and placed on file.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The status report of the departmental Affirmative Action program for the period
1/l/90-3/31/90 was received. Commissioner McConnell asked about recruitment. Chief
Reifsnyder stated the department is now getting more minority applications, and
that when there was a possibility that Detroit would be laying off officers, this
department sent personnel down there.
Accepted and placed on file.
Discussion was held on the amount of retirements the department has been experiencing
with the "25 and out." Chief Reifsnyder stated there are 15 persons eligible for
retirement right now, and next year six more will be eligible, and in a couple of
years 26 people will be eligible. Commissioner Osborn suggested it would be advanta-
geous to Council to begin hiring more officers for a couple of years, expanding
the level , so the department will not find itself short. He also requested the
Board members be provided with copies of seniority rosters.
The departmental Highlights report for March was received. Discussion was held
on youth gangs. Chief Reifsnyder stated he has not heard anything about formal;
organized gangs in Lansing. Further, what Lansing has would be called "scavenger
gangs."
Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter was received which advised of the following:
Crime statistics; Promotion of Karen Setla to Sergeant and Donald Dunham to Detective,
effective March 15th; He will be attending the Fourth National Conference on Crime
and Drugs' in -..Washington, D.C. , on April 23-24.
With reference to the crime statistics, Chief Reifsnyder explained that a change
in the la°�w r'Vquiring Protective Services to report everything they work on has made
the felonious assault and rape figures increase. Further, UDAA figures are up because
the "druggies" from Detroit now use rental cars, leave them here and steal cars
to return to Detroit, rather than lose their own cars under the new forfeiture law.
Chief Reifnsyder's monthly letter was accepted and placed on file.
At this time Chairperson Kellogg passed out copies of a letter and asked it be referred
to the Personnel Committee.
Commissioner McConnell: I so move.
Supported by Commissioner Osborn.
Carried, unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Osborn asked about excessive noise ordinance in vehicles. He stated
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there are cars driving around with speakers so loud his house shakes. Chief Reifsnyder
stated he would talk with the City Attorney about it.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret G. Black
Secretary of the Board
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Official Proceedings Of The
POLICE BOARD
Of The City Of Lansing
March 20, 1990
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ROLL CALL
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FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
There were no representatives present from the Fraternal Order of Police.
COMMUNICATIONS
Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were
received from the following individuals:
Lieutenant Joseph Geshel , M.S.P. ; Frank Hand; Fire Chief Sam
Hopkins; Assistant Fire Chief Larry Pung; Deputy Chief Gregory
Dettman, Flint Police Department; Detective Al Tolf, Battle
Creek Police Department.
Accepted and placed on file.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
Notification was received of a civil suit filed by Carl Lee Smith, accepted and
placed on file.
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Notification was received of the dismissal of two civil suits, one filed by Joe
Lewis Salter and the other filed by Mac Quarrels-Bey, accepted and placed on file.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The revised Administrative Procedure, "Awards and Citations Program Procedure," was
received. Deputy Chief Heyden explained that the changes consisted mainly of more
awards for sworn personnel including ribbons and/or medals, and more awards for
civilian employees, and for those who are in uniform (Detention Officers) medals
and/or ribbons.
Commissioner McConnell moved for approval of the revised Procedure.
Supported by Commissioner Owen.
Carried, unanimous.
The departmental Highlights report for February was received. In answer to questions
from the Board, Deputy Chief Heyden addressed the matter of the proposed change
from Horse -Patrol to an all terrain vehicle for the Riverwalk. He stated that this
came about because of the proposed expansion of the Riverwalk. There is no access
to some parts of it for police and medical supplies and also there is some concern
about the ability to respond in a timely fashion due to the length it will be.
The Horse Patrol does not have the capability to carry medical equipment or to assist
in getting .paramedics into the area or getting an injured party out of the area.
A board could be put on the back of the ATV and paramedic equipment could be transport-
ed in and an injured party could be transported out. Plus, the department is losing
20% of patrol time in the Horse Patrol due to the fact that they have to go to DeWitt
to get tfe horses, along with care and grooming. With increased calls and increased
activity, and the expansion of Riverwalk, the department felt it could be more ef-
ficient in policing it with an ATV. Further, the private security hired for the
Riverwalk could be eliminated.
There was some discussion concerning retaining the Horse Patrol in addition to purchas-
ing an ATV. Deputy Chief Heyden advised manpower is a problem. Also, the department
does recognize the importance of the public relations generated by the Horse Patrol
and they do have an advantage in that they are more visible. Further, the department
has requested a place be made available for the horses in Potter Park with an area
for exercise, which would eliminate a trailer for transporting them.
The Board members requested that copies of the report prepared on this proposal
be sent to them.
The Highlights report was accepted and placed on file.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner McConnell stated that at the last meeting discussion was held on various
units/divisions making presentations on their activities to the Board. In this
regard he requested that persons connected with drug enforcement appear at the next
meeting to give an explanation of their activities. Deputy Chief Heyden stated
he would talk to the Chief and probably have Lieutenant Rapp of the Intelligence
Unit and Sergeant Zuk who is in charge of the START Team, who work together, appear
at the April meeting.
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At this time Deputy Chief Heyden advised that William Bennett, the drug "czar,"
is coming to Lansing within the next two weeks to make a presentation to the State
Senate and wants to walk around the community with the Community Policing Officer
on the west side.
Deputy Chief Heyden also advised that the department has received a communication
on an informational meeting on the formation of a Local Community Corrections Advisory
Board, for the County, on March 22nd at the County Building on South Cedar.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Margar G. Black
Secretary of the Board
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Commissioners present: McConnell , Walker, Osborn, Kellogg, Johnson and Valdez.
Commissioners absent: Owen.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Commissioner Walker requested that plaques be awarded to Commissioners upon leaving
the Board, which will be discussed later in the meeting.
At this time Chief Reifsnyder introduced James Heyden as the newly-promoted Deputy
Chief of Police, effective February 21, 1990.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
There were no representatives present from the Fraternal Order of Police.
COMMUNICATIONS
Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were
received from the following individuals:
Donald Christy, Accident Fund of Michigan; Ronald Roush, Lansing
Community College Department of Public Safety; Governor James
Blanchard; Richard Holmes, Westside Deli; Prosecutor Donald Martin;
"Equal Opportunity Employer"
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Barbara J. Cowan; Captain Richard Murray, East Lansing Police
Department .
Accepted and placed on file.
CONFIRMATIONS, RETIREMENT
A request was received to confirm Probationary Officers Jonathan Staten and John
Prince as Police Officers I.
Commissioner McConnell: So move
Supported by Commissioner Valdez.
Carried, dnanimous.
Commissioner McConnell requested that, when possible, newly-confirmed officers attend
the next meeting so they can be introduced.
A letter of retirement was received from Deputy Chief John Baylis, effective Febru-
ary 3, 1990, which was accepted and placed on file.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
A letter of complaint from Linda Bender was received, along with the departmental
response, accepted and placed on file.
Notification of a civil suit filed by Jeffrey Holford against the department was
received, accepted and placed on file.
A letter of complaint was received from Bonita L. Rose, along with the departmental
response, accepted and placed on file.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The list of persons from outside the department connected with the departmental
promotional process oral boards was received. Commissioner McConnell asked if Board
members who had an interest could sit in as observers some time. Chief Reifsnyder
stated he did not think so as they do not let anyone in the room other than the
oral board members and the person being interviewed.
The list was accepted and placed on file.
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The Amended Board Meeting Procedure was received for review. Commissioner McConnell
stated it reflects the Board's increased concern about some matters and does give
an opportunity to follow up to try and encourage more interest and accountabiity
on the part of the Commissioners. Further, if after a year utilizing the new proce-
dure additional changes are indicated they can be made. Commissioner Osborn request-
ed the wording ". . . legitimate mitigating circumstances." be changed to ".
mitigating circustances," dropping the word "legitimate."
Commissioner McConnell moved the new procedure be initiated with Commissioner Osborn's
amendment, effective July 1, 1990.
Supported by Commissioner Walker.
Carried, unanimous.
The departmental Highlights report for January was received. Commissioner McConnell
stated that some time ago the department had a program relating to officers dealing
more effectively with all types of people, and he felt this was very effective and
would like to see it implemented again. Chief Reifsnyder stated it was an excellent
program for inter-action between police and citizens, and that many things from
that program have been incorporated into other programs over the years. He is not
opposed to doing it again but it would have to wait until next winter as it was
a two-day session and the demand for manpower is greater in the summer months.
Commissioner McConnell moved that the Personnel Chairman and his committee develop
and discuss with the Chief such a program for implementation next winter.
Supported by Commissioner Valdez.
Carried, unanimous.
Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter to the Board was received which advised of the
following: Crime statistics; As a result of a tip from the Crime Stoppers Program
a subject was arrested in Iowa for a homicide in 1988, and will be extradited back
to Michigan during the week of February 19th; The promotional testing is underway
and has been progressing smoothly. Accepted and placed on file.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Walker addressed the idea of plaques being presented to Commissioners
who have served. Three have left since plaques were given to former Commissioners
Roush and McManus.
Commissioner McConnell moved to adopt this procedure and that it be retroactive
to Commissioners Valleau, SantaAna and Crawford, and that they be given at the next
Awards Ceremony.
Supported by Commissioner Walker.
Carried, unanimous.
Commissioner McConnell stated the department previously had representatives from
various units/divisions within the department appear at the meetings and give a
brief description of their activities, and he would like to see this happen again,
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not particularly each meeting. Chief Reifsnyder stated it could be done on various
occasions.
Commissioner McConnell moved that the Chairperson in cooperation with the Chief
set up such meetings when they would fit the schedule.
Supported by Commissioner Osborn.
Carried, unanimous.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret G. Black
Secretary of the Board
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kellogg.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: McConnell , Owen, Walker, Osborn, Kellogg, Johnson and Valdez.
Commissioners absent: None.
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
Due to the resignation of James Crawford, effective January 1 , 1990, Vice-Chairman
Sharon Kellogg automatically became Chairman.
Commissioner McConnell moved Commissioner Johnson become Vice-Chairman.
Supported by Commissioner Osborn.
Carried, unanimous.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes of the previous Board meeting were approved as submitted.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BUSINESS
There were no representatives present from the Fraternal Order of Police.
COMMUNICATIONS
Letters of appreciation for services rendered by members of the department were
received from the following individuals:
William G. Potter, Olofsson Corporation; Dr. Donald H. Kuiper;
Mark E. Blum. -"
Accepted and placed on file.
"Equal Opportunity Employer"
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COMPLAINTS AGAINST DEPARTMENT
An Order from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights was received which dismissed
the complaint filed by Tommy Washington.
Accepted and placed on file.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The quarterly status report of the departmental Affirmative Action program for the
period 10/1/89 through 12/31/89 was received. Commissioner McConnell stated at
one time the department was active in using unique approaches to recruiting. Deputy
Chief Baylis informed him the procedure is the same, they still are making contact
with the colleges and universities, and he felt minority hiring has done well the
last two years, now being at 11.4%. Commissioner McConnell stated he felt that
as minorities see other minorities in law enforcement, it tends to enhance the respect
for law enforcement. Assistant Chief Sinclair stated the department encourages the
minority officers to help in this regard. Commissioner Osborn questioned the fact
that there were only 89 applications for sworn positions during 1989. Deputy Chief
Baylis explained that there were many more inquiries but the problem was that they
did not have the requirements, and they are directed as to how they go about picking
up what is needed.
The report was accepted and placed on file.
The Police Board Meetings Procedure, with amendments which were requested at the
last meeting, was received, which included the various attendance requirements of
other City Boards. There was considerable discussion on requirements concerning
absenteeism and also on "excused" and "unexcused" absences.
Commissioner McConnell moved that the Board consider three consecutive absences
as the basis for notifying the Mayor, and that a minimum number of meetings to be
attended for the year to be two-thirds. Further, that the Mayor be advised of the
attendance record of the members at the end of the year. This is to be incorporated
in the new procedure if it is adopted.
Supported by Commissioner Osborn.
Carried, unanimous.
At this time the starting time of the meetings was discussed, and it was determined
that the commencement time of the meetings remain at 5:30PM, with possibly one or
two luncheon meetings to break the routine.
Commissioner McConnell mentioned that possibly attendance could be improved if the
members became more involved in working on their respective committees, and suggested
that the committee appointments made by Mr. Crawford be carried over to July. At�
a request , the secretary read the committee appointments as follows: Awards and
Citations - Johnson, Valdez; Human Relations and Personnel - Walker, Johnson, Osborn;
Budget - Kellogg, Owen, McConnell; Maguire Fund Representative - McConnell .
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Commissioner Osborn suggested the December budget meeting be made a regular Board
meeting, whose principle purpose be the budget, with additional agenda items.
Commissioner McConnell requested that the Chief and Assistant Chief poll members
of the staff to obtain input from them as to ways the Board could be more effective
in helping the department and support in the community.
The proposed amendment to the Police Board Meeting Procedure relating to elections
and terms of office was addressed.
Commissioner Osborn moved for approval, to be implemented in July 1990.
Supported by Commissioner Owen.
Carried, unanimous.
The departmental Highlights report for December was received, accepted and placed
on file.
Chief Reifsnyder's monthly letter was received which advised of the following:
Crime statistics; Starting times of eight other City Boards. Chief Reifsnyder men-
tioned that the fact that all crimes are up 4% results from the great increases
in sex offenses and controlled substances, which came about because of proactive
policing rather than reactive policing.
Accepted and placed on file.
At the request of Chairman Kellogg, Chief Reifsnyder spoke about the Crime Stoppers
program. He stated that over a year ago a citizen contacted him regarding a program
she had witnessed in Arizona. He talked with the East Lansing Police Chief and
the Director of the Michigan State University Department of Public Safety, and they
decided they could share enough personnel to take the calls and record the information.
This is a citizen-run program by a Board who decides which of the crimes submitted
by the departments they want to be produced for television. The department(s) accept
the telephone calls that come in with information and it is disbursed out to that
crime's jurisdiction. The case is worked and if it is fruitful and an arrest made,
that Board makes a determination how much of a reward they're going to give to the
person who called the information in, ranging from $100 to $1,000. So far there
have been eight cases cleared through this program.
Chief Reifsnyder further advised that very soon questionnaires will go out relating
to community policing with beat officers in selected neighborhoods.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret G. Black
Secretary of the Board
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