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Home My WebLink About2016 Board of Police Commissioners Minutes - All 1-1 S I . ansing Police Department Board of Police Commissioners • 120 West Michigan Avenue L Lansing, MI 48933 Ic rj i e Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor Mike Yankowski,Chief Fax: (517)377-0162 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF TUESDAY, January 19th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Commissioner Clyde Carnegie Bernard Brantley, Commission Investigator Commissioner Robert Noordhoek,Vice Chairperson Mike Yankowski, Chief of Police Commissioner Bill Renfrew, Member Kristen Simmons, Legal Advisor Commissioner Kecia Coats, Member Michelle Reddish, Recording Secretary Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson, Member Joan Jackson-Johnson ;, Commissioner Drew Macon,Member ; c.� '71 PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT - None, no public was present at the meeting. ', CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum, Chairperson Farhat welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at=5:30 Chairperson Fahat led the Pledge of Allegiance. ! ? C- z.� PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS - None. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA- None,there were no additions to the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Board reviewed the December, 2015, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Vice- Chairperson Noordhoek; supported by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson; approved unanimously. The minutes of the regular meeting of December, 2015,were approved and will be placed on file with the Lansing City Clerk's Office. EDUCATION PRESENTATION - None, no education presentation at this meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT from Chief Mike Yankowski • Gave a general wrap-up report for 2015 and spoke about what is ahead for 2016. • Gave an overview of the officer involved shooting. • Passed out the Critical Incident Guidelines which is also on the department's website for media and citizens to refer to. Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek asked if officers have been trained and are following the critical incident protocol. Chief Yankowski stated yes, but officers also must follow internal procedures. • Crime is down 36%and property crimes are down by 54%over a 25-year period. There were two unsolved homicides in 2015. • Three new officers have been trained for GREAT. • Starting in 2016 there will be a youth academy with 15 kids participating in a 5-day academy. • Training and education will begin on several different aspects of law enforcement. Implicit bias training will be conducted for all officers. • The Citizens Police Academy begins January 28,2016, • VCI was very successful in 2015. • The DDACTS Program will move to Kalamazoo and Pennsylvania. In 2015 there was a 41%reduction in crime. • In 2015 there was a surge in heroin overdoses. Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Community Mental Health, Human Resources and Community Services, Hospitals and Advocates will be working on this problem in 2016. VOX supplied the department with 120 Narcans they obtained through a grant. Each Narcan cost$300 and is good for one use. • Crisis Intervention will help with mental illness issues. Twenty-five percent of officers will be trained in how to deescalate situations. • Community policing will be retooled. There will be nine officers and a command officer. The command officer will oversee the Neighborhood Watch, School Resource and Community Policing officers. • LPD is expanding community partnerships and youth programs and will be holding quarterly community forums. • There are 14 vacancies. • Drug testing will begin in February along with mandatory physical agility testing. • Captain Daryl Green is leaving for a one year military assignment. There was a goodbye ceremony held on January 22, 2016. 2-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 01/19/2016 LEGAL ADVISOR UPDATE from Kristen Simmons-Kristen stated Mr. Burke from the City Attorney's office has been deployed. He will be serving in Lansing for up to two years. Someone will fill in during his absence on a temporary basis. A new Deputy City Attorney has been hired. He will handle much of the transactional work in their department. The law suit involving Mark Dodson will be kept in-house and the other case will be sent to Foster and Swift. She will be the liaison. HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON REPORT from BERNARD BRANTLEY FOR DR. JOAN JACKSON-JOHNSON • HRCS held the 36th Annual MLK Celebration. • The mobile food pantry took place at Tabernacle of David Church. • On 12/29/2015 Feed the Kids was held. Meijers prepared the food boxes. • Cold weather concerns continue to be addressed by her staff. • Mayor Bernero asked her to address homeless veterans which her department continues to work on. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE- No comment, no representative was present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—Body Cameras and Meeting Locations 1. Meeting Locations: Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson stated, at the last meeting she distributed a proposed timeline for four board meetings to be held in the community. She suggested the first meeting be held at the Foster Community Center. She proposed that at least two meetings per year be held in the public. Discussion ensued as to how many meetings a year to hold at community locations. Commissioner Coats suggested holding the meetings at the four fire stations and Commissioner Macon suggested holding at least two a year. Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson stated two could be held at community locations and the third would be held at the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitor's Bureau before the yearly Lugnuts Game board members attend. Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson will contact the Parks and Recreation to see when it is available within the first five months of the year. A motion was made by Commissioner Macon to hold one meeting at the Foster Community Center, one meeting at the Southside Community Center and one meeting at the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitor's Bureau. The Board also discussed holding a meet and greet with the new Lansing City Councilmembers at the beginning of the February, 2016, meeting. All Councilmembers should be invited. Commissioner Macon made a motion to hold the meetings at the community locations designated about along with invited the City Councilmembers to the February meeting;seconded by Commission Renfrew;carried unanimously. 2. Body Cameras: Chief Yankowski asked board members if they had any comments regarding the body worn camera policy. There was no discussion. Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek made a motion to approve the procedure; seconded by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson; supported unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED - Commissioner Kowalk-Thomson made a motion to receive and place on file correspondence for the month of December;supported by Commissioner Renfrew; carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Commissioner Renfrew made a motion to receive and place on file department reports for the month of December; supported by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson;carried unanimously. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS • Gov't/Community Liaison Committee — Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson suggested holding a meet and greet during the February Board meeting with Lansing City Councilmembers. (See discussion above). • Awards & Incentives Committee—Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek stated the awards committee will be meeting on May 4th and will also meet later this month to review the nomination forms. • Budget Committee—Commissioner Carnegie stated he visited with the Budget Controller to find out where the budget was. He reported that the budget process is moving forward and the committee will be meeting to review the budget information. • Recruitment/Hiring Task Force: -Commissioner Macon stated he will have a committee meeting to discuss what information he received from other agencies in regards to hiring. He would also like to hold a meeting with the new HR Director. • Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules-None. • Complaint Committee—Chairperson Farhat stated the committee would be meeting next week. 1. Commission Investigator Report-None. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek—No comment. Commissioner Coats: She is looking forward to attending the Citizens Police Academy, later this month along with Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella. She also attended the MLK Celebration on January 15th, 2016, the MLK Luncheon on January 18th, 2016, Captain Green's Goodbye Celebration and the Endowment Fund event at MSU on January 18th,2016. Commissioner Renfrew stated he is ready to go for 2016. He liked Chief Yankowski's report and wished everyone a Happy New Year. 3-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 01/19/2016 Commissioner Macon thanked Chief Yankowski for handling the press conference in regards to the shooting. Commissioner Carnegie thanked Chief Yankowski for the document he presented showing an overview of 2015. He also thanked him for setting the tone for this organization and for becoming more knowledgeable with the national work that is being done in law enforcement. He attended the MLK Luncheon and he was very impressed by the diversity of individuals thanking Chief Yankowski for his work and how he responded. He thanked him for his openness and transparency in the community. Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson stated Chief Yankowski for submitting an excellent document and she appreciated his informative overview. She stated his communication within the department and to the Commissioners is outstanding. She attended the funeral of Lt.Tran's wife. Chairperson Farhat stated she and Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek went to the funeral home for Lt.Tran's wife also. OTHER BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS- None PUBLIC COMMENT- None. ADJOURNMENT—The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., at the Headquarters Bldq, 2nd Floor Alexander Lang Conference Room. (Note: The meet and greet with Councilmembers begins at 5.30. ODI-11c, LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT 12o West Michigan AvenueLansing, MI 48933 Phone: (517)483-4600Fax: (517)377-oi6z Mike Yankowski,Chief Virg Bernero, Mayor Board ofPolice Cominissioner's Meeting of February 16thh,2016 Meeting Location: Lansing Police Department Headquarters Bldg. 2nd Floor Conference Room AGENDAED ; I. Meet and Greet with Lansing City Councilmembers �. ,-'r 1 II. Call to Order- Chairperson Farhat —_ A. Establishment of a Quorum t B. Pledge of Allegiance III. PUBLIC COMMENT A. On agenda items. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) Iv. Additions to the Agenda (Info /Action) V. Approval of Minutes January 2016 (Info /Action) VI. Education Presentation - Officer Kasha Osborn - Neighborhood Watch vil. Administrative Report- Chief Yankowski (Info) viiI. Legal Update- Kristen Simmons (Info) Ix. Human Relations & Community Services Liaison- Dr.Joan Jackson Johnson (Info) X. Fraternal Order of Police - FOP Members Present (Info) x1. Unfinished Business (Action) XII. Correspondence Sent and Received -Vice Chair Noordhoek (Info) XIII. Department Reports (Info) XIV. Board Committee Reports - (Info) A. Government/ Community Liaison Committee B. Awards & Incentives Committee C. Budget Committee D. Recruitment/ Hiring Task Force E. Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules F. Complaint Committee 1. Commission Investigator Report XV. Commissioner's Comments - Members Present (Info) xVI. Other Business (Action) Discussion Items (Info) A. Procedure 700-28 Cell Checks B. Procedure 300-21 Awards and Citations Program xvii. PUBLIC COMMENT- on any matter. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) xvili. Adjournment- Chairperson Farhat tiPNSINC Lansing Police Department Board of Police Commissioners • 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing,MI 48933 �jc H 1 � P$ Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor Mike Yankowski,Chief Fax: (517)377-0162 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF TUESDAY, February 16th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Commissioner Patty Farhat, Chairperson Kasha Osborn, Neighborhood Watch Officer Commissioner Robert Noordhoek,Vice Chairperson Bernard Brantley, Commission Investigator Commissioner Clyde Carnegie, Member Mike Yankowski, Chief of Police Commissioner Bill Renfrew, Member Kristen Simmons, Legal Advisor Commissioner Kecia Coats,Member Cherie Bailor, Recording Minutes Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson, Member Joan Jackson-Johnson 1- Commissioner Linda Sanchez-Gazella, Member PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT— ,, Norma Bauer Lansing resident and representing Black Lives Matter. r _ -_I CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum, Chairperson Farhat welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 5:34-p.m. Chairperson Fahat led the Pledge of Allegiance. Moment of Silence was observed in honor of Lansing Fire Department Captain Stephen Babcock who passed away on February 3,2916. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS— Norma Bauer spoke of her activism in the Lansing Community and her involvement with Black Lives Matter. She invited members of the board to attend the 21It Century Policing Forum occurring on March 24, 2016 at the Media Center,2500 South Washington Ave. at 6:00 p.m. Chief Yankowski has committed to attend. Bauer appreciated Chief Yankowski's leadership and attendance at the forum. The group has sent out surveys to area police agencies thus far only 3 have responded. There is a wide disparity in the opinion of progress between police agencies and community members. Bauer was interested in what the Police Board of Commissioners did. Bauer offered her services to assist the mayor in finding suitable candidates for Commissioners as terms expire. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA- None,there were no additions to the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATION—None APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Board reviewed the January, 2016, meeting minutes. The year on the minutes was incorrect. A motion was made to approve the minutes as amended by Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek; supported by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson; approved unanimously. The minutes of the regular meeting of January, 2016 with the corrected year, were approved and will be placed on file with the Lansing City Clerk's Office. EDUCATION PRESENTATION — Officer Kasha Osborn is the Neighborhood Watch Officer with 13.5 years of service with the Lansing Police Department. She provided business cards and phone numbers to the board members. She described her duties to include; • Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch and School Watch • Community meetings • Crime Prevention and Safety Tips • Participates in Youth Programs ie. GREAT program • Alarms • Participates in the Citizens Police Academy • Scheduling McGruff • Currently 198 Neighborhood Watch groups ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT from Chief Mike Yankowski • Showed video of Jeremie's thank you party for police. The segment will be shown on Friday Feb 19 at 6:30 on CBS and again on the program"Sunday Morning also on CBS. • Saturday, February 20,2016 is a surprise birthday party for Jeremie. He is a special kid with a bigger purpose. • Thanked Norma Baurer for attending the meeting. 2-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 02/16/2016 • Gave update on officer involved shooting,case was forwarded to Calhoun County Prosecutors Office for review. • Gave update on Body camera program, waiting for the new generation to arrive, 120 were ordered. FY17 budget will reflect to enhance program.The program will hold officers and citizens accountable as well as a useful prosecution tool. • Completed the command wide Procedural Justice training, (8 hours). Other trainings which have occurred or will be occurring are Implicit Bias, Emotional survival and Annual training. • This year's annual training topics are: Handling of Critical Incidents, Exposure to Biohazards, Use of Force and the Chief discussion on philosophy,expectations and questions • Chief attended the National PERF conference, along with 200 other Chiefs. A group went to Scotland to look at how non-firearm related encounters are handled and best practices. 30 recommendations came out of the research,one was more training. • LPD is retooling training to provide better training. Chief tasked a committee with this objective. One recommendation would include a Professional Standards Unit. • Police Officer Hiring Process is continuing with the Interview stage. There will be 3 detention officer openings by July 1. There are 14 P01 vacancies. • Promotional test for the ranks of Sergeant and Detective will be held on February 17,2016,with interviews in March. • Lead Detention Officer Gregg Rosenberry resigned. Two new lead Detention Officers were promoted, Robert Davis and Jason Davis. • Chief attended Active Violence table top event. Reiterated the importance having a plan in place. • Citizen's Police Academy currently underway. It is free and encourages community members to attend. • Award procedure was revised and includes a new Community Excellence award. Chief provided examples of officers' actions befitting this award. LEGAL ADVISOR UPDATE from Kristen Simmons—None HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON REPORT from BERNARD BRANTLEY FOR DR. JOAN JACKSON-JOHNSON • Bernard Brantley will continue as the Police Commission investigator as a contract employee working approximately 20 hours a week. He will continue to take complaints and if necessary work additional hours to complete the investigation. He continues to be a valuable asset responding to citizens issues. • Magnuson Hotel in Lansing; Police response in December brought this situation to light. Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson brought up several concerns and issues facing families with children and individuals that are residing there, working on what can be repaired and other housing options. • The mobile food pantry took place at Tabernacle of David Church and First United Methodist. • Cold weather concerns continue to be addressed by her staff. Good hearts within our community offering coffee, businesses open all night are allowing people to come in and sit for as long as they like to stay warm. • Continues to work to address homeless veterans FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE - No comment,no representative was present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED - Commissioner Kowalk-Thomson made a motion to receive and place on file correspondence for the month of January; supported by Commissioner Renfrew; carried unanimously. It was endorsed to send a thank you letter to Jeremie from the board as well as a card. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Commissioner Renfrew made a motion to receive and place on file department reports for the month of January; supported by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson;carried unanimously. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS • Gov't/Community Liaison Committee—Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson will continue to explore meeting locations that meet the needs to all, will provide updates as move forward. • Awards & Incentives Committee—Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek stated the awards committee had a good meeting, discussing the nomination forms and voting on the awards.There is an addition to the procedure for a new award,The"Community Excellence"award. The ceremony is May 4, 2016 at the Lansing Center. • Budget Committee—Commissioner Carnegie stated he spoke with the Budget Controller. They will have a committee meeting on Wednesday or Thursday(February 25 or 25,2016)to discuss the Budget. A special meeting with the whole Board of Commissioners will be scheduled afterwards • Recruitment/Hiring Task Force: -No Update 3-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 02/16/2016 • Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules-None. • Complaint Committee—Chairperson Farhat stated the committee had a good meeting. 1. Commission Investigator Report-None. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Kolwalk-Thompson acknowledged Bernard Brantley for everything he has done for the Board of Commissioners and the Lansing community. We are fortunate to have his continued experience. She extended thoughts and prayers for Michelle Reddish's recovery. An invitation had been extended to City Council members with no attendees. Commissioner Coats stated it has been a pleasure working with Bernard Brantley, Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella stated she was glad Bernard Brantley was staying and recognized the work he had done. She is currently participating in the Citizens Police Academy. He provides a different perspective of the police officer, what they do and why. She commends young people taking this to see how things can happen quickly and easily. She is enjoying the experience. Commissioner Renfrew recommended a youth academy,a five day type course. He likes the way the department is moving. He is having health issues and asked to keep him in your prayers. Commissioner Carnegie thanked Mr. Brantley for the way he has assisted citizens and how much he is appreciated. He also thanked Dr.Joan Jackson Johnson for her efforts,the need to continue and how grateful we are. Commissioner Noordhoek also was happy Bernard Brantley was staying around to work with us. He appreciated Bernard and Dr. Jackson Johnson for their help. He attended Jeramie's thank you celebration at Don Johnson field house. It had a great turn out with Law Enforcement Officers from all over with LPD front and center. It is a birthday an 11 year old boy will never forget. Also a reminder the awards banquet on May 4,2016 at the Lansing Center. Commissioner Farhat thanked Bernard Brantley for his service. She also attended the thank you party event. OTHER BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS- Procedures Procedure 700-28 Cell Check These were recommended changes after the internal review board to increase the number of cell checks, using best practices of observation, and communication. Commissioner Renfrew commented that he comes to detention every Sunday and observes officers doing a good job and is proud of their work. Procedure 300-21 Awards and Citations Discussed above A motion was made to approve the procedures by Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek;supported by Commissioner Renfrew;approved unanimously PUBLIC COMMENT— Norma Bauer hoped to see members at the 21st Century Policing forum. There is a disconnect in the surveys between the police and the community. She is grateful for the Chiefs commitment to the forum and will be working toward getting other police agencies to complete the surveys. ADJOURNMENT—The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., at the Headquarters Bldg, 2nd Floor Alexander Lang Conference Room. ti a~ S I1� LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 h Phone: (517)483-4600 . Fax: (517)377-o162 MikeYankowski,Chief Virg Bernero, Mayor Board ofPolice Commissioner's Special Meeting of March 2 n1 5 2016 Meeting Location: Lansing Police Department Headquarters Bldg. 2 0 Floor Conference Room AGENDA I. Call to Order - Chairperson Farhat A. Establishment of a Quorum B. Pledge of Allegiance "- Ci• 1>. PUBLIC COMMENT A. On agenda items. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) Discussion Items A. Purposed Budget FY17 (Budget Supervisor Denis Prisk) IV. PUBLIC COMMENT - on any matter. Time limit: 3 minutes. V. Adjournment - Chairperson Farhat .., i\I ot4Lansing Police Department Board of Police Commissioners 120 West Michigan AvenueLansing, MI 48933 Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor Mike Yankowski,Chief Fax: (517)377-0162 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF TUESDAY, March 15th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Commissioner Patty Farhat, Chairperson Bernard Brantley,Commission Investigator Commissioner Robert Noordhoek,Vice Chairperson-Excused Absence Kristen Simmons, Legal Advisor Commissioner Clyde Carnegie, Member Cherie Ballor, Recording Minutes Commissioner Bill Renfrew, Member-Excused Absence Commissioner Kecia Coats, Member Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson, Member Commissioner Linda Sanchez-Gazella, Member Commissioner Drew Macon, Member PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT-None CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum, Chairperson Farhat welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at.,5:33 ptro. Commissioner Coats led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS- None ' ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA—Resolution for Police Candidate submitted to subcommittee for review, present to Board. SPECIAL PRESENTATION—None APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Board reviewed the February, 2016, meeting minutes, there was an addition to the minutes documenting the excused absence for Commissioner Macon.-A motion was made to approve the minutes as amended by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson and supported by Commissioner Macon approved unanimously. The Board reviewed the minutes of the Special meeting on March 2, 2016, there was an addition to the minutes of documenting the excused absence for Commissioner Sanchez- Gazella. A motion was made to approve the minutes as amended by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson and supported by Commissioner Macon approved unanimously. Both will be placed on file with the Lansing City Clerk's Office. EDUCATION PRESENTATION —None ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT from Chief Mike Yankowski • Report was presented to the Board in advance. Chief was absence from the meeting to attend the Hope Scholarship program. Prior to the start of the meeting, he advised the Liquor Commission had granted an emergency license suspension on the Fahrenheit Club, LEGAL ADVISOR UPDATE from Kristen Simmons- Simmons advised the City Attorney's office is working through the staff shortage. They currently have(3)open positions.The office has received 3 new lawsuits. They received notification of a previous lawsuit in which the plaintiffs appeal was denied and owes the city money. Simmons visited the clerk's office to receive a copy of the administrative procedures for the board. She will scan them in and send it to the board. Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella expressed her thanks. She had questions about the rules and procedures, particularly if you had to be present to vote. Simmons advised members did have to be present to vote,similar to City Council. HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON REPORT from BERNARD BRANTLEY FOR DR. JOAN JACKSON-JOHNSON • Brantley passed out flyers for the Feed Lansing's Children Family Food boxes available on April 5th and 6th. • Mobile Food Pantry on March 19, 2016 at the Plymouth Congregational Church. • Magnusson Hotel continues to be an issue for housing and services to residents. • Dr,Jackson-Johnson is considering the formation of a Hoarders Task Force. • Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella requested the Pantry and Children lunch information and any other food programs be forwarded to her at the Lansing School District to be put out to parents. 2-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 03/15/2016 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE - No comment, no representative was present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED- None DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Commissioner Macon made a motion to receive and place on file department reports for the month February supported by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson;carried unanimously. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Gov't/Community Liaison Committee — Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson attended the funeral for retired Deputy Chief Jim Hayden's' son, James Hayden. She also will be attending the funeral for Joseph Wright, son of retired Detective Woodrow Wright and Sergeant Linda Wright. Linda Wright. Commissioner Kowalk—Thompson served as an assessor for the Detective Oral Board panel which is a part of the promotional process. Commissioner Linda Sanchez-Gazella attended the Bea Christy dinner. Awards& Incentives Committee—None Budget Committee—None Recruitment/Hiring Task Force: -Commissioner Macon thanked the other members of the committee for their flexibility to meet on short notice to review the background for the(1)Police Officer candidate. Commissioner Macon presented the resolution for the Certified/Certifiable candidate. He advised originally(8)were on the roster,(2)did not pass the background, (5)had accepted positions elsewhere,one(1)hired candidate. The loss of the candidate raises questions about the hiring process and the length of time from start to finish. It was recommended to request the new Human Resources director Mary Riley present at the Board of Commissioners meeting in April. The subcommittee will prepare a plan for with recommendations for the Human Resources director and would like to be considered as part of the process. The Board would like to learn more about the EEOC and hiring processes at the presentation. Recommendations discussed are software for submitting and processing the applications for a more efficient process. Also focusing recruitment efforts in the High School and planting the seed. Commissioner Macon has spoken to Lt. Ruiz who is charge of recruiting. Other recommendation is getting the Cadet program going and maximizing the diversity of the Explorer Program. Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was supported by Chairperson Farhat; carried unanimously. Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules-None. Complaint Committee—None COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Macon encouraged all the Commissioners to keep Law Enforcement in their thoughts and prayers, recent events of officers shot and killed in the Line of Duty. Keep Commissioner Bill Renfrew in their thoughts and prayers as well, wishing him a speedy recovery. He thanked Commissioners Sanchez-Gazella and Coats for their teamwork to meet and review of the candidate for recommendation to the board. He thanked Kristin Simmons for preparing the resolution on short notice. He will email the members of the subcommittee for future meetings to hash out and support the Chief in working on recommendations for recruitment and hiring. Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella thanked Commissioner Macon for coordinating the meeting. She participated in a ride along with an LPD officer and found it interesting and fun. Commissioner Coats-None Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson None Commissioner Carnegie-None Commissioner Farhat-None OTHER BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS- None PUBLIC COMMENT—None ADJOURNMENT—The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. 3-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 03/15/2016 NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., at the Headquarters Bldg, 21d Floor Alexander Lana Conference Room. "I S I�.G LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: (517)483-4600 • ` Fax: (517)377-oi62 I C, H I CS Mike Yankowski,Chief Virg Bernero, Mayor Board of Police Cormnissioner's Meeting of March 15''2016 Meeting Location: Lansing Police Department Headquarters Bldg. 21d Floor Conference Room AGENDA '== I. Call to Order- Chairperson Farhat A. Establishment of a Quorum B. Pledge of Allegiance _- II. PUBLIC COMMENT d ' A. On agenda items. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) III. Additions to the Agenda (Info /Action) -Resolution for Certified/Certifiable Roster IV. Approval of Minutes February 2016 (Info /Action) V. Education Presentation- None Vi. Administrative Report- Chief Yankowski (Info) Vii. Legal Update - Kristen Simmons (Info) VIII. Human Relations & Community Services Liaison - Dr.Joan Jackson Johnson (Info) IX. Fraternal Order of Police - FOP Members Present (Info) X. Unfinished Business (Action) XI. Correspondence Sent and Received-Vice Chair Noordhoek (Info) xii. Department Reports (Info) xiii. Board Committee Reports - (Info) A. Government/ Community Liaison Committee B. Awards & Incentives Committee C. Budget Committee D. Recruitment/ Hiring Task Force E. Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules F. Complaint Committee 1. Commission Investigator Report XIV. Commissioner's Comments - Members Present (Info) XV. Other Business (Action) Discussion Items (Info) XVI. PUBLIC COMMENT - on any matter. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) XVII. Adjournment- Chairperson Farhat P ASIN Lansing Police Department c Board of Police Commissioners • 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 jc x 1 � � Mike Yankowski,Chief Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor Fax: (517)377-0162 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF TUESDAY, April 19th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Commissioner Patty Farhat, Chairperson Mike Yankowski, Chief of Police Commissioner Robert Noordhoek,Vice Chairperson Bernard Brantley,Commission Investigator Commissioner Bill Renfrew, Member Kristen Simmons, Legal Advisor Commissioner Kecia Coats, Member Michelle Reddish, Recording Secretary Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson, Member . y Commissioner Drew Macon,Member o, Commissioner Clyde Carnegie, Member S2 Commissioner Linda Sanchez-Gazella N C) �' GJ T PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT— Terry Reddish, 1521 Indiana Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 .e _ Griffin Rivers,3863 Waverly Hills, Lansing, MI 48917 Joe Graves,3114 South Deerfield Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911 co m CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum, Chairperson Farhat welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order T130q�rm. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS—None. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA- None,there were no additions to the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Board reviewed the March, 2015, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the March Meeting Minutes by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson;supported by Commissioner Renfrew;approved unanimously. The minutes of the regular meeting of March,2015, were approved and will be placed on file with the Lansing City Clerk's Office. EDUCATION PRESENTATION - None,there was no education presentation. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT from Chief Mike Yankowski • A press conference was held on April 14, 2016, in regards to body cameras. Ninety percent of the officers are trained to use the body cameras. Thirty more cameras will be coming soon. Officers are using the cameras and a lot of positive feedback has been relayed. The Prosecutor and City Attorney's office has access to the videos. They are stored with a company and can access them over the internet. • The budget hearing was held on April 13, 2016, in front of City Council. Thank you to Commissioner Carnegie for all his work during the budget process. • Training is being conducted for Fair and Impartial Policing. • A Black Lives Matter event was held where the President's 21It Century Task Force Plan was discussed and a community dinner was held at First Presbyterian Church. • On May 28,2016 there will be a modified reorganization utilizing 3-10 hr.shifts. There will be some transfers and promotions as follows: ➢ Sergeant Rodney Anderson will be promoted to Lieutenant ➢ Lieutenant Tom Fabus will be promoted to Captain ➢ Sergeant Rob Backus will be promoted to Lieutenant ➢ Officer Don Porter will be promoted to Sergeant ➢ Officer George Kelly will be promoted to Sergeant and Officer Shawn Martinez will be promoted to Detective. ➢ Officer Luke Mironiuk retired. ➢ Deb Morrissey retired. The ceremony will be held on May 23rd,2016,at 2:00 p.m.,in the Maples Room at the Operations Center. • Upcoming Events are: MI COPS on May 2, 2016,at the Capitol and the Awards Ceremony on May 4,2016,at the Lansing Center. 2-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 04/19/2016 LEGAL UPDATE—KRISTEN SIMMONS • The City Attorney's office is under staffed with four attorneys(possibly three as one of their attorneys is running for Prosecutor). • A lawsuit was received naming the department but was dismissed. A second lawsuit was received,which was filed by the same individual,but this one didn't name the department. • Working on whether the Lansing Police Department can utilize the Explorer Program name because of its association with the Boy Scouts. An outside opinion was received. She feels the name may have to be changed but will make that determination in the future. • There have been changes on FOIA. Going forward, all names will be redacted from police reports before the report is released. • The City Attorney's office is working with the courts to draft a new search warrant form. There are no significant changes, mainly, making the explanation box bigger. HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON REPORT from BERNARD BRANTLE • The Mobile Food Pantry was last Saturday at Catholic Central. • The HRCS Department will assist projects regarding to seniors April 29,2016. • Two Hundred and Seventy Four households were fed through partnerships with Meijers,Wal-Mart,and the YMCA. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE - No comment,no representative was present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None. CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED - Commissioner Kowalk-Thomson made a motion to receive and place on file correspondence for the month of March;supported by Commissioner Renfrew;carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson made a motion to receive and place on file department reports for the month of March;supported by Commissioner Renfrew;carried unanimously. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS • Gov't/Community Liaison Committee—Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella attended the Cesar Chavez Luncheon at City Hall. • Awards & Incentives Committee — Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek stated the Awards Ceremony will be held on May 4th, at 6:00 p.m., at the Lansing Center. • Budget Committee—Commissioner Carnegie stated there is no report this month. • Recruitment/Hiring Task Force: -Commissioner Macon stated there is no report this month. • Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules—Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek stated there is no report this month. • Complaint Committee—Chairperson Farhat stated the committee would be meeting. 1. Commission Investigator Report-None. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson confirmed that Force Training will be on May 5, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Operations Center, Maples Room. Commissioner Coats stated she went through the twelve week Citizens Police Academy and everyone did an exceptional job representing the department. She recommended that anyone who hasn't attended the academy should,as she learned a lot. Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella stated she also completed the Citizens Police Academy and is encouraging other citizens to attend. She thought there the staff teaching the academy was fantastic. Commissioner Macon—No comment. Commissioner Renfrew stated the Mayor includes Neighborhood Watch in his speeches and asked Chief Yankowski if Neighborhood Watch could be a line item in the budget. Commissioner Carnegie stated he is pleased to see Commissioner Renfrew doing well. He stated he would like the individuals promoted to come to a board meeting and speak about their role and expectations. He thanked Chief Yankowski for the immediate community response. He believes the turn- around time for the Chiefs responses to the community is excellent. He is looking forward to the Awards Ceremony and is hoping to see a lot of the community at the event. Vice-Chair Noordhoek—No comment. Chairperson Farhat thanked Chief Yankowski for the promotion of Sergeant Matt Kreft into the Community Services Unit. OTHER BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS—None. 3-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 04/19/2016 PUBLIC COMMENT — Joe Graves thanked the board for everything they do and the time they put in. He stated he represents the NAACP's Concerned Citizen Committee. He wanted to address the topic of hiring and recruitment. He would like to meet with Chief Yankowski and Human Resource Director, Mary Riley to discuss same. Chief Yankowski asked Mr. Graves to reach out to Mary Riley,the Director of Human Resources as her department is responsible for hiring and he should reach out to Director Riley but, he would be glad to sit down with both of them to discuss the topics. Commissioner Macon stated he chairs the Recruiting and Hiring Committee for the board and he would like to meeting with him, along with other committee, Griffin Rivers is also on the Concerned Citizens Committee and has questions and concerns. He will be joining the meeting when a date is agreed upon. Commissioner Carnegie stated he thought it was important that the information coming to the board about hiring is transparent. He stated that Chief Yankowski has been sharing information each and every meeting about recruiting and hiring and that the Chiefs role is solid and transparent with the board. He hopes the Concerned Citizen Committee is transparent also. ADJOURNMENT—The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., at the Headquarters Bldg, 2nd Floor Alexander Lang Conference Room. t4 s 1" , LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: (517)483-4600 • 2r Fax: (517)377-o162 I�' HICS ¢, Mike Yankowski,Chief Virg Bernero, Mayor Board of Police Commissioner's Meeting of Tuesday,April 19"1 2016 LOCATION CHANGE: FROM Headquarters to OPS CENTER, OAK ROOM, 5815 WISE ROAD AGENDA I. Call to Order - Commissioner Farhat A. Establishment of a Quorum B. Pledge of Allegiance II. PUBLIC COMMENT ' `= Q. A. On agenda items. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) III. Additions to the Agenda (Info / Action) no IV. Approval of Minutes for March, 2016 (Info / Action) `—R V. Education Presentation - None l;<I c VI. Administrative Report - Chief Yankowski (Info) tTi VII. Legal Update - Kristen Simmons (Info) Vill. Human Relations & Community Services Liaison - Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson (Info) IX. Fraternal Order of Police - FOP Members Present (Info) X. Unfinished Business (Action) XI. Correspondence Sent and Received - Commissioner Patty Farhat (Info) XII. Department Reports (Info) XIII. Board Committee Reports - (Info) A. Government / Community Liaison Committee B. Awards & Incentives Committee C. Budget Committee D. Recruitment / Hiring Task Force E. Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules F. Complaint Committee 1. Commission Investigator Report XIV. Commissioner's Comments - Members Present (Info) XV. Other Business (Action) / Discussion Items (Info) XVI. PUBLIC COMMENT - on any matter. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) XVII. Adjournment - Commissioner Farhat PN S IN Lansing Police Department c Board of Police Commissioners • 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 JC x t G P Mike Yankowski,Chief Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor Fax: (517)377-0162 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF TUESDAY, May 17th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Commissioner Patty Farhat, Chairperson Mike Yankowski, Chief of Police Commissioner Robert Noordhoek,Vice Chairperson Bernard Brantley, Commission Investigator Commissioner Bill Renfrew, Member Kristen Simmons, Legal Advisor Commissioner Kecia Coats, Member Michelle Reddish, Recording Secretary Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson, Member Mary Riley HR Director—City of Lansing Commissioner Drew Macon, Member Commissioner Clyde Carnegie, Member Commissioner Linda Sanchez-Gazella a �, cn c— � PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT— Griffin Rivers,3863 Waverly Hills, Lansing, MI 48917 M Joe Graves,3114 South Deerfield Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911 co M CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum, Chairperson Farhat welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order45:3� .m. M PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS—None. M � w ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA- None,there were no additions to the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Board reviewed the April, 2015, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the April Meeting Minutes by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson; supported by Commissioner Renfrew; approved unanimously. The minutes of the regular meeting of April, 2015, were approved and will be placed on file with the Lansing City Clerk's Office. EDUCATION PRESENTATION — Mary Riley, City of Lansing Human Resources Director gave an overview of her career and the hiring and recruiting process for the Lansing Police Department. Her background is in recruiting and she utilizes an aggressive strategy as it pertains to recruiting. She will handle the, upcoming, certified/certifiable hiring process for the department. Three interviews are scheduled on May 18th, 2016 and six interviews are scheduled for May 191h, 2016. Applicants are, currently, being screened and should be brought in within the next week. She stated the hiring process is the same, but it is a quicker process. Applications are being monitored daily. Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella asked if there will be new hiring software to streamline the process. Mary Riley stated the Human Resources Department will begin using the new software by June 151h, 2015. She invited the Board to participate in training on the software, which should take place sometime during the first week in June. She will forward the dates to all of the Commissioners. Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella asked what she is doing different as it pertains to recruiting. Mary Riley answered "time". The recruiting process is still the same. She will be attending many recruiting events with the recruiting team and will assess the process to see what can be improved. She gave insight on the screening process and how that is being handled. No changes have been made to the criteria. She thanked the Board for inviting her to give the Educational Presentation, this month, and said she will be keeping the Board updated as it pertains to recruiting and hiring. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT from Chief Mike Yankowski • Thank you to the Board for their support of the Awards Ceremony. This year was one of the best attended ceremonies. • The budget was approved by City Council on May 9th,2016. • The recruiting team has, recently,attended many recruiting events. • Spoke at Ferris'graduating criminal justice program and the Mid-Michigan Police Academy. • There are four vacancies in the Detention Unit as of July. • The department participated in many events during Police Memorial Week. • Use of body cameras is going well. The flex cameras came in and are being utilized. • Employees just completed Fair and Impartial Bias training. • Attended the Promise Scholarship Program that featured Magic Johnson where$1.2 million dollars was raised. • Denis Frisk, Budget Controller left the organization and was hired at Cristo Rey. 2=Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 05/17/2016 • Carl Jasperse was hired, as a contract employee,to fill the position of Budget Controller. • Attended the Neighborhood Watch Coordinator's Meeting. • The Love Lansing event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18th, 2016. • Attended the Kids Reward Program sponsored by the Police Advisory Board. • On 5/28/16 a modified reorganization in the department will take place. • A leadership academy will be held from 6/13 to 6/17 in partnership with the Lansing Fire Department for youth ages 13 to 16. • The G.R.E.A.T. Program has hosted 20 events with 30 more events scheduled over the summer and fall. • Attended a forum on May 16th,2016,through the ACLU for Police&Community Relations. • Appointed as Chairperson of the AIPAK Program in regards to spending police&communication relations. • Use of Force forums will be rolled out to community stakeholders. LEGAL UPDATE— KRISTEN SIMMONS— No legal update was given. HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON REPORT from BERNARD BRANTLE • The Mobile Food Pantry will be held Saturday, May 215t,2016, at St. Casmir. • Standdown &Community Connect will be held May 25th, 2016,in downtown Lansing at the Adado Riverfront Park. • 250 families were fed over spring break. • The VOA is discontinuing their hotel program. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE - No comment, no representative was present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None. CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED - Commissioner Kowalk-Thomson made a motion to receive and place on file correspondence for the month of March;supported by Commissioner Renfrew;carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson made a motion to receive and place on file department reports for the month of March;supported by Commissioner Renfrew;carried unanimously. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS • Gov't/Community Liaison Committee—Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson stated she attended the Promise Ceremony with two guests from the Boys & Girls Club of Lansing. She stated she and Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella would like to participate in Community Forums and participate in the planning aspect of the forums. • Awards& Incentives Committee—Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek stated thank you and great work on the Awards Ceremony. • Budget Committee—Commissioner Carnegie stated there is no report this month. • Recruitment/Hiring Task Force: -Commissioner Macon stated there is no report this month. • Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules—Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek stated Administrative Procedures have been given to Commissioners Kowalk-Thompson and Macon regarding both rules and procedures. • Complaint Committee—Chairperson Farhat stated the Complaint Committee met on May 10th, 2016,along with Kristen Simmons. 1. Commission Investigator Report-None. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson thought this year's Award Ceremony was one of the best ever held Commissioner Macon—No comment. Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella enjoyed the Force training. She is sorry she missed the Awards Ceremony. Commissioner Coats congratulated the Award recipients and the coordinators. Commissioner Renfrew welcomed Mary Riley and stated he is enjoying the new style of law enforcement. Commissioner Carnegie thanked Dr. Joan Jackson-Johnson for her work helping to feed 200 families. He loves everything she is doing. He thanked Joe Graves' father for spearheading the name change from Logan to MILK, Jr., Blvd. Commissioner Carnegie expressed to Chief Yankowski that he would like to be kept up-to-date with the County Jail relocation and reorganization. He also applauds Mary Riley for her presentation on the hiring and recruiting process and invited her to attend future meetings. Commissioner Noordhoek thanked Mary Riley for speaking to the Board about the hiring and recruiting process. He thanked Chief Yankowski for the Force Training and would like to have more events such as that for the Board to participate in. He attended the Ingham County Memorial Service at the Ingham County Sheriffs Department. Commissioner Farhat thanked Mary Riley for speaking to the Board and was glad to meet her. She is looking forward to the hiring process. 3-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 05/17/2016 OTHER BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS—None. PUBLIC COMMENT—Joe Graves and Griffin Rivers had no comment. ADJOURNMENT—The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., at the Headquarters Bldg 2nd Floor Alexander Lang Conference Room. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF MAY 171", 2016 PRINTED NAME PRINTED ADDRESS ,� 35 L �v/}v z✓ Ll s LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 West Michigan Avenue : Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: (517)483-4600 • L Fax: (517)377-o162 I CHI G MikeYankowski,Chief Virg Bernero, Mayor Board of Police Commissioner's Meeting of Tuesday,May 17''2016 LOCATION: Headquarters Bldg., 120 W. Michigan, 2nd A. AGENDA I. Call to Order—Commissioner Farhat A. Establishment of a Quorum B. Pledge of Allegiance II. PUBLIC COMMENT A. On agenda items. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) III. Additions to the Agenda (Info/Action) Iv. Approval of Minutes for April, 2016 (Info/Action) V. Education Presentation —Mary Riley, Human Resources Director vI. Administrative Report—Chief Yankowski (Info) vII. Legal Update—Kristen Simmons (Info) Viii. Human Relations &Community Services Liaison— Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson (Info) Ix. Fraternal Order of Police—FOP Members Present(Info) X. Unfinished Business (Action) xI. Correspondence Sent and Received—Commissioner Patty Farhat(Info) o xII. Department Reports (Info) n ` ;U xin. Board Committee Reports—(Info) A. Government/Community Liaison Committee N c7 B. Awards & Incentives Committee c' M C. Budget Committee M D. Recruitment/Hiring Task Force E. Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules rn70 w F. Complaint Committee c" 1. Commission Investigator Report xiv. Commissioner's Comments—Members Present (Info) xv. Other Business (Action) /Discussion Items (Info) xvl. PUBLIC COMMENT—on any matter. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) xvii. Adjournment—Commissioner Farhat PN S IN Lansing Police Department c Board of Police Commissioners ' • 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI48933 ij i e Mike Yankowski,Chief Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor Fax: (517)377-0162 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF TUESDAY, June 21st, 2016 r a MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENTS G Commissioner Patty Farhat, Chairperson Mike Yankowski, Chief of*, licet— n Commissioner Robert Noordhoek,Vice Chairperson Bernard Brantley, Commigi6n lr%tigarvi Commissioner Bill Renfrew, Member Kristen Simmons, Legal Ad�kr 2 Commissioner Kecia Coats, Member Michelle Reddish, Recordin!z�ecri�ry r0- Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson, Member Joan Jackson Johnson, HRC�DirVr Commissioner Drew Macon, Member .• Commissioner Clyde Carnegie, Member 0 Commissioner Linda Sanchez-Gazella t3 PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT—Griffin Rivers,3863 Waverly Hills, Lansing, MI 48917 CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum, Chairperson Farhat welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS—None. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA- None,there were no additions to the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Board reviewed the May, 2016, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the May Meeting Minutes by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson; supported by Commissioner Renfrew; approved unanimously. The minutes of the regular meeting of May, 2016, were approved and will be placed on file with the Lansing City Clerk's Office. EDUCATION PRESENTATION —None. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT from Chief Mike Yankowski • A presentation was made regarding the EMATS Data Analysis for years 2015-16 by Dr. David L. Carter, Ph.D. and Joseph Schafer, Ph.D. The analysis found that LPD is still ahead of the curve compared to other agencies around the country. The Internal Affairs documentation is also ahead of the curve. The report can be viewed on the Lansing Police Department website. The research showed, overall, LPD is stable and there is no problematic behavior from LPD officers in regards to who and how officers are making stops. Commissioner Carnegie stated Chief Yankowski's leadership has been excellent. Lansing can celebrate that racial profiling isn't happening here. • CPO's are working ten hour shifts beginning June 30, 2016. There will be a CPO Picnic introducing the new CPO's which will be held at Baker/Donora Park. The Potter-Walsh CPO position will be filled at a later time. • A retirement/promotion ceremony was held on May 28,2016. • In July there will be another recognition, retirement, and promotion ceremony. When the date is determined, notice will be sent to board members. • Craig Anderson, Crime Analyst will be retiring on July 25, 2016. • Desirae Kelley-Kato,former CARE Coordinator was hired as the HRCS Deputy Director by Dr.Joan Jackson Johnson. • Three police officers have been hired and began working on June 6, 2016. • There are eight certified/certifiable candidates in the background stage of the hiring process. Thirteen sponsorships are up for hire and a detention officer hiring process was conducted that is now in the background stage. Budget Control Supervisor, Detention Officers, Radio Technician, Cadet Program, Clerical Staff and Crime Analyst positions are up for hire. • Several photos involving LPD's engagement with the community were circulated for board members to view. • The Police and Fire Youth Academy was held. • A bank robbery took place that occurred in Eaton County. The department led the command side of the pursuit. • Homeland Security gave the department an award for work in a narcotics trafficking investigation. • Training took place by MCOLES for Blue Courage Professional Policing. A pilot will be held on July 13, 2016, hosted by the department to expose law enforcement agencies to this training. 2-Page, Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 06/21/2016 • Members of the clergy forum participated in deadly force training. • Bi-monthly meetings with ALPAC will begin. • Police and Community Leaders Building Trust training was held. • The budget was revised to include ten SUV Explorers, a CSI Van,and a refurbished Tactical Rescue vehicle at half the cost. • The body camera project is progressing. • A JAG Grant will be submitted. • Redstone submitted some numbers of a stand-alone facility in regards to the facilities project. • Attended PERF training sessions in New York. • Command staff training will begin. • A dedication ceremony for police and fire was held. A video was discovered about policing in the 40's and 50's and it is being edited for viewing. LEGAL UPDATE—KRISTEN SIMMONS • A City Attorney will be returning July 1, 2016. • Hiring will take place in the future. • Body Cams have been very helpful to prosecutors in court. Kristen stated she and Mark Dotson will get trained regarding body cameras soon. • The amount of FOIA's being requested, in terms of body camera videos,are manageable. • There are four cases involving LPD that are active,two inside and two outside. HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON REPORT from JOAN JACKSON JOHNSON • The Mobile Food Pantry was this held at Plymouth Church. • Approximately 350 family food boxes were passed out. • HRCS had a contract with Listening Ear and as a result of recent events,background checks will be conducted on all non-profit agencies the City does business with. • CMH made a number of cuts and VOA is also making cuts. There are four VOA staff members working in the HRCS department. All but one of the VOA personnel will be cut. • Veterans Stand Down and Community Connect events were combined together. • The 2015 Homeless report was sent out. • On 8/22/16 Kids Connect will be held. • The Olds Newsboys Program is coming back to HRCS for 2016, in honor of Dick Letts,the founder. • Desirae Kelley-Kato was hired as the HRCS Deputy Director. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE- No comment,no representative was present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None. CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED - Commissioner Kowalk-Thomson made a motion to receive and place on file correspondence for the month of May;supported by Commissioner Renfrew;carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson made a motion to receive and place on file department reports for the month of May;supported by Commissioner Renfrew;carried unanimously. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS • Gov't/Community Liaison Committee—Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson stated she and Commissioner Macon spoke with Mayor Bernero and he is very happy to learn that the board will be holding some of their meetings in the community. The Mayor will send out a press release making the public aware of the upcoming meeting in August which will be held at the AFL-CIO offices. • Awards&Incentives Committee—No Report. • Budget Committee—No Report. • Recruitment/Hiring Task Force: -No Report • Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules—Procedures and Policies regarding the board are being reviewed. • Complaint Committee—The committee will meet in the near future. A. Commission Investigator Report-None. 3-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 06/21/2016 COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella—No comment. Commissioner Macon—He is representing the department by teaching a pilot for the G.R.E.A.T Program. Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson—Two kids from the Boys and Girls Club went through the Police and Fire Academy. She thanked LPD personnel for their assistance with the bank robbery. Commissioner Coats—She commended the department for the work everyone does and thanked officers that are out in the community attended various events. Commissioner Renfrew—He is excited about the MATS Report and enjoyed reading and learning from it. Commissioner Carnegie — He commended Chief Yankowski on the outstanding presentation he gave regarding the MATS Report. He stated the department always does an outstanding job over the 4th of July and is looking forward to this year's activities. Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek—He thanked Chief Yankowski for leading ALPAC, keeping the board informed, and for showing the officers appreciation for the job they do. Chairperson Farhat—She thanked Chief Yankowski and the Mayor for the Love Lansing event held on May 18,2016. Commissioner Farhat stated she thanked everyone for their help during her tenure as Chair and Commissioner Noordhoek's as Vice-Chair. She especially wished to thank Vice-Chairman Bob for everything he did to make her Chairmanship so much easier. She gave a shout out to the Chief Yankowski for his dedication and hard work, making LPD the home of the best and brightest. Chief Yankowski made our jobs easier by never failing to keep them updated on important and time-sensitive issues. Without his efficient Executive Secretary/Administrative Assistant Michelle, I'm sure his life would be much less organized. She, by far, has our best interest, and that of LPD, at heart and never ceases to amaze me. It's a real pleasure knowing and working with all of the Commissioners along with the Chief, Dr.J, Kristen, Bernie and Michelle. God Bless you all. OTHER BUSINESSUSCUSSION ITEMS—Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek reminded board members about the email he sent out several weeks ago, announcing that due to the fact that his current schedule will not allow him to commit the time necessary to carry out the duties of Chairperson with the proper dedication, he will not seek the Chairmanship of the Board for the next two years. However, he emphasized that he will still continue to play an active role on the Board during the next four years. Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek made a motion to nominate Commissioner Macon to serve as Chairperson, no other nominations were made. The nomination was accepted by Commissioner Macon; supported by Commissioner Kowalk- Thompson; carried unanimously. Commissioner Farhat made a motion and to nominate Sandra Kowalk-Thompson to serve as Vice-Chairperson, no other nominations were made. The nomination was accepted by Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson;supported by Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek; carried unanimously. No other After discussion by board members, it was agreed the August, 2016, meeting will be held at the AFL-CIO. Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek asked that Mayor Bernero let the public know in his upcoming press release about board meetings being held in the community. Chairperson Farhat made a motion to approve the 2015 Annual Report;seconded by Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek;unanimously carried. PUBLIC COMMENT—Griffin Rivers had no comment. ADJOURNMENT—The meeting was adjoumed at 7:10 p.m. NEXT MEETING Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Headquarters Bldg. Alexander Lang Conference Room, 2nd Floor LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 West Michigan Avenue 5 i ' Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: (517)483-4600 Fax: (517)377-o162 Virg � 1 Board of Police Commissioner's Mike Yankowski,Chief 1�r Bernero. Mayor Meeting of Tuesday,August 16',2016 LOCATION: AFL-CIO, 419 S. Washington Square AGENDA � N I. Call to Order—Chairperson Macon A. Establishment of a Quorum `r' rTl B. Pledge of Allegiance u. PUBLIC COMMENT A. On agenda items. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) Ili. Additions to the Agenda (Info/Action) �? Iv. Approval of Minutes for July, 2016 and approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes for Augg t (Info/Action) V. Education Presentation vl. Administrative Report—Chief Yankowski (Info) vll. Legal Update— Kristen Simmons (Info) viii. Human Relations & Community Services Liaison—Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson (Info) Ix. Capital City Labor Program, LLC— Members Present(Info) X. Unfinished Business (Action) xi. Correspondence Sent and Received —Chairperson Macon (Info) xll. Department Reports (Info) xlil. Board Committee Reports—(Info) A. Government/Community Liaison Committee B. Awards & Incentives Committee C. Budget Committee D. Recruitment/Hiring Task Force E. Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules F. Complaint Committee 1. Commission Investigator Report xiv. Commissioner's Comments—Members Present(Info) xv. Other Business (Action) /Discussion Items (Info) A. Vote on the Resolutions for Hiring of Officers from the Special Board Meeting held on 8/8/16 xvI. PUBLIC COMMENT—on any matter. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) xvii. Adjournment—Chairperson Macon P N S I N ti G Lansing Police Department r Board of Police Commissioners ' ! 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 rc x t C Mike Yankowski,Chief Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor Fax: (517)377-0162 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF TUESDAY, August 16th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Commissioner Drew Macon, Chairperson Mike Yankowski, Chief of Police Commissioner Robert Noordhoek, Member Bernard Brantley,Commission Investigator Commissioner Bill Renfrew, Member Kristen Simmons, Legal Advisor Commissioner Kecia Coats, Member Michelle Reddish, Recording Secretary Commissioner Patty Farhat, Member Joan Jackson-Johnson Commissioner Clyde Carnegie, Member Commissioner Linda Sanchez-Gazella Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson,Vice Chairperson v PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT Joan Otto, 218 Abbott Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Peter Hochstedler, 307 North Foster, Lansing, MI 48912 c-, Delois W. Caldwell 5883 York Way, East Lansing, MI 48823 , Charles Blockett,3537 Waverly Hills, Lansing, MI 48917 Joe Graves,3114 S. Deerfield Avenue, Lansing, MI 48917 r a Griffin Rivers, 3863 Waverly Hills, Lansing, MI 48917 _ Cn CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum, Chairperson Macon welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Commissioner Coats led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Chairperson Macon asked everyone in attendance from the public to introduce themselves. • Peter Hochstedler—He is interested in social work and is concerned about problems that are occurring with law enforcement agencies nationally and attended the meeting to observe. • Delois W. Caldwell stated she represents the NAACP and is Chairperson of the Labor and Industry Committee. She explained to the board the NAACP has several concerns about issues that are happening nationally and locally regarding communities and law enforcement and what can be done to prevent those issues from happening. • Charles Blockett stated he worked for the State of Michigan on their hiring processes. He also worked closely with MSP on their hiring process. He handed out two documents to board members for their review. He wants to see a qualified applicant pool of candidates apply for jobs in law enforcement. • Joe Graves stated he had concerns with the City's FIR Department regarding the way the hiring process is being conducted. • Griffin Rivers stated he believes the City's hiring process should be open and consistent. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA- None,there were no additions to the Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -The Board reviewed the July, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes and the August 8th, 2016, Special Board Meeting Minutes. A motion was made to approve the July Meeting Minutes and the August Special Meeting Minutes by Commissioner Renfrew; supported by Commissioner Noordhoek; approved unanimously. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 2016 and the minute of the special meeting of August 2016 were approved and will be placed on file with the Lansing City Clerk's Office. EDUCATION PRESENTATION —None. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT from Chief Mike Yankowski 2-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 08/16/2016 • Attended the City Council meeting regarding the Public Safety Millage renewal being placed on the ballot. City Council approved to put the millage renewal on the November ballot by a vote of 8-0. He asked if anyone had any questions,there were none. • Attended several block parties for National Night Out on August 9, 2016. • Attended the Public Safety meeting to speak and answer questions about the 2015 Annual Report. The report is placed on the LPD website and hard copies are available in the lobby of Headquarters and the Ops Center. • Neighborhood Watch now is on Facebook. • The internal investigation regarding the officer involved shooting from 2015 has been completed by Internal Affairs and all officers were exonerated. This incident is now being reviewed by the Internal Review Board led by Captain Tom Fabus, • Captain Jim Kraus, Lead Detention Officer Brian Kelly and Detention Officer Betsy Barnhill retired. Melissa Ouderkirk was promoted to Lead Detention Officer, Officer Matt Salmon was promoted to Detective and Lieutenant Cherie Ballor was promoted to Acting Captain in Captain Daryl Green's absence. Captain Green should return to work in February,2017. • Five new Detention Officers were hired. Three started work in July and two will begin work on August 29th, 2016. • There are 20 Police Officer vacancies. On August 22nd, 2016, 7 certified/certifiable officers began work and 8 will attend the Mid-Michigan Police Academy which begins on August 24th, 2016 and will graduate on December 9th,2016. • There will be one more retirement in 2016 and three in 2017. • Attended the St.Thomas Aquinas event honoring military personnel, police personnel and fire personnel. • Three motorcycle officers were involved in an accident and sustained non-life threatening injuries. Two officers are back to work and one is still off. • LPD is working with the Lansing School District on their safety protocol. • Remson Jack will be working as the School Resource Officer at Sexton High School. • VCI saw a 25%decrease in guns on the street as compared to 2014-2016 numbers. LEGAL UPDATE—KRISTEN SIMMONS • The Law Department is working on the FOIA request filed by the NAACP. A response with part of their request should go out on August 17th, 2016,with the more documents to follow. Joe Graves asked why the request is being mailed in pieces. Kristen stated she didn't know but knew part of it would be mailed on the 17th. • The Law Department is very busy and is still not working at full staff. She has eleven in-house law suits she is working on. HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON REPORT from JOAN JACKSON JOHNSON (Bernard Brantle • HRCS has been busy. Kids Connect will be held on Monday,August 22nd,from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. • The new health bus will be rolled out soon. • PACT 615 is affecting many families and senior citizens who don't have utilities and there is no money to help them. • She was involved on two occasions, recently,with water distribution due to the heat. • There are several individuals in Lansing who are hording in their homes. There is,on average, 10 to 15 serious cases a year. • Mayor Bernero,along with the State signed to end homelessness for veterans. • The Mobile Food Pantry will be held at the Tabernacle of David Church. • Bernard Brantley is still working contract. • HRCS was approved to hire a housing ombudsman position. CAPITAL CITY LODGE PROGRAM, INC. #141 - No comment, no representative was present. Commissioner Macon stated he reached out to the lodge to remind them of the board meeting. They said thank you and will try to attend an upcoming meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None. CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED - Commissioner Noordhoek made a motion to receive and place on file correspondence for the month of July;supported by Vice-Chair, Kowalk-Thompson;carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Commissioner Noordhoek made a motion to receive and place on file department reports for the month of July; supported by Commissioner Renfrew;carried unanimously. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS 3-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 08/16/2016 • Gov't/Community Liaison Committee—Vice-Chair Kowalk-Thompson stated she is working on solidifying dates for the meetings to be held in the community. • Awards&Incentives Committee—No Report. • Budget Committee—No Report. • Recruitment/Hiring Task Force: -Commissioner Macon stated he sent an email to Mary Riley about scheduling a follow-up meeting with the NAACP members who were at the board meeting. She stated she would reach out to them and get something scheduled. • Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules—Commissioner Noordhoek asked Chief Yankowski if he knew where the policies and procedures stood in the review process. Chief Yankowski stated he would check with Lieutenant Baylis. • Complaint Committee—Commissioner Farhat stated the committee met on July 27th,2016. A. Commission Investigator Report-None. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella—No comment. Commissioner Coats—No comment. Commissioner Renfrew stated he appreciated the public for coming to the meeting. Commissioner Noordhoek—No comment. Commissioner Carnegie—No comment. Commissioner Farhat thanked Chief Yankowski for attending National Night Out. Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson stated she is pleased the millage renewal will be placed on the ballot. She suggested that if there is an incident happening near the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing they be notified if they need to lock the club down. Chairperson Macon stated Chief Yankowski did a nice job at the Public Safety Committee in regards to discussion about the Annual Report. He will be getting the new committee assignments out to board members soon. OTHER BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS — Chairperson Macon asked board members to "officially" review the two resolutions prepared by Kristen Simmons to recommend hiring 7 Police Officer 1 Certified/Certifiable candidates and eight recruits. Chairperson Macon read each resolution out loud to the board. Chairperson Macon entertained a motion made by Commissioner Noordhoek to approve the first resolution to recommend the Mayor hire 7 certified/certifiable candidates;seconded by Vice-Chair Kowalk Thompson; approved unanimously by a vote of 8-0. Chairperson Macon entertained a motion made by Vice-Chair Kowalk-Thompson to approve the second resolution to recommend the Mayor hire 8 new recruits (with one correction to be made by Kristen Simmons changing the 96th Academy to the 98th Academy); seconded by Commissioner Renfrew; approved unanimously by a vote of 8-0. PUBLIC COMMENT Delois W. Caldwell reiterated her concerns stated earlier in the meeting. Joe Graves asked how board members are assured hiring practices are followed. Chairperson Macon stated Donna Black of the HR Department assured him they were being followed because she administered the process. Mr. Graves asked if the public could get a copy of tonight's meeting Agenda. Commissioner Noordhoek gave him a copy. Griffin Rivers asked that more notice be given to the public of when the meetings are held. Commissioner Macon stated he would look at what else could be done to get notice to the public. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Noordhoek made a motion to adjourn the meeting;seconded by Commissioner Renfrew. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. NEXT MEETING Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Lansing Police Department 120 West Michigan Avenue 2nd Floor Lansing, MI 48933 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF August 16t", 2016 PRINTED NAME PRINTED ADDRESS Neva U� -3°T �J' F'5�e4- 1 q gylef 1 1 J �z 5 PNS �N Lansing Police Department r Board of Police Commissioners • 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 lc Mike Yankowski,Chief Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor Fax: (517)377-0162 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF TUESDAY, September 20th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Commissioner Drew Macon, Chairperson Mike Yankowski, Chief of Police Commissioner Robert Noordhoek, Member Bernard Brantley, Commission Investigator Commissioner Bill Renfrew, Member Kristen Simmons, Legal Advisor Commissioner Kecia Coats, Member Michelle Reddish, Recording Secretary Commissioner Patty Farhat, Member Joan Jackson-Johnson Commissioner Clyde Carnegie, Member Mary Riley, Director of Human Resources Commissioner Linda Sanchez-Gazella Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson,Vice Chairperson s T a T' r PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT `-`' i n Sergeant Matt Kreft *; n � N CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum, Chairperson Macon welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 5:3-1-p.m.-? I-Ti, Commissioner Farhat led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Ir7n n None—No Public Present ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA - None,there were no additions to the Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Board reviewed the August, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes. A motion was made to approve the August Meeting Minutes Vice-Chair Kowalk-Thompson; supported by Commissioner Renfrew; approved unanimously. The minutes of the regular meeting of August, 2016 were approved and will be placed on file with the Lansing City Clerk's Office. EDUCATION PRESENTATION — Sergeant Matt Kreft spoke about the Community Policing Unit. Sergeant Kreft supervises Neighborhood and Business Watch, School Resource Officers, Community Policing Officers and Volunteer Services. His main role is engaging with the community. He gave an overview of each unit and their responsibilities. On the first day of school, several officers were present at 26 schools to welcome students. A short Q&A session took place after the presentation. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT from Chief Mike Yankowski • The first ALPAC meeting will take place on October 29th, 2016. The location is to be determined. • Members of the graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy gave a presentation on Homeland Security issues. Law enforcement, Fire and EMS personnel were present. Experts gave a review on how to be prepared in case a catastrophic event occurs. • Spoke about six pillars in the the Final Report of the Present's Task Force on 21St Century Policing. • Attended a Use of Force and Body Camera Summit. • Will be attending the IACP Conference in October. The top three issues identified to be discussed are: 1. Hiring and Retention of minorities, 2. Mental Illness and 3. Police-Community Relations and Perceptions. • Invited board members to attend Annual Training. • Crisis Intervention Team Training begins in November. After this training,approximately thirty percent of the organization will be trained. • Blue Courage training(Professional Policing)is continuing and four Command Officers will be trained. • benis Frisk, Budget Control Supervisor was rehired. Sergeant Funk was charged with a misdemeanor crime and resigned prior to the .Internal Affairs Investigation being completed. • Eight Officers were hired and are in the Field Training Program. • A Detention Officer resigned from the Field Training Program. • The hiring process is continuing. • The New Hire Reception is November 215t,2016,from 6:00 p.m.to 8:30 p.m., at the Op's Center • Attended Kids Connect 2-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 08/16/2016 • A Petting Zoo for kids was held • Employees participated in 100 Men in Suits • Welcomed students back to school • An Animal Clinic was held at the Op's Center • Attended the 911 Ceremony • Hosting training on violence at places of worship • Participated in a Brighter Tomorrow LEGAL UPDATE—KRISTEN SIMMONS • The Law Department is down in personnel. They are hiring more attorneys. • The majority of the litigation cases are in-house but more and more are being handled by outside firms. • Pan Handling was discussed at their staff meeting. The Law Department has been asked to draft an aggressive ordinance. • The department is still working on the medical marijuana issue. HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON REPORT from DIRECTOR JOAN JACKSON JOHNSON • The Department has been busy working on issues involving the Magnus Hotel. • 4,000 kids went shopping at Sears as part of the Connect the Kids event. • The Mobile Food Pantry was held at St. Casmir Church. LPD Officers are doing a great job helping. • HRCS was approved to hire a Housing Ombudsman position. HUMAN RESOURCES LIAISON REPORT from DIRECTOR MARY RILEY • She has been involved with the Applicant Tracking System which will be a tremendous help in terms of screening applicants. • There is a Police Officer posting up that will be coming down on September 25th, 2016. • Social Media is being utilized to get the word out about openings. In the first 24 hours of utilizing social media,the department received 6,000 views on the website. This will help enrich and diversify the candidate pool. • A meeting was held with Chief Yankowski and Wayne Lynn regarding Turning Point Youth Male Mentoring Program. Mr.Lynn has recommended two graduates from the program and they have applied for positions at LPD. • The hiring process will be tweaked and will continue to evolve. She is happy with how the hiring process is going. • Police interviews will take place on Wednesday and Friday for Certified/Certifiable. • Commissioner Carnegie is glad she is in attendance and is working on the hiring issues. He appreciates her being at the meeting and hopes she will be in attendance at future meetings. CAPITAL CITY LODGE PROGRAM, INC. #141 - No comment, no representative was present. Chairperson Macon stated he reached out to the lodge to remind them of the board meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None. CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED - Commissioner Noordhoek made a motion to receive and place on file correspondence for the month of August;supported by Commissioner Farhat;carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Commissioner Noordhoek made a motion to receive and place on file department reports for the month of August; supported by Commissioner Renfrew;carried unanimously. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS • Gov't/Community Liaison Committee—No Report. • Awards&Incentives Committee—No Report. • Budget Committee—No Report. • Recruitment/Hiring Task Force; -Chairperson Macon stated HR Director, Mary Riley covered the issue. • Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules—Commissioner Noordhoek stated there will be a meeting on October 6th, 2016,to discuss what policies the board should be reviewing and the process. • Complaint Committee—Commissioner Farhat stated the committee met two weeks ago. ➢ Commission Investigator Report-None. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS 3-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 08/16/2016 Commissioner Farhat passed out a flyer regarding the Keep Lansing Safe Millage. There will be a candidate forum on September 215t, 2016 at Grace United Methodist Church. Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella thanked Chief Yankowski for his report and also thanked Mary Riley for her report. Commissioner Coats thanked Chief Yankowski, Mary Riley, and Sergeant Matt Kreft for their reports. She asked if there was any update on the board meetings which are to be held in the community. Her thoughts and prayers go out to all the officers. Commissioner Renfrew—None. Commissioner Noordhoek thanked Chief Yankowski and Mary Riley for their reports. Commissioner Carnegie thanked Chief for his report on 215t Century Policing and commended him for his leadership. He stated he believes Chief Yankowski has done a tremendous job. He thanked Chairperson Macon for his calls reporting updates. Chairperson Macon thanked Chief Yankowski for his report and thanked the officers who supported Officer Lam and his family. He also thanked the Honor Guard for their presence at Officer Lam's baby's funeral. He thanked Mary Riley for her report and for agreeing to attend board meetings,as her schedule will allow. OTHER BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS— None. PUBLIC COMMENT No public present. No discussion. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Noordhoek made a motion to adjourn the meeting;seconded by Commissioner Renfrew. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. NEXT MEETING Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Lansing Police Department 120 West Michigan Avenue 2nd Floor Lansing, MI 48933 i < s I �G LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT _ 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 ^� Phone: (517)483-4600 Fax: (517)377-o162 Virg Bernero. Mayor Board of Police Commissioner's Mike Yankowski,Chief Meeting of Tuesday, September 20f,2016 LOCATION: Lansing Police Department 120 West Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor AGENDA I. Call to Order—Chairperson Macon A. Establishment of a Quorum _ B. Pledge of Allegiance `;� c II. PUBLIC COMMENT < �� A. On agenda items, Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) III. Additions to the Agenda (Info/Action) Iv. Approval of Minutes for August, 2016 r w (Info/Action) V. Education Presentation—CPO 0 vi. Administrative Report—Chief Yankowski (Info) r" vil. Legal Update—Kristen Simmons (Info) VIII. Human Relations & Community Services Liaison — Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson (Info) Ix. Mary Riley, Human Resources Director(Info) X. Capital City Labor Program, LLC— Members Present(Info) xI. Unfinished Business (Action) xII. Correspondence Sent and Received—Chairperson Macon (Info) xlii. Department Reports (Info) xiv. Board Committee Reports—(Info) A. Government/Community Liaison Committee B. Awards & Incentives Committee C. Budget Committee D. Recruitment/Hiring Task Force E. Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules F. Complaint Committee 1. Commission Investigator Report xv. Commissioner's Comments—Members Present (Info) xvl. Other Business (Action) /Discussion Items (Info) xvii. PUBLIC COMMENT—on any matter. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Info) xvili. Adjournment—Chairperson Macon ill S I� Lansing Police Department Board of Police Commissioners ' 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 Ic H I G P Mike Yankowski,Chief Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor Fax: (517)377-0162 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF TUESDAY, October 18th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENTif- Commissioner Drew Macon, Chairperson Interim Captain, Cherie Bgllgr , —0 Commissioner Robert Noordhoek, Member Bernard Brantley, Commisstan Irrvestig�tgrt Commissioner Bill Renfrew, Member Mark Dotson, City Attorne)r Commissioner Kecia Coats, Member Michelle Reddish, Record irig.,Seo e ary;►-1 Commissioner Patty Farhat, Member Joan Jackson-Johnson, Director ofJRCr�_-; Commissioner Clyde Carnegie, Member Mary Riley, Director of Huri1'in Resnurce�! Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson, Vice Chairperson e �' �t cn PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT Cn Joe Graves,3114 S. Deerfield Avenue, Lansing, MI 48917 Griffin Rivers,3863 Waverly Hills, Lansing, MI 48917 CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum, Chairperson Macon welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Commissioner Renfrew led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Joe Graves stated,at the last board meeting he attended, he asked board members questions and received no response. He stated Chairperson Macon did give board members the opportunity to ask and/or answer questions,which causes him concern. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA- None, there were no additions to the Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Board reviewed the September, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes. A motion was made to approve the September Meeting Minutes by Commissioner Noordhoek; supported by Commissioner Carnegie; approved unanimously. The minutes of the regular meeting of September, 2016 were approved and will be placed on file with the Lansing City Clerk's Office. EDUCATION PRESENTATION —There was no Education Presentation this month. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT from Chief Mike Yankowski by Interim Captain Cherie Ballor • The Detention Officer spots are filled. There are three psychological evaluations and backgrounds being conducted. One Police Officer and Police Recruit Process is continuing into next week. All positions should be filled by December 31st, 2016. • Retired Police Chief Richard Gleason passed away. • Four employees have completed Blue Courage Training. • The Kellogg Foundation asked the City of Lansing to participate with Battle Creek for Truth Racial Healing and Transformation. • There were 84 attendees at the security training for places of worship. The feedback was great. Individuals attending the training would like the training to be offered again. • The White House began an Open Data Initiative that the department will be participating in. The open data information will be displayed on the website. • The New Hire Reception is scheduled on November 21,2016 from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. • A copy of the Internal Report regarding Terrazzo Griffin was passed out and is on the website. • Attending the NAACP Dinner on 10/22/16 at 6:00 p.m.,at the Lansing Center. LEGAL UPDATE—MARK DOTSON • He participated in the Internal Review process regarding Terrazzo Griffin. • The Marijuana Ordinance was put on hold and the current ordinance is in effect,at this time. 2-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 10/18/2016 HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON REPORT from DIRECTOR JOAN JACKSON JOHNSON • There are 22 individuals at the Magnuson Hotel. The doors will be chained on October 28th,at 5:00 p.m. • The Mobile Food Pantry was held at Plymouth Congressional Church on Saturday. • The Mayor's Ramadan Dinner was very successful. HUMAN RESOURCES LIAISON REPORT from DIRECTOR MARY RILEY • The Crime Research Analyst position is closed. • The Radio Technician 32 position is in the process of being reviewed. • The Police Technician 26 is in the process. • The Detention new hire posting is closed. • The Certified/Certifiable hiring process is continuing. CAPITAL CITY LODGE PROGRAM, INC., #141 Sergeant Ryan Wilcox was in attendance on behalf of the Union. He had no comment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None. CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED — Vice Chairperson Kowalk-Thompson made a motion to receive and place on file correspondence for the month of September; supported by Commissioner Noordhoek;carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS —Vice-Chairperson Kowalk-Thompson made a motion to receive and place on file department reports for the month of September;supported by Commissioner Noordhoek;carried unanimously. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS • Gov't/Community Liaison Committee—Vice Chairperson Kowalk-Thompson stated she is working on finding a location for the board meetings which will be held in the community. • Awards& Incentives Committee—No Report. • Budget Committee—No Report. • Recruitment/Hiring Task Force: -Chairperson Macon stated HR Director, Mary Riley covered the report. The Committee will be meeting regularly with Director Riley. • Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules—Commissioner Noordhoek stated the committee has been reviewing procedures. He is waiting for Lieutenant Baylis to return procedures with changes for the Committee's review. The committee is determining which administrative procedures and operating procedures will be reviewed by the board. • Complaint Committee—Commissioner Farhat stated the committee met last week. ➢ Commission Investigator Report-None. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS • Vice Chairperson Kowalk-Thompson apologized for not representing the board at Chief Gleason's funeral because she was out of town. She stated the board appreciates the work Bernard Brantley is doing. • Commissioner Coats stated on October 4th, 2016, she observed the Police Officer Training at the Range which was very interesting. She acknowledged the Community Policing Officers that are working to make our community better. • Commissioner Farhat passed out flyers to board members about the millage. • Commissioner Noordhoek stated he attended the Police Officer Training at the Range for part of the day on October 4th, 2016. He recommends other board members attend if they can. He thanked Mary Riley for attending the board meetings. • Commissioner Carnegie thanked Interim Captain Cherie Ballor for attending the board meeting and congratulated her for being appointed to Interim Captain. • Commissioner Renfrew echoes Commissioner Carnegie's sentiments towards Interim Captain Cherie Bailor. • Chairperson Macon thanked Interim Captain Ballor, Mary Riley and Mark Dotson for attending the board meeting. OTHER BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS— None. PUBLIC COMMENT 3-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 10/18/2016 Joe Graves stated he was perplexed on how board members can understand what hiring process they are approving new hires under. Since the last board meeting he attended he stated he and other members of the NAACP Labor and Industry Committee met with Mary Riley and Chief Yankowski. At that meeting, Mary Riley stated the hiring process continues to evolve. Chairperson Macon and Mary Riley stated any changes that were made to the hiring process have been explained to the whole board and they understood. Chairperson Macon apologized for not asking board members if they wanted to respond to Mr. Grave's questions or ask questions of Mr. Graves regarding his comments. He asked board members if they had any questions and if they understood the hiring process. All board members stated they didn't have any questions and they fully understood the hiring process. Mary Riley stated the hiring process will continue to evolve and may change. She will continue to look at the process which will ensure continuous improvement. She stated she communicates any changes to the hiring process with Chairperson Macon and the Committee. Chairperson Macon then communicates those changes to board members. Griffin Rivers spoke about the upcoming election and stated LPD and other local officers will need to watch out for individuals with concealed weapons permits at the polling places. He stated this is a big concern. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Noordhoek made a motion to adjourn the meeting;seconded by Commissioner Renfrew. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Lansing Police Department 120 West Michigan Avenue 2nd Floor Lansing, MI 48933 yPN S INC Lansing Police Department 1 Board of Police Commissioners • 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 fc r� 1 G P� Mike Yankowski,Chief Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor N�Fax: (517)377-0162 o, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERSCD Thursday, November 10th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Commissioner Macon, Chairperson Chief Mike Yankowski �? r� Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson, Vice Chairperson Michelle Reddish, Recotdingc3ecretary Commissioner Patty Farhat, Chairperson Kesha McKitty, HR Spe�ialisf` Commissioner Robert Noordhoek Commissioner Kecia Coats Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT—None CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum, Chairperson Macon called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m. Chairperson Macon stated the Special Meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners was called to approve Certified P01 candidates. He asked Chief Yankowski to give an overview of the candidates. Chief Yankowski explained the most recent hiring process produced three viable candidates. Three candidates were offered positions, two of which accepted and one decided to stay at their current agency. The candidates have successfully passed the application process, phone screening, interview process, background investigation and psychological and physical testing. These candidates are certified employees with other agencies. Both candidates have three years or more experience as police officers with no disciplinary issues. Neither candidate has military experience. One of the candidates has an extreme amount of diversity experience dealing with many different cultures. Both candidates will provide longevity with the department. Kesha stated three candidates were recommended by Chief Yankowski. One of the individuals withdrew from the process because they decided to take their career in a different direction. Commissioner Macon asked board members if they had any questions, none did. Commissioner Noordhoek made a motion to approve the two viable candidates for hire and forward their names to Mayor Bernero for approval. Robert Noordhoek made a motion to approve the two candidates; seconded by Commissioner Farhat; carried unanimously. Commissioner Macon will ask Mark Dotson, City Attorney's office to draft the resolution. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. yPN S ,�C Lansing Police Department Board of Police Commissioners • 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 �� Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor MikeYankowski,Chief Fax: (517)377-0162 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS Thursday, November 10th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Commissioner Macon, Chairperson Chief Mike Yankowski Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson, Vice Chairperson Michelle Reddish, Recording Secretary Commissioner Patty Farhat, Chairperson Kesha McKitty, HR Specialist Commissioner Robert Noordhoek Commissioner Kecia Coats Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT—None CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum, Chairperson Macon called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m. Chairperson Macon stated the Special Meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners was called to approve Certified P01 candidates. He asked Chief Yankowski to give an overview of the candidates. Chief Yankowski explained the most recent hiring process produced three viable candidates. Three candidates were offered positions, two of which accepted and one decided to stay at their current agency. The candidates have successfully passed the application process, phone screening, interview process, background investigation and psychological and physical testing. These candidates are certified employees with other agencies, Both candidates have three years or more experience as police officers with no disciplinary issues. Neither candidate has military experience. One of the candidates has an extreme amount of diversity experience dealing with many different cultures, Both candidates will provide longevity with the department. Kesha stated three candidates were recommended by Chief Yankowski. One of the individuals withdrew from the process because they decided to take their career in a different direction. Commissioner Macon asked board members if they had any questions, none did. Commissioner Noordhoek made a motion to approve the two viable candidates for hire and forward their names to Mayor Bernero for approval. Robeq;�NocZdhoek made a motion to approve the two candidates; seconded by Commissioner Farhat; carried unanimously. Commisstdner4aaccLL ill ask Mark Dotson, City Attorney's office to draft the resolution. `" � i N C7 Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. ? s Cn t� tiPN S INc Lansing Police Department <1 iY Board of Police Commissioners 120 West Michigan Avenue L Lansing, MI 48933 Jc x i � Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor MikeYankowski,Chief Fax: (517)377-0162 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF TUESDAY, November 15th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Commissioner Drew Macon, Chairperson Sgt. Paul Beasinger, Defensive Tactics Instructor Commissioner Robert Noordhoek,Vice Chairperson Bernard Brantley, Commission Investigator Commissioner Clyde Carnegie, Member Mike Yankowski, Chief of Police Commissioner Bill Renfrew, Member Billie O'Berry, City Attorney Office Commissioner Kecia Coats, Member Cherie Ballor, Recording Minutes Commissioner Patty Farhat, Member Dr.Joan Jackson-Johnson-Human Relations Commissioner Linda Sanchez-Gazella, Member Mary Riley—Human Re96keV::p C PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT— Peter Hochstedler, 307 North Foster Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912. ?=, N +1 CALL TO ORDER-After establishing a quorum,Chairperson Macon welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at U4 p'% Chairperson Macon led the Pledge of Allegiance. + c3; PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS— r Peter Hochstedler read a letter to Chief Yankowski regarding undocumented residents of Lansing. (See attached). ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA — Chairperson presented a Resolution for the recommendation of hiring two Police Officer I Certified/Certifable Candidates. A motion was made to approve the minutes as amended by Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek; supported by Commissioner Farhat; approved unanimously. The resolution will be forwarded to the Mayor's Office. (See attached). SPECIAL PRESENTATION—None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Board reviewed the October 2016, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes as amended by Vice-Chairperson Noordhoek;supported by Commissioner Carnegie;approved unanimously. EDUCATION PRESENTATION — Sergeant Paul Beasinger is Defensive Tactics Instructor. He is currently assigned to Internal Affairs. He provided information on the Body Worn Cameras. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT from Chief Mike Yankowski • Spoke briefly regarding the letter presented by Peter Hochstedler. • The millage passed securing funds for Lansing Police Department to maintain services. Thank you to Commissioner Farhat for all her work. • Retirement of Lieutenant Sue Baylis after 25 years of service and the Sergeant. Kris Doerr and Sergeant Ken Callison were promoted. • Two New Hires started on November 14,Zackery Johnson and Joesph Bacigal. Both have prior police experience. • First ALPACT meeting was held on November 4. There were 30 people in attendance. The next meeting is scheduled on November 30 at 1-3. • The department is participating in the Truth Racial Healing Transformation conference in California sponsored by the Kellogg Foundation. Captain Ballor will be attending along with Toni Young from Human Relations as well as Mayor Bernero. • The Lansing Police Department will be presenting at the Violent Crime Symposium sponsored by the Department of Justice. A team of nine will be attending from Lansing during the week of Dec 5, 2016. • The Lansing Police Department is one of 100 agencies participating in open data initiative. The data will be posted on the website. The data will include,Traffic Stops, Critical Incidents, Demographics of Employees and Community Engagement. • Nov 12 the 9th CPO was assigned to the Potter/Walsh area, Officer Rich Ballor. The 10t'CPO will be assigned to Reo/Risdale in the Spring 2017 and will be partnering with the Boys and Girls Club. • Events: Officers participated in Trick or Treat on the Square, the Boys and Girls Club Burger Dinner, the Hope Scholarship Program and the NAACP Dinner. Also attending the dinner were Commissioners Sanchez-Gazella, Coates, Carnegie and Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson, Special Olympics,Veterans Ceremony where Commissioner Renfrew was recognized for his community service. • New Hire Recognition is Nov 21 at 6pm at the Operations Center. Twenty-five new employees will be recognized. 2-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 11/15/2016 • New Officer Training will include trips to Jim Crow Museum, Holocost Museum and the Dearborn Arab American Museum. • Nov 18 is the 32nd Annual Silver Bells Parade • Dec 3 Shop with a Cop • Dec 8 Old New Boys • Dec 9 No Senior without Christmas • Citizens Police Academy is taking applications • The news will be doing a story on the heroin epidemic including the department's use of Narcan. Chief stated Narcan is a new tool for officers with the additional tool that has been used efficiently is the tourniquet. Officer Beth Frazier used the tourniquet to save a shooting victims life. LEGAL UPDATE—City Attorney's Office Billie O'Berry was in attendance filling in for Mark Dotson. The office as three positions open for attorney and an opening for support staff. Hiring processes are underway. Attorneys are expected to be hired by mid-December. If have a question can call her directly 483-4327 or email. The office will also be making contact with Law School to hired externs;they would be starting in January. HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES - Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson • Met deadlines for getting families relocated out of the Magnason, 125 people displaced. Officers came to assist when one of the tenets barricaded themselves in the room. Thank you to the officers on how the situation was handled. • Encampments continue,one on the Southside • Mobile food pantry is November 18th at the Christ of Nazarene Church • Kids are fed during Christmas breaks by Connect4Kids' • Always looking for volunteers to help at the Food pantry HUMAN RESOURCES - DIRECTOR MARY RILEY Crime Research Analysis and Police Technician in process Radio Technician in process Nine positions open Continuing process for Certified and Certifiable Recruit to the Academy FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE - No comment, no representative was present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED - Commissioner Renfrew made a motion to receive and place on file correspondence for the month of October;supported by Commissioner Farhat;carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS- Commissioner Farhat made a motion to receive and place on file department reports for the month of October; supported by Commissioner Renfrew;carried unanimously. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS • Gov't/Community Liaison Committee—None • Awards& Incentives Committee-Commissioner Sanchez Gazella advised the board presented a certificate to Lieutenant Baylis in recognition of her 25 years of service • Budget Committee—None • Recruitment/Hiring Task Force: -Commissioner Macon and the Committee will be meeting with Director Riley to continue working on this issue. • Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules—Advised Board to review procedures in the packet and advise of any recommendations or changes. • Complaint Committee—Chairperson Farhat stated the Committee had a good meeting. 1. Commission Investigator Report-None. 3-Page Board of Police Commissioners Meeting of 11/15/2016 COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Renfrew was appreciative of the Chief Yankowski's report. He was impressed and proud of the jail's new restraints that are used instead of belly chains. Commissioner Renfrew has also been a Chaplain since 1992 along with Commissioner Carnagie who minister in the jail on Sunday. Commissioner Coats-No comment. Commissioner Sanchez-Gazella thanked Chief Yankowski for Officers being so active at community events. Thank you to Billie O'Berry and Dr. Jackson-Johnson for their work. Commissioner Macon thanked Billie O'Berry for putting together the resolution with the names so quickly to be signed . He also thanked Dr. Joan Jackson-Johnson for her efforts. Commissioner Farhat reminded everyone of the Citizens Police Academy.Silver Bells and Neighborhood Watch will be number 11 this year and for the first time volunteers will be able to watch the parade. She wished everyone Happy Thanksgiving. PUBLIC COMMENT- Pete Hochstedler spoke of Chief Yankowski having a non-supportive statement of non-hatred. ADJOURNMENT—The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alfreda Schmidt Community Center. S ' � LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT 12o West Michigan Avenue Lansing,MI48933 Phone:(517)483-4600 L Fax:(517)377-0i62 �CiIIG � VirgBernero, Mayor Y Board of Police Conunissioner's Mike Yankowski,Chief Meeting of Tuesday,November 15ffi,2016 LOCATION: Lansing Police Department 120 West Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor � N AGENDA 7> o, I. Call to Order—Chairperson Macon cn � b A. Establishment of a Quorum N C) B. Pledge of Allegiance II. PUBLIC COMMENT A. On agenda items. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Information) J N III. Additions to the Agenda (Information/Action) cn •• IV. Approval of Minutes for October 2016 and Special Board Meeting of November 10t"'20t�6nll Cn (Information/Action) " V. Education Presentation—Sergeant Paul Beasinger, Body Camera and Taser Technology VI. Administrative Report—Chief Yankowski (Information) VII. Legal Update— City Attorney's Office Vill. Human Relations & Community Services Liaison— Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson (Information) IX. Human Resources Liaison— Director Mary Riley (Information) X. Capital City Labor Program, LLC (Information) XI. Unfinished Business —Commissioner Noordhoek (Action) XII. Correspondence Sent and Received—Chairperson Macon (Information) XIII. Department Reports—(Information) XIV. Board Committee Reports—(Information) A. Government/Community Liaison Committee—Vice Chairperson Kowalk-Thompson B. Awards & Incentives Committee—Commissioner Renfrew C. Budget Committee—Commissioner Carnegie D. Recruitment/ Hiring Task Force—Chairperson Macon E. Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules—Commissioner Noordhoek F. Complaint Committee—Commissioner Farhat 1. Commission Investigator Report— Bernard Brantley XV. Commissioner's Comments—Members Present (Information) XVI. Other Business (Action)/ Discussion Items (Information) XVII. PUBLIC COMMENT—On any matter. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Information) XVIII. Adjournment—Chairperson Macon Lansing Police,Professional Law Enforcement"Capital0VsFinesr yPN 5 1 NC Lansing Police Department Board of Police Commissioners • 120 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 f c x 1 G P Mike Yankowski,Chief Phone: (517)483-4600 Virg Bernero,Mayor Fax: (517)377-0162 BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING of Wednesday, December Th, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Chairperson Drew Macon,Chairperson Michelle Reddish, Recording Secretary Vice-Chairperson Sandra Kowalk-Thompson Kesha McKitty, HR Specialist Commissioner Kecia Coats, Member Commissioner Clyde Carnegie, Member Commissioner Linda Sanchez-Gazella PUBLIC/GUESTS PRESENT None. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Macon called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., and thanked everyone for attending. He asked Kesha McKitty to give board members an overview of the new POI candidates for hire. Kesha McKitty stated ten individuals interviewed and four were selected. The four candidates passed all phases of the hiring process and one candidate had military background. One candidate took a job with the Eaton County Sheriffs Department,which left three candidates for hire. She stated the candidates were eager to start work. Chief Yankowski and HR Director, Mary Riley,approved all three candidates for hire. She asked board members if they had any questions. Board members stated they had no questions. Chairperson Macon read Chief Yankowski's synopsis of the candidates as follows: All candidates successfully passed all steps in the hiring process and they have my approval to be hired. Chairperson Macon asked board members if they had any questions. Board members responded,"no." Chairperson Macon made a motion to approve the three POI candidates for hire;seconded by Commissioner Carnegie;motion carried unanimously 5-0. Board members signed the hiring resolution which will be forwarded to Mayor Virg Bernero. r— N Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. _;, C--) I� tv C-? C _ r—n Ir .. r , _ LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT i2o West Michigan Avenue Lansing,MI48933 - u� Phone:(5i7)483-4600 • cc, G Fax:(517)377-m62 I HLP VirgBernero, Mayor Y Board of Police Commissioner's MikeYankowski,Chief Meeting of Tuesday,December 20&1 2016 LOCATION: Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center 5825 Wise Road AGENDA I. Call to Order—Chairperson Macon A. Establishment of a Quorum B. Pledge of Allegiance II. PUBLIC COMMENT A. On agenda items. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Information) III. Additions to the Agenda (Information/Action) A. Approval of NewHires—Kesha McKitty IV. Approval of Minutes for November 2016 and Special Board Meeting of December 7'h'2016 (Information/Action) V. Education Presentation— No Presentation. VI. Administrative Report—Chief Yankowski (Information) VII. Legal Update—City Attorney's Office VIII. Human Relations & Community Services Liaison —Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson (Information) IX. Human Resources Liaison— Director Mary Riley (Information) X. Capital City Labor Program, LLC (Information) XI. Unfinished Business —Commissioner Noordhoek (Action) XII. Correspondence Sent and Received—Chairperson Macon (Information) XIII. Department Reports—(Information) XIV. Board Committee Reports— (Information) A. Government/Community Liaison Committee—Vice Chairperson Kowalk-Thompson B. Awards & Incentives Committee—Commissioner Renfrew C. Budget Committee—Commissioner Carnegie D. Recruitment/ Hiring Task Force—Chairperson Macon E. Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Board Rules—Commissioner Noordhoek • Procedure#200.1 Administrative Supervision of Commissioner Investigator • Procedure#200.3 Charter • Procedure#200.4 Meetings • Procedure#200.5 Critical Incident Briefings • Procedure#200.6 Complaint Review Committee • Procedure#200.7 Complaint Procedure • Procedure#300.13 Discipline of Personnel • Procedure#300.28 Unbiased Policing • Procedure#600.30 Pursuits and Emergency Runs F. Complaint Committee—Commissioner Farhat 1. Commission Investigator Report— Bernard Brantley XV. Commissioner's Comments—Members Present (Information) XVI. Other Business (Action)/ Discussion Items (Information) XVII. PUBLIC COMMENT—On any matter. Time limit: 3 minutes. (Information) XVIII. Adjournment—Chairperson Macon S I �. ,c ATTENDANCE ROSTER 2016 i= t Lansing Police Department Board of Police Commissioners Virg Bemero,Mayor Patty Farhat,Chairperson and Bob Noordhooek,Vice-Chair July,2014 to June,2016 Mike Yankowski,Chief Drew Macon,Chairperson and Sandra Kowalk-Thompson,Vice Chair July,2016 to June,2018 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec REGULAR MEETING 19th 16th 15th 19th 17th 21st 19th 16th 20th 18th 15th 20th Patty Farhat P P P P P P P P P P P P Robert Noordhoek P P P P P P P P P P P Sandra Kowalk-Thom son, Vice-Chairperson P P P P P P a. P P P P Drew Macon, Chairperson Pm P P P P P P P P P P Kecia Coats P P P P P P P P P P P Clyde Carnegie P P P P P P P P P P P P William Renfrew P P P P P P P P P P P Linda Sanchez-Gazella P P P P P P P P E P Jan Feb March Apnl May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec SPECIAL MEETING 2� 14th e Patty Farhat, Chairperson P P P P Robert Noordhoek, Vice-Chair P P P P Sandra Kowalk-Thom son P P P P Drew Macon P P P P Kecia Coats P P P P Clyde Carnegie P P P William Renfrew P P Linda Sanchez-Gazella P P A= Absent P = Present E = Excused Absence PH = Present via Speakerphone IN = No Quorum - Meeting Conducted as Informational Only NQ = Meeting Cancelled —= Not Eligible = Meeting Cancelled by Vote of the Board