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Police Advisory Commission
Minutes – January 4th, 2017
Roll Call Room, SLP Police Department
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00.
Commissioners Present: Steven Hansen, Kevin Curry, Michael Howes Tom Kukuk, Jay
Arneson
Staff Present: Lieutenant Harcey and Officer Paul Barnes
II. Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the November 9th 2016 meeting were approved.
III. Safe Police Interaction presentation by Officer Paul Barnes
IV. Body Worn Cameras
Lt. Harcey led a discussion on the use of body worn cameras. He provided a summary of
what the department has done on research to this point and discussed the two
presentations to Council on the program. Commissioners were provided the Council
report from the last presentation on the program. Lt. Harcey informed the Commission
that Council would like their input on the need for the department to continue moving
forward with implementing a body worn camera program. The commission decided to
review the documentation provided and further discuss the matter at the March meeting.
V. Old Business
Commissioners were encouraged to contact Lt. Harcey to set up a ride along with an
Officer.
VI. New Business
Police Chief John Luse and Deputy Chief Kirk DiLorenzo have retired effect 12-31-16.
The hiring process is underway and Commissioners may be asked to participate in the
process.
Commissioners discussed possible initiatives for 2017. Ideas included continuing at
looking into the Body Camera issue and assisting the Police Department with policy
input.
Lt. Harcey informed the Annual Report to Council is scheduled for February 27th and that
the report to Council is due February 13th.
VII. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.