HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022/05/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - Police Advisory Commission - RegularPolice Advisory Commission Meeting
May 4, 2022
7:00pm
Police Advisory Commission Minutes
Wed., May 4th, 2022 7:00pm
1. Call to order: 7:05pm
2. Roll call: Commissioner Kinney, Commissioner Hanson, Commissioner McDaniel, Commissioner
Tousignant, Commissioner Bodin, Lt. Garland
3. Approval of agenda
a. Motion: Commissioner Tousignant, Commissioner Hanson
b. Motion Approved
4. Approval of last meeting’s minutes – (Wed 4-6-22, 7pm)
a. Motion: Commissioner McDaniel, Commissioner Bodin
b. Motion Approved
5. Reports from Officers (If any)
a. None
6. Police Dept. updates/info (Lt. Garland)
a. Info on St Louis Park Police traffic stop practices –
Lt Garland addressed the topic of “pretextural” traffic stops where a traffic stop is made for a real,
if minor issue, with the suspicion that a discussion with the driver or a search of the car will lead to
something more serious. St Louis Park does not have a policy on this type of stop.
7. Public safety data collection/surveys
Tabled until June meeting since most of the attendees had worked on the most
recent draft.
8. Connecting with other cities’ PACs and related groups
Discussion tabled until the June meeting.
9. Discussion on report from Department of Human Rights on the Minneapolis Police Department.
A short discussion about the report’s main findings was held but no future actions were
developed. All Commissioners are encouraged to read the report.
10. Old business
a. Two bias motivated crimes for the last month were reported. One was determined to be
unfounded after investigation and the other seemed related to a dispute between
students at the Jr. High.
b. Usual PD stats were reviewed
11. New business
a. There will be a Youth Mental Health Panel at 6 pm on May 24th at City Hall sponsored by
the Police Department.
12. Announcements (If any)
a. Commissioner Hanson was recognized for her contributions to the PAC as this was her last
meeting on the commission.
13. Adjournment: 8:05pm
a. Motion: Commissioner Tousignant, Commissioner Bodin
b. Motion Approved
Future meeting dates: Wed 6-1-22, 7pm | Wed. 7-6-22, 7pm
If you need special accommodations or have questions about the meeting, please call Police Lt. Mike Garland, 952-924-2607
or the administration department at 952.924.2525.