HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB-2023-02-22CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. February 22, 2023
Present:
Chair: Kane
Commissioners (7) Beem-Miller, Rogers, Simons, Korthuis, Onyejuruwa, Wright, Bursic
Others Present:
Deputy Chief - Monticello
Common Council Liaison - McGonigal
Public Information Specialist – Faraday
Motion to Nominate a Chair:
By Commissioner Rogers; Seconded by Commissioner Simons
RESOLVED, that Shirley Kane will be the Chair of the Community Police Board
Report from Common Council:
Alderperson McGonigal reports that the Reimagining Public Safety Special Committee
is in the process of finalizing a report to pass along to Common Council. March 8, 2023
there will be a meeting with a Public Hearing to collect input on the report. Hope to
present to Council in April.
A discussion continues about tactical ways in which this process would work, where the
responders would be housed, who they would report to, what kind of experience these
individuals would have, chain of command within the department and the City.
A conversation is had about what the Community Justice Center is working on and how
they fit into the work being done by the Reimagining Public Safety Special Committee.
Report from the Police Department:
Deputy Chief Monticello states that IPD had 3 candidates in the Syracuse Police
Academy, 2 left the program after the second day. There is one candidate also in the
Corning Police Academy.
A conversation was had about the academy withdrawal- causes, commonality.
Moniticello states that resources remained strained, the issues stem from both National
and Local causes. Staffing level issues will continue to be impacted by recruitment
problems, as well as retirements. DC Monticello states that he will be retiring. The
Board asks about absence of leadership in his wake.
Monticello shares that members of IPD visited Caroline School and had a positive
interaction with the students.
Another civil service exam is coming in the Fall, IPD has to wait until Fall. A
conversation follows about the civil service tests, reasoning for calling any off, and the
viability of lateral transfers. The idea of exit interviews with folks, like those that left the
Academy, is mentioned by the Board; as well as a conversation about what kind of
preparation individuals entering Academy might have for what they are about to
undertake.
DC Monticello refers questions regarding call response to the Community Dashboard,
and gives an example of a recent call and how that response worked to provide insight
into the different factors that come in to play concerning call response.
Report from Common Council (Cont.):
A discussion about what metrics will be used to gauge the efficacy of the Reimagining
process, and what metrics were used to determine a need for Reimagining.
Annual Report
The group reviews the info and the recommendations for the final draft of the 2022. The
group makes edits on the floor.
A conversation will be tabled for next meeting to discuss ways to collate CPB
documents and provide easier access. PIS Faraday will look into ways the city can
support this and limitations to availability of access to city files.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ACTIVE
INVESTIGATIONS:
By Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner Beem-Miller
RESOLVED, That the Community Police Board enter into Executive Session to discuss
active investigations.
Carried Unanimously
RECONVENE:
The Community Police Board reconvened into Regular Session with no formal action
taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Melody Faraday,
Public Information Specialist