HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB 2019-03-27CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 3:30 p.m. March 27, 2019
Present:
Chair: Kane
Commissioners (4) Rogers, Wright, Beem-Miller, Onyejuruwa
OTHERS PRESENT:
Common Council Liaison- Kerslick
Deputy Chief- Nayor
Public Information Specialist- Faraday
EXCUSED:
CALL TO ORDER: 3:36 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner Onyejuruwa
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the February 27, 2019 Community Police Boa rd
meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Sophia Zappala- West Hill Resident. Recalled an incident that she witnessed and was
very concerned about outside of the homeless shelter on West State Street. Reported
that she witnessed a black female who “overdosed” and appeared to be exhibiting
symptoms of a seizure. Stated concerns for the handling of this woman and will proceed
with a formal complaint via the CPB.
REPORT FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL LIAISON:
Alderperson Kerslick reported that the city is starting the process of searching for
candidates to replace IPD Chief Tyler, as he is retiring on May 30, 2019. He stated that
the Mayor is forming a search committee and may reach out to the CPB for volunteers.
Please let Kerslick know if you are interested.
Kerslick reported that the Youth Member applicant for the CPB has been forwarded to
the Mayor, and that 2 other applicants have been contacted, but have not responded.
He will also try to ensure that the 2 CPB re-appointments are on the next Common
Council meeting agenda.
REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Deputy Chief Nayor shared that the IPD has been performing active shooter trainings
and received thank you notes from the community for this effort, and additional thanks
for the handling of an incident with a young man. PIS Faraday will share these
compliments with the IPD via the CPB internal mail.
Nayor reported to the Board that many members of IPD will be retiring soon, shared that
Christine Barksdale’s was presented with the J. Diann Sams award, as well as news of
a recruit being sworn in, and a presentation about IPD to local youth.
Deputy Chief Nayor went on to explain some of the areas of the IPD’s training on Officer
Wellness.
REPORT FROM STAFF:
PIS Faraday shared a thank you note form the teachers who chaperones the youth
event at IPD. This note will be shared via the CPB internal mail.
The Board discussed how to handle complainants in cases that are closed but remain
seeking contact. The board decided to only continue contact when it was warranted as
a cause of new evidence being submitted, or “extenuating circumstances” having led
the initial contact attempts to go unanswered.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Melody Faraday,
Public Information Specialist