HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CPB 2019-07-24CITY OF ITHACA
COMMUNITY POLICE BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 3:30 p.m. July 24, 2019
Present:
Chair: Kane
Commissioners: (4) Rogers, Wright, Beem-Miller, Onyejuruwa
OTHERS PRESENT:
Acting Chief Nayor
Public Information Specialist Faraday
EXCUSED:
Common Council Liaison Kerslick
Youth Commissioner Logue
CALL TO ORDER: 3:38 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Rogers: Seconded by Commissioner Wright
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the June 26, 2019 Community Police Board meeting
be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
On a motion, the Group entered Executive Session to discuss 2019-1
Approval of Resolution to 2019-1: Carried Unanimously
REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Acting Chief Nayor shared that there was a homicide on July 17th, IPD is still working on
it. There was also a stabbing at Amici house on Sunday, the subject survived.
IPD is holding a recruitment drive for Police Officers, the filing deadline for applicants is
7/25/19. Please share the recruitment effort with any and all interested parties.
There have been renovations and improvements happening at the Ithaca Police
Department building, including working on gender neutrality throughout.
AC Nayor also stated that he had a meeting with Pledge for Ithaca- a sexual assault
awareness. Group. They are working on a PSA regarding sexual assaults, partnering
with them to give more connection on importance of awareness. AC Nayor is now on
the Tompkins County anti-bullying taskforce, as well as the Workforce Diversity
Committee.
IPD received several compliments, demonstrated good de-escalation during an incident,
and was mentioned in Police Chief Magazine.
Commissioner Rogers inquired about the status of the LEAD program, which AC Nayor
reports is still being pursued, and meetings with stakeholders are occurring. He will
keep the CPB posted.
Commissioner Onyejuruwa inquired about restorative justice regarding the April
Commons incident. AC Nayor stated that the District Attorney had the lead on
restorative justice in this case, and the defendants were presented with the idea, he is
not sure if it was accepted. A discussion ensued. AC Nayor shared that he was
interviewed by local media regarding the incident, and that his words were only partially
represented in print. Commissioner Rogers stated would like a copy of the letter that
was sent to the DA on behalf of the Common Council and Mayor regarding the incident.
DC Nayor shared that “National Night Out” is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th, at
Conway Park. IPD is also going to go around to various locations in city neighborhoods
with ice cream in a community building effort called “Cool off with Cops”
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Melody Faraday, Public Information Specialist