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2012 Annual Report
During most of 2012, the membership of the CPB was reduced to three members due to
resignations and because timely replacement appointments were not made; reduced CPB membership
ran through the previous and current mayoral administrations. Our long serving administrative assistant,
Delia Harden, also resigned, and her duties were assigned to the City Clerk's office. Appointments in
November and December of 2012 have brought the CPB to full membership. Also, Graham Kerslick was
appointed by the Mayor to be the new Council liaison to the CPB and began attending our meetings in
January.
The transition from a dedicated administrative assistant to the City Clerk's office has been
largely successful. The Clerk's office has done a wonderful job. We would especially like to thank Cindie
Day, who has been assigned to assist us, for making this transition successful.
Three meetings were held early in the year to discuss communications, procedures, and
relations between the IPD and the CPB. These meetings were held on 3/1, 3/16, and 4/30/2012.
Commissioners Kane and Rogers attended all meetings; also attending (various meetings) Mayor Myrick,
the City Attorney, Police Chief Vallely, PBA president Joly, GIAC Director Marcia Forte, Council liaison
Kerslick, and representatives from the City Clerk's office.
The CPB has established an expedited procedure for communicating with the IPD concerning
complaints; we thank acting Chiefs Barber and Tyler for their support in making this happen. We would
also like to commend Jo Flomerfelt for all of her work in the actual mechanics of communication.
Forty -one written compliments for IPD officer's work were received this year. It says much
about Department that so many citizens have taken the time to write and deliver positive statements
concerning their interactions with the IPD. One needs to consider that few take the time but many
more must have the same sentiments. The CPB acknowledges the courtesy and consideration of IPD
officers reflected by these compliments.
Fifteen complaints were received this year:
One case remains open.
Four were closed, withdrawn, or deemed out of jurisdiction.
Six were determined to be unfounded.
Four were successfully resolved through communication between the CPB, IPD, and the
complainant.
The CPB found no instances of egregious misconduct in any of these cases. We are appreciative
of cooperation by officers in resolving these issues. In fact, without this cooperation, it would have been
impossible for the CPB to fulfill its duties.
We look forward to continue the work that began in 2012.
Rick Rogers, for the CPB