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7:46 - meeting has been adjourned!
August 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The vote was taken for the Card - there was two no's. Commissioner Carter made a motion Card Issue to the Policy Committee. There were no No's.
August 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Commissioner Bernard said it should be done by the secretary. She should not be micromanaged. This is a $4 million organization.

Commissioner Carter recommends taking this issue to the policy committee. Mr. Freeze they are following the a City Policy with this card. No food purchases.
August 14, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Mr. Freeze discusses about Purchase Cards for last minute orders. This increase flexiblity but there will be guardrails and multiple safe guards by leadership. There is training for use of these cards. An employee would be chosen with two lead staffs. Card stays inside the office.
August 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
New Business: Two year contract for Dr. Francis Jackson's two-year contract as the BOPC Parliamentarian as an hourly rate of $125. A question was asked about a bidding process - can the Board can vote today - they don't want to brake any rules. Motion carries!
August 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Commissioner Bernard wants to welcome news member - Mr. Jones.
August 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Secretary Lydia Garnier Report with next meeting and committee meetings. See Agenda in above post. No Presentations today.
August 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Citizen Rhonda Irvin told Commissioner Bernard about this new park that is being built.
August 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
On Zoom - Tara Brown. Concern with archived body cams! It is concerned that three years is not long enough for people or officers.
August 14, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Ms Bernice Smith. Love the new park. But cannot stand what is happening in the area with the killings. She is 93 YO and loves the City but it is being misused because people are angry with each. Why do people bring guns to a Party? She likes that the parents are being held responsible.
August 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Commissioner Bernard asks about the area - (the new park being built). She is from west side and was wondering about drowning concerns with the water.
August 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Commissioner is asking if the officers are working in collaboration and sharing information with other precincts.
August 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Commander talks about the Community Program and the developmental boot camps to train the youth and keep them in shape. Provide overall mentorship.
August 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Over a dozen police officers - in uniform - are at the meeting.

Enforcment with Neighborhood Police Office - last 30 days:
42 parking tickets, 100 Vehicles have been tagged - 56 of those has been given parking violations.
August 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Goal for police calls - 13 minute response time for service. Currently at 9 minutes.
August 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Shooting is the same - mostly by friends who don't know how to settle their disputes without a gun.

Robberies are down from 47 to 34.
Some of Domestic Violence Robberies (cell phones, bikes)

4 car jackings in 2025 - same number in 2024.
August 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Commander Lawrence is giving a report for the 5th Precinct.
Major crimes deceased in last 28 days.
Homicides in area - are people who know each other. Friends are fighting and one pulls a weapon and harms their friends. People who can not settle then greivance without a weapon.
August 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Commissioner Woods - DC Williams - can you make sure we get updates on curfew violators. So we can monitor the court and things are done in order.
August 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
There is a concern about the youth who are doing harm and stealing. The Response was Officers are working on parent responsiblity and increase in fine. Officers states - if you see kids violating curfew - call 911. There has been a decline in violators.
August 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Commissioner Bernard asked about a stabbing at a bed/breakfast - suspect is identified but not in custody. Bernard said he was a big guy and kept stabbing people. She is afraid. She calls him "the Butcher". What resources have been dedicated to get this suspect. Officer knows someone is hiding him.
August 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Commissioner had a question regarding low tolerance and no tolerance regarding work place violence.
August 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Chief of Police Report
Violent crimes - 19 homicide down 14%
107 Shoottngs - down 26%
80 Robbery - down 12%
17 Car Jacking - down 26%
15 YO robbing suspect was fatally shot. Occured on Saturday.
22 YO CPL holder that three men attempted to rob. One was a 15 YO and was fatally shot.
August 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Introduction of the OVC staff.
Introduction of all the staff and Elected Officials.
Introduction of People on zoom.
August 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Motion to Approve Aug 14, 2025 Agent, and Approval of MInutes for August 7, 2025 - seconded, approved. Motions carried.

Motion for Closed Session from Aug 7 - seconded, Approved, Motion carries
August 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
6:49 We have a Quorum - the clerk is doing the roll call. Two Commissioners are excused. 8 are present.
August 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM