Police Community Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, November 16, 2023 04:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 420 North Pokegama Avenue

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The Purpose of the Grand Rapids Police Community Advisory Board (The Board) shall be to establish and enhance communication between Grand Rapids residents, Police Department and City Council. Together, the Advisory Board and Police Department will identify and focus on public safety issues and collaborate with community leaders, community organizations and stakeholders in developing solutions to multi-faceted community concerns. The Board provides recommendations to the Chief of Police and City Council as to how issues should be addressed.
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CALL TO ORDER: Pursuant to due notice and call thereof, the Police Community Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers at 420 North Pokegama Avenue, Grand Rapids.

SETTING THE AGENDA:

ROLL CALL:

PUBLIC INPUT (if anyone wishes to address the Board):

CORRESPONDENCE:

APPROVE MINUTES:

• 1.Approval of the Minutes of September 21, 2023.

BUSINESS:

• 2.Jillian Buck Resignation / Open Application

• 3.Upcoming Expiring Board Member Terms:

  Stephen Connolly             12/31/2023

  Dan Butterfield                  12/31/2023

  Pam Dowell                       12/31/2023

• 4.Meth Dealer/VCET Press Release

• 5.Tactical RC 4 Sight Robot

  In the last couple weeks, we purchased and received a Tactical RC 4 Sight robot. We feel that this tool has the potential of improving officer safety in a wide variety of police calls. Our AXON BWCs simply attach to the front of the robot allowing operator the ability to real-time (slight delay) view what the BWC records through AXON Respond cell phone application. Simply “Pair” the BWC to your City issued cell phone and secure the phone on the r/c remote control.

UPDATES:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING:

ADJOURN:

Following PCAB meeting, members will proceed to the Itasca County Jail for a tour.

ATTEST:

MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE

The Board shall meet at minimum, four times each year as determined by the chair.  A regular meeting may be cancelled by the chair or a majority of the Board.  Every Board member shall be required to attend at least 75% of all meetings each calendar year.  Board members who are unable to meet the attendance requirements may be removed by a majority vote of the Board.  Prior to a vote considering the potential removal of a member, the member shall be afforded an opportunity to explain his or her reason for non-attendance.

BOARD MEMBERS AND TERM EXPIRATIO

                       Jillian Buck             12/31/2024                   Dan Butterfield    12/31/2023
                       Stephen Connolly   12/31/2023                   Cassey Casteel     12/31/2024
                       Pam Dowell            12/31/2023                   Kerry Clausen      12/31/2025
                       Tom Nuestrom        12/31/2025                   Nicolette Roberts  12/31/2024
                       Wendy Uzelac         12/31/2025