EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

Monday, February 26, 2018

2:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

1. An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.

2. The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:

1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.

2. OPEN SESSION:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. 1. February 12, 2018  (Cook, Scott, and Hamilton)

4. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS

5. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE

1. 1. Sergeant Steve Kleeman – 12 officers in field training.
   2. Sergeant Brian Talsma – 4 officers in SWILEA

6. APPLICANTS

1. 1. 17-124 Tabled from February 12, 2018 meeting.
   2. 17-035 Tabled from February 12, 2018 meeting.
   3. 17-217 Tabled from February 12, 2018 meeting.
   4. 17-108 Tabled from February 12, 2018 meeting.
   5. 17-232 Tabled from February 12, 2018 meeting.
   6. 17-094
   7. 17-080
   8. 17-161
   9. 17-197

7. APPLICANT PROCESS

1. 1. Interview question selection and establish dates for merit commission interviews with 2018 applicants.

8. REQUESTS FOR FUNDING

1. 1. Sgt. Doug Schneider requests $3,450.00 to Stanard and Associates for written test reformatting, scoring, and tabulation of results for the 2018 promotional process for the ranks of Captain, Lieutenant, and Sergeant.
   2. Sgt. Doug Schneider requests $17,725.00 to Stanard and Associates 2018 promotional process oral interview and assessment center development costs, training, expenses, and scoring for the ranks of Captain, Lieutenant, and Sergeant.

9. MERIT AWARD RECOMMENDATION

1. 1. Recommendation for Serious Injury Award for former Officer David Burris for injuries sustained in an on-duty vehicle accident on July 25, 2016.  Tabled from February 12, 2018 meeting.
   2. Recommendation for merit awards for Officers Blake Hollins, Nathan VanCleave, Cory Offerman, Karin Montgomery, and Sergeant John McQuay for actions taken on October 13, 2017 in reference to an active shooter in the 2000 Block of Frisse Ave.  Tabled from February 12, 2018 meeting.
   3. Recommendation for merit awards for Officer Sara Gibson, Sgt. Lonnie Rahm, and civilian George Kane for actions taken on November 29, 2017 in reference to medical treatment for victims of a motor vehicle accident.  Tabled from February 12, 2018 meeting.

10. DISCIPLINARY MATTERS

1. 1. 18-PO-03 – Officer Marc McDowell, Badge Number 1242 – 1 day suspension.  Appealed on 1/25/18.  Matter is set for hearing on March 26, 2018.
   2. 18-PO-04 – Officer Rob Pylant, Badge Number 1257 – 1 day suspension. No appeal filed.   Tabled from February 12, 2018 meeting.

11. REMINDERS:  The next scheduled meeting is Monday, March 12^th at 2:00pm in Room 307.

12. ADJOURNMENT