Missy Mosby Provides Update on Improvements to the Evansville Animal Control Center
Missy Mosby Provides Update on Improvements to the Evansville Animal Control Center
Mayor Terry Joins EPD, FOP in Announcing New Agreement to Strengthen Police Departmen
October 24, 2024
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry today joined Evansville Police Chief Philip Smith and Detective Aaron McCormick, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, to announce an agreement between city officials and the FOP on a new, three-year contract.
City leaders announced the agreement at a news conference this afternoon, after the agreement was approved by FOP membership with a 99.4% “Yes” vote. It will now go to City Council for approval.
“Public safety is the primary job of city government, and our highest priority is a safe Evansville,” Mayor Terry said. “As mayor, I want to ensure not only that we take care of the officers responsible for keeping us safe, but also that we are offering wages, benefits, and other opportunities that make the Evansville Police Department competitive with other law enforcement agencies in the region and state, improving our capacity to attract and retain the best law enforcement officers.
“I believe this contract does all of those things, and I’m proud to be able to stand united alongside representatives from the EPD and the FOP with a contract that we all agree will move the City of Evansville and the EPD forward and allow us to continue collaborating with our officers to offer the best police service to residents.”
The contract, which includes the 7 percent salary increase first proposed by Mayor Terry in her 2025 budget last month, will lead to better officer recruitment, retention, and training, McCormick said in his remarks.
And it will allow the Evansville Police Department to continue expanding its community policing efforts, while also maintaining its commitment to strong enforcement practices.
“Under Mayor Terry’s leadership, agency collaboration has been a key focal point,” Chief Smith said. “Units within the department are working together to bring offenders to justice. The partnership with the CGIC (Crime Gun Intelligence Center) has opened the door for gun crimes to be investigated more thoroughly by using technology.
“At the same time, the investment made in our officers is not focused on pay alone. There has been an investment in the overall wellness of officers with the addition an on city staff mental health professional for officers to utilize and a wellness coordinator withing the agency to help officers focus on their physical well-being. And there has been an additional investment in community policing through initiatives like our new division of Park Police officers, summer activities like Movies in the Park and Pop with a Cop, and community outreach efforts like the mayor’s new Block-by-Block city-wide cleanup initiative.”
That kind of support has led to improved morale among officers, McCormick said. It also led to what he called the most cooperative relationship and bargaining process he’s seen in his time with the FOP.
“I want to thank the Chief of Police, the Mayor, and the city administration for their cooperation and communication in working throughout the negotiation process,” McCormick said. “By continuing to collaborate, we aim to ensure that our officers are well-supported, well-trained, and well-equipped to handle the complexities of modern policing, while also being mindful of the trust and partnership we have with the public.
“Mayor Terry said on the campaign trail that these things would be priorities in her administration, and we are pleased to say that she has followed through on that in full.”
It is slated to go into effect January 1, 2025, and run through December 31, 2027.
Media seeking additional information may contact Joe Atkinson, Communications Director for Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, at 812-305-0543, or jatkinson@evansville.in.gov.
CCO’s Best Comments of the Week
At the City-County Observer, we believe that one of the ways that we serve the community is by giving you a chance to react to the stories that we publish. Here are some of the best comments from the past week:
On our story about the local Christian Bookstore, the Vineyard, being suspended from Facebook for violating the platform’s community standards:
- Sherry Farmer: “It appears that ‘Facebook Community’ is really referring to ‘Facebook Owners’.”
- William Pitt: “The devil at work once again”
- John Blair: “Facebook, is a private entity and can do whatever they desire on their site. They are under no obligation to allow anything they disapprove of on their site. Just like the CCO is under no obligation to even allow these comments if they choose.”
On the Joe Wallace story “And Liberty and Justice for All”:
- Don Nichols: “Well put. The last two paragraphs describe what we all want and expect in the future. The issue many are concerned about is one presidential candidate seems interested in changing our system to one of those described to one of those mentioned earlier in the article. Don’t take my word for it, listen to that candidates own words.
Some say when an autocratic promises something…. believe them.” - Eviltaxpayer: “The president we have now has been trying (socialist democrats) silence trump since day one,,,,,that you can’t deny my friend. I’m going with Trump, had he been a a fascist dictator he would have done that in his first term.”
Volleyball set for weekend trip to Iowa
Aces face UNI and Drake
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Next up for the University of Evansville volleyball team is a weekend trip to Iowa to face the top two squads in the Missouri Valley Conference. UE takes on Northern Iowa at 6 p.m. Friday before traveling to Drake for a 4 p.m. match on Saturday with ESPN+ having the broadcast of both matches.
Last Time Out
– The Purple Aces earned home wins over Southern Illinois and Missouri State last weekend before falling at Indiana State on Monday
– Friday’s win over SIU saw the Aces pick up the win in five sets with Giulia Cardona picking up 37 kills; she added 30 more to her tally in the win over the Bears
Up to 2K
– With a season-high 37 kills against SIU, Giulia Cardona became the second player in MVC history to reach 2,000 in her career
– She now has a total of 2,089 and is chasing the all-time league mark of 2,293
– With an average of 7.44 kills per set over the weekend, Cardona was named the MVC Player of the Week on Monday
– Cardona leads the nation in kills/set (5.55), total kills (455), points/set (6.24), total points (511.5), total attacks (1,278) and attacks/set (15.59)
– Her kills average is even higher against league opponents – 6.34/set
Double Figures
– Angelica Gonzalez is putting up the most consistent numbers of her UE career
– Over the last three contests, the sophomore is averaging 2.25 kills/set
– She registered 11 kills in the win over SIU before finishing with 10 versus the Bears
– Gonzalez set career marks in kills (14) and attempts (35) in the win over the Beacons
On the List
– Ainoah Cruz has now reached the threshold to become eligible for MVC stat rankings
– With her season mark of 3.56 digs per set, the sophomore is 11th in the conference
– Cruz picked up 23 digs in her first contest of the season at USI before matching that tally in the win over Valpo
Double Digits
– For the first time in her collegiate career, Chloe Cline reached double figures in kills, finishing the SIU win with 10
– Equally impressive was her accuracy as she hit .625; in the weekend wins over SIU and MSU, she averaged 2.11 kills per game
– Cline has registered 4+ kills in 10 of the last 12 matches
Scouting the Opposition
– Northern Iowa is 14-7 overall and a perfect 9-0 in league play heading into the weekend
– The Panthers are led by Kira Fallert and Cassidy Hartman, who are averaging 3.86 and 3.53 kills per set, respectively
– Drake holds a 12-8 mark while opening their MVC slate with eight wins in nine contests
– They are led by Macy Daufeldt’s average of 4.15 kills per game
UE men’s soccer to celebrate Senior Day against Bowling Green
Bowling Green comes to Evansville for its first visit to Arad McCutchan Stadium since 2015. The Falcons are near the top of the MVC standings in third with a 3-2-1 record for 10 points with wins over Belmont, Bradley, and Northern Illinois. On the season Bowling Green is 9-3-2 with their only losses coming against Michigan, UIC, and no. 15 Missouri State. The Falcons have been a goal scoring powerhouse this season as the only team in the country with two players scoring 10 goals on the season from sophomore forward Bennett Painter and junior forward Trace Terry.
Sophomore winger Auden Engen Vik (Trondheim, Norway) scored his first goal of the season to beat the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday night. He became the 10th Ace to score at least one goal in the 2024 season. Senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) currently leads UE with three goals while five other Evansville players have multiple goals.
Redshirt freshman midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi (Giulia, Italy) had his second goal in as many matches on Saturday night with the opening goal in DeKalb. In the 23rd minute on a free kick just beyond the boundary of the 18-yard box. Fedrizzi also added an assist on the Aces second goal for five points in two matches.
On Monday afternoon freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) was named one of the Top 100 Freshman in the country by Top Drawer Soccer. Mroz came in at 90th as he has started every match in goal for UE while becoming 18th in Division I in total saves on the season with 55. Mroz also picked up his seventh victory between the posts on Saturday, giving him the most wins by a rookie keeper at Evansville since 2016.
Ivy Tech Community College Hires Vice Chancellor for Administration
Ivy Tech Community College Hires Vice Chancellor for Administration
Evansville, Ind.- Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has announced Scott Roberts as its new vice chancellor for administration.
Roberts has more than 10 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry, with an emphasis in financial reporting & budgeting, credit analysis, and fund accounting.
He most recently served as chief financial officer (CFO) for United Way of Southwestern Indiana. Prior to that he served as accounting manager at United Fidelity Bank.
Roberts earned a bachelor’s degree in both Accounting and Professional Services as well as Finance from the University of Southern Indiana.
Miriam G.’45 and Melvin R.’48 Kahl University of Evansville Educational Scholarship Fund Established
EVANSVILLE, IND. (10/23/2024) The University of Evansville (UE) is honored to announce a generous estate gift of over $57,000 from Miriam G. ’45 and Melvin R. ’48 Kahl, which will establish the Miriam G. ’45 and Melvin R. ’48 Kahl Endowed Educational Scholarship Fund.
Melvin Kahl served in the Pacific during WWII and, after the war, pursued a degree in mechanical engineering at then Evansville College, where he met his future wife, Miriam. The couple married in 1951, beginning a lifelong partnership. Miriam was an avid Contract Bridge Player attaining the designation of “Life Master.” She loved music, water and snow skiing, and watching basketball and football.
The scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in programs within the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration, ensuring that the Kahl family’s legacy continues to support future generations of business students.
The University is deeply grateful for the Kahl family’s commitment to fostering educational opportunities at their alma mater for years to come.