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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, June 11, 2018

4:00 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.
  1. 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.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. May 14, 2018  (Cook, Scott, and Hamilton)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE
    1. Sergeant Steve Kleeman – 15 officers in field training.
  1. MERIT AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS:
    1. Officer Kyle Thiry for actions taken on May 11th on an active shooter situation in the 2400 Block of North Kentucky.
  1. PAST PERFORMANCE RATING APPEAL:
    1. Officer Jarid Harris requests an appeal hearing regarding his 2017 past performance rating.
  1. RESIGNATIONS:
    1. Officer Taylor Garcia-Grisham, Badge Number 1437, resigned effective June 6, 2018 after serving 10 months and 26 days.
  1. RETIREMENT:
    1. Officer Troy White, Badge Number 1205, retiring effective May 31, 2018 after serving 21 years, 2 months, and 14 days.
    2. Officer Greg Young, Badge Number 1159, retiring effective September 15, 2018 after serving 24 years and 8 days.
  1. COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
    1. Discussion of disciplinary hearing procedures.
  1. DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
    1. 18-PO-03 – Officer Marc McDowell, Badge Number 1242 – 1 day suspension.  Appealed on 1/25/18.  Matter is set for hearing on June 11, 2018.
    2. 18-PO-04 – Officer Rob Pylant, Badge Number 1257 – 1 day suspension. No appeal filed.   Tabled from May 14, 2018 meeting.
  1. REMINDERS:  The next meeting is June 25th at 4:00pm in Room 307. 
  1. ADJOURNMENT

JUST IN: STAN LEVCO ANNOUNCES THAT HE IS RUNNING FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY PROSECUTOR

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Stan Levco Announces Bid for November 2018

JUNE 7TH, 2018 MITCH ANGLE EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

Former Vanderburgh Prosecutor Stan Levco announced this morning that he intends to run for the position he used to hold come this November.

While making the announcement, Levco called out current Republican Prosecutor Nick Hermann, claiming he has been ineffective in the courtroom.

According to Levco, Herman’s last seven and a half years in office have been unacceptable.

Levco boasted his own record in court, saying he has tried more than 20 murder cases and got guilty verdicts in each case.

Nick Hernamm has yet to comment on the recent announcement.

 

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STAN LEVCO TO RUN FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY PROSECUTOR

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STAN LEVCO FOR PROSECUTOR-A MAN OF CONVICTION 

(Vanderburgh County Democratic Party News Release as of June 7, 2018)

I’m Stan Levco and I am running for Prosecutor of Vanderburgh County.

I’ve chosen to make my announcement in this courtroom to emphasize the difference between me and Mr. Hermann in the courtroom.

Mr. Hermann took office 7 1⁄2 years ago after having been found to be ineffective in trial by the Indiana Court of Appeals. I don’t know of any other attorney in Vanderburgh County, who has had a case reversed because of his incompetence in the courtroom.

His record and his office’s record has confirmed the Court of Appeals finding of ineffectiveness.

Since 2016, his office has tried 92 jury trials. The jury returned not guilty verdicts in41 of those cases. That’s 45%, not guilties and that doesn’t count 12 other verdicts where the defendant was found guilty of a lesser charge, such as the Aleah Beckerle case.

That’s unacceptable. Vanderburgh County deserves better than that. I can do and I have done much better than that.

The murder rate in Vanderburgh County has increased dramatically the past few years. Last year in 2017 it was the highest number of murders ever. This year may break that record.

And if you can’t convict someone charged with murder and that person goes out and murder other people, that directly affects the murder rate.

During my time as Vanderburgh County Prosecutor, I tried over 20 murder cases. In every one, the Defendant was convicted of murder, as charged.

Vanderburgh County needs a Prosecutor who knows how to get convictions and knows how to direct a staff who can be successful in the courtroom.

One thing I believe Mr. Hermann has done well is to promote himself. He’s buried ineffectiveness of his office in commercials, publicity efforts, and We Tip promotions. It doesn’t matter how many tips he gets if he can’t convict.

But the primary job of Prosecutor should be for him and his staff to effectively prosecute criminals and as Prosecuting Attorney, I will devote my efforts to an effective prosecution, not self-promotion.

In the next 5 months, I will be contrasting the difference between me and
Mr. Hermann and I believe after the voters have examined our records, they will decide it’s time to restore competence to the Prosecutor’s Office.

FOOTNOTE: This news release was posted by the City-County Observer without opinion, bias or editing.

Late Grand Slam Propels Otters Past Grizzlies

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Thanks to a Travis Harrison grand slam, the Evansville Otters beat the Gateway Grizzlies 4-2 in the second game of their series on Wednesday at Bosse Field in front of 1,754 fans.

A Trae Santos single in the top of the first inning scored Artemis Kadkhodian to give the Grizzlies a 1-0 lead.

Gateway doubled their lead in the second on a Kevin Martir RBI single.

The Otters mounted a late rally in the eighth. With one out, Ryan Long began the charge with a sharp single to right. David Cronin then walked, and after a Toby Thomas fly out to left, Jeff Gardner walked to load the bases. On an 0-1 pitch, Travis Harrison drilled a home run, his third of the year, over the left field wall for a grand slam, putting the Otters up 4-2.

Mitch Aker came on to shut the door in the ninth, recording two strike outs en route to his league leading eighth save of the season.

Otters starter Luc Rennie receives a no-decision despite a stellar outing. Rennie went seven innings and struck out a career high 11 batters while giving up just two runs.

Kyano Cummings earns his first win of the year after pitching a scoreless eighth.

Mike Elwood receives a no decision for the Grizzlies despite throwing 6.1 innings of shutout baseball and allowing only three hits.

Colton Freeman is saddled with the loss after being charged with three of the four runs in the eighth inning.

The rubber match of the series will be Thursday, June 7 at 6:35 p.m. at Bosse Field.

Tomorrow will be the first Thirsty Thursday of the year with special price drafts brought to you by Working Distributors.

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

“READERS FORUM” JUNE 7, 2018

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We hope that today’s “Readers Forum” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you support the current State GOP political platform that states marriage is between one man and one woman?

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Tickets On Sale Tuesday, June 12 in Evansville for Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!

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Tickets On Sale Tuesday, June 12 in Evansville for Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!

An All-New, Interactive Stage Production Inspired by the Iconic, Emmy® Award-Winning Television Program

 Everyone’s invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! The inaugural production under Feld Entertainment’s new partnership with the non-profit educational organization, Sesame Workshop features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new sensory adventure live on stage. Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! visits Evansville on September 28 for two performances at Old National Events Plaza.  Tickets go on sale June 12, 2018.

From the moment the curtain rises, parents and children alike will be on their feet dancing along to a pop-infused soundtrack with new Sesame Street friends and live emcees Casey and Caleb. Planning a party isn’t easy when everybody has a different idea of fun, but with some help from the audience, it becomes the ultimate reflection of what friendship plus teamwork can accomplish.

Party guests will sing along to new and familiar songs, like “I Love Trash” and “C is for Cookie,” with Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster; dance to the beat with Elmo; explore a wintry wonderland when Abby Cadabby’s magic goes awry; take flight with Big Bird to learn about some of his fabulous feathered friends; and discover new cultures in an interactive Spanish lesson with Rosita. A unique, up-close-and-personal pre-show experience will be offered at an additional charge prior to select performances, allowing families the opportunity to tour the on-stage neighborhood of their favorite, furry friends before they arrive for the main show.

The fun doesn’t end there. A variety of interactive activities give children the chance to create, discover and learn as they help decorate for the upcoming party.

Tickets for Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party start at $15. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at Old National Events Plaza box office or by calling 1-800-653-8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.  For group rates and information, reach out to 317-888-0963.  Stay current on the latest developments in social media:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/SesameStreetLive

Twitter: @SesameStLive # sesame street live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/SesameSteetLive

Instagram: @SesameStreetLive

 About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience (coming Fall 2018) and Jurassic World Live (coming Fall 2019). Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

 About Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re active in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically-funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit sesameworkshop.org.

OBITUARY FOR POLITICAL AND COMMUNITY LEADER MARK OWEN

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Obituary Of Mark Owen

Mark R. Owen, 65, of Evansville, IN passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, surrounded by his family at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.
Mark was a graduate of the Kentucky Military Institute and attended the University of Evansville. He began his career in the Vanderburgh County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and was instrumental in developing the Drug and Alcohol Deferral Service (DADS) program. He served as the Executive Director of the Board of Public Works for the City of Evansville and worked for Hulman & Company for 35 years managing their local properties as the Director of Facilities. He was also a licensed Real Estate Agent and most recently worked for ERA First Advantage Realty.
Mark was very active in local politics. He held the Office of County Commissioner and served two terms on the County Council. He was the Chairman of the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party from 1990-1997 and again from 2007-2012. Mark served as Chairman of the Weinzapfel for Mayor Committee and Chairman of the Ellsworth for Congress Committee, and he assisted many other candidates with their campaigns as well.
He was also very involved with Southwestern Healthcare and served as Chairman of the Board. He also served as a Board Member of the Mulberry Center, Hillcrest-Washington Youth Home, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, and he was a Founding Board Member of the Southwestern Foundation.
He also served as a Board Member of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff`s Merit Commission, a Member of the St. Mary Catholic Church Finance Committee, a Member of the Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce, and a Member of the Rotary Club of Evansville.
Mark is survived by his daughters, Stacy (Erik) Hughes, Amy Owen, and Tricia (Jason) Gerteisen; grandchildren, Jackson, Carter and Tyler Hughes, Bentley Owen, Caitlyn Jeffers-Owen, Chase, Troy and Jacie Gerteisen; sister, Barbara (Jim) Hughes; nieces and nephew, Kimberly (George) Peaugh, Jenny (Dan) Hubbard and Ryan Merritt as well as several great-nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his former wife of 27 years, Linda Owen.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Estil and Norma (Sartore) Owen.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, June 8, 2018, at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 N. First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710. Memorial Service will be at 6:30 pm at the funeral home. Visitation will continue Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 9:30 am -10:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 613 Cherry St. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:00 am at the church, with Rev. Stephen P. Lintzenich, officiating.
The burial will be immediately following the service at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Vincent De Paul, 767 E Walnut St, Evansville, IN 47713.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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