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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 2005
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Debbie Raplee, Les Thomas,Deborah Ranniger, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Deborah Ranniger at 5:05 PM.
• Chair noted the addition of a presentation by Fire Department personnel
1. Approval of Minutes
Les Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the December 16,2004 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
2. Goods and Services Agreement—Er¢onomics for Police Records Department—
AUTHORIZE
Police Chief Ed Crawford explained the benefits of the workstations for staff.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorizing the mayor to sign the Godds and
Services Agreement with Watson Furniture, and placing this on the Consent Calendar
for the February 1,2005 Council Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0.
3. Fire Department Work Plan for 2005—INFO ONLY
Fire Chief Jim Schneider distributed copies to the committee and reviewed the work plan.
4. Police Department Taser Use—INFO ONLY
Chief Crawford introduced Police Sergeant Rafael Padilla and Police Officer John Cagle.
The history,uses, and department policy of the taser were explained and a demonstration of
use was performed on a cardboard target.
5. CALEA Accreditation Update—INFO ONLY
Chief Crawford gave an update on the status of the Police Department's recent assessment.
The assessors will recommend re-accreditation for Kent at the CALEA Conference in July.
Added Item:
6. Washington State Patrol—Chiefs Coin
Fire Marshall Jon Napier stated that he and Chair Ranniger had been to Olympia to
receive the WSP Chief's Coin in recognition and appreciation of the 2004 fireworks
education and enforcement program in Kent. Items of note were the cooperation between
the City Council, Police and Fire Departments,the amnesty and enforcement ideas,the use
of signs and banners,the direct mailing to residents and the use of multi-lingual posters at
fireworks stands.
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 PM.
Jo Thompson
Administrative Assistant