Police Advisory Commission Agenda 03-23-2008nl
AGENDA
MONTICELLO POLICE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Wednesday, April Z3, Z008 -'T p.m.
1. Call to Order.
2. Approve minutes of January 23, 2008 Police Advisory Commission meeting.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Wright County Sheriff s Department updates / Q&A session.
S. Consideration of adapting Mission Statement for the Police Advisory Commission.
6. Consideration of recommending adoption of Outstanding Citizen Recognition Award.
7. Discussion of added items.
8. Adjourn.
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO POLICE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Wednesday, January 23, 200$ - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Brad Fyle, Dick Slais, Dave Gerads, Jim Roberts and Tom Perrault
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Lt. Dan Anselment and Sgt. Dave Anderson -Wright County Sheriffs
Department
Bruce Westby -City Engineer
1. CaU to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was present.
2. A rove urinates of October 17 2007 Police Camrnission meetin .
DICK SLAIS MOTIONED TO APFROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 17, 2007
POLICE COMMISSION MEETING AS WRITTEN. BRAD FYLE SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Consideration of adding items to_ the_ agenda.
The following items were added to the agenda:
• Commissioner Perrault -Snowmobiles operating in the City, vehicle break-ins, speed
trailer use in the winter, 2008-2009 WCSD contract hours.
• Commissioner Fyle -- Outstanding citizen recognition award program, Liberty Tax
walking billboards.
• Commissioner Slain- No-Parking signs outside the American Legion.
• Lieutenant Anselment -Private Street identification, update on snowbirds.
• Bruce Westby -Speed limit on Fenning Avenue.
4. Wright Coanty Sheriffls Department updates / Q&A session.
Lieutenant Anselment presented the Wright County Sheriff s Office 2007 3`~ quarter report. A
few of the key points included:
• Identity theft crimes increased...big box stores are especially prone to these crimes due to
their regular use of gift cards.
• Foreclosures less prevalent in Monticello than in Otsego, Saint Michael and Albertville.
• More than 40 vehicles were ticketed on Broadway during recent speeding enforcement
campaigns.
NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED/TAKEN.
'on of Mission Statement far Police Advisory Commission.
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Development of a Mission Statement was discussed. Examples from other Commissions were
reviewed including the Monticello Parks Commission, Calgary Police Commission, New Paltz
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Police Commission, Medicine Hat Police Commission, Edmonton Folice Commission, City of
Zion Citizens Law Enforcement Advisory Commission, and the City of Spokane Police Advisory
Commission. The consensus of the Folice Advisory Commission was that this was a goad idea,
but everyone wanted some time to digest the information presented and bring same ideas back to
a future meeting for further discussion.
FORMAL ACTION TABLED TO FUTURE MEETING.
6. Discussion of added items.
Snowmobiles operating in the City: Commissioner Perrault noted that several residents had
complained recently about snowmobiles operating illegally in same areas of the City including
Pioneer Park and School Boulevard. Lieutenant Anselment stated that the Sheriff s Department
is monitoring this situation as best they can and that many of the snowrnabilers that are operating
in violation of the City's snowmobile ordinance are doing so during times when enforcement is
difficult, such as during heavy snowstorms when the Sheriff s Deputies are busy with weather-
related calls. Lieutenant Anselment also noted that the local snowmobile club is helping enforce
the snowmobile ordinance by notifying the Sheriff's Department when they spot violators.
Vehicle break-ins: Commissioner Perrault wanted to know if the number of vehicles being
broken into was on the rise. Lieutenant Anselment said that this issue has actually quieted down
recently, however he noted that they are still seeing about 1 break-in per week but usually it is
because someone left a purse or other valuable sitting in plain site in their vehicle while they run
into a store or church, but if they put them in the trunk these crimes would probably all but
disappear.
Speed trailer use in the winter: Commissioner Ferrault wanted to know if the speed trailer was
being used in the winter. Lieutenant Anselment said the City's speed trailer is not used during
winter months, and that Wright County has the same practice. However, once the weather warms
to above freezing they will begin using their trailer again, and the City likely will too.
2008-2009 WCSD contract hours: Commissioner Perrault wanted to know if/when the Sheriff s
Department could add 4 hours per day to their patrol time as previously recommended by the
Police Advisory Committee on 7-18-07. Lieutenant Anselment said the hours could likely be
added starting in July 2008 if the Council wanted to amend their contract hours in 200&2009.
Bruce Westby noted that staff had not recommended increasing the hours due to the budget
crunch. The Folice Advisory Commission reaffirmed its recommendation to the City Council to
increase the 2008-2009 contract hours by ~ hours per day.
Outstanding citizen recognition award program: Commissioner Fyle thought it might be a
good idea to halt an award program that recognizes citizens who perform outstanding acts of
bravery or otherwise went above and beyond. the call of duty to help others in need. It was
requested that information be brought back to the next PAC meeting far discussion.
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Liberty Tax walking billboards: Commissioner Fyle noted that Liberty Tax is employing a
walking billboard at the intersection of TH 25 and Broadway Avenue and that this is a safety
issue for motorists in the area. He then asked if there is anything the Sheriffs Department can do
to discourage this type ofbehavior. Lieutenant Anselment said there is no law against this type
of advertising, however they would talk to the business owner and inform them that this could be
a liability issue for them if they continue this practice. All it would take is for someone to link
the cause of an accident to being distracted by the billboard and they could be liable for the
accident and any fees or fines associated with it.
Na-Parking signs outside the American Legion: Commissioner Slais informed Lieutenant
Anselment and Sergeant Anderson that there are often vehicles parked in the no-parking zones
posted outside the American Legion. Lieutenant Anselment will discuss this issue with the
Legion's owner.
Private Street identification: Lieutenant Anselment asked if the City could do something to help
the Sheriff s Deputies easily identify all private streets, such as using street signs with different
colors. Bruce Westby told Lieutenant Anselment that we could provide the Sheriff s Department
with color coded maps identifying all private streets within the City.
Update on snowbirds: Lieutenant Anselment said that this winter there had been 149 snowbird
tickets issued, however none of these vehicles were towed. Lieutenant Anselment commended
Torn Moores for the excellent work he was doing to keep the streets clear of snow.
Speed limit an Fenning Avenue: Bruce Westby informed the Police Advisory Corninission that
the speed limit on Fenning Avenue is currently pasted at 30 mph which is not enforceable, but
that the City Council recently passed a resolution requesting a speed study to be performed by
Mn/DOT so the City could post a speed limit on Fenning Avenue that would be enforceable.
Bruce said he contacted Wright County and Mn/DOT to ask if the City could past the speed limit
at 45 mph while waiting for the speed study results and neither agency objected. Lieutenant
Anselment also felt this was reasonable, but stated that the City needed to make this decision.
'T. Adjourn.
MOTION WAS MADE TO ADJOURN BY BRAD FYLE AND SECONDED BY DICK
SLAIS. MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY AT 8:1$ P.M.
Following adjournment the next meeting was scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
Bruce Westby
Recording Secretary
Police Advisory Commission Agenda: 4/23/08
4. Wright County Sheriffls Deuartment uudates / Q&A session.
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
Representatives from the Wright County Sheriffls Department will update the Police
Advisory Commission on recent issues affecting the City of Monticello, and will respond to
questions and concerns from Commission members as needed.
B. SUPPORTING DATA:
None.
Police Advisory Commission Agenda: 4/23/08
5. Consideration of ado tin Mission Statement for the Police Advisa Commission.
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
At the last Police Advisory Cammission meeting an January 23, 2008 the Commission
determined that a Mission Statement was desirable but mare time was needed to consider the
information presented. The item was therefore tabled to allow far further consideration by
the Cammission members.
As was previously stated, Mission Statements are often used to help define the goals or
mission(s) of Departments, Groups and Commissions and how they plan on achieving those
goals. The Police Advisory Commission is therefore being asked to develop a Mission
Statement that reflects these elements. If the Commission approves a Mission Statement it
would be beneficial to publish it on the Commission's web page.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
Motion to approve the following Mission Statement for the Police Advisory
Commission; " "and publish it on the
Commission's web page.
2. Motion to table development of a Mission Statement for the Police Advisory
Commission until the next regularly scheduled meeting.
C. SUPPORTING DATA:
Mission Statement exarr~ples
Calgary Police Commission Mission Statement;
To provide independent civilian oversight and governance of the Calgary Poliee_Service to
ensure a safe community.
1'he Qntario Civilian Commission on Police S®rvices M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t
The Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services is an independent oversight agency committed to
serving the public by ensuring that adequate and effective policing services are provided to the community in
a fair and accountable manner.
New Paltz Police Commission Mission Statement
It is the Mission of the New Paltz Police Commission to insure that the Police
Department provides without any prejudice, adequate protection, guidance and
security at a reasonable cost to the citizens of the community. (8/15/02)
The Medicine Hat Police Commission Mission Statement (Alberta, Canada)
"The Medicine Hat Police Commission provides overall direction through support and guidance to the
Chief of Police, ensuring a safe and secure community."
Edmonton Police Commission Mission Statement (Edmonton, Canada)
The Edmonton Police Commission is committed to working with the citizens of Edmonton and the
Edmonton Police Service to provide the community with a safe environment.
The City of Zion Citizens Law Enforcement Advisory Commission (CLEAC) Mission
Statement
The mission of the Citizens Law Enforcement Advisory Commission is: To serve as a vehicle of
communications between the community and the Chief of Police; and to aet as a cross-
sectional voice of the citizens and to provide general direction to the Police Department.
City of Spokane Police Advisory Committee (Spokane, WA)
Mission Statement: To act as an Advisory Board representing various community client groups to the office of
the Chief of Police. To function as a sounding board for the Chief of Police regarding community needs and
concerns, as well as community response to proposed police programs and procedures, The only term limits are
for the Chair and Vice Chair who can each serve only two consecutive annual terms.
City of Monticello Parks Commission
~~To enhance community pride through developing and maintaining City parks with
a high standard of quality."
Police Advisory Commission Agenda: 4/23/08
6. Consideration of recommendin ado tion of Outstandin Citizen Reco nition Award.
A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND:
Recognition awards are often used by local and regional governmental agencies to recognize
citizens who perform outstanding deeds within the community. The Police Advisory
Commission is being asked to discuss whether the City of Monticello should adopt its own
Outstanding Citizen Recognition Award, and if so the Commission should decide what the
requirements far achieving the award should be, as well as what the actual award should be.
B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Motion to recommend adoption of Outstanding Citizen Recognition Award with award
requirements as specified.
2. Motion to recommend adoption of Outstanding Citizen Recognition Award without
specific award requirement recommendations.
3. Motion to deny recommending adoption of Outstanding Citizen Recognition Award.
C. SUPPORTING DATA:
Wright County Sheriff's Office Awards and Recognition directives (4 pages)
White Bear Township Citizen Recognition Program information (6 pages)
WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
DIRECTIVES MANUAL
SECTION: General Orders DIRECTIVE: G300
SUBJECT: Awazds and Recognition DATE: July O1, 2004
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Update Directives Manual PAGES: 4
DISTRIBUTION: All Sheriff s Office Personnel
G300.01 Purpose
The purpose of this order is to appropriately recognize all sheriff's office employees and citizens
who contribute in a truly measurable and outstanding way to the betterment of our county and
office.
G300.02 Policy
It shall be the policy of the Wright County Sheriff to recognize employees of this office or of
other law enforcement agencies and community members or organizations far acts ofheroism,
outstanding service, exemplary performance, or upholding the guiding principles of this office.
G300.03 Award Recommendation for Law Enforcement Emnloyees and Agencies
Any member of the office may initiate an award recammendation by completing and submitting
a "Wright County Sheriff s Office Recommendation for Award" farm outlining justification for
the award.
When the nominee is a member of this office, the nominator shall forward the completed form to
the Awards and Recognition Committee and a copy to the nominee's division supervisor for
information purposes. The division supervisor may comment in addendum format and forward
the form to the Awards and Recognition Committee.
When a nominee is a member of another law enforcement agency, the nominator shall forward
the form to the nominator's division supervisor. The division supervisor shall forwazd the form
to the Administrative Division addressed to the Chief Deputy. The Chief Deputy shall notify the
chief law enforcement officer of the other agency within five working days of receipt, and
forward the form to the Awards and Recognition Committee.
G300.04 Award Selection and Presentation
The Awards and Recognition Committee shall consider each recammendation by comparing
justification information submitted to award criteria. The committee's recommendation shall be
forwarded to the Chief Deputy.
Award recommendations, approved ar disapproved, shall be placed in the employee's personnel
file.
Award presentations shall be made by the Sheriff or a designee.
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G300.05 Award Categories for All Law Enforcement Employees and Agencies
Medal of Honor: The Medal of Honor is the Wright County Sheriff s Office highest award. It
maybe awarded for an act of outstanding bravery or heroism. Such an act would be
chazacterized by courage in the face of great bodily harm or death. This award may also be
given posthumously.
The Medal of Honor shall consist of a medal, a blue bar, and a certificate.
Medal of Valor: The Medal of Valor may be awarded for an act of distinguished gallantry or
valor, intelligently performed, while conscious of danger.
The Medal of Valor shall consist of a medal, a red bar, and a certificate.
Award of Merit: The Award of Merit maybe awarded for an act of bravery or achievement
where the service provided is significantly greater than commonly expected.
The Award of Merit maybe awarded for outstanding self-initiated work, continuing dedication
and devotion to a law enforcement agency or the community, or other highly creditable unusual
accomplishment, as a representative of the law enforcement community.
The Award of Merit shall consist of a plaque, a gold bar, and a certificate.
Commendation Award: The Commendation Award maybe awarded far an act of achievement
beyond normal performance requirements, which reflects great credit upon the office and the law
enforcement community.
The Commendation Award shall consist of a green bar and a certificate.
Letter of Recognition: The Letter of Recognition maybe awarded far special efforts or actions
which are noteworthy yet do not meet requirements far the above awards.
This award shall consist of a Letter of Recognition from the Sheriff.
Career Achievement Award: The Career Achievement Award maybe awarded for consistent
superior performance of assigned duties demonstrated over the course of a law enforcement
career. This award pays tribute to a person whose efforts, throughout their service, make for
significant career accomplishment.
The Career Achievement Award shall consist of a plaque and certificate.
Unit Citation Award: The Unit Citation Award maybe awarded to a division, unit or section for
exemplary service ar a specific action.
The award shall consist of a commemorative plaque to be displayed at the division, unit or
section. Employees directly involved may receive a certificate.
G300.06 Years of Service Awards
"Years of Service" awards shall be made at five-year intervals starting at five years of service
and concluding with retirement.
This award shall consist of a blue bar with gold star for every five years of completed service. It
shall be the Awards and Recognition Committee's responsibility to review and recommend to
the Sheriff the issuance of the "Years of Service" bar.
G300.07 Uniform Displaying of Awards
Medals awarded by the office shall be awarded in a presentation box and shall be worn only at
the direction of the Sheriff.
Bars maybe worn on the left breast area of the uniform shirt or jacket. Non-uniform employees
may weaz bars on the left lapel or left breast pocket area of civilian clothes. Bazs shall be worn
below the longevity pin where applicable and in descending order (Honor, Valor, Merit and
Commendation). Only one bar for each awazd category shall be worn. An employee who
receives more than one award from the same category shall be presented with a single bar
identifying numerically the sum of awards received in such category.
Bars representing awards received from other law enforcement agencies to employees of this
office shall be worn immediately below office awards and in descending order.
G300.08 Award Recommendations for Private Citizens or organizations
Any member of the office may initiate an award recarnmendation by submitting a "Wright
County Sheriff s Office Recommendation for Award" form outlining justification for the awazd
to the division/unit supervisor. The division/unit supervisor shall forward the form, within five
business days of receipt, to the Awazds and Recognition Committee Chairperson.
G300.09 Citizen's Award Selection and Presentation
The Awards and Recognition Committee shall consider each recommendation by comparing
justification information submitted to award criteria. The committee's recommendation shall be
forwarded to the Chief Deputy.
Award presentations shall be made by the Sheriff or a designee.
G300.10 Citizen's Award Categories
Medal of Valor: The Medal of Valor is the office's highest citizen award. It maybe awarded to
a citizen who risks personal harm with the intention of providing assistance to law enforcement
or another person in order to accomplish a law enforcement, civic, or humanitarian goal. This
award may also be given posthumously.
The Citizens Medal of Valor shall consist of a medal and a certificate.
Award of Merit: An Award of Merit maybe awazded for an act of bravery beyond ordinary
expectations.
An Award of Merit may be awarded in recognition of a citizen or organization whose significant
assistance to law enforcement, another citizen or the community displays extraordinary
involvement beyond ordinary expectations.
The Citizens Award of Merit shall consist of a plaque.
Commendation Award: A Commendation Award maybe awarded to a citizen or organization
far outstanding assistance to the office, a citizen, organization or the community on behalf of
public safety and normally under difficult or demanding circumstances.
The Citizens Commendation Award shall consist of a certificate.
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Letter_of Recognition: A letter of recognition from the Sheriff maybe awarded to a citizen or
organization for their special effort to assist the affice.
G300.11 Awards and Reco ninon Committee Members
The Awards and Recognition Committee shall be comprised of the following personnel:
a. One Sworn Sergeant
b. Two Deputies
c. One Corrections Sergeant
d. One Corrections Officer
e. One Clerical Staff, and
f One Communications Officer
All members of the committee shall be appointed by the Sheriff to serve for two years or as
needed.
The committee shall meet on a quarterly basis throughout the year and more frequently if the
need arises. The committee shall consider nomination for Recognition Awards and conduct an
investigation of the incident when necessary.
The Sworn Sergeant to the committee shall act as the chairperson and submit the committee's
recommendation to the Sheriff It will also be the chairperson's responsibility to notify other
committee members when nominations are submitted to the committee.
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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP
CITIZEN RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Background: C)n May 3, 1993, the Tawn Baard adopted a Resolution far
implementation of a Citizen Recognition Program.
Purpose; Recognition of citizens far acts of special service and assistance to
those in need,
POLICY:
1) The Tawn shall encourage the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department,
the White Bear Lake Fire Department, its residents, and members of
the Public Safety Commission to recommend candidates far
recognition far acts of special service and / ar assistance.
2} Candidates far recognition shall be forwarded to the Public Safety
Commission, who will review the information and make
recammendatian to the Tawn Baard for action.
3) The Township shall mail correspondence acknowledging and thanking
each recognized citizen, and a Public Safety Commission Member
shall contact the candidates for purposes of obtaining background
information for presentation of an award.
4) An Award and/ar Certificate bearing the Township logo shall be
presented to each recognized citizen at the Town's Annual Meeting.
This award shall be presented by the Tawn Board, Ramsey County
Sheriff, WBL Fire Department, Public Safety Commission, ar an
appropriate Township Representative
5) Photographs of the presentation shall be published in the Township's
news publication.
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CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
BRETT COURNOYER
By White Bear Township
For Heroic Rescue Action
on Bald Eagle Lake
July 24, 2005
2006
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
CHRIS BEGNAUD
By White Bear Township
For Heroic Rescue Action
On Bald Eagle Lake
July 24, 2005
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CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
MICHAEL FRIEDECK
By White Bear Township
Far Heroic Rescue Action
On Bald Eagle Lake
July 24, 2005
2006
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
DALTON FRIEDECK
By White Bear Township
For Heroic Rescue Action
On Bald Eagle Lake
July 24, 2005
2006
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
BRAD 6REEMERSCH
By White Bear Township
For Heroic Rescue Action
On Bald Eagle Lake
July 24, 2005
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CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
CATHY GJERDE
By White Bear Township
For Heroic Rescue Action
On Bald Eagle Lake
August 30, 2005
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CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
CASEY GJERDE
By White Bear Township
For Heroic Rescue Action
On Bald Eagle Lake
August 30, 2005
2006
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
TODD GORR
By White Bear Township
For Heroic Rescue Action
On Bald Eagle Lake
August 30, 2005
2006
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
LUKE DRESSEL
By White Bear Township
For Heroic Rescue Action
On Bald Eagle Lake
August 30, 2005
2006
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
DANIEL DUFFY
By White Bear Township
For Heroic Rescue Action
On Bald Eagle Lake
August 30, 2005
2006
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
MIKE 8~ MARY JANE TURNBULL
By White Bear Township
For Action Leading to Apprehension
Of Burglary Suspects
May 7, 2005
2006
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to
GWEN ROGNEY
By White Bear Township
For Action Leading to Apprehension
Of Burglary Suspects
May 7, 2005
2007 CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARDS
Far Actions Taken to Save her Mother from Chakin
• EMMA MALCHOW
For Action Leadin to the Safe Return of a Missin Child
• JOHN ZAPPATA
Monticello Police Advisory Commission Updates
Prepared by Bruce Westby
Wednesday, Apri123, 2008
1) Spe_e_d Trailer_use and location coordination -
Now that spring is here the speed trailer will be placed around the City again at specific
locations as determined by need and/or request. Tom Moores, Streets Superintendent, will
again provide monthly updates via a-mail to the Wright County Sheriff's Office identifying
the proposed locations of the speed trailer during the upcoming month. This will allow the
Sheriff' s Deputies to know where to look for the speed trailer so they can better enforce
posted speeds.
2) In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs
Again, with the advent of spring the in-street pedestrian crossing signs have re-emerged and
will be placed at various pedestrian crossings around town. Similar to the speed trailer, the
signs will be moved from location to location based on need and/or request.