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March 22, 2022 Meeting

Publish Date 03/22/2022

MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

TUESDAY,  MARCH 22, 2022

 

 A meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri was held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in the Community Room at Police Headquarters, 1125 Locust Street, Kansas City.

 

PRESENT:

Commissioner Mark Tolbert, President

Commissioner Cathy Dean, Vice President

Commissioner Don Wagner, Treasurer

Commissioner Dawn Cramer, Member

Mayor Quinton Lucas, Member

Mr. David V. Kenner, Secretary/Attorney

Richard C. Smith, Chief of Police

 

This meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Commissioner Tolbert.  Commissioner Cramer attended the meeting via telephone.  Sergeant Jeff Cowdrey led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Chaplain John Jones provided the invocation. 

  1. Crime Reporting/Gun Crime. Deputy Chief Mike Wood presented information

on monthly crime statistics.  He advised that to-date 2022, there have been 31 homicides, compared to 39 at this same time in 2021; the five-year average of homicides for this same time period is 32.  As of March 21, 2022, there have been 88 non-fatal shootings, compared to 92 for this same time period in 2021.  There have been an additional 25 non-fatal shooting victims identified since March 21, 2022, compared to 25 for this same time period in 2021.

Deputy Chief Wood presented statistics on suspect and victim characteristics for

the month of February 2022.  Deputy Chief Wood advised that the Department recovered 157 firearms in February 2022, compared to 147 in February 2021.  The five-year average of recovered firearms for this same period is 161. 

            Deputy Chief Wood spoke about cases submitted for prosecution.  In February 2022, there were 334 cases submitted for prosecution; there were 272 cases submitted to Jackson County, 43 in Clay County, and 19 in Platte County.  Deputy Chief Wood reported that 101 of those cases were filed, and 146 cases were declined.

            Deputy Chief Wood spoke about a recent joint operation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).  The operation stemmed from an investigation into an armed and violent drug trafficking organization.  The two-day operation involved more than 200 federal and local law enforcement officers, and a total of 26 individuals were federally indicted.  Law enforcement recovered 27 firearms, 11.1 kilograms of marijuana, 300 grams of cocaine, 278 grams of other illegal drugs, and over $34,000 in cash.  

  1. Community Outreach. KCPD Social Worker Brook McQuillar spoke about a recent referral she received from a patrol sergeant regarding a houseless woman staying in a tent on the lawn of the Central Patrol Division Station.  Social workers were able to determine the woman had been houseless for approximately a year.  She had a pay-by-the-week job; however, at this time, the job tasks were very limited and resulted in minimal pay.  Local shelters were full, but with the assistance of KCPD Social Service and a community agency, a new apartment was secured for the woman.  They are also assisting her in locating stable employment and health care.

Deputy Chief True presented a slideshow of photographs from events that KCPD was involved in this month.  She also noted that Police Canine Denis recently passed away from a terminal illness. 

Sergeant Jeff Cowdrey gave a presentation on the Department’s Hostage Negotiation Team.  The Hostage Negotiation Team is made up of volunteers, including 14 law enforcement members and one retired law enforcement member currently serving as an auxiliary service volunteer.  The Hostage Negotiation Team is equipped with skills that help de-escalate situations in hopes of a positive ending; if they can get the hostage-taker to talk, 90 percent of the time the stituations are resolved peacefully.  The team responds to Operation 100 incidents with armed and barricaded subjects.  Members of the team are on a two-week call out rotation.  The team works directly with tactical enforcement teams to gain intelligence on the situation and communicate with the subject either in person or by phone. 

Sergeant Cowdrey advised that the members on the team are all certified in crisis intervention, and the CIT Unit assists and provides additional support regularly.    He also advised that the Hostage Negotiation Team responds to approximately 40-50 callouts per year and over 90 percent result in a peaceful resolution. 

Commissioner Tolbert stated that the Department should consider creating a permanent Hostage Negotiation Team, rather than rely on volunteers, so that the Department can follow up with the contacted subjects.  He believes this will help address those in a mental health crisis. 

Chief Smith thanked Sergeant Cowdrey for his 18 years of service on the Hostage Negotiation Team and 32+ plus years of service at KCPD, and congratulated him on his upcoming retirement.  Sergeant Shawn Campbell will lead the Hostage Negotiation Team following Sergeant Cowdrey’s retirement. 

Captain Jason Asper presented the Fatality Analysis Report.  This report includes statistics on crash locations from the past ten years and contributing factors from the last three years.  Captain Asper advised that the City’s high-crash locations are as follows: 26 fatality crashes at I-70 and I-435 (23rd-Eastwood and Blue Ridge to Manchester) and 53 fatality crashes from 31st to 55th, near or on US 71 Hwy.  Overall, 64 percent of fatality crashes were on City streets and 35 percent occurred within the East Patrol Division. 

Captain Asper advised that fatality accidents most frequently occur on Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 2000 hours and 0400 hours.  Captain Asper shared the following statistics on victims of fatality accidents: 73 percent of victims were male, the driver was the victim in 47 percent of the fatality accidents, the average victim age is 41, the average suspect (culpable) age is 39 years, 62 percent of victims were not wearing their seatbelts, 36 percent of fatality accidents involved alcohol, 32 percent involved drugs, 25 percent involved marijuana, the suspect driver (culpable) was speeding in 47 percent of the accidents, and 27 percent involved a lane violation.   

Captain Asper spoke about an upcoming traffic safety operation on April 14, 2022.  This will be the first of four operations that will focus on speed enforcement, seatbelt enforcement, DUI/Alcohol enforcement, community education, media involvement, will include the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and will involve HMV/Occupant Protection Seatbelt grants.

Mayor Lucas thanked Major Scott Caron and the Traffic Unit for their professionalism while investigating the fatality accident involving two City employees. 

  1. Administration Bureau. Deputy Chief Michael Hicks provided an update on Department staffing.  As of February 28, 2022, Department strength was 1,700.  For this time period, there were 1,144 sworn law enforcement personnel, 507 career civilians, 44 police officer candidates, and five Board members.  Deputy Chief Hicks noted that since January 1, 2022, KCPD has lost 28 members due to resignations or retirements; 25 of these members were law enforcement and three were recruits.  The Department continues to see civilian resignations and retirements as well. 

Deputy Chief Hicks advised that the 173rd Entrant Officer Class, consisting of 22 KCPD recruits, will graduate from the Academy on Thursday, March 24, 2022.  The 174th Entrant Officer Class, consisting of 22 KCPD recruits, began training on February 7, 2022, and are expected to graduate on August 18, 2022.   The Department hopes to have an additional Academy class beginning in May 2022, if funding is available.

Deputy Chief Hicks spoke about the Body-Worn Camera Project.  He advised that through generous donations from the Police Foundation of Kansas City and the DeBruce Foundation, the Department has deployed 890 body-worn cameras in the last five months; all officers and sergeants in patrol, tactical enforcement teams, and traffic enforcement are equipped with body-worn cameras.  The Department received additional funds through the Operation LeGend grant to purchase 400 additional body-worn cameras for investigative personnel. 

Deputy Chief Hicks advised that the City Auditor’s Office will present results from the Body-Worn Camera Audit at an upcoming Board meeting.  The Department worked in concert with the City to identify ways to change and improve processes, policies, and deployment.  Body-worn cameras provide protection for community members and officers.  In response to a question, Deputy Chief Hicks advised that the audio and video footage captured on the body-worn camera has proven to be extremely valuable, noting that they greatly assist in investigations and complaints filed with the Office of Community Complaints.

  1. Executive Services Bureau. Captain Lionel Colon and Technical Systems Manager Jeffrey Brame gave a presentation on the Communications Support Unit.  The Communications Unit has 19 budgeted positions; there are currently four vacancies.  Manager Brame spoke about the operations of the Communications Support Unit, which includes oversight of over 700 mobile command radios and 1800 portable radios.  They also manage 850 radios from the Fire Department and approximately 1,300 radios from other City departments. 

            The Communications Support Unit installs emergency responder equipment in all KCPD and KCFD vehicles.  This equipment includes radios, emergency lights, siren controllers, siren speakers, camera equipment, computer mounts, gun racks, and other equipment.  Installers use over 800 feet of wire in an installation, and equipment for one vehicle costs approximately $25,770.00.  Equipment installation for one vehicle takes approximately 45 to 50 hours, and includes the disassembly of the bumper to install the siren speakers.  A lot of equipment from decommissioned vehicles is reused. 

            The Communications Support Unit also provides a drive-through service for quick radio repairs.  In addition, they manage their own inventory and repair shop.  The Kansas City radio system is the backbone of the Mid-America Regional Radio System (MARRS).  The Communications Support Unit Field Service Technicians service 11 radio tower sites, 36 Fire Station radios, and 13 dispatch centers.  These technicians are always on-call and ready to fix any issues that arise.   

            The Communications Support Unit is currently testing new portable and mobile radios for KCPD.  Also, they are changing to Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), which will require staff to reprogram every Department radio by June 21, 2022.  The Unit is also changing backup batteries at four site locations.  Deputy Chief Niemeier invited the Board members to tour the Communications Support Unit. 

Deputy Chief Doug Niemeier presented the following items for Board approval:

  1. Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2021-22.  A memorandum dated March 11, 2022, was presented to recommend approval of budget transfers.  This budget transfer will affect the General Fund, Police Drug Enforcement Fund, Police Grants Fund, and Grants Special Revenue Fund.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to approve the budget transfers as presented.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Bid No. 2021-7, Ammunition/Munitions.  A memorandum dated March 9, 2022, was presented to recommend approval to award Bid No. 2021-7, Ammunition/Munitions, to Gulf States Distributors at an anticipated expenditure of $1,230,575.00.  The contract period is May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023.  Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that there is currently an extreme shortage of ammunition.  

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to award Bid No. 2021-7, Ammunition/Munitions, to Gulf State Distributors at an anticipated expenditure of $1,230,575.00.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Police Foundation Donation for Data Storage. A memorandum dated March 11, 2022, was presented to recommend acceptance of a donation from the Police Foundation of Kansas City, in the amount of $502,447.40.  This donation is to fund the acquisition of four additional “nodes” of storage to the existing Isilon Storage System.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to accept the Police Foundation of Kansas City donation in the amount of $502,447.40.  The vote was 5-0 in favor. 

  1. Adjustment to Special Revenue Accounts for Fiscal Year 2021-22. A memorandum dated March 11, 2022, was presented to recommend approval of a special adjustment in the amount of $502,448.00 from the Private Donations Fund to the Audio/Visual Equipment Fund.  This transfer is necessary in order to purchase the body-worn camera video storage utilizing a fund donation from the Police Foundation of Kansas City (see above). 

In response to a question from Mayor Lucas, Deputy Chief Hicks said this storage increase will provide approximately five years of body-worn camera video footage storage.  Deputy Chief Hicks also advised that the State of Missouri requires video to be retained for 30 days.  KCPD holds non-evidentiary footage for 180 days and evidentiary footage through the time designated by the statute of limitations.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the adjustment to special revenue accounts, as presented.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Body-Worn Camera Storage Expansion. A memorandum dated March 11, 2022, was presented to recommend approval to purchase additional body-worn camera storage from Converge One, at a total expenditure of $502,447.40.  This purchase is funded through a donation from the Police Foundation of Kansas City (see above). 

A motion was made by Mayor Lucas, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the purchase of additional body-worn camera storage from Converge One, at a total expenditure of $502,447.40.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.

  1. Bid No. 2023-5, Motorcraft Parts, Brakes/Components. A memorandum dated March 3, 2022, was presented to recommend approval to award Bid No. 2023-5, Motorcraft Parts, Brakes/Components and Accessories to Factory Motor Parts, at a total anticipated expenditure of $165,035.58.  This is a one-year contract with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to award Bid No. 2023-5, Motorcraft Parts, Brakes/Components and Accessories to Factory Motor Parts, at a total anticipated expenditure of $165,035.58.  The vote was 5-0 in favor. 

Commissioner Cramer left the meeting at this time, and returned during closed session. 

  1. Bid No. 2023-8, Automotive Tires. A memorandum dated March 8, 2022, was presented to recommend approval to award Bid No. 2023-8, Automotive Tires, to State Tire (Blue Valley Goodyear), at a total anticipated expenditure of $126,420.00.  This is a one-year contract with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to award Bid No. 2023-8, Automotive Tires, to State Tire (Blue Valley Goodyear), at a total anticipated expenditure of $126,420.00.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. Police Foundation Donation for ALPR’s. A memorandum dated March 11, 2022, was presented to recommend acceptance of a donation from the Police Foundation of Kansas City, in the amount of $247,695.50.  This donation is to cover half of the total cost to purchase automated license plate readers (ALPR’s) for high crime areas.  The Department received a match from the City of Kansas City, Missouri.

Commissioner Tolbert advised that he would like the words “high crime areas” struck from the grant form, to protect certain areas from being over-policed.  Chief Smith advised that the location selected for this project is a 13-square-mile area that statistically has a high rate of violent crime.  Commissioner Dean recommended amending the grant form to state “locations determined by the statistics collected by the Department that indicate a high prevalence of violent crime.”

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, to accept the Police Foundation of Kansas City’s donation in the amount of $247,695.50, with the amended language in the grant form.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

  1. Police Foundation ALPR Project. A memorandum dated March 11, 2022, was presented to approve the purchase of automated license plate readers from Electronic Technology, Inc., at a total expenditure of $495,391.00.  This purchase will be covered by a donation from the Police Foundation (see above) and a match from the City of Kansas City, Missouri. 

A motion was made by Mayor Lucas, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the purchase of automated license plate readers from Electronic Technology, Inc., at a total expenditure of $495,391.00.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

Deputy Chief Niemeier and the Board thanked the Police Foundation of Kansas City for their donations today in the amount of $750,000.  Deputy Chief Niemeier stated that these donations will greatly assist the Department.  Commissioner Dean requested that a member from the Police Foundation provide an update on the “A Call for Backup” fundraiser at the next Board meeting. 

  1. Professional Development and Research Bureau. Deputy Chief Mike Wood presented the Basic Training Class Summary for February 2022.  He advised that the 173rd Entrant Officer Class will graduate on on Thursday, March 24, 2022; there are 22 KCPD recruits and 13 recruits from outside agencies in this class.  The 174th Entrant Officer Class is expected to graduate on August 18, 2022; there are 22 KCPD recruits and nine recruits from outside agencies in this class. 

Deputy Chief Wood provided an update on the Youth Services Unit.  He advised that 695 youth attended activities at the Police Athletic League (PAL) in February, despite a three-day closure due to inclement weather and the Presidents’ Day holiday.   He stated that PAL continues to see new members in attendance.

Deputy Chief Wood advised that a PAL Youth Advisory Board was created.  This group meets biweekly at the PAL Center.  The Youth Advisory Board recently identified 11 PAL members eligible for new Chromebooks.  These computers were provided through grant funding.  There will be a party in the near future to distribute the new computers to recipients.

Deputy Chief Wood advised that PAL recently held its Annual Poker Tournament.  There were more than 120 attendees, and the event raised over $25,000.  Deputy Chief Wood advised that the D.A.R.E. curriculum is being taught in 26 classes throughout nine different schools.  There were five D.A.R.E. graduations in February 2022.

  1. Office of General Counsel. General Counsel Holly Dodge presented the February 2022 Private Officers Licensing Unit Monthly Summary.  In February 2022, there were 37 private officer license suspensions, five license denials, and two license revocations.
                Mayor Lucas briefly left the meeting.

Ms. Dodge presented the following private officer licensing appeals:

  1. Private Officer Licensing Appeal: John F. Heil.  A memorandum dated March 8, 2022, was presented to recommend the denial of the armed private security license of John F. Heil.  The basis for the denial is outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.050(3)(O), which stipulates the applicant applying for a license under these provisions must meet these standards and may be denied if the applicant “provides other facts or actions which demonstrate that the applicant is unsuitable or ineligible for a license.”  On December 4, 2020, Mr. Heil was terminated from the Lee’s Summit, Missouri Police Department, as a result of mishandling property, recovered property, and improper documentation. 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Tolbert, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to uphold the appeal and grant the armed private security license of John F. Heil.  The vote was 3-0 in favor.  

  1. Private Security Company “License Under Review” – Chase Watts and State Public Safety.  A memorandum dated March 17, 2022, was presented to recommend the revocation of the armed security licenses of Chase Watts and State Public Safety.  The basis for the revocations are outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.060(8)(I), which stipulates, “The Chief of Police, or his/her designee may impose a fine, order probation, order a suspension, or revoke a license of a company granted under Section 84.720 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section (10) of this rule, when there exists information that a licensee, if the licensee is an organization, any of its officers, directors, partners, or associates has – (I) provided other facts or actions which demonstrate that an applicant is unsuitable or ineligible to continue a license.”  On December 14, 2021, the Private Officers Licensing Unit received a Missouri Criminal History Rap Sheet stating that Mr. Watts was arrested on December 13, 2021, and Felony charges were filed against Mr. Watts in Johnson County, Missouri. 

            Mr. Watts also failed to notify the Private Officers Licensing Unit of his arrest, which is required in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.060(6), which stipulates, “Individuals providing private security services or proprietary private investigative services are required to notify the Private Officers Licensing Unit when they are arrested or have court cases pending within five (5) days of the incident.” 

            Mr. Watts also refused to complete Form 5067 P.D. – Former Law Enforcement Personnel when requested by the Private Officers Licensing Unit.  Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations 10-2.010 stipulates in part, “Failure to comply with any reasonable request of the Board shall be grounds for denying an application for a license or for revoking, suspending, or failing to renew a license issued under these rules.”

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to uphold the Private Officers Licensing Unit’s decision and revoke the armed security licenses of Chase Watts and State Public Safety.  The vote was 3-0 in favor.

            Mayor Lucas returned to the meeting.

  1. Public Comments. Douglas Kinney encouraged the Board to take their jobs seriously when selecting the new Chief of Police.  He stated that the Board’s decision will be impactful on the community, and the candidate selected must be good for police and citizen relations. 

Ron Hunt stated that he supports KCPD and its initiatives that are aimed at relationships with youth, such as the Police Athletic League.  He stated that more money needs to be spent on youth initiatives.  Mr. Hunt thanked Department detectives for their investigative efforts leading to solving the homicide that occurred at Linwood & Agnes.  Mr. Hunt stated that when crimes are solved in the City’s neighborhoods, it is a relief to residents.  He encouraged listeners to call the TIPS Hotline if they had information on any crimes. 

Mr. Hunt also congratulated Sergeant Bobbie King for her recent award for arresting a homicide suspect while working in an off-duty capacity.  More information on the award can be found at https://www.kcpd.org/media/news-releases/off-duty-officer-captures-homicide-suspect/.  Mr. Hunt stated that Sergeant King is an ideal officer, and he hopes the next Chief of Police has the same qualities and characteristics as Sergeant King.

Roberta Stevenson stated that her son Jalen Davis was killed in Kansas City on September 18, 2020.  Ms. Stevenson stated that the suspect in the shooting has still not been charged, and the family has not received justice.  Ms. Stevenson stated that the detective assigned to her son’s case lacks compassion and empathy.  She also stated that the detective will not return her or her family’s phone calls and messages.  Deputy Chief Mabin stated that solving violent crime is the Investigations Bureau Office (IBO) top priority, and advised that a sergeant from the IBO would like to meet with Ms. Stevenson following the meeting to gather more information to better assist her and her family.

  1. Recap from Chief Richard Smith. Chief Smith advised that Deputy Chief Joseph Mabin returned to Kansas City last night after graduating from the National FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.   

Chief Smith advised that the Finance, Governance, and Public Safety Committee will hold a budget hearing tomorrow, March 23, 2022.  Chief Smith requested support of an additional $33 million over the State-required 20 percent.  He stated that the workload continues to grow regardless of staffing and resources.  There are currently 14 shifts that are requiring overtime.  He stated that members are being overworked and need relief.  Additional funding for personnel and Academy classes would greatly help the Department.  Chief Smith also stated that the primary operation of the Department is answering and responding to 911 calls for service.  If personnel numbers continue to decrease, specialized units will be forced to close in order to respond to calls for service.

In response to a question from Commissioner Dean, Chief Smith advised that the additional $33 million is approximately 15 percent of the Department’s budget.  He also advised that 94 percent of the Department’s budget goes towards personnel salaries and benefits.  Commissioner Dean stated that if the additional $33 million does not get passed, the Department will be forced to lay off employees.  Chief Smith added that it is hard to recruit good employees if their future with the Department is not promised by consistent funding.  Mayor Lucas stated that he supports the additional $33 million because the Department’s transmittal lays out how the money will be spent, in areas such as salaries and raises, community and youth outreach, staffing requirements across the City, and crisis intervention and de-escalation resources. 

  1. Approval of minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Wagner, to approve the minutes of the open session meetings of the Board of Police Commissioners on February 22, 2022, and March 1, 2022.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 
  2. Secretary/Attorney David Kenner. Mr. Kenner advised that one vendor responded to the Board’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Executive Search Firm (Consultant) for the Chief of Police Position.  The one response came from Mr. Gary Peterson with Public Sector Search and Consulting.  Mr. Kenner advised that Mr. Peterson provided his services to the Board in the 2017 nationwide police chief search, and the Board was extremely satisfied with his services.  Commissioner Tolbert requested the Board continue discussions in closed session, as this relates to personnel matters. 

The Board did not award the RFP at this time. 

  1. Mayor Quinton Lucas. Mayor Lucas expressed his confidence in the Fiscal 2022-23 budget, and appreciates the Department’s involvement in the budget process.
  2. Scheduled meetings. The Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri has scheduled the following meetings:

 

Special Closed Meeting:

 

Friday, March 25, 2022

9:00 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, 1125 Locust Street, Kansas City.

This is a special closed meeting being held to discuss personnel matters.

 

Board Disciplinary Hearing:

 

BOPC 21-02

May 13, 2022, 9:00 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

Regular Meetings:

 

April 19, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

May 24, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

June 28, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

July 12, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

August 23, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

September 27, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

October 25, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

November 15, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

December 13, 2022, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Mayor Lucas, and by vote indicated below, to adjourn the open meeting at 11:29 a.m. and reconvene in closed session as provided in the following resolution.  Following a roll call, the vote was 4-0 in favor.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, notice of the board meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners was given on July 21, 2021, and

WHEREAS, said notice indicated that the Board of Police Commissioners might go into closed session during said meeting, and

WHEREAS, notice of the closed meeting follows the guidelines of Section 610.020 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Police Commissioners go into closed session during the meeting being held on  Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at KCPD Headquarters, 1125 Locust Street, Kansas City, for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, labor negotiations, and litigation matters.

The following Commissioners were present and voted to go into closed session as follows:

Mayor Quinton Lucas                                                 -           Aye

Commissioner Dawn Cramer                                     -           Aye

Commissioner Don Wagner                                       -           Aye

            Commissioner Cathy Dean                                         -           Aye

Commissioner Mark Tolbert                                       -           Aye

            There being a quorum present and the question of holding a closed session having received an affirmative public vote of at least three (3) members, a closed meeting was held as set forth above.

Below are the votes from the closed session of the Board of Police Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2022:

The Board went into closed session at 11:40 a.m. 

1)         Following a motion by Commissioner Wagner and a second by Commissioner Dean, the Board voted to approve the applications for continued employment of Reserve Police Officer Josephine Woods and Sergeant William Mahoney.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.   Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, Commissioner Wagner voted Aye, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

2)         Following a motion by Commissioner Dean and a second by Commissioner Wagner, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the closed session of the Board on February 22, 2022.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.   Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, Commissioner Wagner voted Aye, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

3)         Following a motion by Commissioner Dean and a second by Mayor Lucas, the Board voted to go into special closed session to discuss personnel matters.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.   Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, Commissioner Wagner voted Aye, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

4)         At 1:30 p.m., following a motion by Commissioner Dean and a second by Mayor Lucas, the Board voted to come out closed session and adjourn.  The vote was 5-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, Commissioner Wagner voted Aye, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

            The Board adjourned at 1:30 p.m.