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OF THE OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEETING HELD OCTOBER 25, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman McKey called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Training Room of the Police
Department, located at 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway. Chairman McKey led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Vice -Chair Laney said the opening prayer; the roll was called and a
quorum was declared.
PRESENT: Chairman McKey, Vice -Chair Laney, Treasurer Wilsen, Members Ball, Santana,
and Zielinski (late arrival- 7:12 p.m.). Also present were Staff- Liaison Sgt. Nylander, and
Recording Clerk Turner.
ABSENT: Member Yost (unexcused), and Ex- Officio Member Commissioner Johnson
(unexcused).
Approval of CACOPD Minutes for July 26, 2012
Vice -Chair Laney made a motion to accept the minutes for July 26, 2012. seconded by Member
Ball. Motion carried, with Treasurer Wilsen and Member Santana abstaining from vote.
Update on Community Picnic
Staff - Liaison Sgt. Nylander stated the event was very successful, and that Marco's Pizza, a
community partner, provided free pizza at the event. He continued to say that Sysco provided
most of the food for the event, and to show appreciation, the police department will honor Sysco
with a plaque at one of the Commission Meetings.
Quarterly Update on Gun Safety Class, and S.A.F.E.
Staff - Liaison Sgt. Nylander informed the board that the upcoming Gun Safety Classes are
scheduled for November 17`" and December 15 He continued to say that for the moment, there
is not a S.A.F.E. Class scheduled. Staff - Liaison Sgt. Nylander briefed Member Santana on the
Gun Safety and S.A.F.E. classes, as he is a newly appointed member.
Update on Neighborhood Restorative Justice (NRJ)
Chairman McKey stated there are two (2) or three (3) new cases, and about three (3)
completions. He continued to explain that it is a ninety (90) day diversionary program sponsored
by the 9 Judicial Circuit Court and the police department. He also stated that the program is
always looking for volunteers.
Activity Report
Staff - Liaison Sgt. Nylander provided an activity report for the period of July 1 through October
21, 2012:
• 12, 379 calls for service
• 599 9 -1 -1 hang -up calls
• 182 burglaries
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He explained to the board that the detectives are working hard on solving the burglary cases, and
it is believed that the burglaries are committed by the same criminals. Board discussion ensued
regarding the activity report.
Update on Anti - Bullying Campaign
Vice -Chair Laney informed the board that the Fat Boy Chronicles is a film based on a true story
regarding bullying, and teaches coping strategies to children. She continued to say that a local
hospital may partner with Mike Buchanan, the producer of Fat Boy Chronicles, and that it would
be a good idea to show the film at the Spring Fling event.
Camera Surveillance System
Treasurer Wilsen informed the board of his wishes to support camera installation in
neighborhoods to assist the police department with catching criminals. He continued to say that
the CACOPD should approach the commission and express their support for the cameras.
Chairman McKey asked Staff- Liaison Sgt. Nylander to speak with Chief Brown regarding
approaching the commission, and how best to do so. Chairman McKey also asked Treasurer
Wilsen to draft a letter and e -mail it to Staff - Liaison Sgt. Nylander for Chief Brown's approval.
Member Ball stated that the board could approach the Commission as indicated in the Board's
By -Laws. Board discussion ensued regarding camera surveillance in neighborhoods.
Treasurer Wilsen made a motion to support a letter of expression in favor of surveillance
cameras, seconded by Member Zielinski. Motion passed unanimously.
Founders' Day and Poker Run
Staff - Liaison Sgt. Nylander informed the board that the Poker Run is scheduled for October 27,
2012. It will begin at The Sandwich Shop with the first motorcycle out at 10:00 a.m., and will
end at The Bar. He continued to say that Founders' Day is scheduled for November 2 and 3rd
2012. He stated that Community Affairs will be there with the Explorers to fingerprint children,
and he will sill set up the CACOPD tent.
Update on Neighborhood Safety Summit
Vice -Chair Laney informed the board that she made several contacts while attending the 2012
Southern States Crime Prevention Conference, and feels that attending the conference will help
with the Summit. Chairman McKey suggested the Summit relay information as provided at the
conference, but in a more condensed format. Vice -Chair Laney stated that she will work on an
agenda. Board discussion ensued regarding the benefits of a Neighborhood Safety Summit.
Quarterly Award for Officer
The board discussed the nominations for the Officer of the Quarter, Third Quarter, 2012, Award.
A motion was made by Treasurer Wilsen to select the officer in Nomination #2 for the Officer of
the Third Quarter, 2012, Award, seconded by Vice -Chair Laney. Motion passed unanimously.
Staff - Liaison Sgt. Nylander revealed the names of the nominees:
Nomination #1- Detective Loretta Ganoe
Nomination #2- Officer Teddy Levin
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Staff - Liaison Sgt. Nylander stated the board will receive an e -mail invitation for the
presentation of awards.
SET NEXT AGENDA
Surveillance Camera Status
Spring Fling
Activity Report
Volunteer Program
Quarterly Award for Officer, Officer of the Year Award, Civilian of the Year Award, Volunteer
of the Year Award
Update on Gun Safety Class, and S.A.F.E.
Update on Neighborhood Restorative Justice
Update on Anti - Bullying Campaign
Update on Founders' Day and Poker Run
Update on Neighborhood Safety Summit
Set Next Agenda
Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dtana Turner, Recording erk Rob McKey, Chairman
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