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April 25, 2023 Meeting

Publish Date 04/25/2023

MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023

 

 

A meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri was held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in the Community Room at Police Headquarters, 1125 Locust Street, Kansas City.

PRESENT:

Commissioner Mark Tolbert, President

Commissioner Cathy Dean, Vice President

Commissioner Dawn Cramer, Member

Mayor Quinton Lucas, Member

Mr. David Kenner, Secretary/Attorney

Stacey Graves, Chief of Police

 

This meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Commissioner Tolbert.  Mayor Lucas attended the meeting via WebEx video conference.  Police Officer Ty Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Chaplain Richard Rocha provided the invocation. 

  1. Guest Presentation. Mr. Douglas Jones, City Auditor, presented the 3rd Quarter update of the Community Policing and Prevention Fund (CPPF).  The Department reported spending about 19 percent of the CPPF in the 3rd Quarter; the Department has spent about 71 percent of the CPPF this year.  The City Auditor’s Office verified whether officers or staff were assigned to the Communications Unit and Violent Crimes Division, and whether lateral recruits were added to the new-hires category.  The City Auditor’s Office did not make any recommendations during this audit.  Fourth Quarter results will be presented in June or July 2023.

            Commissioner Tolbert stated that he hopes the public realizes the efforts the Department is making to collaborate with the City, including the vast number of hours expended by the Department’s Fiscal Division in complying with these quarterly audits, and that the City and Department have the same objectives for a safer Kansas City.  Chief Graves added that she will continue these relationships with the City.  She welcomed the City Council to review the Department’s budget monthly to thoroughly understand the Department’s spending.

  1. Investigations Bureau. Deputy Chief Luis Ortiz provided an update on monthly crime statistics.  He advised that to-date in 2023, there have been 52 homicides, compared to 49 at this same time in 2022; the five-year average of homicides for this same time period is 46.  The Department has cleared 18 homicides this year and seven additional cases from previous years, totaling 25 homicides cleared to-date 2023.

Deputy Chief Ortiz advised there have been 141 non-fatal shootings year-to-date, compared to 131 for this same time period in 2022.  There were 36 non-fatal shootings in March 2023, compared to 36 in March 2022.  Deputy Chief Ortiz presented statistics on suspect and victim characteristics for the month of March 2023. 

Deputy Chief Ortiz advised that the Department recovered 180 firearms in March 2023, compared to 211 in March 2022.  The five-year average of recovered firearms for the month of March is 210.  The Department has recovered 515 firearms year-to-date 2023. 

            Deputy Chief Ortiz spoke about cases submitted for prosecution.  In March 2023, there were 260 cases submitted for prosecution; there were 211 cases submitted to Jackson County, 38 to Clay County, and 11 to Platte County.  Deputy Chief Ortiz reported that 102 of those cases were filed, and 94 cases were declined.  A majority of the case declinations were due to insufficient evidence or prosecutor discretion.  Investigations personnel continue to work with local prosecutors to prepare a solid case file. 

  1. Patrol Bureau. Deputy Chief Joseph Mabin presented monthly statistics for the Patrol Bureau.  Deputy Chief Mabin advised that the median response time for Priority 10 calls (also known as Priority 1) for the month of March was 7.7 minutes; the Department’s Priority 10 response time goal is 7.50 minutes.  The Priority 20 (also known as Priority 2) response time for the month of February was 9.8 minutes; the Department’s Priority 20 response time goal is 9.00 minutes.  The response time is the amount of time from when the call is created until an officer arrives on scene. 

            Deputy Chief Mabin advised that the average 911 hold time for March 2023 was 35 seconds, compared to 27 seconds last month.  For the month of March, it took approximately 8 minutes and 15 seconds from the time a Priority 10 call was placed and until an officer arrived on scene; it took approximately 10 minutes and 21 seconds from the time a Priority 20 call was placed and until an officer arrived on scene.  The Department needs more officers on the streets and more call takers to answer emergency calls, in order to reduce these wait times.   

Deputy Chief Mabin presented the Traffic Summary for March 2023.  He advised that there were 1,537 crashes in March 2023, compared to 1,315 in March 2022.  There have been 4,336 crashes year-to-date 2023, compared to 3,654 for this same time period in 2022.  There have been 22 traffic fatalities to-date 2023, compared to 32 at this same time last year.  Four of the fatalities that occurred in March 2023 were pedestrians.

Deputy Chief Mabin advised that the Department held ten Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Wolf Pack enforcement activities during March 2023.  These enforcement activities resulted in 128 total stops, 74 DUI arrests, and 225 total citations.

In response to a question from Commissioner Tolbert, Deputy Chief Mabin advised that the Parking Control Section enforcement activity increased dramatically this month, due to two members returning to work after completion of training.  Commissioner Tolbert advised that he has seen several news reports of homeowners blocking their driveways with cones ahead of the NFL Draft, to prevent people from parking in front of their homes.  The City has hired a private entity to handle parking control enforcement downtown.  KCPD’s Parking Control Section handles parking complaints and other issues in all other areas of the City.  

Major Kari Thompson presented the monthly Community Engagement Division report.  Major Thompson highlighted the Patrol Bureau Member Showcases of the Month, Officer Bradley Rains and Sergeant Billy Dotson.  Earlier this month, a 17-year-old boy who is autistic and non-verbal walked away from his home, barefoot.  He had walked into the woods, and after almost 30 minutes, Officer Rains located him.  His feet were hurting and it was going to take him a very long time to walk out.  Sergeant Dotson arrived and gave the boy a piggy-back ride home.  Major Thompson commended these officers’ efforts. 

Major Thompson introduced Sergeant Joseph Merino as the Community Engagement Division’s newest member.  Sergeant Merino has been on the Department for 23 years, and has been a sergeant for eight years.  Sergeant Merino will supervise the Community Interaction Officers (CIOs). 

Major Thompson highlighted the Transition Center of Kansas City (TCKC) Restorative Reentry Community (RRC).  The RCC provides a wide range of resources and programs for residents in a college-like atmosphere.  These residents are provided with continuing education, job readiness training, employment opportunities, and discovering self-improvement needs specific to each resident.  Major Thompson thanked TCKC for their partnership.

Major Thompson presented a video slideshow of events that Community Engagement Division personnel were involved in this past month. 

  1. Administration Bureau. Deputy Chief Doug Niemeier provided an update on Department staffing.  He advised that as of March 31, 2023, Department strength was 1,656.  For this time period, there were 1,105 sworn law enforcement personnel, 38 recruits, 509 professional staff, and four Board members.  He advised that the 178th Entrant Officer Class began training yesterday, so there are an additional 14 recruits.  Additionally, there are 25 applicants in various stages of the hiring process for sworn law enforcement.  The Department has also re-hired three members.  Over the past weekend, the Department held law enforcement testing; 34 of the participants passed.   

            Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that the Department hired nine people for the Communications Unit this past month.  There are currently three more pending job offers, and 13 applicants in various stages of the hiring process. 

Deputy Chief Niemeier advised that the Department is accepting applications for Detention Facility Officers.  This position is for 18+ years of age.  More information can be found at https://careers.kcpd.org.  In response to a question from Commissioner Cramer, Deputy Chief Mabin advised that the Department is currently staffing the Metro and East Patrol detention facilities.

            Deputy Chief Niemeier highlighted the Human Resources personnel for their tireless work to improve the hiring processes.  Deputy Chief Niemeier spoke about recruitment events that the Department participated in this past month.    He noted that the 176th Entrant Officer Class just completed their final training, and will graduate on May 4, 2023. 

            Deputy Chief Niemeier spoke about Integrating Communications Assessment and Tactics (ICAT) training.  The training provides de-escalation tools for officers to use in critical incidents.  The entire Department will receive this training. 

  1. Executive Services Bureau. Deputy Chief Derek McCollum presented the following items for Board approval:
  2. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.  A memorandum dated April 14, 2023, was presented to recommend the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.  The total budget from appropriations from all sources is $284,242,620, compared to $268,915,126 for Fiscal Year 2022-23.  The Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget recognizes appropriations of $261,050,580 from the City of Kansas City, and $23,192,040 from other sources.          

            Commissioner Dean inquired about two letters sent to the City Council by Chief Graves regarding reimbursement for personnel expenses for Super Bowl activities.  Deputy Chief McCollum advised that the Department has requested reimbursement in the amount of $200,400 for these unbudgeted expenses.  The City has not responded to these requests.  Commissioner Dean noted that approximately $13,000 of these expenses were for two Mayor’s Security Detail officers to accompany Mayor Lucas at the Super Bowl in Arizona, per his request to take them.  Commissioner Dean inquired if the City and Mayor Lucas ever intended to reimburse the Department.  Mayor Lucas advised that the City Council approved a budget allocation to the Kansas City Sports Commission for Super Bowl Celebration-related expenses; however, all of those funds have been used.  He also referenced past and current litigation involving Department funding.

The Board expressed great frustration with this issue, noting that these expenses were not budgeted for and will have to be paid for with funds from next year’s budget.  Commissioner Cramer asked Mayor Lucas if the City plans to pay for police personnel at the upcoming NFL Draft and World Cup.  The Board discussed personnel costs for the Mayor’s Security Detail.  Deputy Chief McCollum advised that annual overtime expenses for the Mayor’s Security Detail ranges from $150,000 to $180,000. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2022-23. A memorandum dated April 24, 2023, was presented recommending approval of budget transfers.  This transfer will affect the General Fund.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the budget transfers as presented. 

  1. Renewal of Bid No. 2023-8, Automotive Tires.  A memorandum dated March 8, 2023, was presented to recommend approval of a one-year contract renewal with State Avenue Tire for automotive tires, at an anticipated expenditure of $152,074.88.  The contract period is May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the one-year contract renewal with State Avenue Tire for automotive tires, at an anticipated expenditure of $152,074.88.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. Blanket Building & Property Insurance EV1943. A memorandum dated March 30, 2023, was presented to recommend approval of a one-year renewal of blanket building and property insurance coverage with Lockton Companies, Inc., through the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s contract EV1943, for a total expenditure of $294,135.  The contract period runs from May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

In response to a question, Deputy Chief McCollum explained that the buildings the Department utilizes are property of the City and insured by them; however, the Department is responsible for covering the property inside these facilities.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the one-year renewal of blanket building and property insurance coverage with Lockton Companies, Inc., through the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s contract EV1943, for a total expenditure of $294,135.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

Commissioner Dean spoke about the Board’s request to research liability insurance coverage.  After a presentation by Lockton Companies, Inc., the Board determined that liability insurance would be too expensive to buy.  Lockton estimated that the Department would have a $5 million deductible per claim, in addition to $2.5 million annual premium.  Mayor Lucas agreed that this would be too costly, but recommended additional Board discussion regarding the high liability claims that are currently open against the Department. 

  1. Excess Workers’ Compensation Coverage EV1943. A memorandum dated March 30, 2023, was presented to recommend approval of a one-year renewal of the excess workers’ compensation insurance coverage with Lockton Companies, Inc., through the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s contract EV1943, at an anticipated expenditure of $196,628.  The contract period runs from May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the one-year renewal of the excess workers’ compensation insurance coverage with Lockton Companies, Inc., through the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s contract EV1943, at an anticipated expenditure of $196,628.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. RFP 2023-18, 457 Plan and Investment Consulting Services. A memorandum dated April 3, 2023, was presented to recommend approval to award RFP 2023-18, 457 Plan and Investment Consulting Services to the Hayas Group.  This is at no cost to the Department; the annual cost of $42,000 is paid by the plan participates.  The award period runs May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods.  

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to award RFP 2023-18, 457 Plan and Investment Consulting Services to the Hayas Group, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

Chief Graves announced that the Department’s Retirement Administrator, Mr. Jim Pyle, will be retiring after 23 years of service with the Kansas City Police Employee Retirement System (KCPERS).  Chief Graves presented Mr. Pyle with a Chief’s Coin to express appreciation for his service to Department members. 

  1. KC-ETAC Purchases. A memorandum dated April 13, 2023, was presented to recommend the renewal of the Department’s Thomson Reuters and Coplink subscriptions, as the fiduciary of KC-ETAC, at a total expenditure of $476,964. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the KC-ETAC purchases, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. Cobwebs Software Request. A memorandum dated March 30, 2023, was presented to recommend the approval for the purchase of Cobwebs Subscription Service for a one-year period, from Insight Public Sector, utilizing the Omnia Partners’ contract #4400006644/EVP2238.  The total expenditure is $134,913.76.  The software will be utilized by the KCPD Law Enforcement Resource Center (LERC) to extract and analyze open-source electronic data.  Funding for this software will be reimbursed by the Police Foundation of Kansas City and the PSN grant. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the purchase of the Cobwebs Subscription Service, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

  1. Replacement of Bomb Response Vehicle. A memorandum dated March 29, 2023, was presented to recommend approval for the purchase of a bomb response vehicle from Farber Specialty, at an anticipated expenditure of $741,446.  The current vehicle is at its end of life both mechanically and technologically.  This purchased will be reimbursed with a combination of Police Foundation funds and matching funds from the City of Kansas City, Missouri.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the purchase of a new bomb response vehicle from Farber Specialty, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

  1. Midwest HIDTA Task Force Grant Agreement #G23MW0005A. A memorandum dated April 11, 2023, was presented to recommend acceptance of the Midwest HIDTA Task Force Grant Agreement #G23MW0005A, in the amount of $1,105,945.  The award period is January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, and is 100 percent federally funded.  This program provides funding to improve the effectiveness and efficiency for drug and gang investigations.  This is the 26th year of funding. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to accept the Midwest HIDTA Task Force Grant Agreement #GMW0005A, in the amount of $1,105,945.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. MARC Subaward EMW-2022-SS-00094-06a – FY2022 Homeland Security Grant Program – Urban Area Security Initiative. A memorandum dated April 11, 2023, was presented to recommend acceptance of the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) FY22 Homeland Security Grant Program Subaward for the Urban Area Security Initiative, in the amount of $201,399, with a Department match up to $75,000.  The project period is September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025.  These funds will be used to purchase an armored rescue vehicle to be utilized by the Tactical Response Teams. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to accept the MARC FY22 Homeland Security Grant Subaward, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. Missouri Western Interdiction and Narcotics (MOWIN) Task Force Subaward 15-PBJA-21-GG-00249-MUMU. A memorandum dated April 17, 2023, was presented to recommend acceptance of the modified MOWIN Task Force Subaward, 15-PBJA-21-GG-00249-MUMU.  This modified subaward de-obligates funding in the amount of $20,000 in overtime funding.  The subaward totals $217,221.46 from state and federal funds, and provides for personnel and overtime costs for the MOWIN Task Force. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to accept the modified MOWIN Task Force Subaward, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

  1. Final Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2022-23. A memorandum dated April 24, 2023, was presented to recommend approval of budget transfers, to prepare for the closing of Fiscal Year 2023 and prevent accounts from going deficit.  These transfers will affect the General Fund, Community Policing and Prevention Fund, Public Safety Sales Tax Fund, Police Drug Enforcement Fund, Police Grants Fund, Special Services Revenue Fund, Jackson County Drug Tax Fund, and the Grants Special Revenue Fund.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the final budget transfers, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. Adjustments to Special Revenue Accounts for Fiscal Year 2022-23. A memorandum dated April 24, 2023, was presented to recommend adjustments to special revenue accounts for Fiscal Year 2022-23.  The adjustments include a move of $169,000 from the Special Services Fund to the ETAC Fund, to be used to pay ETAC expenditures.  The remaining balance of this fund will be provided to the Lenexa Police Department when they are prepared to take over fiduciary duties.  Additionally, there will be a $577 adjustment for purchases related to social service outreach and Private Officers Licensing Unit office supplies.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the adjustments to Special Revenue Accounts for Fiscal Year 2022-23, as presented.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

  1. Chief’s Executive Officer. Deputy Chief Steven Young presented the following policies and procedures for approval:
  2. Project #1356: Juvenile Procedures
  3. Project #1416: Civil Rights Investigations
  4. Project #1419: Outside Agency Lateral Transfers
  5. Project #1429: Media Contacts and Interactions
  6. Project #1430: Patrol Procedures

            In response to a question regarding marijuana possession in Project 1356, Juvenile Procedures, Deputy Chief Young explained that marijuana possession and use is still illegal for juveniles.

            In response to a question regarding Project 1429, Media Contacts and Interactions, Deputy Chief Young explained that an alternative phone number for the Communications Unit is provided to media contacts, so that they are able to obtain preliminary information related to police-involved incidents and calls for service.  This number is directed to the supervisors of the Communications Unit, and does not interfere with emergency calls to 911. 

            In response to a question regarding an ordinance reference in Project 1430, Patrol Procedures, Deputy Chief Young advised that the Department will make a clarification in the language to include the appropriate ordinance reference.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve all policies and procedures as presented, and to include the minor correction to Project 1430, Patrol Procedures.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

  1. Office of General Counsel. Interim General Counsel Jenny Atterbury presented the following Private Officer Licensing Unit recommendation:
  2. Private Officer License Denial: Jonathan M. Lenz. A memorandum dated March 29, 2023, was presented recommending the denial of the armed private security license of Jonathan M. Lenz.  The basis for the revocation is outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations Section 10-2.050(3)(P), which states, “an applicant may be denied if the applicant has been terminated or resigned under investigation or threat of discharge from the Department.”  Mr. Lenz resigned from KCPD, pending termination, in January 2023. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to uphold the decision of the Private Officers Licensing Unit to deny the armed private security license of Jonathan M. Lenz.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.

  1. Office of Community Complaints (OCC). Director Merrell Bennekin introduced Senior Legal Analyst Karen Williams.  Ms. Williams presented the OCC Annual Report for 2022.  The OCC received 269 total complaints in 2022, compared to 216 in 2021.  The five-year average of complaints received totals 254.  Ms. Williams advised that 93.9 percent of the complaints in 2022 were filed against members in the Patrol Bureau (including the Traffic Division).  In 2022, there were 235,815 calls for service and 106,221 self-initiated activity calls.

            Of the 269 complaints, 157 were forwarded to the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) for formal investigation, 111 were handled by OCC, and one remaining complaint is awaiting determination of how to handle.  In 2022, improper procedure made up 57 percent of complaints, improper member conduct made up 12 percent, excessive use of force and discourtesy each made up ten percent, harassment made up eight percent, and bias-based policing made up three percent.  IAU returned 146 complaints in 2022, and 65 had full and complete investigations resulting in four sustained findings, 29 not-sustained findings, and 32 exonerated findings.  The remaining 81 complaints consisted of five withdrawn complaints, 23 closed complaints for non-cooperation, and 53 closed for other reasons.

              The race of members who are the subject of sustained, not-sustained, or exonerated complaints were broken down as follows: 119 White, 37 Black, four Hispanic, and three unknown/others.  The majority of complainants are ages 35 to 49.  Ms. Williams noted the non-cooperation rate dropped from approximately 50 percent to just 20 percent. 

            Director Bennekin and Ms. Williams both advised that body-worn cameras and the OCC website have been very beneficial in complaint investigations, with many files closed because of video demonstrating the propriety of officer behavior.   

  1. Approval of Minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner Cramer, to approve the open session minutes from the Board meeting on March 28, 2023.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.
  2. Recap from Chief Stacey Graves. Chief Graves spoke about the recent tragedies in Kansas City, including the shooting of teenager Ralph Yarl and the multiple shootings/homicides near 35th and Prospect Ave.  She remains committed to justice, and making important changes to create a city-wide collaborative approach to reduce violent crime.  Chief Graves announced the reformation of the Missing Persons/Cold Case Squad and the Illegal Firearms Squad.

Chief Graves spoke about the hard work by Department members in preparation of the NFL Draft that Kansas City will host next week.  She advised that the Department is prepared to serve and protect at this world-wide event.   

  1. Mr. David Kenner. Mr. Kenner advised that the Board received a request from the City Auditor’s Office to participate in the 2023 Governance Risk Assessment Survey. Mr. Kenner advised that since the Board is governed by the State of Missouri and not the City of Kansas City, Missouri, they are not required to participate.  However, he recommended voluntary participation.  Mr. Kenner advised that the Board should establish a Governance Committee to respond to this survey and make recommendations to the Board for procedural improvements, if any are found to be appropriate.  He suggested that he could serve as the chair, and requested the assistance of Commissioner Dean, future Commissioner Tom Whittaker, and General Counsel Jenny Atterbury.   The Board agreed.
  2. Mayor Quinton Lucas. Mayor Lucas welcomed Tom Whittaker to the Board, and looks forward to working with him. Mayor Lucas advised that Mr. Whittaker is an outstanding lawyer and businessman. 
  3. Commissioner Dawn Cramer. Commissioner Cramer echoed Mayor Lucas’ comments.  She also extended prayers to all those involved in the recent shooting of Ralph Yarl. 
  4. Commissioner Cathy Dean. Commissioner Dean noted that National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week occurred during the week of April 9-15, 2023.  She thanked the members of the Communications Unit for their hard work and dedication to their careers.  Commissioner Dean noted that call takers and dispatchers are the true first responders. 
  5. Commissioner Mark Tolbert. Commissioner Tolbert thanked Chief Graves and Mayor Lucas for keeping the community informed regarding the investigation into the shooting of teenager Ralph Yarl.  He commended Chief Graves’ leadership.  Commissioner Tolbert also welcomed Mr. Whittaker to the Board.  Commissioner Tolbert noted that he plans to retire from the Board in November 2023. 
  6. Scheduled meetings. The Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri has scheduled the following meetings:

 

Audit Committee Meeting:

 

Thursday, June 22, 2023

10:00 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

Board Disciplinary Hearings:

 

BOPC 21-02

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CONTINUED FROM ITS CURRENT SETTING OF JUNE 30, 2023, AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.

 

BOPC 23-03

Friday, September 8, 2023

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

 

BOPC 23-04

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CONTINUED FROM ITS CURRENT SETTING OF APRIL 28, 2023, AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.

 

*Discipline hearings are closed under Section 590.502.3(6) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.

 

Regular Meetings:

 

May 23, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

June 27, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

July 25, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

August 22, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

September 26, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

October 31, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

November 14, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

December 12, 2023, 9:30 a.m., at KCPD Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust, Kansas City.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, with a second by Commissioner, and by vote indicated below, to go into closed session at 11:35 a.m., 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 May 27, 2022, 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, April 25, 2023, 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:

Commissioner Dawn Cramer                                     -           Aye

            Commissioner Cathy Dean                                         -           Aye

Commissioner Mark Tolbert                                       -           Aye

Mayor Quinton Lucas                                                 -           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, April 25, 2023:

The Board went into closed session at 11:48 a.m.  Mayor Lucas participated in the meeting by telephone, and left the meeting at 12:07 p.m.

1)         Following a motion by Commissioner Dean, and a second by Commissioner Cramer, the Board voted to authorize the payment of legal fees and expenses of an additional $50,000 for counsel for the Department in the disciplinary appeal of _______[1].  The vote was 3-0 in favor.   Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, and Commissioner Cramer voted Aye.

2)         Following a motion by Commissioner Dean, and a second by Commissioner Cramer, the Board voted to approve the applications for continued employment of Sergeant Thomas Kartman, Reserve Police Officer Josephine Woods, Detective Barry Berglund, and Police Officer Alexander Cruz.  The vote was 3-0 in favor.   Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, and Commissioner Cramer voted Aye.

3)         Following a motion by Commissioner Dean and a second by Commissioner Cramer, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the closed Board meeting on March 28, 2023.  The vote was 3-0 in favor.   Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, and Commissioner Cramer voted Aye.

4)         Following a motion by Commissioner Dean and a second by Commissioner Cramer, the Board voted to come out of closed session and adjourn.  The vote was 3-0 in favor.   Following polling, Commissioner Tolbert voted Aye, Commissioner Dean voted Aye, and Commissioner Cramer voted Aye.

            The Board adjourned at 12:21 p.m.

 

[1] Discipline hearings are closed under §590.502.3(6) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.