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DETROIT BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Board of Police Commissioners Meeting Thursday, July 21, 2011 1. CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Adela Rivera called to order a regularly scheduled meeting of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners (Board), held at police headquarters, 1300 Beaubien, room #328-A, Detroit, MI, on Thursday, July 21, 2011. Chief Chaplain Jack Barnett, DPD Chaplain Corps, gave the invocation. ATTENDANCE/ROLL CALL: Chairperson Rivera, in the chair, and Mr. George N. Anthony as secretary, opened the meeting at approximately 3:10 p.m. Present: Absent: Commissioners Jerome L. Warfield and Toney Stewart Commissioner Donnell White

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The presence of three (3) commissioners established a quorum. 3. INTRODUCTION OF CHIEF RALPH GODBEE: Chief Ralph Godbee represented the Department.

4. & 5 INTRODUCTION OF STAFF/RECORDERS: Secretary Anthony introduced the Board staff and recorders. Staff: Chief Investigator Tina Orr, Office of the Chief Investigator (OCI), who was accompanied by Lieutenant Tim Leach; Ms. Dalph Watson, Director, Human Resources; Ms. Celia Banks-Washington, Attorney for the Board; and Mr. Robert Brown, Office Manager. Recorders: Officer Gajewski, and Ms. Elizabeth Koller, Court Reporter (Hansons). 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: On motion by Commissioner Warfield the Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda.

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Warfield the Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes for July 14, 2011. BOARD OFFICERS REPORT: Secretary Anthony reported on the citizen complaint reports (CCR) received by OCI for June 2011 as follows:

Complaints Received (June) Complaints Received (YTD) Active Investigations (YTD) Cases filed (YTD) Cases closed (YTD) Commands/officers receiving most complaints (June 2011) Allegations (June 2011)

2011 (2010) 176 (146) 762 (834) 399 762 873 Unknown Eastern th & 12th Precinct 6 Southwestern Dist. & 10th Pct. Procedure Demeanor Service Use of Force

% 29% increase 9% decrease n/a n/a n/a 24% 10% 8% 8% 31% 31% 18% 13%

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REPORT/PRESENTATION: Chief Godbee introduced 2nd Deputy Chief Melvin Turner who in turn introduced Lieutenant Terry Herbert, Police Community Services (PCS). Lieutenant Herbert, after introducing his staff, police chaplains and reservists, made a presentation on PCS. At approximately 3:40 p.m., Chief Godbee retired from the meeting; Assistant Chief Chester Logan replaced him.

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STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: None NEW BUSINESS: Resolution: Commissioner Warfield read the Boards Resolution for retiring Commander Stephen Carlin. On motion by Commissioner Warfield the Board unanimously approved the resolution.

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OLD BUSINESS: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chairperson Rivera announced that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board will be Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 3:00 p.m., at police headquarters, 1300 Beaubien, room #328, Detroit, MI 48226.

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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Mr. Chester Calka complained of a lack of police response in Southwest Detroit. He cited a recent firebombing and drive-by shooting. He also mentioned a street light issue. AC Logan referred him to Deputy Chief James Tolbert. Ms. Karen Mack (Southwest District) informed the Board that her house was shot up in a drive-by shooting and that she is still awaiting a response from Department investigators. She wanted to know if she should clean up. She was also referred to DC Tolbert. Mr. Joseph Melville indicated that he wanted to apply for a towing permit. He inquired if he could buy a tow company if his application is not accepted. DC Benjamin Lee responded that the Department is still accepting applications, that there is no guarantee that a spot will be available, and that the towing rotation is based on the rules adopted by the Board. He added that Management Services Bureau must be notified of any ownership changes. Ms. Sharon Pannell advised that there is a drug house on her street and that she will keep an eye on it.

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ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Rivera called on citizens to check on their elderly neighbors and family during the current heat wave, and announced the following: Chief Godbees 2nd Quarterly Report to the Community scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., at Fellowship Chapel Church.

On motion by Commissioner Warfield the Board unanimously adjourned its meeting at approximately 4:10 p.m.

GEORGE N. ANTHONY Secretary to the Board

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