Police Commission Agenda

ROCHESTER, NH  POLICE COMMISSION

AGENDA

June 1, 2016       7:00 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1.        CALL TO ORDER

A. Pledge

B. Opening Prayer                                                                       

C. Roll Call by the Clerk

2.        PUBLIC COMMENT                                

3.        ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:  

A.  April 6, 2016*

*The May 2016 meeting was canceled.

4.        OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

A.  Policy Update

1. Policy Standard 1.2.3 Interviews and Interrogations: Second Reading for Adoption

2. Policy Standard 1.2.3.1 Interviews; Field Interview: Rescind - merged with policy 1.2.3.

            B.  FY17 Strategic Plan.  

            C.  Other

5.        NEW BUSINESS:

A.  Oath’s of Office for Promotions

            1. Dep. Chief Paul Toussaint

            2. Capt. Jason Thomas

            3. Lt. Andrew Swanberry

            4. Sgt. Randy Smith

B.  Awards and Recognition

            1. 20 Years of Service – Dep. Chief Paul Toussaint

            2. Retirement Recognition – Chief Scott Dumas (Dep. Chief Ret.)

C. 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Eligibility

            1. Rochester is eligible to apply for $23,807.00

 D.  Monthly Reports

            1). Operations

2.) Administration

E. Other

6.        CORRESPONDENCE:

A.  Chief Allen is thanked by Hope on Haven Hill for support of addressing the opioid crisis.

B. Great Bay Community College thanks Capt. Thomas for participating on a panel for diversity in law enforcement.

C. Chief Colarusso thanks Det. Bourque for assisting with analysis of a cell phone.

D. Off. Harding is thanked for solving a hit and run accident.

E. Off. Garneau, Off. Seckendorf, Sgt. Aucoin and Sgt. Smith are thanked for honor guard representation at the CHaD Battle of the Badges event.

F. Off. Hatch and Off. John Bourque are thanked for the compassionate delivery of a death notification.

G. Off. Danie and Sgt. Smith are recognized by US Attorney Emily Gray Rice for assistance in the prosecution of United States v Cook.

H. Off. Powers is thanked by the family for the respectful way he interacted with a resident.

I. Specialists Sarah Bailey and Jen Holman are recognized by Team Leader Andrew Neal for their efficiency and team work during a fatal accident on the Spaulding Turnpike.

J. Gerry’s Emergency Food Pantry thanks the Police and Fire Department for food collected during the annual hockey game which totaled 500 pounds of food and $60.00.

K.  Det. Rousseau is awarded “Officer of the Year” from the NH Police, Fire and EMS Foundation for work done on fraud cases.

L. Off. Seckendorf is thanked by Ms. Newton for assisting her in retrieving property.

M. Off. Harding is thanked for his patience and calm demeanor investigating a traffic accident with a school bus where one of the students is autistic.

N. Spec. McVay is recognized for her Specialist of the Year award by Congressman Frank Guinta.

O. Det. Livingstone is recognized by the Child Advocacy Center for his contributions to their team.

P. Off. Worthley is commended for his performance at a recent ward meeting.

Q. Off. Lambert is recognized for his care and respect shown to a person needing assistance.

R. Off. J. Bourque and Off. Turner are recognized by a family for their compassionate assist during an untimely death investigation.

7.        INFORMATION:

A.  Information Other; enclosed with Agenda: Any discussion.

B.  Other

8.        NON-PUBLIC SESSION: (Pursuant to:  RSA 91-A:3)                

A. RSA 91-A:3 (II-a) Personnel 

B. RSA 91-A:3 (II-e)  Legal