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• CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 1984
MINUTES
PRESENT: Chief Freeman, Keith Trainer, Weldon Randall, Jim Longnecker, and
Mary Davis.
ABSENT: None
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The meeting of the Civil Service Commission was called to order by the Chairman,
Keith Trainer.
The minutes of the July 26, 1983 meeting were read and approved.
Chairman Trainer informed those present that the purpose of this meeting was
for the annual Police Department tour and departmental presentation as prescribed
by 1269m, Sec. 5a. The purpose of which is to provide Commission with a
laymen's knowledge of the structure and workings of the department.
Chief Freeman presented the Department organizational chart and explained how
the Department is divided by divisions. The Commission then asked questions
and the departmental tour followed.
Upon completion of the tour, the Commission reconvened in the Police Chief's
office. The Chief informed the Commission of training which is given to
all new and existing Police personnel. Some of the seminars given are: Police
liability, pursuit driving, forgery, narcotics, crime prevention and various
other topics. Chief Freeman stated that first-year requirements for a new
Officer include 320 hours of classroom training in order to become a Certified
Police Officer. Scheduled training for the next budget year include: eight
hours of training on "Shoot, don't Shoot", with instructors training included;
additional training in Police Liability; drug awareness training program which
will be used to take to industry, schools, and citizen homes; training more
field training officers; Profile training; Crime investigation courses; and
additional training in pursuit driving. Chief Freeman informed Commission that
he has asked for a Crime Prevention/Community Relations Officer.
Re: Sergeant Promotional Exams. The Commission decided to hold the Sergeant
exams on November 1, 1984, at 2:00 P.M. in the Police Department Training Room.
There being no further business, Chairman Trainer moved that the meeting be
adjourned. Commissioner Randall seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Keith Trainer, Chairman
Civil Service Commission
Mary Davis, Director
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