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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE May 24, 2021 Remote Meeting Present: Councilmembers Neff, Bullock& Litten Also Present: Mayor George, Chief Kaucheck, Chief Dunphy, Planning Director Leininger, Assistant Law Director Swallow Call to Order: 6:00 p.m. Approval of the minutes of the May 3, 2021 Public Safety Committee. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2021 Public Safety Committee. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas: Neff, Bullock, Litten Nays: none Motion adopted. Minutes approved. Update from Lakewood Police Department regarding investigations and park safety Chief Kaucheck reported that all major gun-related incidents have been resolved via arrest with the exception of one suspect in the Madison Park shooting. He reported that foot patrols are going well and occurring daily. Mayor George added that half of the high-tech cameras are now installed and the City is working on the logistics of the others. Councilmember Bullock asked to work with the Chief on an outstanding records request related to video footage of the Madison Park shooting. Mayor George provided an update on the staffing of park guards and court proctors. There has been an ongoing enhanced presence at Madison Park and the City is looking to increase presence at other parks as well. In response to a question from Councilmember Litten, Chief Kaucheck explained that he is incentivized to retire within the next two and a half years. He provided assurances that the Department is preparing for this and who will step up will depends on when he is ready to make an announcement. Chief Kaucheck provided an update on the department's vacancies. He reported that there are three officers currently in the academy and four are in training. Since he last reported to the committee, 2-3 new officers are now on their own. Additionally, one officer will return from light duty on May 31.