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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE June 29, 2020 Online Broadcast Meeting Present: Councilmembers Neff, Bullock, Litten Also Present: Councilmembers Kepple, Rader, & Shachner, Mayor George, Acting Police Chief Wilkins, Police Chief Malley, Police Captain Gary Sprague, Police Captain Stone, Police Lieutenant Warner, Police Investigator Pat Fiorelli, Fire Chief Dunphy, members of the public, & Clerk Bach taking minutes Start time: 7:00 p.m. AGENDA Approval of the minutes of the June 8. 2020 Public Safety Committee. Chairperson Neff made a motion, seconded Councilmember Litten to approve the minutes of the June 8h Committee meeting. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Litten, Neff Nays —None Motion passed. The minutes were approved. Communication from Councilmembers Kepple, Rader, & Bullock regarding policing policy review & racial equity. (Referred to PS 6/15/20) Communication from Mayor George& Chief Malley regarding Lakewood Police Department. (Referred to PS 6/15/201) Chairperson Neff summarized each of the communications, with the first being focused on Campaign Zero, which is comprised of 8 data based strategies to reduce police involved killings. Mayor George's and Chief Malley's communication sought to address past and future police trainings, along with the department's community outreach efforts. Councilmember Kepple stated her intent to answer the public's questions regarding police operations and to maintain Lakewood' reputation as a safe, inclusive place. Councilmember Rader stated his intent to dig into policy surrounding the police department and make policing information transparent. Councilmember Bullock stated his belief that Lakewood's Police and Fire Departments are performing well and noted the police department's updated use of force policy.