Tuesday, November 18, 2008

The Citizens Police Committee

I have asked 10 business owners / operators, and citizens to become participating members of the Bloomfield Citizens Police Committee.

If a member of the community has concerns, issues, or questions but does not feel comfortable bringing them to attention of the Chief, Mayor, or a Council member they may, if they choose to do so, bring them to the attention of the committee members. Committee members will bring these concerns, issues, or questions to the Police Chief on your behalf and you can remain anonymous, if you so desire.

Objective of the committee: To increase the quality of public relations between the members and staff of the police department and the members of the community.

Operational function of the committee: The committee shall meet every other month on the 3rd Thursday to review a prepared report and presentation given by the Chief of Police. The committee shall also bring forth any concerns, complaints, or questions to the Chief of Police and / or his staff. The Chief shall address each issue brought forth by the committee. The committee shall have no governing authority over the Police Department, as the department is ruled and governed by ways and means established by City Ordinances.

MEMBERS:
SANDY SMART
TRINA EDWARDS
DAWN KUNKLE
DWIGHT HENSLEY
MICHAEL CHARLES
JERRY ELDER
BROCK WILLIAMS
SCOTT GIBBS
KD JONES
COREY NOLES

The first meeting is set for Nov. 20th!
The web site for the committee is: http://citizenspolicecommittee.weebly.com/


It will be updated soon after the first meeting!