Board Of Public Safety Regular Meeting
The meeting included police chief reports for October and November 2022, and an update regarding the transition to new 9-millimeter firearms, noting well-received results and increased qualification scores. The Board discussed the upcoming accreditation assessment, which the department aimed to complete for three years. Updates from the Drakeville representative covered activities such as an annual tree burn event, the anticipated delivery of new MSA/G1 air packs funded by an AFG FEMA Grant, and scheduled new tire installation on Engine 35 using a City Grant. Training updates included firefighters obtaining Q endorsements and enrollment in the Firefighter One class. Public commentary involved questions regarding mutual aid response protocols with Trinity, specifically concerning overlapping medical calls and appropriate cancellation procedures. Data regarding call volume increases and the scope of services provided by the responding agency under their current contract, which is nearing the end of its term, were also discussed.