Police Advisory Commission Minutes
Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island
Thursday, November 18, 2021
4:00 PM
MINUTES
Present: Members Carolyn Collins, Jim Hinthorn, Molly O’Neill, John Spier and Andy Transue. Police Chief Matthew Moynihan. Jill Seppa to record the minutes.
The meeting was called to order at 4:01 p.m.
John Spier moved to approve the minutes of September 02, 2021 Andy Transue seconded the motion. All were favor and the motion carried.
5 Ayes (Collins, Hinthorn, O’Neill, Transue, Spier) 0 Nays 0 Absent
The Commission had a discussion and came to the consensus to develop a mission statement gradually over the next year.
Chief Moynihan advised the commission that he was creating a report of the previous year’s activity and would present it at a Town Council meeting in the future. Jim Hinthorn raised the question as to how the commission would receive updates regarding police activity and related topics. Chief Moynihan explained that he will provide number of arrests etc., to the paper weekly. He also advised that when the website is up and running, the arrest log will be posted.
a. Update on TNS Police accreditation
The Chief reported that accreditation is a lengthy process and the department is at the beginning stages. The Chief is analyzing the requirements and coordinating a plan for the department to be accredited.
b. Update on use of Body Cameras
The Chief shared that he is in favor of the use of body cameras and that the department is seeking funds for equipment and developing standards of use for the body cameras.
Eighteen responses to the survey put out to the community soliciting opinions regarding police department priorities were received and the responses collated. The top priorities from the responses were moped safety enforcement, traffic control and safety, and overall enforcement of existing rules.
The board requested copies of the actual responses, names redacted.
Jim Hinthorn moved to adjourn the meeting as 5:35 p.m. The motion was seconded by Andy Transue and carried
5 Ayes (Collins, Hinthorn, O’Neill, Transue, Spier) 0 Nays 0 Absent
Jill Kirby Seppa
Minutes Approved: