Public Safety Committee

Thursday, October 12, 2017 · 8:00 AM AM · Council Chambers - Lower Level

TL;DR

The Public Safety Committee heard presentations on three key community issues: strategies to reduce homelessness, police efforts to improve pedestrian safety, and forensic approaches to solving property crimes. The meeting also explored potential future options for patient transportation by the Fire and Medical Department.

Key Decisions

  • Homelessness Reduction Strategies Discussed
  • Pedestrian Safety Improvement Plan Reviewed
  • Forensic Evidence in Property Crime Investigations Presented
  • Fire Department Patient Transportation Options Under Consideration
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Roll Call
  2. Items from citizens present.
  3. Presentations:
  4. 2-a Hear a presentation and discuss regional, Mesa-wide, and downtown efforts to reduce homelessness.
    Presentation
  5. 2-b Hear a presentation and discuss the Police Department's current efforts to limit pedestrian related traffic issues.
    Presentation
  6. 2-c Hear a presentation and discuss the Police Department's use of forensic evidence in solving property crimes cases.
    Presentation
  7. 2-d Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide a recommendation relating future options available for the transportation of patients by the Fire and Medical Department.
    Presentation
  8. Adjournment.
  9. City Councilmembers who are not members of this Committee may elect to attend this meeting for their own information. These Councilmembers will not take any legal action, nor will they participate in any deliberations or discussions regarding any item on this agenda.
  10. The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 480-644-2767.