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Public Safety Committee

Thursday, October 31, 2019 · 8:00 AM AM · Council Chambers - Lower Level

TL;DR

The Public Safety Committee held a comprehensive review of local emergency services, focusing on fire department operations, police recruitment, school safety, and employee mental health support. Presentations covered deployment models, community education programs, and new initiatives to support both public and first responder well-being.

Key Decisions

  • Fire Department Call Volume Update Informational
  • Police Officer Recruitment Strategies Under Review
  • School Safety Approach Presented
  • Peer Support Team Mental Health Efforts Discussed
  • Arizona Angel Initiative Program Informational
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Roll Call
  2. Items from citizens present.
  3. Presentations:
  4. 2-a Hear a presentation and discuss an update on the the Fire and Medical Department's deployment model relating to call volume.
    Presentation
  5. 2-b Hear a presentation and discuss an update on the Fire and Medical Department's home safety education efforts and Social Services Program.
    Presentation
  6. 2-c Hear a presentation and discuss an update on the Public Safety Peer Support Team's efforts relating to employee mental stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
    Presentation
  7. 2-d Hear a presentation and discuss the Police Department's Officer recruitment, hiring, and basic training practices.
    Presentation
  8. 2-e Hear a presentation and discuss the Police Department's comprehensive approach to increasing school safety.
    Presentation
  9. 2-f Hear a presentation and discuss the Police Department's efforts relating to the Arizona Angel Initiative.
    Presentation
  10. Adjournment.
  12. 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.
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