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Minutes of the Metropolitan Police Commissioners Meeting January 24, 2007 The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr.Knierim welcomed everyone to the meeting. In attendance were Chief Viles, Town Board Member Mark Harris, Commissioners Berwick, Kays and Knierim. Commissioner Kays motioned to approve the minutes from November and December's meetings. Commissioner Berwick seconded. Old Business The Commissioners briefly discussed becoming certified with ILEAC and/or CALEA. All three commissioners requested that they would like to speak to someone who has gone through the process and is from a department approximately the same size. Commissioner Knierim stated that the only negatives that he saw were the initial cost of CALEA and the fact that one officer has to be assigned to do nothing but the accreditation. Commissioner Knierim stated that as a department that is already short on manpower, it would very difficult to do that at this time. Commissioner Kays would like to look at the pros and cons of becoming certified plus the benefits of being certified and the other two commissioners agreed. Chief Viles explained his concerns with a few of the items that are required by ILEAC and CALEA. Chief Viles concerns were as follows: - Separate holding cells for male and female prisoners, both adult and juvenile - Our current building may not pass the inspection for ILEAC and/or CALEA (Commissioner Berwick also stated his concerns regarding the building) Chief Viles stated that he would make contact with both accreditation agencies and attempt to locate someone who has recently gone through the process and is from a department approximately the same size as Mooresville, New Business Chief Viles introduced Ryan Goodwin, our new Reserve Officer,to all three commissioners. Chief Viles stated that Ryan has passed the 40-hour Pm-Basic class and the firearms portion of his training. Chief Viles stated that they have applied to Brownsburg's Reserve Academy that will start in March. Chief Vilies stated that the academy would go for approximately 8 months. Chief Viles explained the Ryan would begin riding with experienced officers and would begin his Field Training that will be supervised by the Sergeants on the department.