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to send 5 to the Police Commission. Chief Viles stated all 9 applications have done well and that the department is in good shape for picking a new officer or two. Chief Viles stated that the background packets are to be in by February 24" and he suggested that the interviews could he done first and then the commissioners could look over the background packets. Commissioner Knierim stated that they could look over the backgrounds after the interviews and that they could tell all the interviewees that no decision would be made until the commissioners could look over the background packets. Commissioner Berwick stated that the interviews needed to be done soon so that we could have one officer and possibly two ready to send to ILEA on March 20`h. Chief Viles stated that he spoke to Sandy Perry (Clerk- Treasurer) and she stated that it would be okay to hire an officer to replace Lt. Bolin before he retired if two positions were available at ILEA. Commissioner Knierim stated that he would like to interview the top five and Chief Viles stated that he would present the top five to the Commissioners based on their scores on the written test and recommendations from the Interview Board. Commissioner Knierim agreed that that would be fine. Commissioner Knierim stated that the interviews would be on February 24th beginning at 9am and they would interview 3 an hour. Commissioner Knierim also stated that they would interview the two candidates for Lieutenant also on the 24th beginning at 1:30 pin. New Business Chief Viles introduced Larry Brinker, Executive Director of the Plainfield Police Department as the guest speaker. Chief Viles stated that Larry was invited to speak to the Police Commission regarding CALEA. Larry spoke about the advantages and disadvantages of the CALEA program. Larry stated that the advantages were the following: • Saves money on insurance plans for the police department • Lawsuit payouts decrease • More professional department