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MINUTES OF THE METROPOLITAN POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2005 The meeting was ,ot~ened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Knierim welcomed everyone to the February 17 Police Commissioners Meeting. In attendance were Commissioners, Dr. Knierim, and Dean Kays. Chief Viles was also present. Commissioner Kays motioned to approve the minutes from the last meeting. Dr. Knierim seconded. NEW BUSINESS: Officer Pugh's new K-9 is named Callie. She is 2 years old. The funds to purchase Callie were 100% donated. Callie has all of her shots and her training is guaranteed for life. She is trained in tracking and narcotics. Officer Pugh will be traveling to Michigan to get Callie and will receive his training at that time. The school he will be attending is Northern Michigan K-9 Training. The training is 1 month long. He will be gone from March 1 to April 1. A kennel has been installed in Officer Pugh's police vehicle. Officer Pugh is building a kennel at his residence for Callie. The funds for the kennel were also donated. The department will be purchasing a tracking collar and leash. Officer Pugh will carry the K-9 5 days a week. NEW VIDEO EQUIPMENT-New video and audio equipment has been purchased and installed in the conference room. Interviews, confessions, victim's statements, etc. can now be recorded on video. The new recorder records 30 days on a hard disc. NEW CARS-The new cars are up and running. Five cars went to the auction. The Mooresville Cars, by far, brought more money than the other police cars being sold at the auction. Previous customers are calling Auction inquiring about the Mooresville Cars. PLAN COMMISSION-Darrell Brown has taken the vacant position on the Planning Commission. NEW STREET LIGHTS-The Town Council is requesting that 2nd and 3rd shift officers make note of any street lights that are out and pass that information on to dispatch. The day shift supervisor will relay the message to the Street Department. OLD BUSINESS-The Police Commission has approached different members of the Town Council suggesting a new officer. They have said they will think about it for now.