HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSAB Minutes 01/19/2022 PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
Virtual Meeting
Port Angeles, Washington
January 19, 2022 6:00 pm
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Schwab called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Advisory Board to order at 6:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Gayle Brauner, Evan Brown, Jesse Driese, Kelsey Lane, Michael McGuire, Andrew
Schwab, Octavia Smith,
Absent: Jesse Charles Kathleen Graf, Viola Ware
Staff Present: Ken Dubuc, Fire Chief, Brian Smith, Police Chief, Catherine Dewey, Secretary
Guests:
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
A motion was made by Gayle Brauner to approve the November meeting minutes; Gayle had a request to
amend Staff Updates in section C to add more details as well as adding the roll call votes to the minutes. a
second was made by Kelsey Lane and the motion passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:
a. Public Comment: N/A
PUBLIC HEARINGS/OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Review of Applications and Voting will take place at the February 16th Meeting—Board members
had a few questions and clarification regarding the terms and applications, conversation ensued.
b. PSAB Members and Terms overview
STAFF UPDATES:
a. Police Department Report—Chief Smith noted that PD had 7 vacancies in 2021 which is 1 short of a
quarter of their mission force. 4 of those left the profession to do other things and the other 3
retired. Hopeful to be at full staff by November of 2022 once all training is complete. Chief included
the Pursuit Summaries 2021 for review. They average 5 a year but last year had 3 pursuits due to the
new statutes. Chief also shared the 2021 Use of Force Analysis with the Board which is required to
be done annually, 2021 was a record low for PAPD for use of force.
Police Reform —Chief testified regarding a few house bills 1719 regarding equipment, brining back
the use of stun guns and house bill 1735 regarding use of force allowing for reasonable force to be
used.
b. Fire Department Report— Chief Dubuc asked Chief Smith to give an update on the Joint PENCOM
and EOC facility that is currently being considered. The property right next to the airport on City
property is currently being considered and further investigated. Chief Dubuc also noted that
warning system was alerted over the weekend because of the volcano in Tanga and the EOC was
initiated. The Fire Department is hiring now and has two Paramedic Students finishing Paramedic
school this month and one more student right behind them. Chief noted that Covid has had an
impact on the department, but we are doing the best we can. Gayle asked if there is anything that
they can do to help, Chief encouraged everyone to follow the protocols or our County that have been
put into place.
REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS:
Gayle noted that she really likes the"good of the order" and round table comment from Board members.
Gayle is working with the Senior Center and had a forum with Bertha Cooper in January and referenced her
book"Women, we're only old once!" Gayle also mentioned safety and accessibility and that an Officer will
be speaking on animal control in February. Gayle would like to see the PSAB recommend the purchase of
another radar trailer to have within the City.
Michael asked Chief Smith about an abandoned trailer that has moved around his neighborhood and also
asked how these trailers and vehicles can be disposed of. Chief Smith noted that the tow truck company
that the City works with along with The CREW to assists in the removal and dismantling of these vehicles,
but the City does not have the storage space to keep them.
Jesse Driese noted that Port Angeles' public safety goes above and beyond and he is excited to hear more
about the joint EOC building.
Kelsey praised PD and Fire for their joint response this week and their work with the school.
ADJOURNMENT:
Michael McGuire made a motion to adjourned, a second was made by Jesse Driese and the motion passed
unanimously at 7:22 pm.
The next Scheduled PSAB Meeting will be February 16, 2022