2020.10.12 Public Safety Commission Minutes

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15 years. He commented he recently attended a de-escalation trainer course taught by the Force Science Institute. He reported de-escalation was something good officers have always been doing. He reviewed several graphics with the Commission from the recent training he attended and discussed the difference between information versus intelligence. He commented on the importance of officers having active listening skills which allows for an introduction, empathy, rapport building, influence and a behavioral change. The Azar- Dickens Police Assessment Matrix was then discussed with the Commission in further detail. He described how important it was for officers to gather information and problem solve situations in order to de-escalate situations so they do not have to use force. Discussion included:  The Commission encouraged officers to attend moral courage training. Director Paetznick reported the department would be receiving moral courage training in 2021 from Chad Weinstein.  The Commission questioned what the relationship was between the Public Safety Department and social workers. Sergeant Sypniewski reported the department refers individuals in need to social workers or to other valuable resources. Director Paetznick discussed how the City partnered with a community advocate that worked for NYFS.  The Commission asked how officers approach traffic stops. Sergeant Sypniewski stated all traffic stops were handled professionally. He explained he introduced himself to start all traffic stops and then explains why the individual was pulled over. Director Paetznick added that squad car and body cameras monitor how officers are speaking to the public.  Sergeant Sypniewski commented further on how the Public Safety Department was using body camera video for training and teaching purposes.  The Commission thanked Sergeant Sypniewski for his detailed and educational presentation. VI. Reports and Updates A. Allina Health – Dave Matteson Dave Mattson commented on the de-escalation training EMS providers receive. He discussed how some people become anxious in the back of an ambulance. He reviewed the personnel leadership changes that occurred at Allina. He stated the street shifts have changed from 16 hours to 13 hours, 12 hours or 10 hours. He noted St. Joe’s Hospital in St. Paul would be closing at the end of 2020. He described how this would impact admits in surrounding hospitals. He reviewed the number of calls for service and the response times in New Brighton from July through September. He commented on a recent hazmat/chemical case that occurred in another city. He discussed the process that was used to clean the rig after every call and at the end of each shift. He explained he has only had five staff members out with COVID to date. He provided an update on how the hospitals in the metro area were responding to COVID, noting there was a nursing shortage at this time. B. Public Safety Update – Director Paetznick Director Paetznick provided the Commission with an update on the virtual events that were held for National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6th. He stated he was pleased to report the