2020.12.14 Public Safety Commission Packet

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V. Presentations and Public Hearings A. Use of Force Policy — Tony Paetznick, Public Safety Director Director Paetznick reviewed the Public Safety Departments Use of Force Policy with the Commission. He commented on the Minnesota Police Accountability Act which banned chokeholds and other certain restraints, addressed use of force reporting, and addressed POST Board model policies. He reviewed Minnesota State Statute 626.8452 which addresses deadly force and firearms use noting police departments were required to amend their comprehensive use of force policy this summer. He described the items that had to be included in the amended use of force policy and noted this amended policy had to be approved by December 15, 2020. He discussed the changes that were made to the Lexipol Minnesota Use of Force Policy. He commented on the new policies surrounding duty to intercede and report. He reviewed the Public Safety Department's amended use of force policy in further detail with the Commission and asked for comments or questions. Discussion included: • The Commission requested further information regarding chokeholds, the different types of chokeholds, and the actions that were taken if an officer were to violate this policy. • The Commission asked what the life cycle was for the use of force policy and if public comment would be taken. It was noted there was no public comment requirement. Staff encouraged the public to bring their comments or concerns regarding the amended use of force policy to Director Paetznick. • The Commission recommended the amendments to the use of force policy be posted on the LISTEN website. • The Commission thanked Director Paetznick for the detailed report on the department's use of force policy. VI. Reports and Updates B. Public Safety Update — Director Paetznick Director Paetznick stated there was a winter storm watch in effect for Tuesday, November 10th. He encouraged residents to drive cautiously on the upcoming snow and ice. He reported the ice castle and snow sculpture would not be returning in the 2021 winter season. He thanked all New Brighton residents who attended the Halloween parade. He hoped this event would occur again in 2021. He stated his department would be holding Santa Cop again this year noting his officers were working with the Mounds View School District to identify families in need. Director Paetznick proudly reported there were no incidents that occurred on Election Day in the City of New Brighton. He thanked Terri Spangrud and Sandra Daniloff for all of their efforts to make the recent election a tremendous success. Director Paetznick discussed how the City has been impacted by COVID-19 and explained a surge in cases was occurring. He explained the schools were shifting to full time distance