Police Community Advisory Board

Meeting Minutes

Community Advisory Board Information

Mission

Using two way communications, improve relationships between the public and the police.  To actively represent the community by articulating, advising and tracking community and police issues.

History

Davis Police Chief Jim Hyde formed the Community Advisory Board (CAB) in the fall of 2005.  The CAB was (and is) designed to provide the Police Chief with face to face dialogue with representatives of the community.  Initially 12 members of the community were selected.  Over the first 12 months of operation, five additional people have been added to increase and diversify the representation. 

Since participants came to CAB with a wide range of knowledge and experience in law enforcement, for the first six to seven months, the Chief and staff provided significant statistical data and training in a wide range of police issues.  For example, citizen complaint investigation policies and practices were covered by the Professional Standards Sergeant.  While training is on-going, the Board is now working on documentation that solidifies its purposes and practices (e.g, Mission Statement and Goals).

Selection and Service

The CAB is an advisory panel of 17 people representing a cross-section of the community based on race, religion, gender, representation (e.g., business community, UCD students) and other factors.  The members are selected by the Police Chief with the City Manager’s approval and serve at the will of the Chief and the City Manager.

Representatives do not serve a specific term.  As the needs of the community and the police department change, the make-up of the CAB is expected to change.  It is understood that membership will vary on an irregular basis to keep the outreach, input and ideas fresh.  However, change will not be excessive in any calendar year.  Unnecessary turnover can result in an unacceptable loss of historical and Board knowledge.

General Purpose

This board meets with the Police Chief on a monthly basis to provide input to the Chief regarding constituent concerns.  Additionally, the CAB members take information away from the police department back into the community.  This Board has broad public representation and input into the police department.  Most importantly, CAB opens and sustains on-going dialogue with key members of the community on issues of mutual concern.

It is worth noting that CAB achieves a recommendation made as part of the 2000 Arroyo Report and was a previously stated police department 2005-2008 Strategic Plan goal.
The Citizen Advisory Board is an advisory panel and has no review or investigative power over complaint investigations.

Cost

This program has no cost to the City, as the citizens are volunteers. 

Community Advisory Board ? 2007

CAB Member Association Representing
Janis Lott Davis Business Association Business Community
Mark Rutheiser President, Chamber of Commerce
Carla Pion Beat 1, Community Leader Neighborhoods
Gen Sparks Beat 2, Community Leader
Diane McGee Beat 3, Community Leader
Carol  Rosset Beat 4, Community Leader
Scott Wieking Christian Faith Community
Hamza El-Nakhal Islamic Affairs, HRC
Michelle Reardon Congregation Bet Haverim, PTA Member
Pam Mari Davis School District, Director of Student Services Educational Community
Laduan Smedley, Jr. UCD Student Biomedical Engineering/Sophomore
Kareem Salem UCD Student, ASUCD
Shelly Bailes Yolo Chapter of Equality - Gay/Lesbian Community Special Interest Representatives
Calvin Handy UCD Chief of Police, Emeritus
African American Community Member
Carlos Matos Concilio of Yolo County
Patti Fong Asian Community
John Pamperin Police/Community Liaison - HRC

City of Davis, California
23 Russell Blvd.
Davis, Ca. 95616