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McHenry Police Commission
March 7, 2012
Chairman Haley called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. in the McHenry Municipal Center
Aldermen’s Conference Room. In attendance were Commissioners Gregorio, Haley and Roberts.
Absent: None. Also in attendance were Chief Jones, Deputy Chief Birk, Deputy Chief Kreassig,
and Administrative Assistant Lunsmann.
Chairman Haley thanked Joan Lunsmann for being present to take notes for the meeting. He
was advised that Marci Geraghty would be performing this function for t he commission
meetings in the future.
Consideration of Minutes:
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Gregorio, to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2012
Police Commission meeting as presented.
Voting Aye: Gregorio, Haley, Roberts.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Update on Recent Hires
Chief Jones advised Officer Zumwalt will begin Step 3 of his field training this week. He appears
to be doing very well. Chief Jones noted all officers hired by this commission have done well
and are continuing to progress.
Update on Promotion Exam
Chief Jones noted Staff recommends the use of IO Solutions, First Line Supervisor Test for the
upcoming promotion exam. The cost of the exam is $75 per applicant. The reading material
consists of one book which represents a cost savings to the applicants. Chief Jones noted that
both IO Solutions and Stanard and Associates provide similar promotion exams; however, the
cost per exam is greater with Stanard and Associates. The test consists of 100 multiple -choice
questions and will be proctored by IO Solutions.
Deputy Chief Birk acknowledged he would be responsible for setting up the date, time and
location for the promotional exams.
In response to Commissioner Gregorio’s inquiry, Deputy Chief Kreassig responded Staff will
ensure that all postings and submittals will be done according to CALEA requirements.
Deputy Chief Kreassig advised the scoring for the promotion exam will be apportioned as
follows:
10% Points earned from the Police Chief
40% Results of written exam
45% Results of oral interviews
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1% per year up to a maximum of 5% for seniority
Deputy Chief Kreassig noted military points may be added after the list is finalized and will allow
for 5%, allowing the officer to have a total score of 105% if a perfect score is obtained on the
written test and full points are given for the oral interview. An officer must have been with the
department for three years to be eligible to take the test.
Establishment of Promotion Exam Procedure Timeline
Discussion occurred regarding the proposed timeline for the promotion list process. The
following timeline was approved:
5/15/12 Announcement/Posting of reading material list and test date
7/1/12 Commitment and sign-up to take test
8/1/12 Establish oral interview dates
9/5/12 List of proposed oral interview questions to be provided by Staff
to Commission
9/8/12 Written exam date
October Oral interviews to be scheduled for eligible officers
11/15/12 Promotion List completed
11/19/12 Post Promotion List
11/19/12 - 11/29/12 Officers opportunity to request use of military points
11/29/12 Final Promotion List Posted
Other Business
Chairman Haley inquired about lateral transfers particularly in regards to CALEA standards.
Deputy Chief Kreassig advised no officer from an outside agency would be allowed to take the
promotion exam and utilize it for lateral transfer purposes.
Chairman Haley inquired about the department’s intention to either remain with CALEA or
pursue a state certification. Deputy Chief Kreassig advised he has just begun to research the
state certification program. The benefits would include reduced cost, accreditation would be in
place for a four-year period (as opposed to the current three years with CALEA), and a number
of the standards for compliance are lower. Local agencies accredited by the state include
Kankakee, Champaign, and Sycamore.
Chief Jones advised the intention at this time is to remain with CALEA. He noted the City will
receive its three-year accreditation at the March CALEA Conference. As a result Staff has ample
time to conduct due diligence research regarding the pros and cons of pursuing state
certification.
Chairman Haley asked if reduced cost would be a motivation to change certifying agencies, to
which Chief Jones responded in the negative. The issue of a poorly prepared final CALEA report
was discussed. Chairman Haley noted that would be an issue to bring forward at the time of the
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department’s interview at the March conference. Deputy Chief Birk noted Staff has three years
in which to make a decision regarding certification.
Chairman Haley advised there appeared to be no pressing matters requiring discussion or
action prior to the May meeting and requested that the April meeting be cancelled due to lack
of agenda. There were no objections. The April meeting will be cancelled.
Adjournment
Motion by Gregorio, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
Voting Aye: Gregorio, Haley, Roberts.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Joan Lunsmann, Administrative Assistant
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