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March 3, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the City of McHenry Police Commission was called to order by Secretary Gregorio
on March 3, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the McHenry Municipal Center Aldermen’s Conference Room. In
attendance were Police Commissioners Ramon Gregorio and Michael Roberts. Absent: Chairman Haley.
Also in attendance were Chief of Police Brogan, Deputy Chief Jones, and Deputy City Clerk Kunzer.
Consideration of Police Commission Minutes of February 3, 2010 regularly scheduled meeting
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Gregorio, to approve the minutes of the February 3, 2010 Police
Commission regularly scheduled meeting as presented.
Voting Aye: Gregorio, Roberts.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Haley.
Motion carried.
Update on Status of New Officers
Deputy Chief Jones provided the Commission with an update of the new officers. He noted Officers
Gregorio and Mecher are concluding their ride-along patrol status and will be going solo on April 1,
2010. Both will continue on their current shifts through the end of April when shift changes will occur.
The department currently keeps an officer on a shift for four months at which time they rotate to
another shift for a four-month duration.
Deputy Chief Jones noted the new officers would initially be assigned as cover cars in order to be able to
observe departmental procedures further. He stated the brief time the officers have been in the field
has not provided them with a complete over-view of all potential types of calls which they may
ultimately be required to handle. Starting off as a cover car will provide opportunity for additional
training in departmental procedures.
Some discussion occurred regarding the use of in-car dash cameras as a good training tool.
Chief Brogan noted the quality of the new officers and how well they are fitting into the department is a
direct reflection on the entire hiring process. He stated a good process results in good officers. He
commended the Commission on a great job in developing and following through on hiring process.
Other Business
Commissioner Roberts inquired if there was a need to have an April Commission meeting. It was the
consensus that no April meeting was required.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Gregorio, to cancel the regularly scheduled April 7, 2010 Commission
meeting and to direct Deputy Clerk Kunzer to post the cancellation notice.
Voting Aye: Gregorio, Roberts.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Haley.
Motion carried.
Discussion ensued regarding the state of the economy and the potential impact on City budget and
services.
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Commissioner Roberts noted when times are tough, crime rises. The City needs to continue to be
proactive to prevent increase in crime in the community. Discussion continued regarding potential
budget constraints and the possible impact on residents.
Adjournment
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Gregorio, to adjourn at 4:45 p.m.
Voting Aye: Gregorio, Haley, Roberts.
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None.
Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathleen M Kunzer, Deputy City Clerk