ROME G-E-O-R-G--A  PUBLICSAFETY COMMITTEE  AGENDA Sam King Room July 16, 2024 2:001 PM  I. II. II.  Call to Order Approval ofMinutes Animal Control Monthly Report Spay/Neuter Ordinance Emergency Management Monthly Report E911  IV. V.  Monthly Report  VI. VII.  Fire Monthly Report Police Monthly Report Other Adjourn  VII. IX.    ROME GE-O-R-C--A  PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE  July 16, 2024 Sam King Room 2:00 PM  Committee Members Present Commissioner Harry Brock Also in Attendance Sammy Rich, City Manager Chief Denise Downer-Mckinney, Police Captain Chris DeHart, Police Chief Troy Brock, Fire Director Tim Herrington, EMA Call to Order  Mayor Craig McDaniel  Meredith Ulmer, Assistant City Manager Major Mark Tison, Police Director Katy Walters, PAWS ChiefofTraining. Phillip Little, Fire Doug Walker, Public Information Officer  Chairman Brock called the meeting to order. Due to the lack of a quorum, the minutes of the  previous meeting will be presented for approval at the next meeting.  Animal Control/PAWS committee for review.  Av written report on activities at Public Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) was distributed to the Director Walters told members that PAWS had been concentrating on stray animals, impounding some 613 animals through the end of June for a total of 1,328 YTD. PAWS has hosted four spay/neuter events, servicing some 87 public animals and has also hosted six shot clinics. All these  services were performed atr no cost to the citizens.  Spay/Neuter Ordinance  Assistant City Manager Meredith Ulmer mentioned the Spay/Neuter Ordinance adopted by Floyd County in October 2023. She explained that Floyd County's ordinance requires all dogs to be spayed or neutered and microchipped at six months of age and cats at four months of age. There are some exceptions to this requirement such as the animal not being medically sound, a dog being a working dog, etc. She stated iti is her understanding this ordinance has helped in controlling the City Manager Sammy Rich said the city had discussed a spay/neuter ordinance, but it was never brought to fruition. If the city did adopt a similar ordinance, it would be in line with Floyd County in Mr. Rich suggested Floyd County's ordinance be distributed and placed on the agenda for  stray animal population.  requirements to assist in controlling the stray animal population. discussion at the next Public Safety Committee meeting.    Emergency Management  A written report on activities at Emergency Management was distributed to the committee for review. Director Timl Herrington stated there was as small increase in operations due to recent thunderstorms, adding that ani increase in the number of storms is expected this year. EMA will continue to monitor There was a decrease in the department's training numbers, which is related to the decrease in the volunteer numbers. There was ani increase in both public education and community events. EMA participated in the Kids VS Wild event held at the Wildlife Club and will also be participating in the Foundation Camp whichi is hosted by Georgia Highlands College and 100 Black Man. Awritten report on activities at E911 was distributed tot the committee for review. Av written report on activities at the Fire Department was distributed to the committee.  the weather.  E911 Fire  Chief Brock reported 547 calls for service during the month of May, 286 in the city and 261 in the county. InJune there were a total of 566 calls for service, 283 in the city and 282i in the county. The department conducted 261 inspections in May and 279 inspections in June. There were 22 classes conducted in May, reaching 57,966 individuals and 23 classes conducted in June reaching Fire Training Chief Phillip Little stated the department conducted big fire big water drill training in May. This training is very beneficial to the new firefighters giving them some "hands on" training. Training was conducted ont the SCBAS and on the new MSA air packs and Harris radios in June. Chief Brock: stated the department is three short due tot two retirements and one termination. Aw written report on activities at the Police Department was distributed to the committee.  some 43,127 individuals.  Police  Chief Downer-Mckinney thanked everyone for touring the new police department facility and attending the ribbon cutting. Thank you to the Commissioners and members oft thel Public Safety Committee. The department will be hosting a Women's Firearms Safety Course on August 17, 2024. The department Chief Downer-Mckinney informed members that effective January 2025, basic mandate training The department recently conducted two hiring assessments one candidate being offered aj job. Anew assessment begins today and hopefully we will have candidates who can begin the next academy in Major Mark Tison reported the Criminal Investigation Division has assigned 209 cases YTD and made 103 arrests. The Rome Floyd Metro Task Force has made 143 arrests YTD and served 62 search warrants.  will also be hosting a Teen Vehicle Operations Course (TVOC) in September. requirements willi increase from a 408-hour course to an 802-hour course.  September.  2/Page    He pointed out the amount of Fentanyl being seized is greater than the amount of Heroin whichi is a The Training Division has conducted 6,777 hours of training YTD reaching some 1,118 attendees and 940 Captain Chris DeHart report on Filed Operations pointing out crimes against persons for. June as having (3) Kudnapping/Abducetions, (18) felony Aggravated Assaults, (55) misdemeanor Simple Assaults, (1) Statutory Rape, (3) Robberies, (10) Robberies, (37) Shoplifting cases, (18) Theft from Motor Vehicle, and (47)  change.  individuals have attended community relations programs YTD.  Larceny or other crimes.  There were 30 DUI arrests and 173 accidents with ai total of 50i injuries reported.  Old Business  Chief Downer-Mckinney reminded members that at the May meeting, Assistant Chief Rodney Bailey made ar recommendation to change the process in which al license for serving and/or selling alcohol isi issued. Instead oft the permit officer conducting al background check, the proposal was fori the employers to be responsible for background checks on their new hires. This recommendation was based on data which shows when applicants are denied, most of them were over-turned at an Alcohol Control Commission hearing when the denials are appealed. This recommendation would have reduced the resources andi needs from the police department. The police department would The recommendation was presented to the Alcohol Control Commission at the. July 15th meeting. After considerable discussion by the ACC members and staff, the Commission unanimously denied the recommendation regarding the removal of backgrounds for alcohol sales permits. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.  continue to process the IDs, just not conduct background checks.  Adjourn  Respectively submitted, dha Sne Kim Stone, Secretary  3]Page