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2024 02 27 BPAC Minutes 1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BAYTOWN POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN February 27, 2024 The Baytown Police Advisory Committee (BPAC) met in a Meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, located at 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, with the following in attendance: Michael Springer Vice Chairperson Sgt. Steve Jones Committee Member Kirk Russell Committee Member Richard Hunsinger Committee Member Natalie Robinson Committee Member Dr. Marissa Moreno Chairperson Angela Jackson Acting Secretary Vance Hinds Legal Counsel Chairperson Dr. Moreno convened the February 27, 2024 Baytown Police Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting with a quorum present at 6:12 P.M. All members were present with the exception of the absence of Committee Member Dr. June Stansky. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no Citizens signed up to speak. 2. CITIZEN INPUT a. Receive citizen input concerning police outreach, community policing, officer training, as well as policies and procedures. Tammy Guidry, 408 South Circle Dr., Director of Homeless Services with Marcellus Williams Resource Center in Highlands,Texas and works out of the Baytown Sterling Library on Tuesdays assisting the homeless citizens of Baytown. Ms. Guidry advised the Committee of her concerns from the homeless clients that feel they are being harassed or approached in an unfriendly manner by the Baytown Police Department. It was questioned if those allegations are true. Ms. Guidry stated she is an advocate for the homeless and can identify their needs and questioned the Police Department's interaction with the homeless population in the City of Baytown. 3. COMMUNITY INPUT a. Receive community input obtained by the Baytown Police Advisory Committee Members. There was no Community input received. Baytown Police Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes February 27,2024 Page 2 of 2 4. REPORTS a. Receive an update regarding the status of police outreach, community policing, officer training and policies and procedures. Assistant Police Chief Richard Whitaker presented the Baytown Police Department(BPD)update regarding the status of police outreach, community policing, officer training and policies and pro- cedures. 5. NEXT MEETING a. Consider setting date, time and location for the next Baytown Advisory Committee Meeting, along with any related tasks and processes. Chairperson Dr.Marissa Moreno solicited ideas from the Committee for future meetings to address other concerns. Committee Member Hunsinger solicited ideas of better ways to get engaged with the community to hear their questions or concerns. A motion was made by Committee Member Richard Hunsinger and seconded by Committee Mem- ber Kirk Russell to approve Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in City Hall as the next Bay- town Police Advisory Committee meeting date, time, and location. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairperson Dr. Marissa Moreno, Vice Chairperson Michael Springer, Committee Member Sgt. Steve Jones, Committee Member Kirk Russell, Committee Member Richard Hunsinger, and Committee Member Natalie Robinson Nays: None Other: Committee Member Dr. June Stansky(Absent) Approved 6. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Chairperson Dr. Moreno adjourned the February 27, 2024, Baytown Police Advisory Committee Meeting at 6:40 P.M. A R " N V G Aifgela Ja son, Secretary City of Baytown \: ..,..,,•.,' ,1 , sy