2026-03-05 · Boards & Commissions · Agenda Packet · Citizens Police Advisory Council · Agenda Packet

STOCKBRIDGE CITIZENS-POLICE ADVISORY COUNCIL At-Large – Rev. Dr. M. Lavell Sanders Citizens-Police Advisory Council Meeting Agenda March 5, 2026 6:00 PM District 1 – Carmen Reese District 2 – Thomas Smith, Chair District 3 – William Daniels District 4 – Paige Jones III District 5 – Mr. Raymond Martin Zone 1 – Neat Robinson Zone 2 – Nathan Banks, Sr. Zone 3 – Vacant Zone 4 – Judy Neal Business Community Representative Regonald Sylvain Faith-Based Community Representative Bishop LaRay Tillman Police Chief Vacant STOCKBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT 4545 NORTH HENRY BLVD. STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281 Website: www.stockbridgega.org Phone: 678-833-3334 After Hours: 770-957-9121 Vision Statement The vision of the Stockbridge Citizens Police Advisory Council is to serve as community of informed citizens, partnering with the Stockbridge Police Department to promote communication, community awareness, involvement and understanding of public safety policies and programs to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Stockbridge, Georgia. Mission Statement The mission of the Stockbridge Citizens Police Advisory Council is to enhance the level of trust, understanding and involvement between the community and the SPD.by serving as an advisory and network resource for the Chief of Police in the formation of strategies, policy development and public awareness for the safety and quality of life for the citizens of Stockbridge, Georga. Mission Implementation The Mission of the Stockbridge Citizens Police Advisory Council, will be accomplished through monthly meetings, creating, and recommending policy strategies, enhancing policy discussions, and increasing public awareness regarding the concept of community policing. AGENDA CITIZENS-POLICE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026 6:00 PM I. Call to Order 1. Invocation Followed by Pledge 2. Roll Call 3. Approve Agenda 4. Opening Remarks II. Officer Presentation III. Presentation - Special guests IV. Public Comments V. Approval of Minutes 5. CPAC Minutes - February 5, 2026 VI. Police Chief Reports VII. Advisory Council Members Report VIII. Old Business IX. New Business 6. X. Police Chief update Adjourn STOCKBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT (SPD) Citizens Police Advisory Council (CPAC) MINUTES February 5, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm I. Call to Order 6:30pm .............................................................................. Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman II. Invocation followed by Pledge........................................ Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders/ Nathan Banks, Sr. III. Roll Call.....................................................................................................William Daniels Present: Absent: Dr. Thomas Smith Major Ronald Momon Judy Neal Bishop LaRay Tilman William Daniels Reggie Sylvain Neat Robinson Raymond Martin Carmen Reese Nathan Banks, Sr. Paige Jones III Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders IV. Approve Agenda ....................................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman The agenda was amended to reflect the correct starting time of 6:30pm. ● Motion - Neat Robinson ● Second - Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders The revised agenda was accepted. ● Motion - Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders ● Second - Bishop LaRay Tilman Page 1 of 4 V. February 2025 Minutes…………………........................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman The minutes were amended to correct the member statement of Carmen Reese. ● Motion - Dr. Thomas Smith ● Second - Judy Neal VI. Swearing in Ceremony………………………………………………………………………………. Mayor Jayden Williams Members who were present were sworn in by the mayor for an additional 2-year term. VII. Opening Remarks...................................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman ● Advised all to encourage citizens to attend monthly CPAC meetings. ● No Officer presentation during this meeting. VIII. Advisory Council Member Reports ● Neat Robinson o Positioning of speeding signs in the city specifically on Vally Hill Road potentially in the wrong direction. o Placement of speed signs on Spivey Road due to speeding and reoccurring accidents. o Increase patrol in Clark Park for the safety of residents. ● Carmen Reese o Attended city council meeting and noted CPAC should have a budget. o City organizational groups had an opportunity to present to the council during the last meeting. ● Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders o Nothing to report. ● Reggie Sylvain o Nothing to report. ● William Daniels o The house on 522 Country Club that was destroyed in 2023 remains in its dilapidated state in the community. Code Enforcement has been advised, and further action is forthcoming. ● Dr. Thomas Smith ○ Parking on city streets within Stop sign and fire hydrant requirement continues to be an issue in some neighborhoods. ● Bishop LaRay Tilman ○ Nothing to report. Page 2 of 4 ● Raymond Martin o Nothing to report. ● Judy Neal ○ Seeking marketing support from VyStar Credit Union and other business establishments to produce more “safe driving education flyer(s).” ● Nathan Banks, Sr. o Nothing to report. IX. Police Reports….…..…………………………………………………………….......................Major Ronald Momon • • • X. Crime statistics were presented noting they are below the prior month/year-to-date. The final year-to-date statistics were not available. Major Moman reviewed Citizen Connect web portal application and provided the link to all members. Disclosed that the City Council will be reviewing the parking ordinance during the February meeting/retreat. Old Business • CPAC continued the discussion of 2026 initiatives and decided that each was particularly important to the CPAC mission, members, and SPD, therefore all 4 would be implemented for 2026. A motion to accept all 4 and move forward with planning. Motion - Nathan Banks, Sr. Second - Bishop LeRay Tilman (a) The first of the initiative is a breakfast for SPD Patrol Officers which will occur on March 7, 2026, at 8:00 at the Golden Corral on North Henry Blouvard. The event will be like the previous breakfast at Golden Corral; members would sponsor an officer(s) breakfast. Major Momon will contact the staff to ensure the date is acceptable to the officer(s). Dr Thomas Smith will contact the establishment manager to secure the larger private dining area. (b) The Faith and Blue(F&B) softball game has been successful, and the members decided to include other events during the year because F&B is not a one-day event. The dates for F&B 2026 are October 9th - 12th. Other events aligned with F&B will be discussed, and the initiative will end with the softball game. Page 3 of 4 A motion to have additional events was put on the floor and approved to move forward with planning of additional events. Motion - Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders Second - Bishop LeRay Tilman - Securing Cochran Park for the softball game - Neat Robinson Date of the softball game TBD. Discussion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Nathan R. Banks Include all pasters in the public service announcement with the Chief and staff. (c) Coffee with a COP, at local establishments planning to be discussed along with a date. - Invite students and athletic directors - Neat Robinson - Hold the event on a Saturday - Dr. Thomas Smith (d) Zone/District community meetings to held virtually (combining two districts). - Further discussion required upon the selection of the new Chief. XI. New Business None XII. Public Comments - William Brice XIII. Closing Motion - Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders Second - Neat Robinson ● Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm Page 4 of 4