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STOCKBRIDGE CITIZENS-POLICE ADVISORY COUNCIL At-Large – Rev. Dr. M. Lavell Sanders Citizens-Police Advisory Council Meeting Agenda February 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, FEBRUARY 5, 2026 6:00 PM I. Call to Order 1. Invocation Followed by Pledge 2. Roll Call 3. Approve Agenda 4. Approve January 8th 2026 Minutes II. Opening Remarks III. Officer Presentation IV. Public Comment V. Police Chief Report VI. Advisory Council Reports VII. Old Business 5. 2026 planning VIII. New Business IX. Adjournment STOCKBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT (SPD) Citizens Police Advisory Council (CPAC) MINUTES January 8, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm I. Call to Order 6:30pm .............................................................................. Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman II. Invocation followed by Pledge................................................................ Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders III. Roll Call.....................................................................................................William Daniels Present: IV. Absent: Dr. Thomas Smith Acting Chief Richard Godfrey Judy Neal Bishop LaRay Tilman William Daniels Paige Jones III Neat Robinson Raymond Martin Carmen Reese Nathan Banks, Sr. Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders Captain GilbertRamsey Reggie Sylvain Approve Agenda ....................................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman ● Motion - Nathan Banks, Sr ● Second - Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders V. December 2025 Minutes…………………....................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman The December minutes were amended to correct the location of the luncheon for Chief Trammer from Home2 Suites to the Merle Manders Conference Center. ● Motion - Dr. Thomas Smith ● Second - Judy Neal Page 1 of 3 VI. Opening Remarks...................................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman ● ● ● ● VII. The City approved an additional two-year term for each member. Advised all to encourage citizens to attend monthly CPAC meetings. No CPAC presentation or public comments during this meeting. Thank you to all who attended the volunteer appreciation dinner held at the Merle Manders Conference Center on December 13, 2025. Advisory Council Member Reports ● Paige Jones III o Nothing to report. ● Neat Robinson o Nothing to report. ● Carmen Reese o The turn lane when traveling north on North Henry is obscured due to the recent opening of 5 Brew at the entrance of Walmart. ● Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders o Nothing to report. ● Judy Neal ○ Question if the Stockbridge Police Department has any equipment shortages. Acting Chief stated no shortages are present that would hinder operations. ● Nathan Banks, Sr. o Nothing to report. ● Dr. Thomas Smith ○ Parking on city streets continues to be an issue in some neighborhoods. ● Bishop LaRay Tilman ○ Nothing to report. ● Raymond Martin ○ Nothing to report. VIII. Police Reports….…..…………………………………………………………….............Acting Chief Richard Godfrey • • Crime statistics were presented noting they are below the prior month/year-to-date. The final year-to-date statistics were not available. In addition, Acting Chief Godfrey suggested education is the key to decease aggravated assaults. Acting Chief Godfrey stated the department is looking for alternative solutions to secure fixed assets that can increase cash flow for immediate needs of the department. Page 2 of 3 • Presented the certificate of commendation for services as a member of CPAC to Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders and Bishop LaRay Tilman. All others were presented during the meeting in December. Captain Gilbert-Ramsey • • • IX. Old Business ● X. Advised CPAC, the Citizen Police Academy (CPA) graduation occurred on December 9, 2025, and thanked those who attended. The next class is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday March 1st. The ideal participant number is 12. Applications are available and will be emailed. SPD annual gala is tentatively scheduled for February 7, 2026. None. New Business • CPAC discussed 2026 initiatives that could be planned, presented and incorporated with the initiatives of the new Chief. The selection of 4 were discussed and will be voted on to present. Two highlights of the discussion were: (1) allow CPAC to secure Cochran Park and (2) hold joint zone/district community meetings virtually. It was also determined that no individual CPAC planning meeting would be held. The 2026 initiatives will be discussed during the next meeting in February. A motion to accept and move forward. Motion - Nathan Banks, Sr. Second - Paige Jones III XI. Public Comments - none XII. Closing ● Motion - Paige Jones III Second - Nathan Banks, Sr. ● Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm Page 3 of 3