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date: 2025-02-06
title: Citizens Police Advisory Council Agenda Packet
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STOCKBRIDGE Citizens-Police Advisory
CITIZENS-POLICE ADVISORY Council Meeting
COUNCIL
Agenda
At-Large - Rev. Dr. M. Lavell Sanders
February 6, 2025 6:30 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.
STOCKBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Zone 3 – Vacant
4545 NORTH HENRY BLVD.
Zone 4 – Judy Neal STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Website: www.stockbridgega.org
Business Community Representative
Regonald Sylvain Phone: 678-833-3334
Faith-Based Community Representative After Hours: 770-957-9121
Bishop LaRay Tillman Vision Statement
The vison 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
Chief Frank Trammer
quality of life for the citizens of Stockbridge, Georgia.
Police Chief 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 6, 2025 6:30 PM

I. Call to Order
1. Invocation Followed by Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve January 2nd Minutes
II. Opening Remarks
III. Officer Presentation
IV. Presentation - Special Guests
V. Public Comments
VI. Police Chief Report
VII. Advisory Council Members Report
VIII. Old Business
5. 2025 CPAC Goals
IX. New Business
X. Adjourn
STOCKBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Citizens Police Advisory Council
MINUTES
January 2, 2025
6:30pm - 8:00pm
I. Call to Order 6:29pm ...............................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

II. Invocation followed by Pledge.................................................................Dr. Sanders and Dr. Smith

Roll Call.....................................................................................................William Daniels

Present: Absent:

Dr. Thomas Smith Bishop LaRay Tilman Chief Frank Trammer

Captain Gilbert-Ramsey Reginald Sylvain Nathan Banks, Sr.

Raymond Martin Dr. Lavell Sanders Neat Robinson

Paige Jones III Judy Neal

William Daniels
Carmen Reese

III. Approve Agenda ................................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

● Motion – Paige Jones III
● 2nd - Dr. Lavell Sanders
● Agenda approved.

IV. December 2024 Minutes………………....................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

● Motion to amend the November minutes to correct the attendance.
● Motion - Dr. Lavell Sanders
● 2nd - Reginal Sylvain
● Approved

V. Opening Remarks.................................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

● Chantell Momin, proprietor of Dairy Queen will be recognized at the next meeting. She
provided members with discount cards.
● Advised all to encourage citizens to attend monthly CPAC meetings.
● Presentation of accomplishments of 2024 will be discussed at the next meeting in 2025.
● A planning date for the 2025 goals meeting will be discussed at the next meeting.
● Provided 2025 calendar of CPAC meetings.
● Paige Jones will set-up Group-Me chat for all members to communicate effectively.

VI. Presentation………………..………………………………………….…………………………………………………...CPAC

● Mayor Anthony S. Ford presented council members with the City of Stockbridge
distinguished volunteer certificate for service to the city for the year 2024.
● Carmen Reese was recognized for her dedicated service during the recent elections.

VII. Presentation: Special Guest.....................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

● The Chairman asked all to identify community members and/or business owners to
recognize at future meetings.

VIII. Advisory Council Member Reports

● Dr. Lavell Sanders
○ Nothing to report.
● Carmen Reese
o Members have no authority to enter private property to report an issue.
● Reggie Sylvian
○ Nothing to report.
● Judy Neal
○ The Herbal Planet business establishment is excited about SPD and their visibility
in the city.
● Biship LaRay Tilman
○ Nothing to report.
● Raymond Martin
○ Fireworks could cause a fire during the New Year celebration.
● Dr. Thomas Smith
○ Nothing to report.
● William Daniels
○ Nothing.
● Paige Jones III
○ Nothing to report.

IX. Police Report……………………….…..……………………………………………..Captain Sherrie Gilbert- Ramsey

○ Review of current statistics report of the city.

○ Provided the next public safety course instructed by herself will be held on
January 27, 2025.

○ Instructed all to respond to the request if you will be attending the award
ceremony and gala dinner to be held on February 8, 2025 at the Merle Manders
Conference center.

○ The next projected date for the Citizens Police Academy is March 3, 2025.
X. Old Business

● Officer Appreciation Breakfast (All)
○ Changed to an appreciation breakfast on Thursday 1/9/25 at 6:30am.
○ The event will take place at SPD.
○ The menu and responsibilities were finalized.
● Public Safety University (Captain Gilbert-Ramsey)
○ Updates on the Mental Health First Aid course taught by Captain Gilbert-Ramsey
that was held on October 7, 2024, will be provided in the December meeting.
● Zone 4 Public Safety Meeting (Judy Neal)
○ Judy suggested moving the Zone 4 event to February due to the holiday
○ Judy provided handouts for all members to view 3 videos on teen driving
ambition.
○ Judy suggested the video will be part of the zone meeting.
○ A location has not been determined to date, but locations are under research.

XI. New Business

• Future planning of the 2025 objectives to be discussed along with a calendar of events.
The preliminary list for 2025
a. Faith and Blue (include business)
b. Patrol Zone Public Safety Forums
c. Car Show and Public Safety Eveny (October or fall)
d. Public Safety University (1st Monday of each month)
e. Increase Pastor/faith leaders and Homeowners Association involvement.
f. Modified Citizen Police Academy of one day for Pastors/HOAs.
g. City lunch meetings for Code Enforcement Officers
h. Law enforcement appreciation day

• The Gala will be held on February 8, 2025, at the Merle Manders Center.
• The next Mental Health First Aid course instructed by Captain Gilbert-Ramsey will be
held on January 27, 2025.

XII. Public Comments - none

XIII. Adjourn

● Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm
