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date: 2026-04-02
title: Citizens Police Advisory Council Agenda Packet
source: 2026-04/2026-04-02_Citizens Police Advisory Council_Agenda Packet.pdf
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STOCKBRIDGE Citizens-Police Advisory
CITIZENS-POLICE ADVISORY Council Meeting
COUNCIL
Agenda
At-Large – Rev. Dr. M. Lavell April 2, 2026 6:00 PM
Sanders
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
4545 NORTH HENRY BLVD.
Zone 3 – Vacant
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Zone 4 – Judy Neal Website: www.stockbridgega.org
Phone: 678-833-3334
After Hours: 770-957-9121
Business Community
Representative Regonald Sylvain 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
Faith-Based Community understanding of public safety policies and programs to enhance the quality of life
Representative Bishop LaRay for the citizens of Stockbridge, Georgia.
Mission Statement
Tillman
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
Police Chief formation of strategies, policy development and public awareness for the safety
and quality of life for the citizens of Stockbridge, Georga.
Vacant 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, APRIL 2, 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. Special Guests Presentation
IV. Public Comments
V. Approval of Minutes
5. CPAC Minutes - March 5, 2026
VI. Police Chief Report
VII. Advisory Council Members Report
VIII. Old Business
6. Faith and Blue Report
7. Citizens Police Academy
IX. New Business
X. Adjourn
STOCKBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT (SPD)
Citizens Police Advisory Council (CPAC)
MINUTES
March 5, 2026
6:45pm - 8:00pm
I. Call to Order 6:45pm .............................................................................. Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

II. Invocation followed by Pledge.....................................................Nathan Banks, Sr./Dr. Thomas Smith

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

Present: Absent:

Dr. Thomas Smith Captain Sherry Gilbert Bishop LaRay Tilman

Judy Neal Code Supervisor Neat Robinson
Delina Lovell
William Daniels Carmen Reese Reggie Sylvain

Nathan Banks, Sr. Paige Jones III Raymond Martin
Pastor Dr. Lavell
Sanders

IV. Approve Agenda ………………….................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

● Motion - Carmen Reese
● Second - Judy Neal

V. February 2025 Minutes…………………........................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

● Motion - Judy Neal
● Second - Paige Jones III

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

● Advised all to encourage citizens to attend monthly CPAC meetings.
● No Officer presentation during this meeting.

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VII. Advisory Council Member Reports

● Carmen Reese
o Nothing to report.

● Paige Jones III
o Nothing to report.

● Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders
o Teen driving event to be held at Stockbridge First United Methodist Church,
4863 N. Henry Blvd. on April 18th from 10:00am to 11:30am. The event will
present the “safe driving initiative.”
o Attended the Peace Officer luncheon at the Merrell Mander Center was well
attended.

● William Daniels
o Nothing to report.

● Dr. Thomas Smith
○ Confirmed no parking within 30 feet of a stop sign.

● Judy Neal
○ Planning the safe driving initiative event with Pastor Sanders on April 18th.
○ Provided crime stats to her HOA Board.

● Nathan Banks, Sr.
o Nothing to report.

VIII. Police Reports….…..……………………………………………………………..........................Captain Sherrie Gilbert

• Crime statistics were presented and Captain Gilbert noted they are below prior
month/year-to-date in the analysis of each category line-by-line.
• Disclosed that the City Council is still reviewing the parking ordinance.
• Advised members that juvenile crime statistics can be obtained from the county.

IX. Old Business

• CPAC members 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.
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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. Dr Thomas Smith will contact the establishment manager to
secure the larger private dining area. He also advised all members to arrive at 7:45
am and Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders will deliver the prayer.

(b) The Faith and Blue(F&B) softball games have 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.

Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders will lead the event and 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.
- 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.

X. New Business

1. CPAC meetings will not start until a quorum is attained and is passed.
Motion - Judy Neal
Second - Carmen Reese

2. CPAC monthly meeting will be cancelled if a quorum is not met by 6:45pm and
is passed.
Motion - William Daniels
Secon - Paige Jones III

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3. Notification of a potential absence by a member to the Chairman preferably 24
hours in advance and a minimum of 8 hours, baring an emergency if a meeting
will not be attended.

4. Assist Captain Gilbert with BridgeKidz Summer Camp with a location due to the
limited space in the SPD community room. More discussion and planning to
come.

XI. Public Comments - None

XII. Closing

Motion - Dr. Thomas Smith

Second - Judy Neal

● Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm

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