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date: 2024-10-03
title: Citizens Police Advisory Council Agenda Packet
source: 2024-10/2024-10-03_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 Sanders
October 3, 2024 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 – Angela White
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
Vacant 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, OCTOBER 3, 2024 6:30 PM

I. Call to Order
1. Invocation Followed by Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve September 5, 2024 Minutes
5. Opening Remarks
II. Officer Presentation
III. Special Guest Presentation
IV. Advisory Council Report
V. Police Chief Report
VI. Old Business
6. Update On Zone 3 Business And Community Public Safety Forum
7. CPAC Strategic Goals 2024
Faith And Blue Week
Officer Appreciation Bar-B-Q
Zone 4 Update
Citizens 4 Class Public Safety University
Youth Council Member
VII. New Business
8. Planning Session For 2025 Goals
VIII. Public Comments
IX. Adjourn
STOCKBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Citizens Police Advisory Council
MINUTES
September 5, 2024
18:00
I. Call to Order.............................................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

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

III. Roll Call.....................................................................................................Paige Jones III, District 4

Present: Absent:

Dr. Thomas Smith Reginald Sylvain Carmen Reese

Paige Jones III Chief Frank Trammer William Daniels

Raymond Martin Dr. Lavell Sanders Nathan Banks, Sr.

Neat Robinson Judy Neal

Angela White

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

● Motion - Judy Neal
● 2nd - Reginald Sylvain
● Agenda approve

V. Approve May, June, and August 2024 Minutes.........................................Dr. Thomas Smith,
Chairman

● May 2024
○ Motion - Dr. Sanders
○ 2nd - Reginald Sylvain
● June 2024
○ Motion - Angela White
○ 2nd - Reginald Sylvain
● August 2024
○ Motion - Paige Jones III
○ 2nd - Dr. Sanders
● All minutes were approved
VI. Opening Remarks......................................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith,
Chairman

● September is National Emergency Preparedness month (brochure provided)
● Mayor Ford was present and expressed gratitude for the committee’s work

VII. Officer Presentation………………………………………………………..Captain Charles Yermack

● Captain Yermack shared his professional background and law enforcement entry story
● Facilitated group discussion:
○ Car show/event feedback
○ Ideas to generate more attendance at all events:
■ One large fall event versus several small ones throughout the year
■ Partnering with organizations that can bring out a crowd

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

● No guest invited
● Council asked to identify community members and/or business owners to recognize

IX. Advisory Council Member Reports

● Dr. Sanders - The church congregation is having a pop-up market on Saturday from
11am - 3pm
● Judy Neal
○ Has facilitated meetings to gather background data
○ Has gotten only positive feedback about SPD with positive comments from
business owners (Italian Oven & UPS Store)
○ Looking to partner with local schools to host an event to promote safe driving
with children and parents (Neat Robinson will share information with Judy
regarding a middle school collaboration)
○ Assisted with medical waste cleanup on Eagles Landing Parkway with the
assistance of the Publix team
● Reginald Sylvain
○ Thanks to Chief Trammer and Captain Gilbert-Ramsey for the response to his call
regarding a couple sleeping in a car (one with a warrant and another who was a
missing person)
○ Reported graffiti on doors and dumpsters in early August to City Manager -
person arrested
● Neat Robinson
○ Public Safety Officers haven’t been seen lately with crossing guards
■ The PSOs have been rotating school traffic assignments based on need
per Captain Gilbert-Ramsey
○ Kids in Pine Grove subdivision running up to Ring cameras throwing liquid on
doors
■ Happens while waiting for late buses - requested more patrol
■ HOA meeting on 9/26 at 18:30 to discuss
● Paige Jones III - Nothing to report; Thanks to Captain Gilbert-Ramsey for the paid social
ad follow up

● Raymond Martin
○ Called code enforcement for an issue; after resolution he tagged 2 cars for
parking on the street
○ Signs placed for notice of city ordinance may not be in all neighborhoods with
restricted parking
● Angela White - Nothing to report
● Dr. Smith - Requesting more patrol in Northbridge Crossing

X. Police Chief Reports……………………………………………………………Chief Frank Trammer

● Reviewed crime stats and slides from budget retreat
● “Hot spot” policing is employed due to limited resources (67 officers; 40,000+ residents)
○ 80 officers are needed based on projections

XI. Old Business

● Thanks to council members for public safety forum efforts
● Zone 3 business and community forum (Angela White)
○ Small business focus (business mixer on Thursday 10/24/24 at 18:00 at JW Event
Suite)
○ Business safety theme
○ DJ to be provided
○ Food & raffle
○ Each business to offer discount on products or services for the raffle
○ Partner with the Chamber of Commerce
○ Open to all businesses
● Faith & Blue
○ Softball game: “Cops vs Clergy”
○ Thursday 10/10/24 from 19:00 - 20:30 at JP Moseley Recreation Center
○ Umpires provided & jerseys to be acquired
○ SHS JROTC will be the honor guard
○ National anthem
○ Short presentations from churches
○ Music by choirs or praise teams
○ Game will last 1 hour
○ Attendees encouraged to bring tents and chairs
○ Hamburgers & hot dogs provided
○ Trophies to be awarded
○ Honor local heroes/pastors at halftime
● Officer Appreciation BBQ
○ Changed to an appreciation breakfast on Thursday 1/9/25
○ Motion: Paige Jones III
○ 2nd: Neat Robinson
○ Approved
● Public Safety University
○ Mental Health First Aid course taught by Captain Gilbert-Ramsey
○ 10/7/24 at 18:00

● Bridge Fest
○ 9/28/24
○ CPAC group to join under the SPD tent
○ Encouraged to take shifts

XII. New Business

● Council Member Term Renewals
○ 1 year terms that expire this month:
■ Dr. Sanders
■ Ms. Reese
■ Mr. Banks
■ Mrs. White
■ Dr. Smith
○ Ms. Neal will require reappointment
● Vacant Faith-Based Community Representative Seat
○ Discussion to fill vacancy
● CPA completion requirement for new appointees (within 6 months or prior completion)
add to policy; grandfather in currently serving members
○ Motion: Neat Robinson
○ 2nd: Reginald Sylvain
○ Approved
● Time change for monthly meeting to 18:30
○ Motion: Dr. Lavell Sanders
○ 2nd: Reginald Sylvain
○ Approved

XIII. Public Comments - none

XIV. Adjourn

● Meeting adjourned at 20:07.
